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Published: 2009-10-06 00:45:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 6928; Favourites: 211; Downloads: 104
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Description An illustration project for college where we had to create, draw, and than paint with 'wet media' a new cover to an existing book. While I selected a large range of books and created thumbnails for various covers, this one was selected and finished by my teacher/class. 'How to Be a Pirate' from the Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III' aka the 'How to Train Your Dragon' book series. It not included but this image had to keep in mind where the text for the title/author/etc would go, as such the top half does seem a little 'empty'. (perhaps I should upload a version where the text would show)

The piece was a little too bright, and I should push the contrasts in the water a bit more, but really I'm proud of this piece, it took a lotta effort with little time.

Watercolor on paint board

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Kordyne [2015-11-15 19:09:05 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I like all the different sea creatures

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foolyguy In reply to Kordyne [2015-11-16 03:29:02 +0000 UTC]

They were my main reason behind creating this piece in the first place~

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Jlun2 [2014-07-31 04:41:22 +0000 UTC]

You want to be a pirate? Start torrenting movies then.

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foolyguy In reply to Jlun2 [2014-08-01 20:16:50 +0000 UTC]

I thought any self respectin pirate knew, its all about dat booty~

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MarcoPellino [2014-05-01 21:33:38 +0000 UTC]

amazing!

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foolyguy In reply to MarcoPellino [2014-05-04 19:13:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MarcoPellino In reply to foolyguy [2014-05-05 20:36:12 +0000 UTC]

np, it's true bro!

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foolyguy In reply to MarcoPellino [2014-05-09 07:26:10 +0000 UTC]

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Martafav [2014-01-12 12:26:55 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful! I love your watercolor technique. Any tips for me? I'm a begginer with watercolors

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foolyguy In reply to Martafav [2014-01-12 20:29:38 +0000 UTC]

While some are able to paint without a sketch, I would recommend painting over a sketch as it'll help you plan your painting out better. Β Start with the brightest/whitest colors first as its easier to darken a color than it is to lighten it in water color.


Brushes can be everything so make sure you have a wide variety & multiples of the same kind of brush you use most often for easy management.

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Martafav In reply to foolyguy [2014-01-14 22:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Ok! Thanks for your help! <3

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NeonRedWings [2014-01-05 09:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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wezenbeesje [2012-03-30 17:12:01 +0000 UTC]

I love how you drew the water. So much to see. Mostly water is just empty in drawings and photos, but this is really interesting to see. ^_^

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foolyguy In reply to wezenbeesje [2012-03-31 04:47:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks~ Water has always been one of my favorite things to draw.

If you enjoy this piece, you might like this one as well [link]

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wezenbeesje In reply to foolyguy [2012-03-31 06:01:21 +0000 UTC]

Ah, yes that picture is lovely too!

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ilcielocapovolto [2012-01-22 23:39:25 +0000 UTC]

I saw the preview and I said: "fucking cool"
I opened the image and I can say: Totally awesome.

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foolyguy In reply to ilcielocapovolto [2012-01-23 05:16:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot~ I really appreciate the comment & favs!

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ilcielocapovolto In reply to foolyguy [2012-01-23 09:12:52 +0000 UTC]

Nothing!

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LittleArtistRen-Ren [2011-12-09 23:41:41 +0000 UTC]

DEFINITELY ILLUSTRATION QUALITY! A+ X3

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foolyguy In reply to LittleArtistRen-Ren [2011-12-10 10:46:19 +0000 UTC]

Aw thanks~ I appreciate you saying that!

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LittleArtistRen-Ren In reply to foolyguy [2011-12-10 13:00:24 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. ^^

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Marzzel [2011-06-24 03:48:57 +0000 UTC]

Sailing to distant waters… I like the amount of details with many creatures. But my favorite still being 'The Alien Hominid', I find a good mix of straight lines and rounded shapes, around with some warm colors as well.
Your technique with brushes is really impressive, keep it up!

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foolyguy In reply to Marzzel [2011-06-24 20:27:39 +0000 UTC]

That's very interesting, and I'll have to make sure I note that in my next traditionally colored piece.

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Marzzel In reply to foolyguy [2011-06-25 01:27:37 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!

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FatesMyBitch [2010-08-01 23:46:21 +0000 UTC]

Okay. Not only is the book really good your cover is amazing. The colors give it more of Hiccup's personality and his little boat really does look like the Hopeful Puffin. However amazing I cannot help but notice the lack of everyones favorite little green dragon.

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foolyguy In reply to FatesMyBitch [2010-08-02 01:15:04 +0000 UTC]

Your comment just leaves me speechless in how I could overlook something seemingly so obvious. The big thing here I think is that as I envisioned my own composition here I drew inspiration off of the original book covers themselves. They commonly only have one iconic piece of imagery and Hiccup in the cover. Toothless himself very rarely appears on the cover, which I think is what carried over into my mindset for my own fictional cover. (I think)

Still I think this piece could really be strengthened by the addition of such a easy to render character. Perhaps I should create an updated version of this piece...somehow.

