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Published: 2014-08-28 14:11:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 2089; Favourites: 192; Downloads: 0
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"One sentence is really enough: We Love This.
We really, really, really like how much detail it is here, and how Greta almost melts into the background and makes the drawing seem complete despite being ”a living creature”. 
What we mean by details: there’s thought out details everywhere! Look at the fabric of the clothing, you can see what kin of material it is and the different textures really brings the character to life! The really beautiful yet small print on the dress, which I can assume to be lace, seems like there’s a lot of (well spent) time put there. The quantity of leaves and the shadowing of every one of them (thus, quality) is high! It makes them seem almost 3D. Also look at the berries that each and everyone of them has a light-dot! 
And you cannot look at this drawing and NOT see the tree behind Greta. The lineart of it is very neat, and the tree overall is very creative with all the swirls and details. The highlighting and shadowing on the tree also makes it seem almost 3-dimensional.
And the birds: amazing!
There’s just a lot to say about this drawing that I cannot fit it all in here.
Greta: the soft hair, the expression, and the beautiful clothing (the braid stuck in the tree: another great detail right there!)
Not to mention that it’s all done by the traditional ways of drawing! Which means: no regrets allowed! 
                   Summary: This piece is just excellent! The idea of this being made by hand with papers and pens really amazes me, because frankly speaking I’m almost unable to draw if it’s not with my dear mr. Drawing-tablet! The warm colour theme fits Greta’s personality and with the tree in the background, it really feels like nothign is missing! Big congratulations for winning this contest!"

kyuubiXkitsune and TheBananafly



Entry for TheBananafly and  kyuubiXkitsune  contest
original character "Greta" by TheBananafly
ilustration concept by astgart

I finally joined the contest again, oh this is very tiring with those colors. I made ​​it hurriedly, because the deadline is so close.

well, I'll tell you a little bit. I basically like the elves, and the braided hair. The costume ..., I slightly modify, and change its color becomes brighter. about the tree, actually a form of sculpture mataram style with leaves that eventually resembles a tree. the last touch of flowers and birds, I love it XD.

My drawing tools:
Snowman Drawing Pen 0.1; Snowman Markers (24 Colors); Faber Castel Classic Colour Pencils (12 Color); Staeadtler Luna Permanent (24 Colors) and more colored pencils non aquarelle (just forget, and one of them not produced anymore >.<); Lyra Eraser for make the color effect.

I hope you like it, and thank you if you fav it

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Comments: 197

astgart In reply to ??? [2014-08-30 14:13:12 +0000 UTC]

aww  thank you very much, glad you like it 

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HappyMo99 In reply to astgart [2014-08-30 14:14:12 +0000 UTC]

hug
 

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astgart In reply to HappyMo99 [2014-08-30 14:15:52 +0000 UTC]

big hugs   

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HappyMo99 In reply to astgart [2014-08-30 14:31:57 +0000 UTC]

Giant hugs!       

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astgart In reply to HappyMo99 [2014-08-30 23:38:44 +0000 UTC]

super duper gigantic hugs       XDDDDD

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HappyMo99 In reply to astgart [2014-08-31 01:03:51 +0000 UTC]

Mega super ultra gigantic rabid finishing hugs!                             

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astgart In reply to HappyMo99 [2014-08-31 03:09:00 +0000 UTC]

aaaaa  I defeated by a lot of hugs, love you so much   
         

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HappyMo99 In reply to astgart [2014-08-31 03:12:27 +0000 UTC]

I luv you too!            

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astgart In reply to HappyMo99 [2014-08-31 03:29:14 +0000 UTC]

aww   XDDDD

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Kdor2684 In reply to ??? [2014-08-30 03:53:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow great work!
It's really beautiful!
Keep up the good work!

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astgart In reply to Kdor2684 [2014-08-30 03:56:07 +0000 UTC]

aww...  thank you very much, glad you like it
i'll do my best ~~~  

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Kdor2684 In reply to astgart [2014-08-30 04:01:35 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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astgart In reply to Kdor2684 [2014-08-30 04:06:12 +0000 UTC]

     

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Tiha90 In reply to ??? [2014-08-29 12:51:34 +0000 UTC]

I am literally speechless! The way you blended the colours together is amazing as is the whole picture!

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astgart In reply to Tiha90 [2014-08-29 13:01:01 +0000 UTC]

aww, I was flattered  , even though it actually works made in a hurry.  
yeah, I love the colors too XD, they make me happy when I saw it. XDD

thank you very much, glad you like it   

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Tiha90 In reply to astgart [2014-08-31 08:45:35 +0000 UTC]

whoa, you can't even tell at all, seriously! You're that good!  

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astgart In reply to Tiha90 [2014-08-31 09:51:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, you're also good  ....> I've seen your tutorial

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Tiha90 In reply to astgart [2014-08-31 12:23:33 +0000 UTC]

hahah thank you ^_^ I should really be calling it 'my process' rather than a tutorial. Different people colour differently and that's exactly why I love other people's work. I've always believed that you should experiment with what you like and eventually you'll find something that works for you. 

