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masterrohan β Portrait of Hiccup
Published: 2012-08-21 22:41:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 7249; Favourites: 292; Downloads: 73
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As a big thank you to all of you HTTYD fans out there that have taken my profile page past 40,000 hits, I would like to show you this portrait of Hiccup that I painted in Photohop.
Now, if you mistake this for a screenshot, you pay me a great compliment, because it is not.
Here is the link to an animated gif showing how I painted it.
[link]
The pose comes from a scene in HTTYD where Hiccup is in his "office".
:"Actually, I had to sit in a chair for HOURS while Master Rohan slowly painted this portrait! It took FOREVER, and he barely said 'thank you' when he finished. What a cheapskate!"
:'Now, now, you know your fans will appreciate your sacrifice of time."
:"Cheapskate!"
Thanks again for the visits!
~Master Rohan
:"It looks like he's saying, 'Hey what are YOU doing here!"
:"I want to know when Master Rohan is going to paint my portrait! I mean, just look at MY FACE! It has MASTERPIECE written all over it!"
(looking at Snotlout's face):"But you don't have anything written on your face ..."
:"Are you REALLY that dumb?!"
:"Nice picture, Hiccup."
:"Thanks. It's okay."
:"Astrid? Astrid?? Any comments on the picture?"
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Comments: 141
OMT! π±πAwesome work! I wish I can draw cause I can't.π
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Thank you very much, Kristen-Elizabeth!
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Thank you very much! 
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That. Is. Freaking. Awesome.
How did you get it to be so realistic??????!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the compliment, iloveinheritance!
Oh, lots and lots of time!
Here is a link to an animated gif as the portrait took shape: [link]
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It's just... GAH. You painted his Hiccup-y-ness perfectly!
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Aww thanks QueenArabia!
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Just stating a fact.
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this, is amazing. Just amazing. I think I'll rip a page out of Astrid's book:
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Heather: "I don't think she will like that really."
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Thank you for liking my picture, ja-c25!
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Thank you very much, NatyBarbosa!
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:"OH, what a compliment! Thank you!
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haha a talking fishbone!
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omg I CAME HERE AND THOUGHT IT WAS A SCREEN SHOT O-O HOW DA'HELL AM I GONING TO DESCRIBE THIS !!!!
serious face = on XD
nice of you to waste his time at work drawing a perfect portrait XDDDD
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Well thanks for the compliment hero-108-amy! I appreciate it
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you're very welcome my friend XD
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Thank you very much!
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You made one awesome portrait of Hiccup my friend
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:Thank you, ray2971!
:"Awww, it's okay. I've seen better."
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Holy Cow.
That's all I can say right now...
...just...
...wow.
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:"He did an okay job on painting my likeness, but I've seen better."
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I am sure you have Captain.
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Well it says it all! Thanks for liking the Hiccup portrait!
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My pleasure. It's fantastic!
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(recovering):"My ... my what? Prince? Where? Oh him? That's just Hiccup.
:"I've got the glow!"
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: You know, Astrid, we could have some dinner some time right?
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:"Dinner .... with you? WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!! I COULD COOK YOU SOME OF MY WORLD-FAMOUS SOUP!
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: What have I done...
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:"IN FACT .... I'LL GO START MAKING SOME RIGHT NOW! I PROBABLY DON'T EVEN HAVE ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS ...... BUT I'LL JUST IMPROVISE!"
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Oh my GOSH, Master Rohan. This is epic beyond words!!! I needs yer skillssss!! Seriously, this IS a screenshot -- the lighting, the color, the painterliness. How did you get the freckles so perfect and unobtrusive? And I love how you can see the brushstrokes on this. What brush/opacity did you use. Pretty please!! I'm gonna study your GIF like there's no tomorrow. Can I share this masterpiece on my Tumblr?
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"This is epic beyond words!!"
YAY!!!! 
And thanks for the wonderful compliments! Yes, you may certainly post this on your tumblr because I know you'll credit me.
"And I love how you can see the brushstrokes on this." and "What brush/opacity did you use."
I really wanted it to look painterly .... it actually started out to be speed painting and then I took my time as everything started shaping together.
Oh gosh, inhonoredglory, I use all kinds of opacity/flow combinations for 5% to almost 100%, but generally I start out around 30% opacity with 40% flow when I'm blocking in large patches of color.
It also depends upon the brush you're using in photoshop since some are more effected by the flow setting.
Just experiment! You're a fabulous artist, so after some experimenting you'll settle into your fav combo.
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Yes!!! The "e" word! Don't you love it? I'll post it tomorrow. I'm sure you'll get loads of reblogs. I just know it!!
I truly admire the painters who can just "choose" to paint a certain way (like, painterly) and go off an do it. They're not stuck to one style (i.e., it's the only way I know how!!
Thank you again for the encouragement with my coloring!
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I really don't understand how Tumblr works, so I'm guessing that a reblog is a good thing.
"I truly admire the painters who can just "choose" to paint a certain way (like, painterly) and go off an do it."
Now, you do need to know that I didn't just start painting digitally this way recently. I've been painting with oils and watercolors for a bout a year and a half and experimenting with digital art as well.
I think this Hiccup portrait worked well because I approached painting it as if I were painting in oil on canvas .... but digitally.
"I tried the flow percentage and opacity, like you said, blocked some colors and blocked some more and , something wonderful suddenly happened."
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! 
"Is it OK if I send you the link to the finished thing when I'm done?"
Yes! Yes! Please! 
"Thank you again for the encouragement"
You are most welcome! Contraltissimo , Pepper and others
taught me so much, it is my joy to share!
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Reblogs are folks reposting the image to their blogs, so their followers can see it. Your painting already has 23 notes! 
Gee, only a year you've been painting? Now that's impressive. I'm really inspired, though I don't think I'd ever be comfortable with real painting; there's just no undo button, 
Aw, thanks for wanting to see it. Here's my little piece of work >> [link] I'm concerned about Hiccup's face. Looks too light to me against the background. 
Wow, some amazing artists you link there. Thank you for sharing!
Again, thank you for the replies! I really enjoyed talking to ya!
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Very cool Glory!
I put a thank you note on your tumblr post.
And I also signed up for a tumblr account, though I won't be using very much since D.A. consumes so much of my time.
*visits link to new art piece*
WOW! 
Most impressive!
"I'm concerned about Hiccup's face. Looks too light to me against the background. Any tips from masterrohan??"
Hmmm ....what about perhaps changing the lighting on Stoick to make it more reddish to match Hiccup's as if both are receiving light from the same source.
You could also darken up Hiccup's face as if it were in shadows, but then you'd loose all your lovely work. I'd change Stoick (just makes sure you keep copies of this original piece!).
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