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Published: 2008-11-28 03:42:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 23877; Favourites: 234; Downloads: 0
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Full view, please! There were an incredulously huge amount of details put in, and it took forever. x_xEntered in 's contest, if not for prizes, just for fun.
Tutorial of how I made this: [link]
Leaves are freaking ANNOYING to paint. Take my word for it. Butterflies are too, but they're still more fun.
And NO, he is NOT Link- check out the eye color. Plus, Az's hair is braided in the back, even though you can't see it.
Note: There WILL be a walkthrough/tutorial put up on this as soon as I have the energy....
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This took forever? It seems like it would take longer...
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How long did I take to finish this? Because I'm using mouse too and I know how that feels
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what size was the original canvas? c: Just wondering, as I'm new to painting and finding it all a little confusing ^__^"
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It was probably somewhere between 3000X2000pixels - my stuff is tinier than it probably should be. ^ ^; I recommend doing things the size of a piece of paper or larger.
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These eyes are mesmerizing - you did great work.
Be proud of your talend and thank you for sharing your art with me!
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I think you did a great job here, and your level of detail is impressive, especially considering that you did it entirely using a mouse. I do, however, think that there's an unsettling plastic quality about it. I have a few suggestions:
1. Invest in a tablet, a good tablet with pressure control - I'd recommend something by Wacom, I use an intuos4 and really like it. I know you'll probably say that it's too expensive, and I agree, but it's kind of a standardized thing and this isn't the place to cut corners. I'm also expecting you to either hate it the first time you use it or tell me that you tried to use one and it didn't work out for you. To that, I'm going to say that you just need to practice, because in the long run you'll figure it out and it will help you achieve the effects you want in a more timely manner.
2. Like someone else suggested, I would incorporate colors from both into each other. The phrase most artists use is "put the sky in the ground and the ground in the sky." it doesn't have to be noticeable, but things link much better as a result.
3. Incorporate more "imperfections" into your work. It's a bit too smooth. Mess the hair up more, add a mole, etc, whatever it takes to add interest. Look at photos of real people and go from there. I've actually heard that some portrait artists actually start out painting the canvas green because the skin naturally has a lot of green tones to it.
Just thought I'd tell you that you did an amazing job and I know you have the capacity to take it a step further the next time you do something like this.
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Thank you so much for the advice. ^_^ It's nice to get a bit of input once in a while, because I, like anyone, want to improve, and your critique is pointing out to me things that were harder to see before. As for the tablet, I'm hoping I can look for a nice Wacom one sometime in the near future (because, yes, using a mouse eats away at my time like nothing else @_@) but unfortunately I'm going to have to wait a while- studying abroad costs come before extremely useful art equipment, unfortunately. ^ ^; Hopefully the 'near future' isn't too far away...
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Yes, definitely make the wacom tablet a priority, it's impossible to achieve the right effects without it.
I'll link you to the person I learned this style of art from, it looks like you're kind of going for this effect and they point out a lot of useful things: [link]
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That's very helpful, thank you! ^_^
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You are an inspiration for the tablet-less (like moi).
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The scene seems unnatural due to the sheer perfection of his face, and the fact that the figure seems entirely separate and unaffected by your background. Sure, it's pretty. But it makes zero sense. Try to bring some of that lovely green light into his skin and hair.
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Hm, interesting point- I'll definitely look into it. Thank you for the critique!
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Finally! Someone who doesn't use a tablet! I felt hopeless since all the awesome pics like this use tablet you have given me hope with my mouse!
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XD I'm glad I could help! (And I know, right? I feel like all the good artists use tablets...I just can't seem to get used to them so I get stuck with my mouse XD)
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Lol yeah I have a tablet, just I can't seem to get used to using it haha when I try it leads to epic fail Dx lol
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It's obvious he's not Link as his ears aren't the right angle or length.
This is an incredibly well done painting and it blows my mind that you did this with a mouse. I can only imagine what you could do with a tablet and I wish I had a buttload of money so I could buy you one.
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Hahaha thank you ^_^
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This IS absolutely stunning! Your picture is absolutely beautiful! I love his eyes the most, they an amazing color. I'm sorry the little details were annoying but I assure you they definitely made this picture all the more incredible.
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Love the multiple color eyes!!!! SO AESTHETICAL!!
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this is really really beautiful!!
He has a very deep look in his eyes, I love the feeling of serenity and peace this conveys....
you did a fantastic job on the skin, so smoothe and clean
It's terrific, great job!! ^^
hmm...it should have more favs.....
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Haha, trust me, it wasn't easy at ALL. ^_^
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well it is REALLY GOOD
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Wow I cant believe how beautiful this is. It's just so brilliant. Your artwork is just stunning.
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Thanks! ^_^
And npe - I actually do it completely by Photoshop (though I sometimes start out with a hand-drawn sketch). I'm planning on posting a wip at some point of it, so you'll be able to see what I did.
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k, pleas tell me if you can
when you post so I can see.
Thank you so much.
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[link]
Here you are!
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thank you so much!
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Awesome! Yes! Tutorial!! I want to see how you create such magic.
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oh my gosh, that is beautiful, even the web and butterfly is amazing!!
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