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Published: 2007-05-17 03:14:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 6881; Favourites: 127; Downloads: 33
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Description I know; it's enormous. But I really wanted to do this. I've been working on this piece off and on for probably about three months now. The reason it took forever was that I drew and colored in each panel as a full-sized piece and then shrank them down and arranged them; I find the colors and lines are ultimately smoother that way.

Reiterating one of my favorite points in here; see if you can find it.

Something I find amusing: There are no descriptions for the "fan art" categories. So now, not only do I not know if I'm putting things in the right place--no one does.

But then, when it says "Add Description" I'm like, nah, I'd rather ink my sketch of Kento of Hardrock... And there you go.
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Comments: 49

Calibration-Needed [2017-04-30 01:10:44 +0000 UTC]

awww!!!   

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Shenzuul [2011-12-12 23:22:44 +0000 UTC]

Love his expression at the end. Fits the mood perfectly.

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Firestar9mm In reply to Shenzuul [2011-12-13 02:02:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I'm proud of this piece.

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dgLari [2008-05-09 03:44:45 +0000 UTC]

This is just so perfect I love the whole idea, so cute ^^

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Firestar9mm In reply to dgLari [2008-05-16 06:14:55 +0000 UTC]

Glad it made you smile. This is a favorite of mine among the pieces.

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Invader-Johnny [2008-03-24 21:23:36 +0000 UTC]

Ya gotta hate Paulina and Val for giving Danny such a hard time huh?

Invader Johnny Signing Off.

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Firestar9mm In reply to Invader-Johnny [2008-03-27 01:21:01 +0000 UTC]

They just don't know any better.

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Ferisae [2007-05-19 23:53:53 +0000 UTC]

Sam is indeed, someone Danny can find solace in regardless of what happens. beautifully portrayed here

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Firestar9mm In reply to Ferisae [2007-05-20 15:40:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I tried.

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Kazul9 [2007-05-18 07:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow, this is great! I love all of the detail!^^

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TheButterfly [2007-05-18 03:35:04 +0000 UTC]

Very cool! Looks like you had fun with this one.

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Firestar9mm In reply to TheButterfly [2007-05-18 03:42:11 +0000 UTC]

I did. Except for the first panel, I just plain hate the Casper High hallways. They are such a pain! I liked the third panel best. But the sizing sucked. It was supposed to be a vertical sequential, and then it...just...wasn't.

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TheButterfly In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-18 03:58:32 +0000 UTC]

Zig-zagging is interesting to the eye! I also like the third panel ^_^ Sets a good mood.

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inustwin6789 [2007-05-18 00:56:12 +0000 UTC]

aww thats sooooooo cute and sweet!!!!!!

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Firestar9mm In reply to inustwin6789 [2007-05-18 01:34:07 +0000 UTC]

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MischiefManaged [2007-05-18 00:36:38 +0000 UTC]

aww, cute i like the ending!

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Firestar9mm In reply to MischiefManaged [2007-05-18 00:37:19 +0000 UTC]

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InvaderZel [2007-05-17 20:15:05 +0000 UTC]

Aw, I absolutely adore this! You rock! XD *fav*

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Firestar9mm In reply to InvaderZel [2007-05-17 20:20:53 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it.

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ufd [2007-05-17 20:11:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I like this. All the girls are after Danny. Except me of coarse cause everyone knows that I'm the one that chases Tucker wait, there he is (chases).
Tucker:

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hermiethefrog [2007-05-17 12:57:28 +0000 UTC]

Ah...

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nightkinks [2007-05-17 10:46:48 +0000 UTC]

Aww, too cute. By the way, tell me why I thought the last panel was a bed. I have no clue what prompted me to think that, but the tiny preview in my message box lied to me. It is very good, though!

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Firestar9mm In reply to nightkinks [2007-05-17 14:45:23 +0000 UTC]

Bad little lying preview box. Nope, not a bed, a booth.

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gnulinuxman [2007-05-17 06:02:36 +0000 UTC]

Great job! You're really getting good at this.

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Firestar9mm In reply to gnulinuxman [2007-05-17 06:17:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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gnulinuxman In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-17 06:17:54 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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Netbug009 [2007-05-17 04:09:50 +0000 UTC]

I see the DxS, but I've seen people point out a deeper meaning of some sort. I'm clueless.

