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Published: 2011-06-24 20:42:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 2451; Favourites: 93; Downloads: 0
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I did it, guys. I added color to grayscale :'DOkay, so it's more.. tints of color than anything, but I'm happy with how it turned out. I think I succeeded on getting the feeling right. SATISFACTION.
I referenced the crow from this picture: [link] which I initially planned on speedpainting, but.. I got a little carried away and decided to make an atmospheric picture.
Also, I was thinking, "Can I call this a crow?" but apparently ravens are in the crow family, so it's still technically correct. I don't have to look like an idiot, after all. 8D
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Never made it to the part of Naruto where Itachi makes his appearance. Must be a cool dude, though. If he has a crow. I always wanted one. Also, I can't tell a difference between crows and ravens, But none of the reasons will prevent me from faving this piece. It's morbid! I love it.
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Ah, he is a pretty interesting character! And yes, a fairly cool dude. Crows are like his mascot. And crows are cool. I'm glad you like it! Thank you!
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Very good, I like it.
I'm still not sure if Itachi's birds are ravens or crows, in japanese the word karasu can mean both...
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I'm glad you do!
Oh, really? I didn't know that, that's interesting... somehow ravens seem more mysterious, so maybe Kishimoto meant raven. Or maybe it's even both! :')
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I really do. I like the soft use of colors, it makes it look nicely dream-like...
Yes, ravens are more mysterious... but then crows are the birds known to haunt battle-grounds for bodies so... I think they both would fit hanging around with Itachi and his cool evil guy style.
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I thought this was done in watercolor!
Good job on getting the feeling, i think it's a pretty cool effect^^
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Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
I love watercolor, I should do some more pictures with it soon.
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You should. You seem proficient with achieving good effects with it *u*
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Wow!
The atmosphere is incredible!
Really eerie, and I love the hints of blue <3
what programme do you use?
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Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it. (:
I use Photoshop!
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I like the texture and the layers of thin colour. Nicely done!
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Thank you very much! (:
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awesome art and really atmospheric! and wow, at first i thought it's watercolor...
indeed, your digital technique is just perfect! i love a lot it!
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Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it!
I like your gallery, by the way!
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you're most welcome, dear! amazing job
i'm so glad! thanks a lot!
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No, it's a digital painting. (:
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The colors tie into the crow/raven's tendency to foreshadow moody, dark tidings. As someone mentioned, it's really nice work. Yes, the feet seem a tad off but that can be remedied. The washed out, blurry effect help portray the concept of deep disturbance and fear. I adore pictures that make me FEEL something. It's almost like he's scavenging on the eve of sunup and my eyes refuse to focus on anything but him. If I had the funds, and if this was a print, it would go in my foyer hallway above a small lamp against a richly colored wall (perhaps a luscious earth tone).
Whoops, sorry for the babbling. ^-^;; I simply love it to pieces though!
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Oh, the flattery!
Hmm, a luscious earth tone.. I can imagine that.
Thank you very much! I appreciate the in-depth comment! And yes, that's the kind of feeling I was going for. Glad to hear it comes across that way! Thanks again! (:
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That icon is soooo cute. x3
I seriously plan on buying a ton of prints from this site though and decorating my house appropriately. There will even be a His and a separate Her room -- where he can decorate the way he sees fit (a.k.a. a Man Cave) while I can do what I wish in mine. I plan on having or commissioning a few artists to decorate certain parts of the walls, while the remaining portions get artwork.
A rather costly, radical plan but I think it will be gorgeous. I want to wake up, live, and go to bed surrounded by art.
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Isn't it? x)
That sounds lovely! There are a lot of prints on here I wish I could get, but I have no means of doing so right now. I'd love to surround my working area with them for inspiration. [:
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My only issue is I'd want them already mounted on canvas, but that's more expensive than if I just get the print and get it framed myself. I'm still not sure which would look best on my walls.
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There's this BEAUTIFUL sculpture I want from this dA artist but it costs %1600. D:
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That's true. Hmm. Well, I don't know what would look best on your walls, either. 
$1600? Wowzahs. ;O What's it a sculpture of?
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It isss...
Here!
I want it so bbaadddd!
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DON'T YOU WANT IT TOOOOO? ;____;
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If I had a spare $1600 laying around, sure!
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o__o
IF you had a spare amount of change like that laying around, I'd rob you.
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Really nice work and I like the muted color scheme in it. The crow's head is render especially well and helps convey the moody feeling. The feet of the crow seem a little off place for it's body size, but other then that it looks good.
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I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Yeah, I could tell something wasn't quite right about the feet area. I'll have to pay closer attention to that next time I draw a bird. Thanks!
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Thank you! I like your gallery. Looks like you know a thing or two about color!
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I'm trying to learn stuff on my own, and I really don't thing that I know a lot about color
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From your paintings, it looks like you're off to a fairly good start! Have you been studying color theory?
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no actually I haven't. Should I. It is really important for me to get as many tips from other artist's because it is really hard to know what to work on by yourself.
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Yeah, it's definitely valuable knowledge to any artist! I recommend James Gurney's book Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter; it explains all the different aspects of color theory very well and shows examples on how to apply what you learn to actual paintings. Very useful!
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OK this stuff looks useful, and I actually know more of the color theory than I thought, but I guess seeing it in paintings would help
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