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getty β Splash in the moonlight
Published: 2006-02-28 11:32:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 28011; Favourites: 938; Downloads: 2220
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A mermaid junps out of water, exposing her eye-catching shape to the moonlight....was not what I was supposed to draw. XD
I thought I was going to draw a girl with goldfish's fins and with her legs intact, but as I proceeded with the sketch, I felt it was not fitting the scene. Instead of clinging to the primary idea I switched to a mermaid.
On the whole I enjoyed painting it. After I got over the terrible artist's block I had last year, I noticed something in my mind had changed again. I don't know what it is, nor can I explain it, but it could be another turning point which could direct me to the next step.
Artistic expression and drips are probably OK. While anatomy, water surface, drips from the tail and the splash could have had better expression.
I tried putting sparkles as well, only to find that the calm atmosphere was spoiled with garish glitters, eventually I decided not to adopt the decorated version, which I believe was right.
Anyway, it was a good start as the first step of self training, I suppose.
Everything from sketch through final effects done on Photoshop6 as usual.
I hope you like it.
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yes, the effect you achieved looks really nice, especially the water dripping off her
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Wow. That's a beautiful pose.
And the water drops are increduable.
I love it.
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=O That's gorgous! And I can't speel! But that's not the point 
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XD "And I can't spell" made me laugh D Thank you very much, for loging it!! ^^/
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:eyepooping: ><''' its very nice (like the rest of your works).... if you ever release a artwork book be sure to inform me FIRST!!! XD;;;;;
love your art~X3
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Wow! Thank you so much!! 
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it look spiffy though. I like it.
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The mermaid is great (I particularly like the water dripping 
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I doubt I would've been disappointed lolol. And you're welcome!
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This is SO Yukirin-esque its AMAZING!
and the position and direction of the breasts adds strong and dynamic consistency to the overall image!
truly well done! +FAV
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Thanks for the complement! I had a trouble when I was painting the breasts. But maybe the result is OK, judging from your comment.
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the result was excellent!
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oo really really pretty!!!
the backround reminds me of the veiw you have on planes when your flying over the ocean... XD I love it
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Thank you very much!! Haha, your comment reminds me of the Californian bay I saw on a plane. I miss it.
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XD no problem. The Californian bay... wow ^^
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That's gorgeous! You did a beautiful job with the water! =.____.=;; Aii, I always have trouble with nature, especially when it comes to coloring it! =X.X=! I'm glad you find yourself improving. 
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Thank you very much!! Ah, I still have troubles with nature XD But at least it is not as hard as it was one year ago. Though I know I need more practice.
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No worries.
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0.0 whoa!! That's freakin good! ^^
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Hi getty!
your works always looks so detailed and wonderfull!
I especially like the mermaid fins and her hair, maybe the hair is denying gravity a bit but nonetheless it looks wonderful! <3
Actually I can phrase it into Γ³ne word astonashing, , because off al that, and because you try to do things you never really done before with painting im gonna fave, i hope my comment is in anyway usefull to you
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Hi robin! Thanks for the complement! I'm very glad you like it! I thought someone would deny the dolphin-like fins, but so far nobody did, and you say you like them, that's good! About the hair, I kinda intentionally ignored the gravity, but maybe I should have added more gravity-showing effect. Anyway, this time I really enjoyed painting it, that's the best thing! Thanks again for your comment, it was of great help and has given me power to the next work!
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Your welcome, mwah the goldfish-like fins would be less nice because the whole pic is a bit blue-ish I think. I really do like em, especially how you detailed the curves with shine. Denying gravity isn't always bad you know, it's just how the painter wanted it to paint, there is nothing wrong with it, cause thats not for us to decided eventually
Enjoying painting is so awesome, it really helps you to get a superb feeling about yourself, a feeling I am dying to get for a long time. I quess the artist block isn't over. Im glad to give you motivation! Keep on going, the only thing im seeing is drastic improvement in skill!
See ya!
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Thank you very much, and I hope your artist block will finally go and you get motivated soon.
TTYL!
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Thanks!
Hey getty, did you edited the picture!!?
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No, I didn't. Usually I don't edit a picture once it has been posted. And you are welcome.
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Sorry, I just had that feeling
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D: it's absolutely beautiful~!
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Great job on the pose. and incredible water effects
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Thank you very much!!
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whoah... what skill!!!! O.O I mean.... how can you even DRAW a pose like that????!!!!!! Do you draw all of your images from your head? Or do you use some sort of pose reference?? Also.. how long have u been drawing??? YOU'RE SOOO BLASTED GOOD!!
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This time everything's out of imagination and I didn't use any reference, though often I need it. How long? About digital painting it's been for...six years? Thanks for the complement!!
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Wow... -sigh- maybe in.. em... five years I'll be that good.... No reference? Wow..... did you take an anatomy class? I'm gonna take one really soon... I hope it'll be cool!
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I've never had an anatomy class, I just learned everything on my own. And that's the reason I'm so slow to learn. XD I guess the class you're gonna take will be fun. Enjoy!
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Your so good!! I feel like I'm there wow this picture makes me want to go swimming. I love the blue its so pretty! And the tittle is really good too.
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Thank you very much Crysa! I know I had problems in the picture, so next time I'll just try more. Thanks again for the encouragement!!
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WOW! 
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Thanks for the fav+! ^^/
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Awesome job! i'm like the perspective a lot, the background is mysterious and gorgeous, and nice coloring as well ^^
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Thank you very much!! I guess I'm getting used to this kinda perspective. XD
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