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Clerical-Error — Sinking Soon

Published: 2011-02-07 07:40:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 1077; Favourites: 37; Downloads: 0
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Description Don't worry, the sea serpent isn't going to hurt the sailor -- she's pretty angry at him, and she wants him to know how much he hurt her, but she'd never intentionally try to hurt him in return. Maybe just scare him a little.


This started out as an angsty doodle to help me vent a few weeks ago, and I kind of liked how it was turning out, so I finished it. It's terribly messy and there's all sorts of problems with it, but it was fun to just aimlessly scribble a bunch of waves and sharp teeth and such. Next time maybe I won't be so lazy (note the strategically placed wave in front of the sailboat -- I didn't feel like drawing a human). It was also a good excuse to practice using a monochromatic color scheme. The picture's title is from a Norah Jones song by a similar name ("Sinkin' Soon").
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Comments: 28

jacij [2013-04-14 05:28:48 +0000 UTC]

This is such a cool picture, love the scale of the sea monster! (And you need to teach me how to draw waves like that )

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Wolfberry-J [2012-07-23 04:07:10 +0000 UTC]

Very cool! I like the unified color scheme, especially the blue tongue

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Shaori07 [2011-09-07 11:50:13 +0000 UTC]

Whaa, this is scary But beautiful painting^^

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Clerical-Error In reply to Shaori07 [2012-01-18 21:51:51 +0000 UTC]

Scary is what I was hoping for. Thanks!

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HeyYew [2011-09-01 19:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Just curious, how did the human hurt her?

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oanalivia [2011-06-20 08:51:51 +0000 UTC]

I really like how you drew the waves. They look realistic and the colors are just right. I wish I could draw waves like that

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Clerical-Error In reply to oanalivia [2011-06-23 18:04:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I was worried about how the waves looked. But I'm sure you could draw awesome waves!

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oanalivia In reply to Clerical-Error [2011-06-23 20:16:12 +0000 UTC]

To be quite honest, I never really tried to draw in a realistic way. Although I have an infinite admiration for those who do and manage to do it well.

What I draw looks more like this : [link]

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MO-ffie [2011-06-15 09:30:38 +0000 UTC]

I love how the serpent fills the top of the frame - almost like it's forming the sky itself.
Good job!

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Clerical-Error In reply to MO-ffie [2011-06-16 23:01:32 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad the serpent's massive size is noticeable, that's what I was going for. Thank you!

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MO-ffie In reply to Clerical-Error [2011-06-17 08:32:37 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome!

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stuckeys [2011-03-25 00:50:17 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! Waves are always a challenge to portray but I think you've given a real sense of their energy and motion here.

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Clerical-Error In reply to stuckeys [2011-03-26 14:32:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I'm glad you think so!

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DoMo-DiSFunKTiOn [2011-02-13 20:13:46 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Very nice, great work!! This is amazing

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Clerical-Error In reply to DoMo-DiSFunKTiOn [2011-02-13 20:45:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! And thank you for the fav too.

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DoMo-DiSFunKTiOn In reply to Clerical-Error [2011-02-14 07:59:48 +0000 UTC]

Aww my pleasure!

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TenguTinker [2011-02-08 18:28:34 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful, and mildly terrifying. Bravo! *clap clap clap*

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Clerical-Error In reply to TenguTinker [2011-02-08 20:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yay! Thanks.

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Taspearl [2011-02-08 17:35:44 +0000 UTC]

I think I would've wet mah pants.

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Clerical-Error In reply to Taspearl [2011-02-08 17:40:37 +0000 UTC]

Haha, don't worry, she's friendlier than she looks.

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Taspearl In reply to Clerical-Error [2011-02-09 17:09:30 +0000 UTC]

Ah, well, by the time that rang by me, I would've finished my will.

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Inghelene [2011-02-08 12:52:37 +0000 UTC]

instant watch o-o

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Clerical-Error In reply to Inghelene [2011-02-08 17:41:21 +0000 UTC]

Much appreciated!

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AzloRaimT [2011-02-08 12:24:53 +0000 UTC]

Nice, i love how you made the sea

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Clerical-Error In reply to AzloRaimT [2011-02-08 17:40:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It was a lot of fun to draw.

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xhogyokux [2011-02-07 19:14:44 +0000 UTC]

YESSSSSSSSS! <3

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Clerical-Error In reply to xhogyokux [2011-02-08 17:41:39 +0000 UTC]

Haha, indeed, I FINALLY finished this thing.XD

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xhogyokux In reply to Clerical-Error [2011-02-09 04:51:12 +0000 UTC]

I thought it was going forever be a sketch. xD

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