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nettlebeast — Spring has Come
Published: 2011-08-21 15:35:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 2185; Favourites: 166; Downloads: 45
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Woah! I had an absolute blast working on this! I actually really liked just letting the edges of the picture soften out and blend in watercolor fashion, instead of just cropping it nice and nat, like I usually do!
This is 's buffalo and wolf beast, enjoying a clear, lazy spring afternoon on the meadows. This character is pretty neat, especially since he is a combo of the two closest totem animals~!
Eariam's been patiently awaiting her Premium, and I'm so glad she finally gets to see it finished!
Illustration belongs to me.
Character belongs to Eariamblackpaw.
No references.
PS- This is a common question, so I figured I'd add it here~! 
No, I didn't use any watercolor brushes for this~ if you want to try a similar look, simply use the regular round brush in PS, and use the smudge brush on them, at about 60% strength. You kinda have to play around and see what works best for you; everyone's brush strokes are different, everyone works differently even to get the same look.
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Comments: 44
Lol he IS a rather fearsome beast!
Thank you!
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This is so beautiful! I love the style, very nice work.
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This is absolutely stunning! I love the earthy colours, they really suit the character
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Ahh, this looks really great. <3 I absolutely love your style!
I'm definitely gonna try and play around for that watercolour look. :3
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Thank you!
You should! There are so many ways to play with digital painting, and watercolors in particular can give off a personal vibe, unique to individual artists!
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Oh gosh, I was going to comment on the wip saying how awesome it looked like and how I couldn't wait to see the finished piece. But now you uploaded it finished and oh wow, it really looks amazing.
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Ahhh Snowwire!
I always enjoy your comments, thank you so much!
I enjoyed working with toned down colors, too! Which is strange, I usually prefer wilder contrasty-types~!
PS- I AM SO THRILLED THAT ATIR'S STORY IS BACKKKK.
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Aww, no problem dear!
D'AW GLAD YOU LIKE IT~
You know... that plz account fits you so well for some reason... o3o
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Oh, wow! I could just stare at this for hours. There are so many little perfect details! ♥ You really captured the feeling of being out in the open perfectly, especially because of the way the colors fade from that warm green-brown all the way to purples and blues. It gives the whole thing a really serene effect. I love it!
Also, those little bitty cotton fuzzies are so cute! ♥
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As ever, your comments encourage me to keep working hard!
I love being outdoors, and I love nature, so I guess it shows up in my work!
We always draw what we love most, don't we?
I also love the cotton fuzzies. Somehow, even though they are plants, they're just CUTE.
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Yep, we do draw what we love most! ♥ I think that's what brings the best artwork to life-- there's a sincere amount of love behind every piece. 
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You already know how much I adore your works from the frequency of my comments
The mood in this picture is really lovely! I like how it's calming but very lively what with all those colorful flowers and plants too!
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I do! I love reading your comments on my work each week!
Thank you! Hope it brightened your day a bit!
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I seriously said this out loud as I clicked the fave button:
"Oh my gosh, LOVE"
without even thinking, just as if I was stating a fact. xD gorgeous!!
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LOL I've done that before!
OHHH Thank you~!
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Don't mention it.
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There's something about this piece that's a little different from your usual uploads... I think it's the colors! They're more earthy and toned down just a tad, but it makes it all the more delicious! The landscape is beautiful and it looks just like the place you'd find a buffalo wolf beast. c:
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It IS a little bit different from my usual colors!
LOL I would NOT wanna find a buffalo wolf beast! Imagine such a fearsome combination!
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It's gorgeous! <3
I would stay far away from a buffalo wolf beast in a rage!
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*dies* This is so beautiful!
I shall make it a large wallpaper for my wall one day, lol!
I love it, very much! Thank you! 
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Ahh dear I am/so/ glad you like it so much!
Like I said, I enjoyed working on this! Your creature has such an earthy, natural. design, despite being a fictional creature from your imagination!
No, thank YOU for giving me the chance to draw this for you!
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Natural colors, like blacks and browns, tend to be my favorite c:
<3
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. <3
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I can say the same, especially when it come sot characters and all.
I'm glad YOU enjoyed it!
It was such a pleasure painting for you! You were a delightful client to work with~!
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Indeed! <3
Thank you very much! <33
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your gallery is filled with all kinds of creatures XD
I really like the colors of this scene, how you colored the mountains and grass. The flowers really add a lot more to this type of landscape
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I looove all my creatures! :'D
Thank you! I loved doing really natural colors for a change~
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Ffffff, I love using watercolor brushes! There are just so many things you cann do with them >.<
Anyway, incredible, as always ^^
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Ohh LOL I didn't use watercolor brushes, I NEVER use premade brushes, I dunno, they just feel like cheat. (to me) I just smudged the regular round brush.
Thank you!
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Oh really?! O: I don't thinks its cheating, rather a different way to approach the technique you want. Its just a quicker way to get the affect, normally you have to edit it though xD
Welcome! ^^
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This is true!
Awww thank you
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Ahahah, yeah. And then you get those "Well all digital art is cheating anyways, there is no hard copy therefore you did not put much time into it" I am all
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UGH I HATE THOSE COMMENTS.
Makes me wanna RIP AND TEAR.
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I KNOOW! I've always wanted to draw them!
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Ahhhhh <3 The neutral colour looks really nice, and so different from your usual colour schemes 
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Yeah, it IS less out there than my usual color compositions,and I like it!
Thank you!
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I think this is the best landscape I've seen from you so far, honestly.
I love all those little flowers and plants and how they blend so well into everything else.
So lovely~! o: What an interesting subject too. xD
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Really? 
I really loved the natural setting, it was calming to work on!
Thank you, littlewings~ Your comments always make me smile!
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