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Aaah good old Linkin ParkWell, I offered requests a while back and the lovely ~Bandach was one of the only people who responded, so I didn't bother with drawing names
And for my half I couldn't resist the tantalizing mane and tail of Maura [link] her sleep deprived mare
So, this turned out to be a LOT more of an emotional piece for me, my depressions taken a total downhill slide all of a sudden and so I spent a lot of time on this, relieving some of my tensions and sadness into it, lol. Plus figured it wouldn't hurt doing another semi-dark drawing seeing as her mare is based off a character in a horror flick
Different pose then usual eh?
Bandach, I hope she was worth the wait!!
On a side note, I'm still gonna take a few requests for anyone out there interested
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Comments: 44
Horsesnhurricanes [2011-02-07 19:18:37 +0000 UTC]
Ahhhh, tis beautiful!! The details are amazing. One of your best works, I think!
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Horsesnhurricanes [2011-02-08 03:14:45 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I must agree, it's my favorite evah It defiantly got me where I am now, my turning point piece
Along with that I did for Melody
Thank yew Zac
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Atterimus [2010-06-30 08:06:08 +0000 UTC]
Right, so I've been meaning to comment on this for ages, so now I shall. Firstly, I just larvve larvve larve it!
Something about the clouds really draws me in, and how the roll away into the horizon, it sets such a beautiful emotion to the whole image, like it really can get deep into your soul. But then the small purple flowers are really really sweet, and give some vibrant colour to the piece too!
And I really like the lineless style you've picked up, it really makes everything flow better, and enhances the shadows and highlights really nicley!
Well done!
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Atterimus [2010-06-30 09:38:47 +0000 UTC]
Awwww!! Thank yew
Tee hee I'm glad you just larve it
So the colors aren't too off? The computer I did it on was old, so she was more "bland" then she is on other screens, I need to fix it soon....
Yay! I love them too I need to get better at them though, a few areas feel a little bit off. And I must agree, a good cloud can do so much for a piece!! The simplest things can make or break a drawing... like clouds
Thank you!! I quite like them myself too, a little glimmer of life and hopefulness needed to be added to it, it was getting too depressing, haha!
Well awesome I'm so happy I'm finally getting some personality into my art. I'm slooowly trying to reduce my use in lines, I have a total lineless piece coming up here soon (if i can ever get my lazy ass to finish it )
Thank you again I really appreciate it.
Off to work on the seer's colt!!!
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knockingghosts [2010-06-29 16:15:55 +0000 UTC]
Well, let's see.
The horse anatomy seems pretty good. It is always hard approaching a equine from a front angle, but I think you had a reference picture which are so useful in progressing.
I really like the colors used in the background, it really gives it a stormy feel. I always love grey being played off of yellow/tan tones, it is cold and warm feeling at the same time and I just love that. I feel like it did not translate as well to the horse though, who seems out of place color wise in this field.
I get that the pink and brown are the character and I don't want that to change, but I'd love if possibly you had used some of the lighting colors in the sky on the horse. Making it darker might also fit, because the horse is so bright in such a poorly lit area. I also don't see a real light source, it is like there is light all around the horse, a reference might help. What I do to make a figure and a background fit together without having to draw more is using a photo filter, which overlays a color and helps make things feel more cohesive.
Overall, really nice, just some tweaks would help you in the future a lot c:
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to knockingghosts [2010-06-29 17:32:02 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much!!
I really do love the color scheme too, like you said, the cool and warm all wrapped into one
Ya know, is she super bright? I have an old laptop that I do my art on, and the colors were pretty dull compared to on my parent's newer computer computer But I agree, I really need to start working on an accurate light source. Something I've been struggling with for a while
What sort of a filter would you suggest? I've only played with them a couple times before.
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to help me It means a lot too me
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knockingghosts In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2010-06-29 17:38:27 +0000 UTC]
Yeah. Super bright.
It is a struggle for most people, so you are by no means alone with that.
The filter I use is just called "Photo Filter" it overlays a hint of one color you choose. It should be under the "Images" tab then "Adjustments".
No problem.
