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Published: 2009-01-15 02:34:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 2102; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 37
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Description How does this picture Speak Visual™?

Well, aside from the words “Speak Visual™” written in the picture, it speaks in multiple ways. Actually, I think “multiple ways” is an understatement.

There are so many different ways to speak visually, and it has always been my goal to become proficient in as many of them as I could. I have drawn since I was in kindergarten (although most people do that, so that's not a big deal.) I have painted dozens of large paintings for school events. I have taken a pottery class for eight years, creating pots, plates and little figures. I have spent a good amount of time playing around with papers and scissors, making cards and decorations. I have done origami, wood carving, website designing, Flash animations, 3D modeling, game developing, movie editing, etc. etc. etc. Oh yes, and not to mention drawing pixel art!

Why do I get my hands on so many things? No, I don't learn them so I can brag about it. I learn them because the more I learn to speak visually, the freer I become.

For me, speaking visually isn't just one way to communicate something. It's the infinite number of ways to communicate your ideas, feelings, thoughts and so on. I wanted to encompass as much of these ways as I could in this one picture.

The picture consists of thirty-five slabs, each representing a different form of speaking visually. In another word, each slab represents "Speak Visual™", and I have thirty-five of them. Well, you still think my art doesn't "Speak Visual™"? Ah, didn't think so.

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Wait, what? You can't find the claw logo? It's there. Look closer!

Still can't find it? It's right in front of you!

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- Photoshop
- Mouse (Tablet? Heh, I wish)
- Frozen-cold hands
- Approx. 35 hours
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Comments: 18

DarkOnister [2009-03-14 19:57:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow I recognise nearly all of these. Its quite an interesting pixel art drawing.

Featured in my journal [link]

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FeliusTanaka In reply to DarkOnister [2009-03-18 06:17:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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artsyalicatt [2009-01-21 21:10:00 +0000 UTC]

I'm utterly shocked you did not receive a semi-finalist nod on this competition.


Not to sound snarky, but I feel like at least 3 of the entries chosen as SF's were NOT pixel art. They were nothing more than traditional artists using a pixel art program to draw as they normally would!

You definitely deserved to be a semi-finalist!!

Tough break!

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FeliusTanaka In reply to artsyalicatt [2009-01-24 02:53:43 +0000 UTC]

I had three entries for the contest, and one of them did make it to semi-finalist. I wish this one was chosen though, since it took much more time and effort to draw it. I really appreciate your support for this piece!

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AishaxNekox [2009-01-17 17:22:25 +0000 UTC]

oooh wow <3 out of all the pixel entries, this one is my fav!

hope you win ;]

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FeliusTanaka In reply to AishaxNekox [2009-01-17 19:07:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment and the fave! There are many tough competitors out there, so I'm crossing my fingers right now.

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PINOYtriskelion In reply to FeliusTanaka [2009-01-17 21:09:50 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome! good luck and hope you win too!

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PINOYtriskelion [2009-01-17 05:05:32 +0000 UTC]

wow!!! this is definately one of the best entries i've seen!!! greaat job!...i love the way you hid the claw!!!! very creative!!!

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FeliusTanaka In reply to PINOYtriskelion [2009-01-17 19:08:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad my idea for the claw is getting some positive responses. Thanks for the fave too!

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Mistress-Jaeden [2009-01-15 15:57:17 +0000 UTC]

This is one of my favorites.. Im still looking for the claw though lol

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PINOYtriskelion In reply to Mistress-Jaeden [2009-01-17 05:08:56 +0000 UTC]

here's the hint: 20 frames...

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Mistress-Jaeden In reply to PINOYtriskelion [2009-01-17 06:35:57 +0000 UTC]

omg I totally hate you lol. I clicked the link and was like OHHHhhhhhh then looked back at the image and felt like such a tard.

Witty! Props to you!!!

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PINOYtriskelion In reply to Mistress-Jaeden [2009-01-17 06:47:29 +0000 UTC]

hehe, it's okay... even myself didn't even notice that there's a link to see it! Hah! but atleast i found the claw!

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FeliusTanaka In reply to Mistress-Jaeden [2009-01-16 07:50:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and good luck on finding the logo

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LimitlessInfinity [2009-01-15 06:06:53 +0000 UTC]

That is SO COOL! You rock, Felius!

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FeliusTanaka In reply to LimitlessInfinity [2009-01-15 06:22:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you
Your username seem to have a strange connection with this entry's title!

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artsyalicatt [2009-01-15 02:48:32 +0000 UTC]

This is really nice. I think you have a huge chance at winning.

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FeliusTanaka In reply to artsyalicatt [2009-01-15 02:50:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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