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silvair — Peacemaker Kurogane: Suzu

Published: 2007-04-08 17:07:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 10825; Favourites: 463; Downloads: 0
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I'm not doing THAT again. I think I have back problems now ;___;

So here is my first and last full-efforted ArtWeaver image, done on the largest canvas I've ever used on computer: 800 x 1400 ! I know.. that's really sad, but it still took so much time!

I'm wondering though.. when you use a large canvas, do you draw with the knowledge you will be resizing (thus putting less effort in clean up) or do you make sure that it looks good full size view as well as resize view?

Garble I hate background D:. Apologies for my 'rocks' cause I got really frustrated.. if this was acrylic paint, my paintings would be like a wall thick with overlaying paint D:.. And yay for gibbly birds ^^!

I know nothing of the series, and who the heck this character is, so I apologize if my interpretation of him through this image is incorrect.

Programs: OpenCanvas 1.1 (lines), ArtWeaver
Time: 3 days (srsly..)
Tools: Tablet
Finished: April 8th, 2007

Feel free to critique!
Zoom in on unfinished: [link]

edit:image darkened to original colours
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Comments: 50

SegikuchiKiatsu [2012-11-23 13:06:48 +0000 UTC]

What pen should I use when I want to draw thin lines? (Artweaver).

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Shinjite-san [2011-07-07 05:55:44 +0000 UTC]

Totally win.
Hiseyesaregold.

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ajmadee [2010-06-19 15:09:19 +0000 UTC]

you posted this quite a while ago, but yes. when i draw large i do resize. i find if i draw larger then resize, the art quality and lines look much cleaner.

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Regiathius [2010-05-13 00:56:29 +0000 UTC]

ONE WORD AMAZING!

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Lawliet23 [2009-05-20 20:22:25 +0000 UTC]

Man! Awesome job!! Suzu is totally hawt!! <3

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oFalconZo [2009-01-03 11:34:31 +0000 UTC]

*whistle* that looks like hard work xD
but you producedan amazing pic that beats all of mine anyday - weell done!

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InfernalBlossom [2008-04-06 15:26:08 +0000 UTC]

awww! It's my Suzu-kun!

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llifi-kei [2008-02-15 06:53:01 +0000 UTC]

This piece just looks AWESOME! ^___^

I could try and break this comment down some more to explain, but it would practically end up with me saying that every aspect of it is great, so... xDDD

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z2ferndigi [2007-11-19 02:24:45 +0000 UTC]

Well that's certainly very interesting. I haven't read the series either, only heard of it before. He looks pretty spiff though.

Heh, rocks. Rocks are cool. I rather like the background. Goes well with him. Though he's pretty bold. More clouds would made totally rocked it. Ravens are cool and the trees are all smooth. His hair is sick. Looks like he doesn't have a left arm though. He looks scary. And mean.

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RoxayGoxay [2007-09-24 08:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Peacemaker=happy happy, joy joy

The way the sereis ended still bothers me alittle. xD

Good job, though. :0 That`s so Suzu, lol. :3

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BananAdopt [2007-09-09 22:27:14 +0000 UTC]

^^ It looks BEAUTIFUL! Anyway as for me when I use a really big canvas, I clean up so it looks good in full view too...otherwise why use a ginormous canvas? XD But then 800X1400 would be so small for me But I think if I tried to color as detailed as you that size canvas would kill me too.

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cute-animefreak [2007-08-16 20:14:02 +0000 UTC]

ITS Beautyful you r so good at this!!

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EverRoxas [2007-08-15 18:01:54 +0000 UTC]

Great detail and color balance!

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Pinguinoo [2007-06-05 04:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Excellent Artwork! Your depiction of Suzu is fantastic, he looks much more masculine than he did in the anime.

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vampchick1684 [2007-04-23 13:48:17 +0000 UTC]

Pure awesomeness!

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Lancha [2007-04-21 20:01:12 +0000 UTC]

I love that one! definitly worth the effort XD

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magikwishez [2007-04-21 18:55:32 +0000 UTC]

:0 I love the background and the birds~

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Foxxeh [2007-04-17 22:31:28 +0000 UTC]

Whoa! That's awesome! o_o I really like the coloring and detail put into this Really neat background too! You can tell a lot of effort was put into this! Great work! Keep it up!!!

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pokukene [2007-04-15 17:03:13 +0000 UTC]

I've always loved how you color and draw your pictures, so it is not suprising that I find this particular drawing absolutely amazing! keep up the amazing work and good luck with the next drawings!

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Seven-Star [2007-04-15 05:24:05 +0000 UTC]

Wahaha its Silver!

I've found you. =]

Why didn't you post the background on paintchat?!

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silvair In reply to Seven-Star [2007-04-15 06:15:28 +0000 UTC]

Oekaki_Erikio13 omgz0rz !

I didn't post the background version on the board cause I didn't want to make you wait too long for the request , cause then I'd feel bad because I finished Celes' like 2 days before x____x;.

Nice to see you on dA !
And thankee for the fav x3!

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DizzyTenshi [2007-04-11 22:24:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow! *o*
I relaly liked that show, nice to see some really awesome fanart!
The BG is really stunning, those mountians~ So pretty!