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to knockingghosts [2010-06-29 17:52:21 +0000 UTC]
Ah crap. I'mma go fix that right now actually.... Thanks for letting me know (I hate that peoples computer screens are different and the colors can go all wack)
Yeah? I feel like it's a hard one to get the hang of, but when I do, I hope it's like riding a bike
Cool, I'll go do that. You. Are. Awesome.
Seriously though, people like you are those who help people like me, and this place is severely lacking in that department D:
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knockingghosts In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2010-06-29 18:33:08 +0000 UTC]
No problem. I hate weird computer screens too.
Exactly, I struggled forever, now it is so simple. It is just practice and such
Nah, it really isn't a big deal. Though I do agree there aren't enough people helping others here.
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to knockingghosts [2010-06-29 21:28:32 +0000 UTC]
Yeah? Practice, practice, practice. I need a little more practice
I try and get pretty involved with the community, but I wish I could be more "helpful". I feel so lacking in knowledge to really help anyone improve. Maybe on basic stuff I'm good at, but deeper stuff I feel so inexperienced. Oh well, maybe when I get better I'll be able to help out more...
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Huntress614 [2010-06-28 07:59:42 +0000 UTC]
Wow! This is gorgeous! Wonderful job hun, I love the colors. They are represent the mood well, but you can still see the details!
I'd say don't cut down on the descriptions. I enjoy picking through them
And ROCKS!?! I still can't draw the damned things... I totally suck at them!
But i like this style mane and tail!
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Huntress614 [2010-06-28 08:04:53 +0000 UTC]
Thank yewww!! I tried hard to keep the detail even with the darker colors
I'm pretty happy with it
Tee Hee Yay! I like writing them anyways
Gosh I know!! They are a lot harder to get looking good then people give them credit for.
Cewl, I'mma have to try it again
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LadyRavensknot [2010-06-27 11:20:27 +0000 UTC]
I just don't know what to say! I think that's a first lol.
This is just stunning girl! Maura looks so at home in that wonderful background. And that background is just incredible. Moody sky is moody and dark and brilliant!! And the cliffs and the sea just looks so amazing, it gives it such a dark feeling to the picture. And a brilliant idea for a background as you say she's based off a horror flick character.
Maura herself looks so fantastic, brilliant choice of pose...she looks fabulous, the shading of her muscles is just fantastic.
So all in all. WIN!!
Hehe...i did know what to say...just about!
Oh and you must keep your long descriptions! I love reading them.
Would you fancy doing a trade with me (as you said requests are open)?
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to LadyRavensknot [2010-06-27 23:09:59 +0000 UTC]
YAY! That's a huge compliment, leaving you speechless
Thank you, I was really excited to get to draw her like that, and am SO happy I did I'm drawing way too many depressing things....lol. Quit giving me excuses people!
Than you again! I'm trying really hard to get my muscles down better, sometimes it feels like I just make up the shading as I go along
YUS!
Cool, I shall, even if people said to cut them down, I'm sure I'd end up writing novels every time anyways I'm horrible and I have too much time, tee hee.
YES!!!!!! I would looooove toooo!!! Send me a note with more info
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LadyRavensknot In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2010-06-28 06:38:43 +0000 UTC]
You are, of course, very welcome indeed.
And yay for making up shading! I do that too and hope that it just looks vaguely OK. But your's looks brilliant.
I have noted you YUS!!
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to LadyRavensknot [2010-06-28 07:03:44 +0000 UTC]
Hehe, I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that But thank you for giving me confidence in my make believe shading
Yeeeesssshhh, I got's it!
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PearlyPony [2010-06-26 08:50:13 +0000 UTC]
Lookin' pretty cool!
I really keep getting attracted to that hot pink hair or something! Intense pic! (oh dear my cursor is twitching - really must get Firefox working properly for dA
) Btw I guess you should write as much as you want in the artist's comment box!
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to PearlyPony [2010-06-27 22:55:56 +0000 UTC]
It is pretty eye catching ain't it?
Thank you Melle!!
Get your cursor fixed yet?
