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Lately I was a little bit frustrated with my skills and especially my time-consuming technique doing digital art. Not saying that I lost the passion in digital painting. Quite the opposite, I eagerly want to get better, but just ended up being impatient with myself. Not cool at all I know. *laughing*That's why I took little break from my computer and worked more traditional this year. Some of my sharp watchers may have noticed the lack of outrageous digital pieces. ;'>
But right, right. Now I'm back again with my tablet, lots of power, motivation and tons of patience. <3 XD My technique is still utterly slow and unrefined. But I'm working on that. My pace though. |P And another reason why my break is over now.
I missed going overboard, I missed the ease of mind when working hours, days, weeks even months on a picture. I missed the satisfaction after having finished it and the feeling of being proud of yourself. I missed it all. ♥
So yeah after stating that let's finally talk about the actual picture here. |D
It's a fanart of the manga Liar Game and some love for and its small fandom. I really enjoy reading this series and planned to do a picture with the protagonists Nao Kanzaki und Shinichi Akiyama for quite some time already. u//v//u Also I used my never-ending optimism to practice some things. Painting different kind of materials, textures of surfaces, folds in clothes, working with less eye popping colors and again semi realism. I wanted to let them look attractive keeping their distinctive features and fashion style. Well I think I did a good job here. XD *takes Akiyama home*
Altogether I got to learn quite a lot of new things and am really happy with the outcome. In many other ways this picture is step forward in my opinion. Also a welcome change in my gallery regarding the atmosphere. Let's see how things will go on the rest of the year. I'm looking forward to it and thank you guys for still sticking with super lame improving me. ♥ ;v;
20 hours+ | Sai and Photoshop | Fanart of Liar Game | Nao Kanzaki | Shinichi Akiyama
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Comments: 93
4mmoh In reply to ??? [2012-09-29 15:33:57 +0000 UTC]
Whoa, this is amazing! I just love how painting like it is
and how well you blend the colors.
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DragonOlong In reply to 4mmoh [2012-10-08 08:50:03 +0000 UTC]
Thanks a lot 4mmoh.
How are you by the way? :'>
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4mmoh In reply to DragonOlong [2012-10-13 00:28:08 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
School stuff. After being gone a week.
Boom. Inbox at 100. Gotta get that down.
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expectatinqs In reply to ??? [2012-09-29 09:54:14 +0000 UTC]
I love this soooo much, your technique is amazing!
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DragonOlong In reply to expectatinqs [2012-09-29 10:34:58 +0000 UTC]
Oh my you really liked my technique? ;A;
T-Thank you soooo much.
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expectatinqs In reply to DragonOlong [2012-09-29 12:31:55 +0000 UTC]
Yeah! all your work is beautiful.
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Akemi-Hoshi532 In reply to ??? [2012-09-29 01:58:48 +0000 UTC]
Before I go on about the picture, I just want to add that you should back up a bit and take your time (as much as those words sting... )~ as a fellow artist I can understand that we want to become better, and are almost always looking up at those professional artists in either motivation (we're inspired by their work and push ourselves to become better) or sadness (we feel like those professionals are untouchable/unreachable and that our art will never achieve that level) and sometimes a bit of both. It's good to know that you're not giving up, you're eager to learn, and that you're still pushing yourself to keep going but sometimes instead of focusing on trying to draw for the sake of getting better and improving, why don't you take a few steps back and draw for yourself? I feel that that feeling of working so hard on a picture and being satisfied in the end/being proud is from the ability to draw for yourself. You're not super lame and you are improving, but since you are you and you're the one always staring at your artwork it's hard to see the subtle improvement unless there's at least a good year span to in order to visibly see it. Just keep it up and me and other fellow supportive watchers shall cheer you on from the sidelines!
Now, *ahem* onto the artwork..... I love it!!! What really pops out from the artwork are those cards, idk if it was intended but you really captured a metallic/golden like of stock card.
You really added depth with this picture. The foreground are the masks, mid ground is the people, and background, even though plain but still bold and effective, the black v.s. white background. It takes more than just one glance to really take in the elements of this entire picture. I really love how your shading on the masks are a soft gradient/blend but the characters in the background your shading is more bold which makes them pop forward and stand out better as the subject matter. Such lovely work on this~ keep it up~
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DragonOlong In reply to Akemi-Hoshi532 [2012-09-29 10:32:44 +0000 UTC]
This.
This was my reaction when I read your comment. Oh my I'm really touched by your utterly sweet and kind words right now. Often I could also relate to what you've said. Truthfully my friends tell me as well that I'm sometimes putting too much effort into things aka taking it too serious and overworking myself. *laughs*
But you don't have to worry too much about me dearest I'm not the type of person who is down for a long time. ;'>
And like you've suggested I've took a break from everything the last few months, my self-doubts and my computer. XD Now I finally have made up my mind when drawing this personal picture. Well, I will stay passionate and devoted about developing myself but in my pace. No pressure or time limit any more. I'm gonna take a low-key approach to painting now and I'm cool with it. ;v;
Really thank you for telling me your thoughts and being so supportive.
Back on topic now. Ha ha. Yeah the metallic look was indeed intended. >v<
I tried out to paint many different types of materials this time like leather, metal, transparent fabrics, stucco and porcelain. So yeah I'm happy you like the cards. u//v//u
Again have all my thanks Akemi for your beautiful comment. You know I really appreciate it and will treasure your words.
