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Published: 2005-09-11 12:48:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 2236; Favourites: 58; Downloads: 91
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Description Ever had a really REALLY bad day? Well, he's having one of em...

Photoshop CS with a wacom tablet over a couple hours
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Comments: 49

Valethia [2007-06-22 00:51:57 +0000 UTC]

All of your work is great. You're a skillful artist. I love Death Note too. I only got to book 7 though...after you know who died...*shudders*

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Usagisama In reply to Valethia [2007-07-09 08:22:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!! Yeah, I haven't gotten that far in death note though And actually this pic wasn't inspired by it (was done before I started watching it)

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FrozenIceCrystal [2006-01-03 16:35:46 +0000 UTC]

:hands the poor guy an umbrella: I hope he doesn't gets sick...I really like it. the borders give a nice effect.

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Usagisama In reply to FrozenIceCrystal [2006-01-19 17:38:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, the boarder really helped the pic a lot... before I added it the image had a lot less power.

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SinFIXX [2005-10-15 05:50:44 +0000 UTC]

god damn man. its like you know me or somthing...oh wait, you do!

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Kate-Enthusiasm [2005-09-24 19:09:39 +0000 UTC]

I really love this, captures the emotion quite well . And your rain is done nicely too, not horribly photoshopped .

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Usagisama In reply to Kate-Enthusiasm [2005-10-02 04:32:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your compliments! And make the thank you double for the fav too!

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Mu-Shu-Fasa [2005-09-23 01:05:37 +0000 UTC]

No kidding...

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Usagisama In reply to Mu-Shu-Fasa [2005-10-02 04:25:00 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, life sucks sometimes... really most of the time actually

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Mu-Shu-Fasa In reply to Usagisama [2005-10-05 00:10:20 +0000 UTC]

Ha! Sucks my butt! I can't feel down its like... not programmed into my brain some how

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Usagisama In reply to Mu-Shu-Fasa [2005-10-07 05:10:16 +0000 UTC]

Ah, you are lucky! I just wish I could feel nothing, problem solved!

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Mu-Shu-Fasa In reply to Usagisama [2005-10-10 22:00:27 +0000 UTC]

hey there's always lobotomy

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Argocat8 [2005-09-17 11:46:14 +0000 UTC]

ooooh yeah, I can sympathise with this one
I really like how the only colour is from his tie, and the shades of grey are so varied...the blurred figures in the background. Surrounded by people, but oh so alone
nice work

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Usagisama In reply to Argocat8 [2005-09-18 00:48:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Karen! "Surrounded by people, but oh so alone" perfectly sums up the feelings and ideas I wanted to portray with this picture!

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infernoangel [2005-09-17 11:32:54 +0000 UTC]

ahh...this is reminiscing....

very good work again

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Usagisama In reply to infernoangel [2005-09-18 00:38:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank ya!

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GinKitsune [2005-09-16 11:16:53 +0000 UTC]

Sheesh, I need to check DA more often. I really love the feeling behind this piece, it's a good example of grey tones working well, with just that splash of color to really set things off. The emotion is clearly present, and something rather familiar to us students that live in the water-logged areas. Other than the previously mentioned tye issue, the only thing strikinlgy off is his arms to me look rather stiff and tubular, geometrically shaped rather than a nice smooth human form. Also, the weight of the rain water should be pulling his clothing down somewhat, though his outfit is a bit tight and may not be affected terribly much. Lovely pic amigo.

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Usagisama In reply to GinKitsune [2005-09-17 06:43:39 +0000 UTC]

LOL, all Oregonians seem to instantly find this image familiar! Something about a shared experience I think!

Yeah, my figures often seem a little too stilted, I think the only way I'm gonna get better at drawing people is if I start doing more life drawing... and now that I live on campus there is no excuse not to attend the weekly life drawing sessions *determined to get better*

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GinKitsune In reply to Usagisama [2005-09-17 09:45:44 +0000 UTC]

Drawing sessions are good, if you don't die from the unshaved hippies first DX I prefer to capture people laying around on campus. Check the library for people sleeping, you can get some fantastic poses that way.

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Usagisama In reply to GinKitsune [2005-09-17 10:18:08 +0000 UTC]

I guess that is a hazard! However, if someone I'm drawing in the library wakes up, they might think I'm some kind of creep!

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GinKitsune In reply to Usagisama [2005-09-18 05:16:30 +0000 UTC]

That's why you sit a ways away, draw really fast, sit at an angle where they can't easily see you until the move a good deal, and look completely unassuming. If worst comes to worst, you could always tell them you're an art student. Considering it's campus, most people should be understanding of that fact. Actually, I'm suprised people haven't asked me questions yet for the number of times I've snuck up and drawn someone sleeping secretly.

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AlwaysPuft11 [2005-09-15 13:44:08 +0000 UTC]

This is very cool... I like it. XD

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Usagisama In reply to AlwaysPuft11 [2005-09-17 06:28:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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NeSempai [2005-09-13 22:07:18 +0000 UTC]

why does this post twice o.O WHY ?!?!?!!?!? *thunder*

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Usagisama In reply to NeSempai [2005-09-17 06:26:13 +0000 UTC]

Heh, yeah, that happens to me all the time too! Still not sure why

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NeSempai [2005-09-13 22:06:07 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! ^_^! reminds me of a lot of walking home while living in glorious Eugene lol

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NeSempai [2005-09-13 22:06:05 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! ^_^! reminds me of a lot of walking home while living in glorious Eugene lol

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Usagisama In reply to NeSempai [2005-09-17 06:25:21 +0000 UTC]

LOL, yeah, the weather here looks like that WAY too often Thanks!!

