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Published: 2014-07-06 11:38:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 1373; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 28
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"The Phantom Realm is red, red as the eye can imagine! It was as if I was trapped in a globe full of smoke! The inhabitants of this world were like ghosts, real but acted as if they knew no life. It was governed by an evil so pure that the Phantom Army dare not disobey. In my journey to the Phantom Realm, I met a Warlord, a Sinister, a Wraith, and an Amazon that exhaled black Carbon. I feared that I would never find Nana in the barren wastelands of the Realm, I feared that I would not make it out alive either.."-Neya Shiqaw
Ever since I first wrote that line, I've always wanted to draw a scene of Neya in the Phantom Realm, well here it is. It's not exactly outstanding, but I'm still learning Photoshop and this was a great opportunity to expand on what I've recently learned.
In this image, Neya has just landed in the barren wastelands of the Phantom Realm, in her new Light Battle Uniform (Hmmm... Sort of similar to Gala's Imperial Uniform) and the smoke that is creeping up on her in the foreground is a representation of what she said in the above quote.
The Phantom Realm is an impossible dimension. An atmosphere so heavy that without Light gear, one would be crushed in an instant. The dust that comprises the soil is burning hot, but the wind that blows it has a chill. The sky is constantly battered by storms, and the civilizations that inhabit the realm only exist and nothing more. It is a place where life is a currency, and loneliness is the only way of it. We Humans try to image a place that we call "Hell", but the Xendrans who do not share our blood, our beliefs, our tears- have actually realized their own equivalent to ours. It is a place so sinister, that only the Supreme Ruler and Protector of the Light Kingdom, Ixora, may open the portal that is said to be one way...
Here is the sister picture to this one:
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Hey, thanks- is probably my personal favorite.
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of rreal it really is ^^ tell me whyΒ
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For starters, Neya is my first OC and to see her evolve from what she began as to this shows how far along we have come. Next is the fact that aside from the initial outline of her character in MSPAINT, all of this was done in Photoshop Elements, and it shows how much better I have become.
Also, this is my first attempt at drawing what my characters see as "hell", even though this is not "hell" that we know of. I don't usually draw the macabre or the "dark" and for a first, this was pretty fun.
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wow that really amazingΒ
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If it is amazing, then I know I did it right.
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Nice work Prowler. Beautifully done!
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Thanks Down, is one of my favorite pieces yet!
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You're most welcome.
No need to be formal, DDD will do!Β
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Alright then, DDD.
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Thank you very much, I hope it conveys the message of what an alternative hell would be like.
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You're welcome!
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(Heavy air pressure/gravity?! Wow.
Looks like you can't just take off your light armor to relax there XD
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Precisely.
So what do you think about this one? The background, the effects, the colors, Neya, the atmosphere of this picture? Do you get the same sort of sense that she does?
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It gives you an eerie "There's no turning back" feeling.
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It does have that vibe to it, and it is also suppose to give the audience a sense of "being alone".
I might add that the Phantom Realm was inspired by many things. Greek mythology, DOOM, 'Dark' Aether, and old photos I've seen of the First World War.
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Ah hah! No wonder it seemed familiar! Nice references!
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What's interesting about this scene for me is that I had to listen to certain music to get the vibe and feel for it. It just wasn't working without it, and that is NOT me, heck I usually listen to radio or commentary while I work.
The one that struck the right chord for the mood on this one was this piece: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPpYeZβ¦
Have you read Chronicle of the Size Shifter? This is a scene from that story.
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No I haven't but I've been planning to.
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It's meant to convey the message this image puts out. You may like it actually, but it's not as action-filled as your Arcs are.
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Action isn't always necessary when you tell a story.
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Not in this one at least. This story about Neya's odyssey through the Phantom Realm relies more on the subtleties and unknown quantities, in addition to the enigmatic atmosphere to convey a sense of surrealism to the reader. It compels a convincing set of remarkable characters to deliver a performance that really makes it seem as though this truly is a world of lifeless and boundless existence.
But most importantly, it has the aim of leaving the reader with the desire to know more about the Phantom realm and more of what happens after Neya's passing. I should hope it does this well.
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That sounds very interesting. I will read it once I have the chance, hopefully soon.
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That works, in the meantime- have you seen the other piece that goes with the story?
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Her uniform obviously changed a bit over the year and a half.
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Oh yeah! I notice the difference!
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A lot happens in 1 1/2 years nonetheless.
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Whenever you do get around to it, let me what you think of the story though- I'm not much of a writer but I have a feeling there will be another time that I'll have to type up something else again...
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I'm sure you're a great writer. I'll give you feedback when I start reading.
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One must be modest.
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That's true my friend.
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I should perhaps mention that (speaking of writing) I am considering the idea of completely redoing my first story, but just simply naming it Size Shifter and having it go along with the boxart that I made for it. Thing is, it'd be a ways out and I would need to consult with others about it to get feedback and to make it 100% better.
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What made you decide that?
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For starters it's my earliest piece and it shows. Second, looking back, it just isn't how I wanted to portray Neya or any other characters at the time. In addition, It was suppose to introduce us to both Ixora and Nana but they never appeared in the story and were placed on the backburner for Light Sapphire, although the boxart shows Ixora on the front cover. So there are some inconsistencies that I need to address and I feel that the story on the Boxart, which is an alternative to the original, makes for a better story- if written right.
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Ah! I might end up experiencing the same thing in the future with my stories.
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It's probably a natural occurrence for writers and artists. Recently I've been toying with the idea of doing before/after comparison images of some of my pieces to show how far along I've come.
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It happens. We might as well embrace it. XD
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We'll see though. Currently I'm taking a break from VN to do some other work and to keep things fresh for me, so maybe by the end of this year I'll have the Virg done and be ready to move onto newer things.
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Yay! What happens after VN? What is the new series?
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I can't reveal too much, but it's Virgo Tuus, which takes place after the events of Virgo Nostras. Gala is tiny and befriends a very familiar face, and goes on to face Talia to prove her "worth" to Ixora. Meanwhile, Peli is officially a Skiptracer for Ixora who longs to find Talia and works together with Gala. Additionally, Virgo Tuus will be followed by Virgo Mea, which is the last third of the Virgo Trilogiam. In Virgo Mea, Gala is set free and restored to normal by Ixora but events that occur prevent Gala from going back to Jakarin, and instead embarks on an incredible odyssey to rid herself of the remaining power that Ixora has over her. Gala will be hunted by Humans, learn how to survive, survive a tornado, become a Privateer and go back to the Uncharted Lands which she met Peli in, forgive her Human foster mother as she dies, (not joking about this next one) kill Opal, actually join an Army and fight in a war, become the only non-Light to challenge Ixora to a duel and WIN, and finally she will get married and become pregnant with a son- and then comes the heartbreaker that you may remember. Sure I told you a lot, but the devil is in the details.
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That sounds awesome! I had no idea there was going to be a trilogy! I'm excited! I honestly want to tell you about my series' future now!
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Just bear in mind, that the other two parts cannot be comics. I lack the time for doing more than one.
Carry on, but send it to me by note. I'll respond to it later in the day when I get up for work.
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It doesn't matter. As long as the story is written, it'll be fine by me.
Ok. I'll note you.
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