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PearlyPony In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2010-06-28 08:57:19 +0000 UTC]
Yes that cursor problem came along with me temporarily using Internet Explorer. As soon as I went back to Firefox (after the message page problem was fixed) I had my normal cursor back Thanks By the way, glad Chrome is working very well for you
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to PearlyPony [2010-06-28 19:59:56 +0000 UTC]
Aaah, I see Glad it's fixed
Tee Hee Thank yah.
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Paint-Kiwi [2010-06-26 08:34:19 +0000 UTC]
Damn girl you have skill!
And this might have to be one of my favorite pieces from you yet!
Your emotion that you've put in this has really really paided off. And you can really see it in your work! I'm sorry to hear your depressions put you down, but it's always good to vent it (: I like the new different pose you've gone for! It really works with where she is and what she may or may not do! She's got a gorgeous design! And you've done her proud!
I love the way you've shaded and drawn her. Your really getting into your own style! <33
Her eyes draw the most attention though :3
And that background!? I'm seriously jealous of your skill with that! I love the rough dark clouds and the dark looming sea below! Brilliant <3333
And rocks are a killer i think D:
I'll look out for those requests sometime :3 Though they make me feel guilty it'll end up in a trade. I'm been eyeing up your characters to draw sometime xD And please don't! I loe how much detail you write here. Gives me a chance to give a better comment! :3 I hope your depression take a high turn soon hun
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Paint-Kiwi [2010-06-27 22:54:35 +0000 UTC]
Gaaaah! Thank you SO muuuuch for your comment!!!! Sorry it took me SO long to reply, like I say, long week
You are so awesome!! Your comments are always SO helpful, it's nice to know what people like about my art, ya know?
I'm so happy you like it, it's one of my favorites now too Yeah, vent art always turns out really nice
Thanks!! I get sick of seeing the same. thing. every. time. in my gallery, so I thought let's try something new!!
Doesn't she?! I adore her color combo, ~Bandach did an awesome job designing her
YAY!!!! Oh my gosh, you have any idea how happy that makes me?! I'm so excited I'm actually getting my own style Gah, thank you
Why thank yah, too bad they are covered up so much, lol.
Thank youuu!! I'm really proud of it, if I do say so myself Took a while to get it right, but I am happy with the turn out
Sweet! I'd love doing a trade with you Ok, whew, I'm glad, cause I like writing them anyways
Thank you hun!
Me too
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Paint-Kiwi In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2010-07-20 00:41:24 +0000 UTC]
Your very welcome!
Ugh old reply is old D:
Haha I'm glad i encourage you! I really do enjoy your art :3
Haha, your really broke the mold this time for sure!, She really did, the combo really does work so well.
I'm excited for you! Though i'm happy it eggs you on, since it's the truth xD
WELCOME! <3
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Paint-Kiwi [2010-07-20 02:20:40 +0000 UTC]
Haha, no problem
AWWW!! You are so sweet Thank you so very much for your support
You are so awesome
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Paint-Kiwi In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2010-07-20 14:23:40 +0000 UTC]
We can be awesome together
Your always welcome :3
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Paint-Kiwi [2010-07-20 20:18:04 +0000 UTC]
Oh my goodness that just totally made my day!
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Silant-Waters [2010-06-26 05:58:57 +0000 UTC]
I love this It makes me want to do a trade with you
I just got to finish the ones i have already xD
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Silant-Waters [2010-06-26 06:39:34 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! It's a huge compliment
Well finish em up woman!
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Bandach [2010-06-26 02:15:43 +0000 UTC]
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I wish I could fav this fifty million times.
This looks abosultely lovely! I totally dig the dark atmosphere that you have going on with her, it almost looks like she's going to jump for some reason as she stares off into the stormy skies. You totally did Maura justice, way better than I have yet to draw her. I love love love the body shading that you did with her, it looks so smooth, she looks so real, espeacially in the face with the gray/black fading into the brown.
And that rock is pretty kickass.
I'm sorry to hear that you were depressed during this time period. If you ever need to talk, just send me a note
Thanks again for doing this with me!