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Firestar9mm In reply to Netbug009 [2007-05-17 04:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Sure it's DxS, but that's not entirely the point, not quite.

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Netbug009 In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-17 04:20:46 +0000 UTC]

*trying to figure it out* I'm stumped.

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Firestar9mm In reply to Netbug009 [2007-05-17 04:23:14 +0000 UTC]

Sam is sanctuary. With her, he is always safe in any form.

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Netbug009 In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-17 04:24:19 +0000 UTC]

Ah. See, this proves I'm too shippy. XD

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EnigmaticPenguin [2007-05-17 04:04:28 +0000 UTC]

Heh...

Kinda wish I could say the same. In my current mood, it's probably best to just not say anything at all.

The hard work shows, though. The second and last panels are my favorite. I think the background's the reason for the second, and the characters are the most accurate in the last. Colors are right on in the first. But the shading's kind of screwy on the second panel. You highlighted Val with that tealish color, but Danny with gray, and the glider as well--or else it doesn't have any shading? It's hard to tell. What you should do is keep the highlight color the same consistent in the same panel--basically, either the gray or the teal. Since the ghost-fight color scheme involves the teal shading (has something to do with the sky that goes purple when a ghost show up, I guess), that's the one that I would go with. Yeah, just my tiny criticism of the day, hope y'don't mind.

I say good job on the whole thing, though. And it did take a lot from me to be able to press that fave button...but like I said, in my current mood, it's just best not to say anything at all.

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Firestar9mm In reply to EnigmaticPenguin [2007-05-17 04:21:09 +0000 UTC]

*thinks it over and scratches head* I think I know where I screwed up--I think I thought the teal glow came from her nifty gun. But then again, by this point I'd sort of smoked myself into a nic fit after four hours and I wasn't sure what the hell I was doing.

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Firestar9mm In reply to EnigmaticPenguin [2007-05-17 04:08:20 +0000 UTC]

*arches a brow and smiles* Don't tell me you've been reading bad fanfiction again, kiddo. Badfic is the literature of Satan, pal, just say no! *chuckles.* Truly appreciate the .

You're right on the shading. I have almost no Valerie references to go by and I find drawing and coloring her rather difficult. Shading's one of the things I'm trying to practice on, and all the old anime I've been doing has been a huge help with that.

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Coronadofwb [2007-05-17 03:49:24 +0000 UTC]

XD Did I mention how much I love the ideas in your pics? xp You're getting so good with the poses and the style. This came out wonderfully, and the time you spent on this was well worth it

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Firestar9mm In reply to Coronadofwb [2007-05-17 03:52:18 +0000 UTC]

You're always so nice to me. I am pleased with how this came out--I'm very interested in seeing what happens to my pieces now that I can really flex my paws and spend so much time on them uninterrupted.

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Coronadofwb In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-17 03:58:25 +0000 UTC]

They're getting better all of the time

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dpluver0819 [2007-05-17 03:40:16 +0000 UTC]

um u like the DxS couple???

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Firestar9mm In reply to dpluver0819 [2007-05-17 03:51:04 +0000 UTC]

Do you mean, is that the point? No, not quite, there's more to it than that. *taps nose and smiles.*

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dpluver0819 In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-17 04:46:48 +0000 UTC]

XD then wat could it be

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Firestar9mm In reply to dpluver0819 [2007-05-17 04:47:37 +0000 UTC]

Sam is sanctuary for Danny. He is always safe with her.

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dpluver0819 In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-17 04:56:38 +0000 UTC]

wat does sanctuary mean? XD im so blonde

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Firestar9mm In reply to dpluver0819 [2007-05-17 05:03:28 +0000 UTC]

Sanctuary: A shelter from danger or hardship; a place of refuge or asylum.

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dpluver0819 In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-17 19:34:31 +0000 UTC]

oo XD

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ummarithecranky [2007-05-17 03:21:13 +0000 UTC]



Nothing else really to say here. :3

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Firestar9mm In reply to ummarithecranky [2007-05-17 03:23:47 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it, matey.

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ummarithecranky In reply to Firestar9mm [2007-05-17 03:38:00 +0000 UTC]

^^

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whitegryphon [2007-05-17 03:17:10 +0000 UTC]

It's been worth it.

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Firestar9mm In reply to whitegryphon [2007-05-17 03:17:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. *bows head and smiles.* You honor me.

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