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Published: 2013-09-09 14:36:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 2451; Favourites: 106; Downloads: 20
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Inspired me to do some FF drawings, mainly her Cloud painting because it was heaps awesome >Related content
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Cloud Strife...
I really looked up to this character for a very long time, actually. To see him captured in such a way makes me astounded. Really, I didn't expect to find this anywhere.
Your style is impeccable. I will go ahead and say that. Also being a sort of Traditional junkie, though not as skilled, I can see your technique with coloring captures who Cloud is. Cloud is a complicated individual with some...slight problems concerning his personality. All his inner turmoil, along with his willingness to fight for others after a change of heart throughout the game, is captured well within his eyes.
I've always loved his eyes and how they just pierce through someone...like here. I've done something similar to this, but not nearly as well executed.
Thank you, this was wonderful to stumble upon before I go to sleep. Keep up the good work. <3
~Grantmeawish
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Haha thank you so much. 
*heads off to see your drawing*
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Gah! Wait! No! I didn't clean it all up yet. π: 0 β©: 1
Hahahaha... too late, awesome gallery by the way.Β
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This piece of art made me decide to write a critique (first critique in my life) thanks to its high-class niveau, but first of all, due to the surprising effect it provides. One would think at first sight that itβs a copy of the original official artwork, but it isnβt.
The choosed colors harmonize with each other very well, the lines are clear and dynamic. The strong contrasts and the lighting add a pleasant tension to the composition. The shirtβs elaboration is remarkable.
But the main highlight of this piece of art is the facial expression of the character. It is captured very well, portraying Cloudβs sad and introvert personality, leaving no doubt that this man has a rough story behind. Beside the sadness the resoluteness and determination are also there, completing the impression. The glow of crystal-clear mako eyes is captivating.
The technique leaves nothing to be desired. The only flaw I could mention is the cropping: the drawing could have been positioned a bit lower, the hair is now touching the upper corner on the left.
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The very fact that this is all done traditionally makes a really huge impact on how I view your abilities as an artist. As a fellow traditional junkie, this kind of artwork just makes me smile and feel even more proud in what I do. Granted, I am nowhere near as amazing as you are, but I can't help but believe a little more that one day I can be. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
I also think you captured Cloud quite beautifully. I love the fact that there seems to be a lot of emphasis on his eyes. As an artist, I personally spend most of my time on eyes because I believe that a lot of who a person is and what they are about is conveyed through the eyes. You capture the whole essence of Cloud perfectly.
I really love this!
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Yayas!Β
Thanks so much, your critique thing really means heaps to me, soo much praise.. must.. fight back.. the.. tears... Β
Though you didn't mention the bad parts lol.
Another traditional junkie? that's it I'ma have me a look at your gallery....
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Bad parts?
Haha, I guess you're as anal about detail as I am. I will literally spend hours on something and then end up hating it. Then my friends will yell at me and fake slap me for putting myself down so much XD
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Haha, no I don't have the patience to spend hours on something, if it's not okay then it's gone lol.
I envy you because you have patience and an awesome imagination. : )
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Haha that Jim Gaga face lol.
Thank you.
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Why won't Deviant Art let me favorite this a hundred times?
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lol.
I hate it when you find something so awesome and it's like.. well I dunno lol but I hate it haha.
Anyways thank you my friend.
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You are welcome, my friend. ^^
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Wowzors this is great! Everything is spot on, and his eyes, oh those eyes! I'm so glad I could be an inspiration, this is definitely going into my super ultra special favorites folder! 
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Thhhhaaaaannnkkk yoooouuuu!!!
To be honest this only took like fifteen minutes to draw so not a lot of detail went into it but I am happy with the result.
Thanks for drawing such awesome FF characters, your paintings are soo well done I just had to draw me some Cloud lol.
Also you forgot to shade Squall's zippers on his jacket.
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15 minutes?! omg I will never be that fast haha
I hope to do some moreΒ FF stuff in the coming weeks, already have an idea to sketch out tonight when I get home from work!
....and doh, stupid zippers! Β I will add some shading when I get home! I always seem to miss something. Β
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It's funny that when you aren't trying on something it only takes a few minutes, but when you really want to draw something it takes soooo long to finish and you mess up on the most worst parts like the eyes or something and then you just..... Β
Yayas, cannot wait to see it! *is watching my 'deviantwatch' thing like a hawk*
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Oh my gosh thanks for reminding me! I completely forgot I was supposed to shade those darn zippers hahaha I promise I will tonight! *makes a reminder in phone*
Isn't it funny how that works out? I will be doodling not really being serious, and then I see something pretty amazing, but when I have a solid idea in my head and start on it, it's like blahhhhhhhh looks like pancake mix thrown at a wallΒ Β
Alas, the life of an artist #artistproblems haha Β
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Haha, pancake mix on a wall...
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You did this with pencils?! OMG love the drawing style
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Yeah, Faber Castell Classic pencils if you were wondering. (Prolly not, but I hate it when you're looking for the pencils or something used and you don't get an answer.. grrr.)
They work really well in a proper smooth art book but I only use cheap photocopy paper lol.
Oh and thanks.
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Haha thank you vey much ^^ I normally use just any pencil I can find, but I'll definetly will look for these β₯β₯β₯
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You're welcome, they aren't the best pencils out there but they're great for the price. (Around twenty Australian dollars for a fourty eight pack)
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That's a reasonable price, I think ^^
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This is so amazing, absolutely love the overall style of this!
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Thank you so much, I appreciate it. 
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May the art gods forever worship you and hold you in their highest praise as you use your instruments of holiness to bring light among the masses still in the dark.
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I honestly have never written that to ANYONE before.
I don't know what came over me to be honest.
But I really think you are awesome.
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Yeah I could imagine it hasn't been said before lol, never heard anything like it. 
Thankies, now I feel all loved and stuff. 
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