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Published: 2013-06-24 19:48:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 404; Favourites: 9; Downloads: 1
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Description The painted version of [link] I took a good while drawing this cos I did it on the weeks I was in chiapas, like 3 weeks I spent there and I forgot my tablet So I tried to use my sister's one again and se was ok with it, but it happened that the computer I was using that time didn't recognize the drivers (my sister's tablet is a genius and mine it's a wacom) so it disconected over and over, and then when the pointer responded again it made all sorts of scratches and lines where I didn't wanted them to be O_O It was really difficult to paint that way, I got an ache in my wrist!...And I got desperated! So that's why I finish it just now, cos I had to wait until I came back here so I could use my tablet! My precious precious wacom! I'll never forget you!!....I'm hesitant of traveling with it though cos I fear of losing it!... And then if I lose it what I'm going to dooo?!! I don't think I'd be able to draw with a mouse anymore!
Well, hehe, I made this with love for my dear friend cosI know that she worked a lot in the edition and now she's struggling to send her novel to publishers so they can pick it and it can be released....and I heard that some of them have rejected it....I...I haven't finished a book, I haven't gotten so far with a book...but I have submitted comic strips to publish some time ago, so I know how hard it feels when this happens...
She has been one of the best and most true friends I had of the rare true friends I had the pleasure to find, she's my mentor, my friend, my confidant...a role model, an example of what kind of person I would like to be! Is like a loving sister for me! It would break my heart if she gives up on having her first book published, she has been working on this since I know her *chuckles* So I think she deserves it to become a reality! That's why I would like to dedicate this little gift to her, as a tribute to her and her characters and art, as always, but this time specially as moral support! So she don't get desperated and down, so she can hear that there are people in this world who love her and admire her as a person and as an artist!
Jen, we love you! I do love you my sis! I hope you like this ....Oh and sorry if it doesn't look much like herΒ  I hope it does.
Oh here I tried to do something with the original outfit since I liked it very much, so it's my own design + the colors of the original outfit. Also I tried a new painting technique with the hair, I think it looks well
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SpicePrincess [2013-07-05 07:53:16 +0000 UTC]

THis caught my attention why visiting your profile! I love the color combos and the pose!
Just one thing I don't get... she isn't really steampunk. She seems more... bubblegum medieval.

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Atrixfromice In reply to SpicePrincess [2013-07-05 14:23:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for liking the drawing mate! I appreciate it a lot!!
Oh wow..mmhh...I haven't thought of that This is a concept sketch that I did and not necessarily have to be perfect, It's just a concept I'm working on for fun
Although advices are appreciated ..so, what do you think that would make her more steampunk

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SpicePrincess In reply to Atrixfromice [2013-07-05 14:37:03 +0000 UTC]

No problem! ^^
I gotcha. I think it's a great sketch and I love how she looks, as I said, but she's just not steampunk xD

Hmm... well steampunk is all about details. The more intricate details, delicate accessories and crazy little accents, the better.
The main influence is fashion, culture, couture, clothing and customs of both the 19th and early 20th centuries... which are the Victorian and Edwardian times.
I think looking up some styles from that time will help. Colors were usually dark, saturated and dank, and Steampunk puts emphasis on that. A lot of browns, tans, copper, gold, silver, grey, black and white...and any various.

I know of some links to helpful pictures and tutorials and stuff that I use in my art, if you want them

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Atrixfromice In reply to SpicePrincess [2013-07-05 16:51:31 +0000 UTC]

OOH OOH OK I THINK GET IT!! Thanks a lot for the clever advice it was very helpfup mate ^_^
Oh oui, why not? I would like that you share with me these links if you think they can help If you have a pic of steampunk you like I'd like to see it too
Sometimes I make steampunk turn out too medieval so I sometimes need to take reference for inspiration.

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SpicePrincess In reply to Atrixfromice [2013-07-05 17:14:56 +0000 UTC]

^^ Glad I could help! Okay well! I'm actually more just into Victorian than Steampunk but here are the few links I have.

First I think it would help to look up Victorian things. [link] and [link] might help. THis will get you a grasp on the general influence.

Another place I get inspiration is the Steam Powered Giraffe site. It's a music group (a fantabulous one, if I should say so!) but they have comics and cool things [link]

This bi-sectioned tutorial might help as well [link] [link]

I would also suggest looking up a book called "How to Draw Steampunk" illustrated by Ben Berry. It's one of the best books (or anything) on steampunk I've ever read.

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Atrixfromice In reply to SpicePrincess [2013-07-07 22:43:29 +0000 UTC]

WOW! Thanks! It's really great to know this ^_^

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SpicePrincess In reply to Atrixfromice [2013-07-08 01:31:46 +0000 UTC]

You're totally welcome!
Hopefully that stuff can help!

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Atrixfromice In reply to SpicePrincess [2013-07-08 02:44:44 +0000 UTC]

It will

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SpicePrincess In reply to Atrixfromice [2013-07-09 03:04:22 +0000 UTC]

^-^

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SpicePrincess In reply to SpicePrincess [2013-07-05 07:53:27 +0000 UTC]

*while visiting

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jameson9101322 [2013-06-25 01:27:01 +0000 UTC]

I love it! It's so beautiful and unique I'm very happy you took it in your own direction, it is a lot of fun to see my character drawn like this!

And thank you so much for your encouragement, too. I need to hear kind words sometimes when the rest of the world is telling me dreams don't come true. I hope that mine does! I pray about it every night, and seeing you draw my character makes it feel like it's going to come true! Some day, people I do'nt even know will draw my character and I'll swoon and be in love, but I'll remember these pictures you drew for me back before it was published, too, and those will be even more special!

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Atrixfromice In reply to jameson9101322 [2013-08-04 19:43:39 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Goodness thanks a lot! It's always really great to hear beautiful coments on my drawings comming from you! Β 

Awww, yeah I know sometimes when the world seems to not leave our dreams come true we need some encouraging words from the ones we love That's why I wrote some words for you and I dedicated you this! Β Don't worry my friend! I know your dreams are going to come true one day ^^Β I'm sure one day people will do fanart of your work and you'll be amazed and happy Β 

But OH MY! It is truly amazing and touching for me to hear you say that you'll remember the pics I drew back before it was published!! And that these will be more special! ^^Β You know this touch my heart so deeply and makes me so happy oh myy! Β  Β Β ^_^Β  And I would like to say, I feel the same for you! If some day one of my creations become popular and I'm sucessful, I'll always treasure more the drawings you did for me when I was a considered a nobody! you know I will

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jameson9101322 In reply to Atrixfromice [2013-08-05 00:14:50 +0000 UTC]

Best of luck to both of us!

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Atrixfromice In reply to jameson9101322 [2013-08-05 00:16:13 +0000 UTC]

Yeah! ^__^Β 

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Motion-Music In reply to jameson9101322 [2013-06-25 11:10:22 +0000 UTC]

Getting a book published is not an easy task dude, it takes time and persistence. And do not be afraid to send it to publishers you have already sent it too.

trust me when I say, that I really know what you are going through *HUGS*. Just remember "never give up, never surrender!"

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jameson9101322 In reply to Motion-Music [2013-06-25 15:01:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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