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Bandach [2010-06-26 03:08:45 +0000 UTC]
YAAAAAYYYYY!! I'm SO happy that you like her I worked extra hard on the back ground for you, I owe so much to you and your comments, they make me keep going.
Gah, I can't tell you how relieved I am that you like her, I was super excited to share with you. I almost rushed the clouds at the end cause I wanted to post it so bad But, I forced myself to take my time anyways
Squee!! I hoped you'd like it I was seriously considering her swimming in the chocolate and strawberries though
Buuuuut I liked this better.
Well she is sleep deprived, us zombies don't think very much, we just may jump for no good reason
Psh, I was sad that I couldn't draw her mane like you did, it looked so awesome!! She is such a hottie I'm kinda bummed her mane covers so much of her eye cause I worked pretty hard on that too, but I HAD to play with that poofy mane
Thank you! I had a lot of fun with her, sort of out of character for me, but I'm super pleased with the outcome.
I love LOVE noses, so that was a blast to do, horse noses are so fuzzy and huggable Why thank yah!!!
Dawww!! It's alright Thank you so much though. I'll keep it in mind
You are more then welcome!!!!!! I'd love to do it again sometime
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Bandach In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2010-06-27 02:18:34 +0000 UTC]
Oh manz. I feel so speacial when you say that you worked on it extra hard for me XD Awhhh, well, i'm glad that I've made a good impact? Haha, yeahhh, byut I'm glad you like my comments, even if they arn't insanely long.
haha, I know that feeling. I'm all about that, wanting to share stuff so badly that I almost rush stuff XD I always love people's reactions to gifts and art works.
Niiiiiiiiiiiice. I could see why that would be tempting, strawberries and chovolate are always the best way combination. But I do agree that dark and moody is always a good way to go also.
NOESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsss. well, you have a point, but still!
Dude, I don't think I can ever draw her mane like that again. I seemt o have these issues when once a draw a character good, I can never draw them that great again. Haha, your hottie comment made me laugh XD I think that's the first I've ever heard of one of my horse characters being. But I think you making her hair looking wild makes her all sexy looking also. And it's okay about the eye, I think that gives her a mysterious look, or there's some thing of timidness or something along the lines of that.
Well, as long as you had fun and enjoyed hte outcome, then I'd say this was all successful.
Oh yes, and they're always fun for smoochies also
Sounds good
AND HELL YES WE SHALLZ! I need to take a stab at Moose some time.
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Bandach [2010-06-27 23:26:16 +0000 UTC]
Yes, yes you have This piece has been so good for me
Maura is so awesome
Are you kidding?! I love every one of them Size doesn't matter, it's the thought that counts
Gosh, I know right? I'm so horrible about doing that. Then after I post it, I'm like glued to the computer till I'm satisfied with people's response, haha!
Yeah, I need to do a happy piece though sometime soon I sound like some suicidal artist
I'm really not though! But it's like my life is this horrid pendulum, so x2 depression, x1 happiness, ya know? And not once will it stay in the danged middle. But, it's made me a tougher person I guess, I'm learning what helps me to deal with it and that's been good. Exercise, that helps me a LOT. I take 10-15 mile bike rides daily, plug into my iPod and I'm good to go
Makes me feel better about myself too, I got beefy legs, lol!
Gosh, I do that ALL the time too! Like Moose, I've tried drawing him again bizillions of times, but he isn't quite coming out right like the first time
Yay! Well she is!!
I lub her. Tee hee, why thank yah!
I had fun with it
Yeah? Cool! I'm glad, she has that presence, very mysterious and eerie, yet quiet and shy. I like it
I'd say so too! Thank you so much again, I can't say it enough
Squeeee!!!
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wolffreak92 [2010-06-25 23:50:46 +0000 UTC]
This is...amazing! As all your other works, I love this one! The pose is sooo awesome!! <3 I love the sky, and the background! You really did a wonderful job on this! I love it!
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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to wolffreak92 [2010-06-26 00:15:01 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much!!!
I love getting your comments
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wolffreak92 In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2010-06-26 01:07:52 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
Aww, thanks
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