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DrChrissy [2005-09-12 16:18:18 +0000 UTC]

Nice work on setting a somber and downtrodden mood with this pic! I really feel for the guy!

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Usagisama In reply to DrChrissy [2005-09-12 22:23:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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surey-neko [2005-09-12 05:14:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow this picture is really dramatic... the drabness all around him really puts that physicality to it all.. you can definately see that he's being dragged down but trrying his best to stay strong and ignore.

This is a really great picture... very dramatic.. that's all I can say!

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Usagisama In reply to surey-neko [2005-09-12 22:14:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad it came across as dramatic, I'm a little hit or miss when it comes to emotional pics...

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surey-neko In reply to Usagisama [2005-09-12 22:18:26 +0000 UTC]

NO problem mister!!! indeed.... I've noticed that sometimes... do you think about the emotion when you're drawing it..... or do you just draw it and hope it comes out ok???

For me I try my best to feel what I'm trying to convey in my picture.. like drama or anger or what have you.....


Hmm anyways... indeed happy to be of service!!

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Usagisama In reply to surey-neko [2005-09-12 22:59:00 +0000 UTC]

Heh, I'd say a little of both! I usually am feeling the same emotion as the character I'm drawing... I think the problem is that I have a really hard time with facial expressions and body language. Knowing what it feels like, or even what it looks like is still a long way from drawing it unfortunately.

I think the success of this pic is because none of the emotion comes from a facial expression, Instead it comes from the colors and weather... and a small amount from the shoulders of the figure (heavily sloped). The face is hidden allowing the viewer to complete it with the saddest face they can imagine. Heh, the ultimate artist cheat, let the viewer do the hardest part!

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surey-neko In reply to Usagisama [2005-09-13 00:52:55 +0000 UTC]

mmm I see... well that always helps quite a bit!!! Well I'm sure you'll get the hang of it eventually I don't think I'm horribley good at it either... at least in the body language unless of course it's "I'm cute" or "i'm sexy" and even then I can't draw men doing either pose.. I can't draw men period.. so we all have are weaknesses that we must work at....


yeah the whole mood of the picture really gives the viewer like that drab dragged down feeling.. which came out perfectly and it adds well to the character because he is slumped and his face is hidden...

it makes the viewer place themselves there ... also a bowed head with a covered face could denote shame (can't hide the feelings so he bows his head to at least hide his eyes).


lol.. I suppose it's a cheat ... but it's a really well executed one.... *smiles*

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Tsukiyono-Miyu [2005-09-11 23:39:58 +0000 UTC]

Yes, you have verily captured the essence of patheticness in this picture. It seems like it is at one of those moments in an anime where there is a monologue going on, and the figure is doing a walk cycle in silence except for the sounds of his shoes hitting the pavement.

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Usagisama In reply to Tsukiyono-Miyu [2005-09-12 01:29:10 +0000 UTC]

Heh, that's exactly what I was going for! Thank ya!

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Inksmith [2005-09-11 22:29:04 +0000 UTC]

Heh, I had such a bad day at work yesterday, it was almost funny. I figure with all the Karma points (tm) I accumulated there, I'm damn near bulletproof for the next week.

Very cool; the raindrops and splashes are very well done, and the border is neat and fits in well. My only minor gripe is his tie; I don't think it would be blowing in the wind if it was waterlogged. But meh.

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Usagisama In reply to Inksmith [2005-09-11 23:15:31 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, the tie is a little wonky, it wouldn't do that with the amount of wind suggested by the angle of rain... heh, oh well Thanks for the comment!

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Shadowdevil [2005-09-11 21:39:30 +0000 UTC]

He reeeeeeeaaaally doesn't look too happy. Next stop: Gun Store!

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Usagisama In reply to Shadowdevil [2005-09-11 23:12:08 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I almost made the caption for the pic "10 seconds latter he steps in front of a speeding bus" ... but I thought maybe that would be just a little too dark. Thanks for the comment!

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RiotGearOnline [2005-09-11 20:27:13 +0000 UTC]

I love your rain effect, really nice! I like the border too! Keep it up!

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Usagisama In reply to RiotGearOnline [2005-09-11 23:08:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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GunnerRomantic [2005-09-11 15:45:45 +0000 UTC]

Poor guy must be freezing. :'{}

The atmosphere ye got with the depth of field blurring, minimalist color and monolithic composition is geniune and excellent. Top notch!

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Usagisama In reply to GunnerRomantic [2005-09-11 23:06:43 +0000 UTC]

Yeah... soaked to the core is not the way to get warm or put yourself in a better mood. Thanks for the comment!

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BlinkAnjell01 [2005-09-11 15:27:56 +0000 UTC]

beautifully done. it's somber, lonely and a sad kind of lovely.

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Usagisama In reply to BlinkAnjell01 [2005-09-11 23:04:45 +0000 UTC]

Lovely sad is the best kind of sad! Thanks for the fav!!

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Littlenlost [2005-09-11 15:23:58 +0000 UTC]

Awww... a very emotional piece. Great work, as always.

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Usagisama In reply to Littlenlost [2005-09-11 23:03:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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