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Elf-in-mirror β WIP - Input needed!
Published: 2013-09-03 19:24:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 4194; Favourites: 154; Downloads: 0
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Erik and his living bride.Veil or no veil, that's the question! Or; veil, but not that veil 'cause it looks darn weird? What say you?
(I kinda like the veil myself, but that might be my pathological love for sparklies and swoooshy-things getting the better of my artistic judgement. And then again, I seem to prefer the general layout without the veil. And my brain will implode from having to make such serious desicions on it's own.)
Oh, and this is not at all finished, so please be cruel and terrible (yet constructive) if you comment!
(I hate posting things like this, since I risk getting no replies whatsoever and feeling like a total idiot, but I'm stuck and lazy)
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The veil is a nice touch, but as others have said as well, it's too distracting, and it draws attention to itself rather than the more primary and important components. Β
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Stunning work! I prefer it without the veil, but I'm so caught up in poor Erik's expression that I don't care much either way. <3
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That expression!!Β
I actually love the two together...kind of fantasy vs. reality.Β
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I personally prefer the veil. I don't know why, but it just completes the piece (in my opinion). I think that you should do whatever you like, though, as you're the artist and you have a special artistic license.Β
I really like this piece! I love this part in the book and I love to see it on paper. You've done it magnificently. I love the way you've portrayed it in black and white... It provides that sullen, dark, morose part of this scene. I just... I love this.Β Β
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I prefer the veil. 
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This is so beautiful!
Oh, and to answer your question, I personally like her with the veil. To me, it makes the picture seem more antique.
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Thanks for your comment - and your advice
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You're welcome!
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I like both, but I think I like the veil a little bit better. Both are lovely though...and dangit, Erik's face!! TT__TT So sad.
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Thanks a bunch!
Wow, this is getting harder by the minute. The "votes" are split in three between no-veil, veil, and veil-but-not-that-veil!
I'm going towards veil-but not-that-veil...
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Do what you want! You are the artist!
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...and the veil-camp is growing..!
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Thanks for replying!
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Thanks! Another veil-vote noted, haha!
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No veil; the lack of veil allows the darkness to frame the two characters and adds for more focus, in my opinion.
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Thanks for your input!
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Your gallery is amazing! I am delighted for all your pictures.Β Β Your Erik is...
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Β Answering your question:
I guess it's better without the veil. Because the book's Leroux she is not wearing a wedding dress. It is only in the musical and the book of Kay (I guess because I have not read all)
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Oh, you're right about that! Well, shoot! Lol. If I decide to keep the veil (still undecided..) I should at least add that in the picture description...Thanks a lot!
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I love the veil, it put more meaning into the photo (for me anyway)Β
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Thanks for your feedback!
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I agree that she needs something in her hair, but the veil drawn looks a bit off. Maybe some sort of circlet? Something floral?
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Thanks! yeah, I agree, I don't like the veil as-is. If I keep it, I'll redraw it. Thanks again!
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Noted! Ok, the veil-votes are beginning to outnumber the non-veil-votes...
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Good! I think the veil adds emphasis to the picture...telling everyone that she is indeed the bride.Β
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i like it with the veil :3 beautiful piece!!
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Aw, thanks! They're just sketches, really - but thank you so much, nonetheless! And thanks for your "vote" too
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Hm...I think I'm gonna say with veil. I feel it completes the picture, otherwise she could be just some random girl in a pretty white dress. But it should be redesigned. Maybe smaller (?) so it doesn't clash with the "ruffles" on her dress.
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Gah, the score is about 50/50 veil/non-veil right now. Very confusing.... I'm beginning to think I'll keep the veil, but do as you suggest and make it much smaller. Thanks a bunch for your input!
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Hmmm...personally, I like the veil as it relates to the story, that it symbolizes her decision and all...However, it does draw your attention away from the main picture. Maybe a little less conspicuous, like shorter or something?
This is less criticism and more curiosity, but is there a special reason why he has the full mask as opposed to the half? Just wondering. I really like everything though, the shading, the emotion...It looks good!
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Thanks! Yes, I think that's the direction I'll be going; veil, but smaller and less... showy, in lack of a better term.
The reason he has that mask is that, although I love the musical, I tend to prefer the book on which it's based - in which he wears a full mask. Thanks for asking, I should've stated that in the description to avoid confusion!
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Awesome
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Color... I think... Which wasn't my original idea, but strange things tend to happen when drawing.
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Hahaha I *totally* understand.
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I like the veil! I don't think it looks weird, more like the one without the veil looks sort of incomplete...
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Oh, now I'm so uncertain... I'd almost decided to drop the veil, and now I'm beginning to reconsider...again...! Thank you so much for your input!
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You're welcome! Either way, I'm sure it'll be great once finished!
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I'd go veil, but I love the look of veils lol
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Thank for your input!
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You're welcome hun!
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