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FireflyRaye β Sage of Spirit
Published: 2009-05-05 02:31:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 8698; Favourites: 373; Downloads: 0
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YYYYEEEESSSS!!!I finished this!
And I have to say, I'm super proud of this one.
I don't care what you guys think! XD
Lawlz, yes I do.
That's why I'm enabling critiques on this one. :3
Because I feel that this picture really embodies the style and direction my art is going in. So if you could take the time I'd LOVE to hear what you all have to say on this one.
For those who don't know, and if you don't know I feel sorry for you, this is Nabooru from Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time (best game EVER). She's my favorite of the seven sages. :3
Nabooru (c) Nintendo
This art (c) ME!!
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First off, thank you so much for the gemstones tip (and tutorial). That's very very helpful. :3
And secondly, I'm soooo flattered that you like this piece.
Thank you so much for taking the time to critique my picture!
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You're very welcome 
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Overall, I think this is really great. The sepia tones used make a really great effect, it suits Naboroo's character/story a lot. If this is the style you're following with in the future, then I'm super excited to see all the new work you'll come out with!
This picture really shows a great understanding of anatomy, I really like her foot showing underneath her sword, and her abs look really great. The shading is noticeable, but subtle enough that it doesn't look like her ribcage is going to poke out of her. I like her pose, it's unusual and obviously not something someone would do naturally, but I think that's totally okay. It engages your eye and keeps you interested. There's a great silhouette going on, so even if everything was darkened in you could get the curvy shape.
The detail on her clothing and everything is great, and I love how it's shaded. However, I think it could be improved just a bit on the hair. Closer to the hairpiece on top, the hair is darker. If that kind of shading was used in other places too, like the long strand that stretches to her arm, and the large mass of hair near her body, it would look shinier and add a little more depth. I can already see that it's there, but it could probably be darker.
Also, I think it would've been a little more 'airy' looking if her head was tilted back just a little little bit. Obviously it's too late to change now (don't want to erase that beautiful face just to tilt it a bit!) but it might be interesting to experiment with in the future, instead of just having the face full on.
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Nicely done! I really like the paper you've chosen to draw this on...it has a very nice and grainy texture. The shading is beautifully done; especially the darker shades on her skin, believably making her a bronze/dark-skinned girl. Her pose is beautifully coordinated and radiates an emotional mixture of sensuality, magic, and mild ferocity. I see depth in her holding the sword--nothing looks flat, so I commend you for that! e.deviantart.com/emoticons/t/t⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
The one flaw I would say is that the partially-done yin yang-like symbol lacks some detailed work. You've got this wonderfully rendered drawing of this character next to something that doesn't quite balance with it. If this background symbol were given more attention, I think it would've been perfect.
Keep up the good work!
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I agree with you about the symbol thing. I was trying to make it simple to contrast with the detailed figure, but I suppose that didn't translate too well. I gave it some shading to make it appear glowing... but oh well. XD
I really really appreciate that you took the time and effort to critique this, and I'll definitely take what you said to heart. Thank you so much!
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hi Firefly-Raye I like this nabooru , itΒ΄s in a very beautiful pose.I think you should color it and make a little desert background because that adds an even more atmospheric feeling,itΒ΄s only an idea.
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That's a really great idea! ^ ^ unfortunately I don't think I have the time to do it for fun, but if you want to commission me to color it we could work something out!
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im sorry but naboou is the hottie of the game...not zelda not impa nabooru has the spark
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Wow ! I'm speechless ! I wish I could draw like you... ^^
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Oh goodness I'm not that good. @///@ Thank you though!
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Wow ! I'm speechless ! I wish I could draw like you... ^^
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Very nicely done I have to say.
I have to agree, OoT was the best. :3
With the exception of the wall masters..
But that's just me.
Still, very nice.
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I didn't like the wall masters either. ><
Thank you!
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Its like they're cheating. D: It isn't
fair to attack from above!
You're welcome. <3
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Well, sincE I don't have a premium membership, and I really wanna critique this piece, I'll just do it as a comment.
As far as hngs go with the relation to ocarina of time, this piece was done with great-- hell, everything. The magnificent way you created her hair flow was fabulous, and its renderence to the crest of the spirit sage was done with the works of a true artiste. Her body manifestation was indeed adiquate, or however you spell it. On point basically. For her ambitious pose represents her personallity, moreso than her beauty, and she's beautiful than satin in a woman's body. As Satin became satin due to guttny and conciet. That's saying somehting. The appropriate score for this is a 5/5 stars. In my opinion. Her pose, along with the sword hence I add, once again shows grace, with ambition, which is not only a completely opposite combination, but very uncommon, which is why I really adore this piece. Wonderfully done milady! ^-^
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Oh my goodness, thank you!!! *o* I'm so flattered! >///<
This is such a wonderful comment, and it really made my day. Thank you!!
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No problem! Sorry I replied late. -.-; Glad I was able to make someone's day that day I made yours. XD Not to seem like I'm advertising, though I don't really like critiquing, I actually wanna show you wanna my pieces someday. Just head on over to my profile and you'll see something that I sorta dedicated to the descendant of the game you just represented!! ^-^
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Well that's good!
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just Wonderful, I would say Epic.
Never seen a Nabooru so beautiful, wonderfully drawn.
Great art really
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Aww, thank you! *o* You're too kind!
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Awww, she's beautiful! The sepia tone was a great choice, and her eyes are amazing. I love how her hair flows back and kinda visually takes your eye to the medallion. Great job; I'd love to see more of your work
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Aww, thank you!
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This is my all time favorite picture of my favorite sage! I looove the pose and sepia tone, did you use a colored pencil or edit the hue in an art program? I must know XD
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Aww, thanks so much! >w<
I edited the hue in an art program. :3 I WISH I actually had that color in colored pencil form. ><
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I love this so much! She was one of my favorite characters for sure.
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Thank you!
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wow just gorgeous. you did an amazing job on this =] <3
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