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I do NOT encourage download. It is gigantic.My OKAMI contest entry.
As I could perceive, there are several techniques in Okami’s concept illustration, some more detailed (inked in thinner lines) than other (rough lines in sumi-e style)
Notwithstanding the original being a tight pencil shaded draft, I tried to convert it into brush with watery sumi-e tones to make it look more credible, which ended up involving much hand painted splodges. It was all eerie because I was working hard in blurring an intricate design for a change- I believe I succeeded in the effect (it ended up looking much simpler than it should, however)
I decided on a more original approach. While highly influenced by OKAMI, I put it to use together with some of my previous designs, which some of you may recognize.
I didn’t mean to depict an alternative Amaterasu, but maybe more of an inugami from Japanese folklore (although it would be fine considering it as a mischievous form of Amaterasu) Maybe as a shadow foe of her ? I intended to make a couple of scraps explaining the design but lacking in time ive only expressed two fast doodles- [link] - it has 6 tuffs of “fur” like Amaterasu’s “wings”, only they are more like buds of fangs, which are projected to attack. Above it, there is a floating lasso supported by two ghosts (I suppose it would relate to another of its attacks)
I never played Okami. But I would love to : |
Got the composition idea from one of the original Okami works, a picture of a boar balancing on a ball, which only reminded me of an early, original composition featuring Amaterasu and other characters running around the logo. A tad humorous.
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Comments: 160
jindouji [2009-05-26 13:56:38 +0000 UTC]
I love it! The details are so intricate and you know I'm a sucker for high contrast.
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madcomputerscientist [2009-02-23 03:33:45 +0000 UTC]
Very interesting interpretation there...
The Okami matches the background and general feel of the piece very well.
Speaking of the background, where did you find the background?
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AmberStoneArt [2008-09-17 13:43:47 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful, beautiful design and shading. Very intricate. Great job.
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E-9 [2008-09-03 04:38:54 +0000 UTC]
THE most interesting/beautiful Okami fan art ive come across. Bravo. Really slick style.
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Penguiun [2008-07-19 05:54:05 +0000 UTC]
absolutely awesome!
it looks amazing!
all those details
good job~!
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5un-wuk0ng [2008-07-01 03:08:31 +0000 UTC]
This is spectacular! This design should be in a videogame. It has been said many times, and I will say it again, you have amazing pencil skills. One day with much patience and practice my skill will be as good. Keep it up!
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ukemiokami [2008-06-25 12:31:43 +0000 UTC]
I dont know how this din win that comp. itwas one of the best
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AKPB-JLJ [2008-06-22 11:37:17 +0000 UTC]
this is traditional, yeah? it looks so clean. this is amazing, i couldn't resist downloading just to see every bit of it.
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CairnCoyote [2008-06-18 19:38:39 +0000 UTC]
Very creepy but very, very well done. It took me a minute to see the mouths. Wonderful work!
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violeteyes92 [2008-06-05 04:03:14 +0000 UTC]
Wow, the detail is imense! You are a true inspiration.
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catzzzrule [2008-06-01 14:31:03 +0000 UTC]
My goodness.. this is a masterpiece!
You've captured the mythical elegance of Okami so beautifully. The lines, movement, the subtle tints, ahhhh <3 You're so talented!
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MajorasMasks [2008-05-23 03:27:02 +0000 UTC]
I like the style you used for this and others pictures you did... it's very original, imho. ^^
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halfbeast [2008-05-13 11:35:26 +0000 UTC]
I'm surprised of who the winners are, they pretty much just copied, what was already given... I thought someone with a new take on the artstyle would win, but whatever >_>
I like yours the best so far
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Gottschalk In reply to halfbeast [2008-05-13 12:45:42 +0000 UTC]
There’s some great ones on m’ favourites, should you like to check : )
Well, only now they started referring to it as a FANART contest, which I think was pretty low. I am truly amazed at how dubious they announced it at first.
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halfbeast In reply to Gottschalk [2008-05-13 20:12:34 +0000 UTC]
yes, those contests never seem to make any sense, imho... >_> *is now checking your favorite-list*
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linaeria [2008-05-10 20:18:15 +0000 UTC]
i don't understand how something of this type of quality didn't win..
this is beautiful
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AmbiantNight [2008-05-09 04:06:35 +0000 UTC]
This piece was added into a da tribute article
[link]
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DrakoPolari [2008-05-08 22:04:57 +0000 UTC]
WOW. I'm literally speechless. The detail is amazing! It looks like it's engraved. How long did it take for you to do it?
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Gottschalk In reply to DrakoPolari [2008-05-08 23:06:32 +0000 UTC]
cannot really say- added to the sketch whenever i could trough something like 3 days, and the painting took me another two?
we are talking bit by bit, heh. i am easily distracted. : /
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DrakoPolari In reply to Gottschalk [2008-05-09 20:44:21 +0000 UTC]
Oh, I get it now. I also do that on some of my drawings. I'm easily distracted too, but that's mostly because I start stuff that I don't finish
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SilverLupa [2008-05-08 02:22:27 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful!
It's true, other artists used more of the sumi-e style.
I love how original this looks. Beautifully detailed and still depicting the flowy feel of the original~
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amaguard [2008-05-07 22:05:25 +0000 UTC]
This is great! I love all the texture and your take on the whole deal is amazing! I'm just sorry an original piece like this didn't win..
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Piyratheon [2008-05-07 15:57:01 +0000 UTC]
Amasing....
a really beautiful pice of work, keep it on like this
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kinja-blackrose2 [2008-05-07 06:46:37 +0000 UTC]
A simpley beautiful piece of work! ^^ I think it really deserves to win! It somehow reminds me of the curse zones
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