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Akemi-Hoshi532 In reply to DragonOlong [2012-09-29 20:05:24 +0000 UTC]
Daww~ I feel so flattered~
and you're very much welcome~ and that's good to hear that you've taken those steps, but if you ever feel down just know that me, and probably a lot of your watchers, are still supporting you!!! >.<
And I think I want those cards now... >.>
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lyseeart In reply to ??? [2012-09-29 00:43:28 +0000 UTC]
Huge fan of Liar Game here, and I have to say that this is great fanart. The world needs more Liar Game fanart! I must draw some, someday. Nice texture, btw. Where'd you find it?
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DragonOlong In reply to lyseeart [2012-09-29 09:13:20 +0000 UTC]
Awww, thanks a lot for your nice comment. I'm happy to meet other fans since this series really needs more love. <3 XD
Regarding the texture. Do you mean the background? ´v` If yes that one is handmade, like I said I tried to learn how to draw different surfaces. ;v;
But I can tell you my brush settings if you like. >w<~~
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lyseeart In reply to DragonOlong [2012-09-30 09:35:45 +0000 UTC]
I don't mean just the background; I mean that it looks almost like you painted the whole thing on watercolor paper or something. Maybe it's the brush settings you used.
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DragonOlong In reply to lyseeart [2012-09-30 12:02:41 +0000 UTC]
*laughing* I kinda often get to here that my digital stuff has a water color feeling to it though not even intended. But yaay.
If you are searching for some good textures. I can recommend a stop by at *Sirius-sdz . Very high quality texture photography. I'm sure you'll find something useful.
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lyseeart In reply to DragonOlong [2012-09-30 19:05:25 +0000 UTC]
Wow, his gallery looks great. I'm going to be going nuts over it, trying to apply his textures to my paintings and things. Thanks for the recommendation!
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DragonOlong In reply to lyseeart [2012-10-14 09:29:19 +0000 UTC]
Sure no problem. I'm glad if I could help you. uvu~
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myself1055 In reply to ??? [2012-09-28 23:57:27 +0000 UTC]
i read this manga
it had a very interesting plotline
ahaha
you did such a nice fanart for it <:
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DragonOlong In reply to myself1055 [2012-09-29 09:03:41 +0000 UTC]
Yeah I also think the strongest point of this manga was the interesting plot. You were able to think a little for yourself which is quite refreshing. So thanks a lot for your sweet comment. :'>
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aeriaciel In reply to ??? [2012-09-28 22:38:26 +0000 UTC]
I've never heard of this manga. However, the picture looks amazing!!
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DragonOlong In reply to aeriaciel [2012-09-29 09:00:43 +0000 UTC]
Yeah the manga is actually not popular so really I'm glad you still like it. :'>
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DragonOlong In reply to x-Srishti-x [2012-09-29 08:59:29 +0000 UTC]
Yeah I love it too. ♥ Thank you.
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WolfsherzYoko In reply to ??? [2012-09-28 16:40:48 +0000 UTC]
Stress dich nicht selbst und nimm dir die Zeit die du brauchst *pat*
Deine Bilder sind jede Sekunde wert! Wie man hier wieder unschwer erkennen kann^^
Der Faltenwurf und die Colo der Kleidung sind super geworden
und auch die Haare und die Gesichter sind sehr gut geworden.
Am Besten gefällt mir die Frau^^
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DragonOlong In reply to WolfsherzYoko [2012-09-29 09:20:29 +0000 UTC]
Aww, Liebes ich danke dir ganz ganz doll für deinen lieben Kommentare. Weißt du ich hab mich total gefreut, dass du mir geschrieben hast, mein Stil wäre trotz allem noch immer gut erkennbar. ;v;
und *lach* ja der Typ ist auch in der Reihe ein eher düsterer Charakter im Gegensatz zu Nao, der Frau. Aber er wird mit der Zeit immer sympathischer. uvu
Also nochmal daaaaaaankeschön. <3 ;3;~~
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WolfsherzYoko In reply to DragonOlong [2012-09-29 17:58:54 +0000 UTC]
Bitteschön <3
Immer wieder gerne^^
Bin schon gespannt, was du als nächstes zauberst.
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SugarTofu In reply to ??? [2012-09-28 16:14:47 +0000 UTC]
waaw.. trop beau! ;v; j'adore ton style le peinture <33
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DragonOlong In reply to SugarTofu [2012-09-29 08:59:07 +0000 UTC]
Awwww really? ;//A//;
Merci mille fois mon amie. <3 <3 uvu~~
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SugarTofu In reply to DragonOlong [2012-09-29 13:50:44 +0000 UTC]
voui! ;v; <33
aaw, derien! *hug*
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DragonOlong In reply to houteian [2012-09-29 08:56:07 +0000 UTC]
You know it? <3 Soo coool Thanks. uvu <3 <3
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houteian In reply to DragonOlong [2012-09-29 09:28:52 +0000 UTC]
yesss I want it to continue hahaha //weeps
np <333
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DragonOlong In reply to houteian [2012-09-29 09:31:26 +0000 UTC]
Yeah so true. So often it was on hiatus. This is going to kill me some day. <3 XD
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DragonOlong In reply to myneea [2012-09-29 08:55:06 +0000 UTC]
Myneea lass dich drücken. Daaaankeschön. <3 ;v;
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myneea In reply to DragonOlong [2012-09-29 11:35:56 +0000 UTC]
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Akashicchan In reply to ??? [2012-09-28 15:52:42 +0000 UTC]
ohhh my goodness you just took my favourite drama and made me love it 100x more <3333
nao and akiyama look great!!
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DragonOlong In reply to Akashicchan [2012-09-29 08:51:37 +0000 UTC]
100x more love? ;A;
Awwww then I achieved my goal to support Liar Game. <3 XD
No really thanks a lot. <3 <3 >v<
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DragonOlong In reply to Nothnew [2012-09-29 08:46:41 +0000 UTC]
Thanks you sooo much, also for the watch.
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