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FatesMyBitch In reply to foolyguy [2010-08-02 02:00:47 +0000 UTC]

I wasn't expecting you to like (is that the right term?) my comment so much. The covers for the books (I love the cover for hardcover on book 6) are great but I part of me always wants to see Toothless on them. But frankly, its more about the journey and the adventure (I was explaing to my cousins the appeal is that you don't always have to aim to be a hero or to look like a hero to do heroic things) and less about the dragon.

I actually prefer the books to the movie simply because. . . I love books and there is a lot more material to work with. I'd love to see what it would look like updated so please let me know if you decide to do so.

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avatarmirai [2010-07-10 23:03:43 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous!!

You're awesome for liking HTTYD before it was cool . I really love looking at art based on the books rather than the movie--it's a much bigger and kookier world!

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foolyguy In reply to avatarmirai [2010-07-12 04:48:23 +0000 UTC]

The books are amusing, I'm really hoping some elements will continue to make it into future sequels of the film.

Still I really did love the movie, and this piece was made in my anticipation of its release in part. (I just love the work of Chris Sanders)

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Kataoi [2010-04-16 03:31:56 +0000 UTC]

Holy snap, the last thing I was expecting to see when I went searching for "How To Train Your Dragon" art was this.

Because I see it every day on the third floor. o-o

And I've been thinking "Wow, that's so cool" while at the same time thinking "Oh my gawd I'm going to be doing that eventually".

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foolyguy In reply to Kataoi [2010-04-16 05:43:18 +0000 UTC]

How cool, another NIU student

Yah, was anticipating the movie's release well before the first trailer was even released. So when an assignment came along to draw your own vision of a book cover, I choose this series. I did a sketch for the original 'How to Train Your Dragon' book, however this one was chosen by my teacher. (Kim Martens)

Best of luck in your own endeavors!

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goldenphoenix3000 [2010-04-12 05:10:39 +0000 UTC]

How delightful! I love the watercolor you used to make this a bright piece. It makes me happy inside to look at it.

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foolyguy In reply to goldenphoenix3000 [2010-04-12 05:51:27 +0000 UTC]

Its really great to know that you took so well to this piece, and I'm grateful to you for sharing your thoughts. It makes a lot of the work that went into this piece all the more worth it!

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goldenphoenix3000 In reply to foolyguy [2010-04-12 08:00:31 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^^ I appreciate all the hard work you put into it!

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VikingObsessed284 [2010-02-24 03:59:08 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous painting. At first I thought you had done it on the computer. Shows how much of a noob I am
But really, it's magnifacent. You did a wonderful job on it.

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foolyguy In reply to VikingObsessed284 [2010-02-27 21:59:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot, don't know quite if its a good or a bad thing you were fooled by my water colors. Still I'm glad you enjoy it as much as you have.

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VikingObsessed284 In reply to foolyguy [2010-03-13 17:30:41 +0000 UTC]

Well then, I'm glad you're glad.

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andrew-henry [2010-01-05 03:15:57 +0000 UTC]

ur sense for illustrations ...is so well crafted ...is that water colors...???

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foolyguy In reply to andrew-henry [2010-01-05 04:04:38 +0000 UTC]

Yes, its my preferred choice for traditional coloring.

Thanks for your appreciation.

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andrew-henry In reply to foolyguy [2010-01-06 04:24:05 +0000 UTC]

np ...keep up the great work...!!

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greysmoke321 [2010-01-03 10:06:55 +0000 UTC]

I love it...

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foolyguy In reply to greysmoke321 [2010-01-04 21:09:25 +0000 UTC]

I'm very glad, and hope I can continue to impress.

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greysmoke321 In reply to foolyguy [2010-01-04 21:15:18 +0000 UTC]

impress you did...thanks for sharing...

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Chesire1984 [2009-12-12 02:16:57 +0000 UTC]

This is so awesome. I really dig how you drew the water but especially the top layer.

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MBowersox [2009-12-02 07:53:16 +0000 UTC]

I envy your ability to work such fantastic details. I am inspired.

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foolyguy In reply to MBowersox [2009-12-02 08:19:36 +0000 UTC]

I'm humbled you consider my work to promote such a positive attitude, and I hope the best with you efforts.

Your gallery shows a lot of potential, and it seems like the work ethnic is there so I suspect with persistence you should be able to achieve whatever you wish.

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MBowersox In reply to foolyguy [2009-12-02 08:46:32 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful. It really is. There isn't a single portion that isn't filled with fantastic detail and I love the use of color. It's so bright and cheery.

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darkdestroyer2d [2009-11-19 00:55:34 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done

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foolyguy In reply to darkdestroyer2d [2009-11-19 01:12:33 +0000 UTC]

Only one thing to do now...STRIP!

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darkdestroyer2d In reply to foolyguy [2009-11-19 02:27:33 +0000 UTC]

Runs to get the flame thrower

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