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dancedancehappyfeet [2007-04-11 20:39:52 +0000 UTC]

well all artist talk bad about themselves all the time, I know cause I do it >.<; when someone says that my work is awsome, Im like, O.o wha? But Im also proud too that people actually like my work. I dont know if your the same way >>; but your work does ROCK hard...lots of hard. Ive seen this anime...but I havent finished it, and I think you captured him very well ^.^v

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lanu-ale [2007-04-10 06:32:44 +0000 UTC]

I like the darken but ancient .layer!
Cool the boy!

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AnantraMgs [2007-04-09 23:59:09 +0000 UTC]

love the colouring keep up the excellent work

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azus [2007-04-09 17:27:00 +0000 UTC]

Nice, i think higher res pictures makes it easier to add some details without making it all grainy.

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Alfox086 [2007-04-09 17:13:15 +0000 UTC]

Great job

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SlapGinRummy [2007-04-09 17:06:15 +0000 UTC]

TT.TT Your shading style is love ~~

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Fiverart [2007-04-09 07:58:24 +0000 UTC]

I've never heard of the character but the picture is beautiful - very atomospheric with the dark lighting and the ravens (/crows?). And I love the hair!
The hand that is holding the katana looks a little odd, almost as though he should be grasping it more tightly? Maybe have the fingers curled round the hilt a bit more?
Was the lineart free-hand or computer-drawn? Gorgeous work!

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evilflame [2007-04-09 02:09:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness, I can surely say that this is one of the best Suzu fanarts I've ever seen. It's so beautiful and soft. The coloring is simply amazing, and the dramatic shading gives it a swell touch. I really like the way you drew his sword and that you gave it some action. And I personally don't see anything wrong with the backround. (the rocks look great!)

Although he does have darker skin than what you've given him, this tone also works for him. Awesome job with the mood of the picture; it really matches his character.


I suggest watching the show. It's become one of my favorites and has a wonderful storyline.

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silvair In reply to evilflame [2007-04-09 02:28:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for your comment ^__^ !

I've changed the skin tone, so hopefully it's more like what it ought to look like .

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evilflame In reply to silvair [2007-04-09 23:54:04 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it looks a bit more accurate now. Either way, it was still looking great!

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ZannyHyper [2007-04-08 23:33:26 +0000 UTC]

If I recall his skin should be abit darker, but otherwise it looks good to me(in the comci I have of PMK, he tends to wear black nail polish aswell xD)

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Kazuki88 [2007-04-08 23:27:44 +0000 UTC]

Awesome pic! I really like the way you did the birds and the texture on the ground!

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Jeongk [2007-04-08 22:57:36 +0000 UTC]

wow that's really awesome

I like the detail and the background work

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Darkness-chan [2007-04-08 22:17:29 +0000 UTC]

I love this show! And Suzu is such a lovely character.
You did a great job with him n_n I love the coloring and his pose... as well as the ravens

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Entennen [2007-04-08 22:08:45 +0000 UTC]

I really like the coloring and the shading... the stance fits his character.. (I think.. hm) but his grip on the sword could be a bit firmer, it looks very light

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Raye9683 [2007-04-08 21:27:52 +0000 UTC]

I love it for your first work in the program. The shading is awsome! I love the hair and his expression the best.

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Elsie01 [2007-04-08 20:36:01 +0000 UTC]

It's gorgeous...!

I just wanna say this, to get it off my chest. His hair is big and it's amazing. I was all like, "Wow" when I saw his hair. And I was like, "It's white too...and he has red eyes..." But enough about my stoner-like comments.

Although you rushed on the the background (rocks), it gives it a soft feeling that brings out the main part of the picture.

And...OMG!! A SWORD!! *steals*

I've only seen one episode of Peacemaker. Makes no sense, but looks good.

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kaiomi [2007-04-08 19:46:41 +0000 UTC]

your coloring is gorgeous!

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Swedrest [2007-04-08 19:07:53 +0000 UTC]

I like the dark colours and the setting. The birds were a nice touch. Great job.

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thornsofrose [2007-04-08 18:56:43 +0000 UTC]

Looks amazing, I love the colours, and the pose

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edward-the-psycho [2007-04-08 18:39:00 +0000 UTC]

I love the pose and the colors.

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Foxy-Sierra [2007-04-08 18:00:26 +0000 UTC]

I've watched a bit of Peacemaker, interesting show^^

Excellent art, Silvair-san!

I love his pose and the background! ^w^

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Yumifox13 [2007-04-08 17:44:40 +0000 UTC]

Cute <3 I like the stance.

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Yumifox13 [2007-04-08 17:44:29 +0000 UTC]

Cute <3 I like the stance.

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Yumifox13 [2007-04-08 17:44:27 +0000 UTC]

Cute <3 I like the stance.

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mylovestory [2007-04-08 17:38:53 +0000 UTC]

Awesome picture!
The background looks amazing, so I don't know what you're talking about
and the guys pose is really well done and cool-lookin too

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syncaidia [2007-04-08 17:22:23 +0000 UTC]

Silveeer! >,< You never cease to amaze me...seriously. @_@; The background, the pose, the colors, the ravens, all the details...gaah X3 ~

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Nikki0417 [2007-04-08 17:09:48 +0000 UTC]

I love the detail in the background & shading on the birds. great pose, too!

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