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Published: 2010-08-09 09:14:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 3814; Favourites: 134; Downloads: 134
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***DOWNLOAD FOR FULL RESOLUTION SIZE***I was listening to the Dark Knight soundtrack while making this: [link]
This is the villain for my story, which could become a graphic novel. I don't want to start it yet, as I feel I have a lot to learn design-wise, but the story is being ironed out and from the friends I've told, it seems to be coming along strong!
His name is Tealeyes, or Chief Tealeyes formally. He is the leader of a group known as The Midnight Clan, a band of outcast vermin seeking power, glory and wealth. What makes them unique is...well I can't tell you that yet.
The reason his eyes are teal is a deformity. They do not glow but they are highly reflective, and will be most noticeable at night with a light source; however during the day, they look almost normal - but it's doubtful you'd get close enough to see for sure.
Hope you guys all like this. Enjoy!
EDIT: Sorry, had to resubmit it. Was out of order in my gallery and my self-diagnosed OCD would not rest until this problem was fixed.
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Always an inspiration to me my friend. You are one of my most favorite artists on DA. :3
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The concept is really cool and I like the design but one thing.. I can't really tell what species it's supposed to be. I'm thinking it's a fox? I'm not really sure. I think looking up the muzzles of different animals while drawing them would make a big difference.
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Yeah I totally get where you're coming from with that critique, and I really do agree. Back when I painted this I had a nasty habit of drawing all my muzzles the same way. It was a bit of a crutch for me, and it still kind of is. Now before I draw a species I tend to do some quick studies to make sure I get their faces right, instead of jumping right into it. Here is something I did more recently as an example if you're curious. ^^
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Yes, I can easily tell that is a weasel type creature without having to read the description. Curious though, what is Tealeyes supposed to be?
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Ooo...shiny. Very cool effect with the fire there but the shiny that really catches me is that nice effect you caught in the eyes. He just seeps with awesome vermin badness.
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I read that as "least favorite" at first. Haha. x)
Thank you!
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This has got to be one of my favs of your recent body of work. Very well done environment. Really sets a good sense of feeling in this picture.
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Such beautiful shading and just everything! Well done Again ^^
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You really did make it hard to tell what species he is
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That looks awesome dude, and like the idea with the eyes. Very nice.
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Wow, really cool.
A little curious, how long did this take you to finish this great pic?
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Almost thought it was a kangaroo for a moment before i read the description
And I love the background/cinders ^^ makes him look more villainous, are you going to post the story up here? it'd be cool to read, even in text form
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This looks beast.
Looking at the picture makes me think 'Werewolf. It looks like a werewolf. Possibly male.' This is just an awesome picture to look at.
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Superb! Though my monitor kills all colours; you can actually see more colours if you stand up, but I'm kind of lazy at the moment.
But you made me stand up. You evil, good-art-making person.
You are getting to know pretty well the change of facial characteristics when the character is turned, that's nice to see. And, as someone above this comment said: you are getting better and better. Specially with the colouring/shading, it's awesome! The blur really helps to bring out the character.
What some people have been having trouble with is identifying the animal here... I... I don't know either. What is it? (If I must be on something, I would say tiger...).
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Side comment, jumping to your "Dusk in Nicaragua" [link] , this one is good to, though not as good as usual. One needs to count time it took to do, too, so that balances the rest. Foliage is detailed 
Have a nice day!
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I'm thinking rat.
in case you were still wondering D:
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I had completely forgotten about this
Even though the ears may suggest that it was a rat, its muzzle is too big to be a rat's one. Should it be more pointed then maybe. On the other hand, the description says that it is part of an "outcast vermin seeking power", so what you say could be true.
Maybe he took his artistic license and drew the muzzle as he thought fit?
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Yeah I was thinking that maybe a rat is easier for him to draw in his style, hence the bigger muzzle.
Besides, there have been many animated movies where the animals aren't anatomically correct xD
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That's a very cool picture and a very interesting character!
You keep getting better and better.
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Oh man. I love the fire!!! And glowing eyes. Yet again your lighting is fantastic. I look forward to seeing more of this graphic novel you speak of. I'm a huge fan of such things. ^_^
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Pardon my language...
But that is FUCKING BADASS!!
Very dark... expression just... BADASS!! xD
I can see from where the soundtrack took ya on this : )
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Man he looks like a bad ass. He's in some way responsible for that fire, isn't he? Also the eyes look awesome contrasting with that fire.
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Oooh nice fire. I like the glowy eyes too. The lighting works really well, and I know if I had drawn this, I would have been afraid to make the character so dark, which is just how he should be in this scene. One detail I notice that's really nice is how you did the reflection of the fire on his breastplate.
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Ooh! Blue (Although it's teal, but I'll just pretend it's blue) evil glowy eyes! At least it's better than having the stereotypical 'Red eyes = Evil' trend ^^
Love how you show the atmosphere of villainy with the burning background.
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Great, now I can't stop staring at his eyes!
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Heheh, very awesome! Love the contrast between his blue eyes and the amber flames!
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Wow... there's one sinister-looking rat there!
The glow of those eyes...
Good job on the fire effects, too!
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He looks great! The lighting makes it so sinister, I want to see more of this graphic novel idea. Now I'm intreagued about Tealeyes.
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Can't be, there's no mane. I'd say wolf or, at a stretch, fox.
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