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Published: 2011-03-03 21:17:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 2881; Favourites: 45; Downloads: 0
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This is a request done for of her character Keegan from her book The Forest Behind the Trees. I hope you like it!This is perhaps my most detailed (and possibly best!) drawing thus far. One of the few I'm actually fairly happy with!
That being said this took FOREVER and I had many difficulties with it.
I started the drawing in TwistedBrush Open Studio but after having difficulties with the face I got Photoshop up and running on my new computer.
My second major hangup was then the puffy sleeves...I've always wanted to draw them but have never been able to. Let me tell you...it was not easy. I probably spent more time on those sleeves than the rest of him put together. xD
The metal armband and belt were also quite a challenge. I read through five or six tutorials and then ended up doing my own thing...Hopefully it looks okay.
Then came the rock. I know it still doesn't look like much, but that was Hard. I probably could have had an easier time if I pulled up a few references, but you would think that rocks wouldn't be that hard compared to people.
The rest of the drawing came surprisingly easy though. The thee trunk and his hair and pants somehow didn't give me much trouble.
This drawing was really fun overall. I'm very surprised I didn't get frustrated halfway through. Hope the background doesn't take away from it too much.
Drawn completely in TwistedBrush Open Studio and Adobe Photoshop. Didn't pay attention to the time, but at least 24 hours.
references used from the wonderful
[link] (pose and mood reference) [link] (outfit and foreground reference)
Thank you so much for allowing the use of your photos!
Questions, comments, and constructive critiques appreciated.
P.S. My ign for CSS is Keagan. xD
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Comments: 40
CatCouch [2014-03-11 01:44:42 +0000 UTC]
You really nailed the face! The lighting and detail are exceptional. I would suggest trying to get the same amount of depth into the trees and rocks as you have in the face. Lighter lights and darker shadows will help them pop like the face. Maybe use a soft brush with low opacity and add some more shadows at the bottom of the rocks and along his leg and back. Pretty sweet work!
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RyokoAyashi [2013-01-08 19:08:03 +0000 UTC]
Great job! So many details! Keep up the great job!
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doodlescribble [2011-04-10 06:11:11 +0000 UTC]
Great work, especially on the roots and rocks
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Persephones-Child [2011-03-04 15:29:46 +0000 UTC]
EEEEE! I screamed when I saw this! Simplypirate and I are friends so when I saw this I was totally thrilled! HE'S PERFECT!!!!
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lildebbie In reply to Persephones-Child [2011-03-10 17:45:40 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! = D I'm so glad he turned out well.
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Darkhearteddemon [2011-03-04 02:14:17 +0000 UTC]
O.O THIS IS SOOOOOOOOO AWESOME-AMAZINGLY-COOL!!! (for lack of a better word)
So great!
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lildebbie In reply to Darkhearteddemon [2011-03-04 03:10:03 +0000 UTC]
xD Thank you very much! = D
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Darkhearteddemon In reply to lildebbie [2011-03-04 03:11:14 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
Have you done any of my request yet? Just wondering
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lildebbie In reply to Darkhearteddemon [2011-03-04 03:13:01 +0000 UTC]
Nope haven't started on it yet.
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Darkhearteddemon In reply to lildebbie [2011-03-04 21:16:58 +0000 UTC]
That's alright! Take your time, I am also guessing you're busy.
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AJ333 [2011-03-03 21:45:52 +0000 UTC]
this looks really really good. I almost thought it was a photo for the first second when I saw it as a thumb lol. Great job
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simplypirate [2011-03-03 21:33:49 +0000 UTC]
*shrieks loudly* OH MY GOD.
He looks PERFECT! This is AMAZING!!!! Oh my lord, I shrieked out loud when I saw this. It looks so exactly like him that its kind of scary! Thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! You just made my day!!!! No, month!
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lildebbie In reply to simplypirate [2011-03-04 01:22:01 +0000 UTC]
= D I'm so glad you like it!! I wasn't sure if it would be what you wanted.
If you need a larger version for any reason let me know. I don't like allowing everyone to download the full resolution, but this is less than 1/4 actual size.
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