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astgart In reply to Tiha90 [2014-09-01 02:07:36 +0000 UTC]

I always do a real experiment, only I did not say it. all background, persepective, composition, shading and color is my experiment and it was not the first things I like. but I learned to like them for the progress of my artwork. for that, I need to see the work of many people, they always inspire me. not just anime / manga. but all kinds of art, sculpture, paintings, folk art, fine art, photos, stories, and legends ...., music may also include hahaha

and you inspire me too
you're interested in feature, I hope yes XD
i need someone for second edition >> fav.me/d7vse01

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Tiha90 In reply to astgart [2014-09-01 02:52:11 +0000 UTC]

I know exactly what you mean! And agree with everything I've probably told you this so many times before but your artwork is soooo gorgeous! The detailing and shading and everything - I love it all. Always looking forward to seeing new works of yours   your art is proof that experiemtation pays off to become something great!

I am honoured that I'm able to inspire you and would also be honoured to be featured by you! Thank you so much for considering me   I'll post in the journal you linked me to now

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astgart In reply to Tiha90 [2014-09-01 03:34:55 +0000 UTC]

owh thank you again, I am very glad you think so. and see my work in the future.  
I just thought "minimum, I have to do maximum". when I think so, I will not regret in the future. I always looking backward, and reviewing shortcomings and my progress. then with that, I thought to progress again in the future. because that experience is a great teacher and would never lie. XD

 yaaayyyyy, you're always welcome. I am happy to share. and you deserve to be seen more and more people ^^.

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Tiha90 In reply to astgart [2014-09-04 02:44:23 +0000 UTC]

I like the way you think!! "minimum, I have to do maximum" I should put that to use for myself  I really want to start spending more time on my works and also start some original things...I actually have but my anatomy isn't that good yet so I end up going back to references. I also lack patience D: which means I tend to rush things quite a bit  

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astgart In reply to Tiha90 [2014-09-05 04:48:40 +0000 UTC]

hehe, try it . Yeah... I know that feeling, anatomy is very difficult. In my case, I just stopped to think how to draw manga with "good anatomy". Then I let myself spend whole time with fanart (maybe thousands fanart XD, and they are never posted ^^). dunno...but...it works, I don't need to remember about the anatomy with my brain, but my hands remember better than my brain. in the end, make something original isn't so difficult.
"experiences more effective than theory and techniques"-->in my case

btw, I never left the references (they can make our work different and not boring).

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Tiha90 In reply to astgart [2014-09-06 09:42:23 +0000 UTC]

Yea definitely - I can already tell about some of my improvement since I first started. Before, there would be mistakes I couldn't pick up on but now I can which is only because of the practise I've done even though I know I have a long way to go still. At the end of the day it really is the practise and experience that helps you improve rather than the theory. I should start calling you Ast-sensei because you always have the best teaching advice!  

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astgart In reply to Tiha90 [2014-09-06 11:18:36 +0000 UTC]

b-b-but  ... s-s-sensei???   
hahaha redundant, it's because nobody taught me to draw manga style. coloring too. so the experience is everything to me. I give you tips based on my experience only ^^. if i can, i'll help you anything ... about practice too, just as hobbyist. btw, I am not Copic users, so you're more superior about it XD. 

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Tiha90 In reply to astgart [2014-09-07 11:23:15 +0000 UTC]

I guess we both have our fortes ^_^ I'm flattered but I wouldn't call myself superior though haha just used to them like how you're so good with ink and pencils I'll definitely be practising more from here on in. Keep up your amazing work as well XD I hope you don't mind but I've added you to my "dA family" on my profile

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astgart In reply to Tiha90 [2014-09-07 14:02:28 +0000 UTC]

ahaha i'll do my best. aww, i'm so glad to be your "dA family"   

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Tiha90 In reply to astgart [2014-09-08 09:39:32 +0000 UTC]

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astgart In reply to Tiha90 [2014-09-08 11:38:41 +0000 UTC]

XDD

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Halowing In reply to ??? [2014-08-29 09:53:46 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful~~

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astgart In reply to Halowing [2014-08-29 10:09:28 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much, glad you like it   

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Halowing In reply to astgart [2014-08-29 10:11:51 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome~~

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astgart In reply to Halowing [2014-08-29 10:13:52 +0000 UTC]

aww  

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kurozero2juku In reply to ??? [2014-08-29 01:07:10 +0000 UTC]

alat mewarnai gambarnya banyak, jadi pening membanyangkannya   
tapi hasilnya bagus banget   dapat ilmu baru juga,hehe 
4jempol buat senpai  

