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'EVERY FAIRY TALE NEEDS A GOOD OLD-FASHIONED VILLAIN'I know this is a long description but, if you would, please read or I will silently judge you if you say something that shows you haven't read
Inspiration: =agnes-cecile
watercolour, white gel pen, way too much time
I am hopelessly obsessed with BBC Sherlock at the moment (SEASON 3 HAS BEGUN!
) it was a only a matter of time really, but this was unexpected on so many levels. About the piece
Before I started, there was almost no doubt that this would be a portrait of Sherlock and only Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch is just brilliant) so Moriarty was truly an unexpected turn. Never would've thought I'd make a tribute to Moriarty, but when the idea dawned, why not? So THAT is how, once upon a time, Moriarty made his way onto the page... midnight blue, black, and crimson blooming, almost like bruises, across his face. Crimson because he has made countless individuals bleed without the slightest hint of remorse. Midnight blue and black allude to the blackness of his soul? So cliche OTL Ah, and the hint of a spider web left of his face in reference to Sherlock calling him a spider.
But the piece seemed a bit empty with just Moriarty being all sinister, "calm before the storm" mastermind... so Sherlock and John in lighter colors and yellows in salute to their 'good guy' statuses!
As you Sherlockians know, Sherlock and John, especially in 'The Great Game' found themselves caught in Moriarty's intricate web of crime and Moriarty's a tricky one, a worthy opponent. Thus, I specifically chose references to show their desperation, if you will, to put an end to Moriarty's 'reign'. I mean, in a way, Sherlock and John were just as much victims of Moriarty's cruelty as any of those who unfortunately lost their lives--it's painful knowing that people are still dying/suffering as you attempt to close in.References:
Moriarty
Sherlock
John
Comments and interpretations much appreciated! Love to hear your thoughts! And suggestions for future Sherlock endeavours also welcome
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Comments: 168
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment!
Wow, even if I was fully aware of what the colors and expressions meant, it struck me to see it all spelled out just as I had planned it. So thank you for that!
Your description of the colors and expressions matches my intention perfectly. Truthfully, your comment made my day because I honestly couldn't have explained the piece better. You proved that people are able to understand the concepts that were swirling around in my head as I was making this.
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You're very welcome. I hope to see more beautiful pieces like this from you in the future.
Not enough artists put so much thought into their work!
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Ah thank you! I will try.
I'm a fan of metaphors and interweaving meaning into work.
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asdlkfnasdf-- I really think you've made a wonderful piece--
The balance between the sizing of Moriarty in comparison to the two at the bottom is well thought out and gives it a sense of completion
Reading the description, it really does seem like a well thought-out piece 
I really like how the paint just dripped down like it does over John and Sherlock's faces as well~ It just adds to the desperation hanging in the atmosphere QuQ The white gel pen also does give it a rather hard contour on the soft colors, adding an elegant, subtle strength to it
you chose the faces and references very well--
//sorryforlongcomment
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Aw thank you so much for your thoughtful comment!
Oh wow, I didn't even make a connection between desperation and the drips. Love that interpretation though! Thanks for sharing
And I wasn't so sure about the gel pen before, but I quite like your comment about it 'adding an elegant, subtle strength'.
There's seriously no need to apologize for leaving a long comment. I love long comments. The fact that you took the time to write something this detailed is much appreciated.
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It's not a problem! Thank you for making beautiful sherlock art!~ I really appreciate that someone still takes the time to think things through and end up with beautiful pieces instead of rushed, half-assed ones.
Ahhh, some of the best outcomes are those unintentional
Well, It's good that you used it~ I think it looks great the way it is
aahh it's not a problem Q//U//Q
It deserves the long comments.
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Oh jeez, I just don't even know what to say anymore but thank you, thank you, thank you! Haha I tend to be the kind of person that thinks things through to a fault. IDK, it's just much more satisfying (and more enjoyable) to make something meaningful because once you're done, you can at least be glad that it not JUST something nice-looking, it's more than that.
True true, sometimes the best things come from what were thought to be mistakes. I just got real lucky.
Again, thanks about the gel pen. I had a sort of mini panick attack when I had nearly finished; my thought had been: 'Oh my goodness what if I just ruined a perfectly decent painting? D8'
'It deserves the long comments.'--dang, if that isn't the highest praise anyone could give me, I don't know what is.
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asdf-- you're welcome!
aahh.. I see-- I totally agree! It feels good when someone understands what you were trying to get through; it means that you did your job well
haha XD well-- intentional or not, it's still nice.
you didn't ruin anything~
aahh-- I'm just telling the truth QuQ
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*Drew... not painted! 
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Yes, those white lines were drawn afterwards with gel pen. I got it from Michaels for about a dollar or two? Not so sure about the price but Michaels is definitely the place.
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Oh I KNEW it was from Michaels!!!
Thanks for the answer though!
