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Full title: He who dares to cross must ask the priceA story book illustration concept, my take on the billy goats crossing the troll's bridge, trying my best to be child friendly.
drawn using biro and pencil crayons...
took about fifteen hours in total.
everything designed and conceptualised by me, pleasse do not re use or download my work, im trying to get a job with this..
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tried to make him scary but child friendly
I always found the 3 billy goats story captivating because it connected with the deep resonance of "man" within me;
that the biggest billy goat is strong enough to fend off the attack-
it drove me to want to be strong too, so I could defend those less powerful.
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It is a very inspirational story, and I always tried to imagine what the troll looked like as a kid.
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me too! I always imagined it seeming much more fierce than in the books....
but that said, I now understand why the images are toned down. being a dad changes how I look at things
that was of course the main idea here too, to see if I could convey the idea while not being too graphic.
I was tempted to make it terrifying, but I have to learn to accomadate younger audiences too.
I got a new surreal piece up if you fancy coming and seeing-
getting back into drawing again slowly
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love the detail you put in it 
I also love that you try to make it child friendly, so it can be used for illustration, yet don't "dumb" it down in just making simple lines. I remember as I kid my favorite part after, and while reading a storybook, was looking at the detailed black and white drawings that came every 5-10 page <3 great to see that no everything is disney'fied.
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i couldnt do it, to prostitute my work in such a way just to sell it to the mainstream would defy the point of the thing in the first place XD
thank you so much for the kind comment, i was very pleased with how this one turned out also,
lines do not need to be simple for children, just a good idea if the pages are plastic coated and wipable XD
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hehe you have a point on the pages there XD I was always carefull with books (since they where my friends lol XDXD) but I have seen many get ruined by water/chocolate and fights
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thank you
if they are ever wise enough as a collective or as individuals to take heed though... well thats a shot for a betting man, but as i dont bet i wont even try to imagine for now the possibility.
may nothing but happiness come by your door
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You could, and you should illustrate children's books. I think you have a lovely coloring style and I very much like this. I know what you mean about that. It may sound weird but I never have to work very hard for my shots. I just do and wonderful things happen.
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i will as soon as they will take me...
maybe im not trying the right ones but they all say they have illustrators...
ill keep trying
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Yeah, I am sure it is tough. But don't give up! I believe you can make it. Not that a strangers belief is worth much, but I believe it just the same!
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you are wrong there, a strangers belief is worth much more as they are not sullied by knowing one's faults, weaknesses and desires, and so therefor can give unbiased, impartial faith.
i believe i will do something important sooner or later, its not how or why but simply when.
in the world of glass is half-full or half empty society,
i am a " I can always refill the glass" kinda guy XD
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i find i feel less let down by the world that way, nothing is done that cannot be undone, one way or another
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I was actually going to write a critique but apparently you can't do that unless you have a premium membership. Well then. So I'll just write it here. Obviously you are a very talented artist with great skill and you have a very unique way of portraying things so that its not like everyone elses' art. I absolutely like your work. The only thing I would suggest (and this might just be a personal basis thing) is that you try and use more vivid colors so that the characters and the art really pops out. I've looked through some of your other arts and on some pieces in some portions you put a lot of effort into certain colors and they definitely pop out, I would like to see you do pieces where its all fully drawn with more vivid colors, so that it really draws your attention.
Other then that you're quite talented
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not sure why only premium members can do it, doesnt seem very fair..
as it is, i focus vivid colour on characters rather than backgrounds so the characters stick out, i have a problem with shaky hands so often my line depth is terible, which means i need to work around it by other means... which leaves some areas less vivid than others:-S
but all advice is good advice and i shall take into account what you say my friend
as for seeing what you really want from my art, i do commissions and private original art sales for anyone worldwide, so if there is anything you would really love to see in my style let me know!
thanks so much and have a wonderful day
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Yeah, I dislike that fact
Oh well like I said, its your personal thing I just was putting my two cents out there! And aww I'm sorry to hear about the shaky hands. My boyfriend has that too, so he has trouble painting the tiny details on the model cars he likes to do.. I've suggested he put his arm on a solid surface and try and work on steading himself but it seems its easier said than done!
Maybe with time you will get better with it? Unless theirs some sort of issue that I am unaware of.
Thats awesome, thanks for letting me know I will definitely keep that in mind
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its all just a ruse to get more money...
i do think you are right, they always look misty with faded backgrounds...
and its cool dont worry bout it, i totalled my arm in three places at once skateboarding a few years ago, and now my arm doesnt quite do what i want it to
i will keep working at it, im a fighter and a do-er, rather than one of those that says yeah yeah ill do it... i just do stuff and get it over with..
so im trying to fix the arm but it doesnt agree with my ethics
and there is no rush for comisions, i just love the challenge
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Your perspective is right on, perfect. I love the other details in the bridge framing, and can't help but wonder what they say. You've done a fantastic job coloring as well. And this piece does come across as very child friendly.
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i think the only english writing is the bit that says he who dares to cross must ask the price..
the rest is in an extremely foreign lingo
thanks so much i was hoping to get better with angles, im still learning every day, from mistakes and experiences, but to get such wonderful feedback- thank you so much!!!!
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you're welcome. I am too learning every day.
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everyone is, thats the beauty of living
guess some dont realise but they all do too..
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I would have created a critique, but I don't have a premium membership right now. (sigh) Soon enough.
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i look forward to it
i havent recieved a critique yet, i think.
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I love everything about this. The colors are vibrant, the sky is glorious, the goats are adorable, and Shrek never looked better... (wink) Just kidding, I know it's not Shrek. It's your version of a troll.
Advise... The mountain in the back could probably stand to be less sharp... Slightly softer in tones and edges to show the distance.
I love the tree, and the arc of the bridge.
All around, fantastic job.
XD
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glad you like, i did the troll green because then kids would recognise it too...
oh and i tried to make the face disney scary, instead of pant-shi**ingly scary like my normal stuff XD
i have been messing with computerising them lately, thinking i could blend out the mountain a bit ... i love the clouds in this one too
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Clouds are my favorite thing. I love to see them in all their shapes, sizes, hues and whatnot...
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yeah i got a little obsessive over drawing them in my pics recently..
been staring at the sky a lot recently too...#
though what i see worries me.
did you catch the meteor shower last night?
hope all is well
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unfortunately I live too close to the city to be able to enjoy a meteor shower. And my home is surrounded by big tall pine trees so I don't get a very good view of the sky.
I am managing to maintain.
I have good friends who help with that.
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good to hear your well,
would love to live in a wooded in area....
surrounded by trees... i have two i can see from my window,
we couldnt see it here cos all the damn chemtrails blocking out the sky.
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thats life i guess, though not for long XD
planes shouldnt be able to fly after the planetary alignment, so the skies will clear eventually.
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in one form or another, yeah you could say that.
big changes... adaption etc..
we will see
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Amazing rendition. I love the expressions and especially the goat peaking over the bridge. Great texture to the foilage.
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thanks, trying hard to appeal to the market
the sky in this is one of my faves
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i think i achieved what i was aiming for with it being disney-ish in that it looks ogre-ish but not so terrifying the kids wouldnt be able to sleep after the story XD
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