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astgart In reply to kurozero2juku [2014-08-29 01:14:45 +0000 UTC]

eh iya, yang banyak itu pensil warnanya...sekitar 4-5 jenis non aquarelle semua. berhubung aku gak pandai merawat tempat pensil warnanya, jadinya kumasukin ke dalam kotak pensil dan jadi satu XD campur aduk yang lama sama yang setengah baru. yang masih ada labelnya cuma faber castel classic sama steadtler luna XD (baru soalnya, T^T haduh yang ngumpulin duit).

dapet ilmu baru? yang mana?   
btw, makasih banyaaaaaak buat jempolnya 

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kurozero2juku In reply to astgart [2014-08-29 02:22:20 +0000 UTC]

yang pake lyra eraser buat efek warna
lagi ngumpul2 ilmu buat ngewarna untuk traditional art, soalnya aku  gak ahli banget dalam hal ini(terutama memadu padankan warna, aku sungguh gak mengerti   hueee)
oh,ya, sama-samaaaa untuk makasih banyaaaaaaknya

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astgart In reply to kurozero2juku [2014-08-29 03:07:48 +0000 UTC]

ooh itu~~~  , ya itu trik dengan penghapus. gak mesti lyra kok, sebelumnya pake steadtler atau penghapus apapun yang nyaman aja... cuma resikonya harus sabar dan penghapusnya jadi kotor kena warna. biasanya itu buat blend antara beberapa warna campuran. misalnya ada tiga warna hijau dengan pensil warna, kalau dihapus pelan2 warnanya jadi lebih nyampur. kalau pake pensil warna, jangan ragu2. kalau kamu ragu warnanya jadi jelek, banyak putih2nya (kertas yang belum tersentuh warna). pake tenaga juga ...capek lho, nggak kayak mewarna pake spidol atau cat. 

tanya aja kalo gak ngerti, aku gak pelit kok XDD  

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kurozero2juku In reply to astgart [2014-08-29 04:15:30 +0000 UTC]

auw... aq jadi tersentuh  
kalo warna ijo di dekat sekeliling yg merah2 itu pake penghapus juga?

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astgart In reply to kurozero2juku [2014-08-29 04:21:52 +0000 UTC]

iya  XD, baju yang warna kuning juga, rambut juga...kulit, banyak sih. tergantung warna yang diinginkan.
 semakin tipis warna yang diinginkan, makin kenceng menghapusnya. biasanya kalau aku prosesnya gak sekali, berkali2 sampai didapat warna yang pas. yaaa kayak orang kurang kerjaan gitu, diwarnain dihapus, diwarnain dihapus lagi ....sampai ketemu warna yang pas. 

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kurozero2juku In reply to astgart [2014-08-29 23:50:17 +0000 UTC]

oke, ah, aku juga mau tanya, gimana cara memadu padankan warna yang baik dan benar,senpai?  

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astgart In reply to kurozero2juku [2014-08-30 00:59:20 +0000 UTC]

yang baik dan benar? gak ada! 
masing2 seniman punya selera. kalau aku sih suka2, sering juga cuma coba2. hasilnya nanti kayak kejutan (bisa bagus-bisa enggak). sekarang tergantung proses, semakin sering bereksperimen dengan warna, semakin kamu tahu paduan warna yang cocok menurut seleramu. dan aku itungannya udah tahunan dan jam terbangnya banyak.

kalau masih bingung dan gak berani bereksperimen dengan warna>>> banyak2 mengamati benda dengan warnanya. misalnya pohon, ya diamati warnanya apa, temasuk bayangan dan highlightnya. 
nanti kamu bakal nemuin rentang warna (gradasi), sama warna snada. ada juga warna yang kontras satu sama lain (main tubruk warna XD). 

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kurozero2juku In reply to astgart [2014-08-30 02:52:16 +0000 UTC]

ooh.....  trima kasih untuk pelajaran berharganya, senpai   

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astgart In reply to kurozero2juku [2014-08-30 03:00:47 +0000 UTC]

iya sama2, bebas tanya2 kok
tapi please jangan panggil senpai....rrrrhgh

Ast aja ya~~~

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kurozero2juku In reply to astgart [2014-08-30 03:15:33 +0000 UTC]

ast.....-kun?chan?-san?

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astgart In reply to kurozero2juku [2014-08-30 03:31:14 +0000 UTC]

kak pake embel2 juga gak papa, terserah

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kurozero2juku In reply to astgart [2014-08-30 23:31:35 +0000 UTC]

ok, ast   

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astgart In reply to kurozero2juku [2014-08-30 23:41:08 +0000 UTC]

yeaaaah^^  
tapiii, what should i call u??? itu panjang usernamemu

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kurozero2juku In reply to astgart [2014-08-31 03:35:31 +0000 UTC]

kuroze atau kuze, pilih mana yang dirimu suka   

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astgart In reply to kurozero2juku [2014-08-31 03:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Kuze-chi

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kurozero2juku In reply to astgart [2014-08-31 04:10:52 +0000 UTC]

 i like that   

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