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Haha how'd you know? I could've gotten it from some proper art store... though I guess the price must've given it away. X]
Oh yeah, even though I've been buying art supplies for a while now, I still feel guilty when I check prices and flinch. But the fact of the matter is: making art isn't cheap. Coupons. 40% off coupons are good. You can get them online.
No problem! I always try to reply.
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Lucky guess. I deduced that it was Michaels! ;D Maybe I should check out those coupons for the next time I go there! It would make me feel a bit better about my Grandma paying for things
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Ohhh I see what you did there X] Yeah, you should! Anything is better than nothing, yeah? And you can use multiple coupons if you ring it up separately. Trust me, my parents and I, we know the strategies.
What about prints then? A good color printout of a good scan or picture wouldn't cost too much, and if you know that they're in demand you can easily earn it all back and then some.
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Lolz Certainly does sound like you have everything figured out with that!
I'm so broke right now that I need to wait a little while longer until I can get a lot of copies. But I've gotten a job offer for my art at this hair salon!
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Well, since I'm going to be in art for the long run, I thought figuring out tricks like these would pay off. No prob!
Oh congratulations! Good luck on that! I'm sure they will be great.
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Simply stunning! I love the white lines you painted! They enhance the other lines and the result is positively beautiful!
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Oh gosh, thank you so much! Seriously, you are too nice!
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This is soo beautiful!!
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Awww thank you so much, love! You are too sweet!
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D'awwwww lemme just say... those are the cutest icons!
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you have amazing style! I love all your work
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Oh goodness thank you so much! You are too kind!
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This is a stunning piece. The web, the faces, and the emotion. You've done very well. I love the watercolors.
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Thank you so much! And I feel the same about watercolour. The way watercolour looks, the effects it can achieve... it's beautiful. I'm no watercolour master so I greatly admire anyone who is.
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Wow! I love how you used the watercolours to mold their faces, it's really well-done! The white lines are also very pleasing and effective!
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Thank you very much!
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I love the composition, colors, overall everything. Its amazing
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Oh my goodness thank you, mate!
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really great colours, and i love the style of the painting
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Thank you very much! I've always loved colours and what they represent. And I quite enjoyed working in this style, which I owe to the talented agnes-cecile. If you don't know her, you should check out her stuff on here
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oh yeah i do know her- it was her stuff that first got me interested in deviantart
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Oh wow, what a coincidence! XD Did you come across her work in Google image search or something?
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yep
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I do like your style! : ) To be honest I have soft spot for watercolors x) And when another artist is good with that technique, I do appreciate it~
In this work I really like Moriarty's face and it's dark colors, fits perfectly ^^ And the white highlights are just great, love them~~
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Thank you, though I do owe it to agnes-cecile for inspiring me to do it in this style.
And I feel the same way about watercolor. I don't have all that much experience with it--I haven't used watercolor that much actually--so I can also appreciate it when people take the time to use the medium with such dedication and proficiency.
Haha yes, the whole time I was painting Moriarty's face, 'DARK, DARK, DARK' was like a mantra in my head XD I kept adding more layers of paint because I felt it wasn't dark enough. Also, I'm glad you like the highlights
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I see people have said the same, but I do like your use of colour in this piece- it really seems to highlight it, if you know what I mean? (I'm no artist!)
But well done- it'd be lovely to see more Sherlock art from you? You appear to have a great deal of talent
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It's fine, I don't mind redundancy. I could always use more assurance that I made the right choices. Glad you think I did! Thank you very much! I believe I do understand... though you can elaborate if you want?
Of course
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I'm not sure I know how I could elaborate! I just think it's a really nice piece (which sounds horribly unthoughtful...).
But yes, that's good! Always good to see new artwork in the fandom.
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It's all right. I think I get the gist anyways.
It is! It's just a great way to give back and share our love for this amazing show.
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I love the colors you used for this as well as the way you chose the water to run down the page. That and the white pen/pencil makes me think of
Very lovely! I wish I had your talent.
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Glad you like the colors I chose!
This piece was actually inspired by agnes-cecile--an informal challenge from a friend of mine for each of us to try to do a piece in agnes-cecile's style to the best of our abilities--so good call.
Thank you very much!
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Haha that's neat.
You're welcome : )
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LOVE THE COLORS --LOVE HOW DRAMATIC THEY ARE AND HOW ALL THE FACES FIT TOGETHER IN THIS ONE. BRILLIANTLY DONE.
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HAHA THANK YOU VERY MUCH, LOVE! GLAD YOU LIKE THE COLORS, THE DRAMA (I LIVE FOR DRAMA), AND HOW IT ALL FITS TOGETHER!
I ENJOY THE ALL CAPS YOU'VE GOT GOING SO RIGHT BACK AT YOU! XD
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YOU ARE QUITE WELCOME!
GOOD. CAPS LOCK MAKES EVERYTHING LOOK BETTER.
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HAHA I AM INCLINED TO AGREE XD NICE COMMENTS ARE ESPECIALLY GLORIOUS WITH CAPS LOCK SO THANK YOU!
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