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Published: 2012-02-18 06:49:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 2845; Favourites: 51; Downloads: 0
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Hey,Thanks for getting new edges and grips on these for me. They're my favourite set. Did you tweak the balance as well? I bet you did. Thank you again. Have a picture.
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Hey, it's turian nudity. Wait for me, second bandwagon! GERONIMO! *Jumps*
Out of curiosity, how much would you pay for a drawing like this? Not opening commissions or anything, just wondering.
Also, critiques, tips, nudges, hints wanted. Please? Pretty please?
Mass Effect and its elements (c) Bioware
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I think after all the favourites I've made, I think it's high time I stopped and gave something a comment, haha. 
I'd be happy to give critique but I'm afraid I'm a little weak with the turian anatomy right now, so that area is out of the question..although, I think it would've been effective if you had used black/a darker brown tone for the skin before his eyes. That would make the green pop out more. Just a tiny note, of course.
I'm also a little stumped for the light source..is it coming from directly above? It doesn't really give off a particular 'mood' or 'atmosphere' to help the picture overall. A difference in where the light is coming from as well as its colour could totally make a 'standard' photo for someone into something much more personal. Some highlights..maybe orange, in this case..and more concise shadows could help with that. The rest is gorgeous..I particularly love the creamy shade you used for his tattoo colours as well as his relaxed expression. Not easy with those turian faces! Great job.
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Thanks for the thought-out comment! I am always trying to work on the contrast (though how much it helps remains to be seen) and I am indeed very weak in indoor scenes. I hope you stick around and don't write me off as hopeless, haha
Thanks again for dropping by. I will certainly keep your words in mind.
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You're very, very welcome! I certainly intend to stick around.
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Oh nihlus :3 and gosh, i totally like that shade of chocolate brown he looks delicious.. tee hee. well done, love it 
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Nice. As far as pricing I'd pay $65 - $75 for a piece like this. Although if you take commissions on a yaoi based website you could probably get more if you add more male parts to it but that's just my gay showing. Nice to see you posting again. Missed seeing your updates/ new drawings.
And as far as needing a maturity filter you'd only need to do that if that genitals were actually showing. In this you can't really tell, so you should be okay.
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Oh okay, thanks for all the info! I trust you
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Niiiice!
I love the chest tattoo! And how you pulled the nudity off without being offensive.
He he, well I'd pay more for a pic showing it all truth be told. xD
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Not that nudity is offensive. I just tried to be...subtle?
Lol, how's that turian calendar coming?
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I don't think so either, after all it's the perfect natural state of being. 
Lol, it was you who were going to make that one, not me.
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Funny, i hear something about a calendar like that among the turian fangirls, and thought it was orchestrated by you
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Lol! I can see why that would be a highly appealing thing. But no, I can't take the credit for that.
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I remember too. Recently saw a Garrus pin-up, so was reminded.
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You did? Where??? If you still have a link or something I mean.
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I tried searching "Garrus". Faced with 10,000+ results. Tried to dig through that pile. Needless to say, failed.
It had Garrus taking off one of his gloves, i think.
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Awwwwwwww. Well, if you ever do find it, please let me know.
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It was on dA. Can't remember specifics.
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Awesome! That's a starting point.
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Well it can't be much worse than when I searched for 'Halo' several years ago.
I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner ... I already picked up a dozen or so masterpieces from browsing last night. Thanks a lot for seeding this idea into my mind.
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It's worse.
So don't thank me XD
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Lol, nah I don't think so. Because I did two Halo searches, one for 'Halo' and one for 'Elite' he he. Took me weeks to plow through everything.
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Ha ha, well I can be very stubborn at times.
Plus, back then I didn't really have anything else to do with my time, he he.
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^ Also a download feature, some say that pictures on the res. Deviant art shows it on often doesn't do their artwork justice. Or request viewers to view it in another tab, sorta thing.
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Lol, i think it looks worse in higher res
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I am not well versed in the lore that is Mass Effect, but will attempt to comment. Probably because you said please more than once I guess.
Hmm more contrast perhaps? He doesn't really "pop" he sorta just melts into the picture (I'm not sure if this is the desired effect or is in character or is MY monitor acting up). Sharper edges and lines perhaps (it has a bit of a painting look and feel but also feels a bit unfinished). The Background is simple but works here (could be brighter for contrast or leave it as is,still works). Honestly though, I'm in nitpicking mode and still finding trouble critiquing this in any negative way. The symbols are creative and well done, the clothes (where there are some) work well too.
I'm not a Mass Effect fan but if I had game art of this quality (albeit perhaps a bit more "polished") I'd pay about $2-5 for it. At most conventions, e.g. Fan Expo or Anime North in the Toronto area, they sell video game/anime/Sci-Fi/comic/manga etc. all sorts of arts there. For this level of work can be sold from anywhere from $5-10 I think depending on bundles/deals cost to print etc. I would suggest going to one or asking others who've been to more than I have for more details/information.
Also *insert nudge+ thumbs up or something.
Feel free to do everything regarding tips/nudges/hints/critiques on just about anything I post too Vesper.
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*takes notes* I see. Will try to work on the contrast first, since that seems to be the most prevalent concern. Thanks for your time. I really appreciate it
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Anytime, Vesper!
Thanks for continuing to be awesome for so long!
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Nihlus, you tease.
This is fantastic on so many levels. I love the design of his markings so much! This is definitely how a shirtless Nihlus will look in my headcanon from now on. I love the colors, and those things he's wearing (as well as those he's not wearing). And the look in his eyes is... so not safe for work, lol.
Love it.
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(as well as those he's not wearing)
tee hee.
should i put a mature filter then?
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wow... if that's Turian nudity, then I want more of it! It looks awesome... markings clothes/coverings and the way it's colored.
I would perhaps ake the shadows darker, but actually I don't know... prolly something I'd have to see first... but awesome job!
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Hm, shadows. Would you say that everything overall needs to be darker (in which case I've misjudged the brightness of the average monitor again arggggh), or there are specific spots that need to be darker?
Thanks for commenting. You're appreciated
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Side of body, bottom and neck cavity thingy... i'd prolly make that darker a bit. But as said, I'd probably have to see it...
Different monitors, different settings, different people... you cannot accommodate them all
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Okay, thanks! Noted. I generally don't go back to drawings but I'll keep in mind for future stuff.
Thanks again for input
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