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Published: 2015-12-25 23:58:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 10433; Favourites: 299; Downloads: 265
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Description Like a bolt from the blue... I'M BACK, after a long silence. (Click for full-view)
Here's my take on the Great Wave. This piece is uberly popular and I wanted to challenge myself to remake it in pixel art. Especially after I did this one
Probably took me around 8-12 hours to make and it's all made using Graphics Gale. It's currently triple the size so that it's easier to view.

Also check out:Β 

My Sprite Gallery


Original piece by Hokusai
Art by Me
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Comments: 45

LittleBurgundyHen [2016-05-27 22:40:43 +0000 UTC]

I am staring at this framed in front of the 'The Great Wave' wall hanging that I have, and it's making me extremely happy.

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AlisiaLanet [2016-02-15 23:23:16 +0000 UTC]

That looks so cool! Very awesome ^_^

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ShinySeabass In reply to AlisiaLanet [2016-02-29 02:26:30 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks, i'm glad you think so! C:

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AlisiaLanet In reply to ShinySeabass [2016-02-29 05:27:42 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome ^_^.

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helghan0 [2016-02-15 12:28:30 +0000 UTC]

Β Β  Truly Great WorkΒ Β Β 

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ShinySeabass In reply to helghan0 [2016-02-29 02:26:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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cogwurx [2016-01-08 15:48:56 +0000 UTC]

Well done.

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ShinySeabass In reply to cogwurx [2016-01-10 23:01:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Cuddlesthefatcat [2016-01-03 18:28:26 +0000 UTC]

Very stylish. Great job

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ShinySeabass In reply to Cuddlesthefatcat [2016-01-05 08:00:02 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks! I appreciate it

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CherushiMetsumari [2016-01-01 20:56:14 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent!

This is a great Pixel version of the Great Wave!!!!

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ShinySeabass In reply to CherushiMetsumari [2016-01-05 08:00:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Β 

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CherushiMetsumari In reply to ShinySeabass [2016-01-08 01:35:12 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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RieyTails [2015-12-26 20:58:32 +0000 UTC]

It's gorgeous! The simple shading and high contrast gives your artwork a nice style to it

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ShinySeabass In reply to RieyTails [2015-12-28 07:25:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much I appreciate the kind words

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rope345 [2015-12-26 19:05:47 +0000 UTC]

Good job man. This looks better then what any realistic water.

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ShinySeabass In reply to rope345 [2015-12-28 07:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you it means a lot c:

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Cythog [2015-12-26 18:51:01 +0000 UTC]

Simply Amazing

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ShinySeabass In reply to Cythog [2015-12-27 18:28:04 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks a bunch c:

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bearfighter [2015-12-26 17:59:06 +0000 UTC]

Looks really good as pixel art! Well done!

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ShinySeabass In reply to bearfighter [2015-12-27 18:32:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man I'm glad that you think so

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Lugia20711 [2015-12-26 10:58:44 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work!

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ShinySeabass In reply to Lugia20711 [2015-12-27 18:27:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much :]

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cardgamerdebu [2015-12-26 10:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Outstanding piece; the detail is remarkable. Pixel art that is truly a homage to the original work!

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ShinySeabass In reply to cardgamerdebu [2015-12-27 18:30:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly sir! I really appreciate it

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cardgamerdebu In reply to ShinySeabass [2015-12-27 19:08:09 +0000 UTC]

No problem! And thank you on both accounts!

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ShinySeabass In reply to cardgamerdebu [2015-12-28 07:21:18 +0000 UTC]

Sure thing! c:

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Broeder-RPG [2015-12-26 07:18:47 +0000 UTC]

VERY nice!

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ShinySeabass In reply to Broeder-RPG [2015-12-26 07:27:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you lots! C:

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Frank-Jaspers [2015-12-26 04:22:36 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work reconstructing one of the best pieces of art ever. Profoundly difficult.

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ShinySeabass In reply to Frank-Jaspers [2015-12-26 07:19:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It was quite the challenge.

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Frank-Jaspers In reply to ShinySeabass [2015-12-26 14:58:53 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it is in my favs gallery.Β 
Truly awesome work.

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ShinySeabass In reply to Frank-Jaspers [2015-12-28 07:21:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again ^^

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larlock1 [2015-12-26 04:18:38 +0000 UTC]

Nice work!

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ShinySeabass In reply to larlock1 [2015-12-26 07:11:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!Β 

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N-tellect-status [2015-12-26 03:36:42 +0000 UTC]

oh my god this is beautiful

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ShinySeabass In reply to N-tellect-status [2015-12-26 07:11:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much C:

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N-tellect-status In reply to ShinySeabass [2015-12-26 15:49:22 +0000 UTC]

no problem lol

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moroninlove2008 [2015-12-26 01:42:27 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap KT! This is incredible!! I'm really impressed! I'm really happy that I've been able to watch you improve over the years!

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ShinySeabass In reply to moroninlove2008 [2015-12-26 07:18:08 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you, I'm flattered ^^ Thank you for the continued support I appreciate it greatly!Β 

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digitalSatyr23 [2015-12-26 00:22:46 +0000 UTC]

This is pretty amazing.

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ShinySeabass In reply to digitalSatyr23 [2015-12-26 07:10:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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soulSmith1 [2015-12-25 23:59:55 +0000 UTC]

love this pic

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ShinySeabass In reply to soulSmith1 [2015-12-26 00:16:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much sir!

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soulSmith1 In reply to ShinySeabass [2015-12-26 02:02:53 +0000 UTC]

NP SIR TRIFORCE

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