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India ink and watercolor. Huge DPI found here: [link]Can't find Issun? Look here: [link]
The sky was totally the hardest part-- I'm sure you can see the errors. In photoshop, it would have been such a breeze, but I had to be retarded and use traditional media. Ehehehur.
The theme is how Amaterasu made everything better, be it for supernatural beings or simple sake brewers. The dead watch on from behind the tori gate, at peace now that they know their efforts were not in vain. She guided two troubled men to follow a better path, and heralds a bright future for the next generation. Yaaay, Amaterasu!
Oh, and the bunny is the same rabbit that was named after a creator of the game, Inaba.
I thought waaay too much about who to include, where to put them, what made a good composition with regard to color and value. In the end I don't know what to think cuz I stared at it too long.
I worship this game, btw. No game will ever equal it. I'm glad this contest gave me an excuse to do fanart for it.
This may or may not be late. Everybody seems to think that the contest ends tonight, but technically 12 AM PST on the 30th was about 21 hours ago.
But nobody thinks of midnight as the start of the day. They think "Oh, the end of the 30th." paced myself for the 30th when I started last week, and only today realized they might mean the technical interpretation rather than the common one. ;-;
Wow, that was one of my more disjoined descriptions.
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Comments: 90
SabinasFairy [2008-05-02 11:39:14 +0000 UTC]
AWESOME Work! And I agree, No game can rival it!! And even with the Issun help I still can't find him! >< I looked in the dog, then I looked at the girls clothing <,< and still can't find him! But Kudos for doing it traditional and making the characters look exactly like they do in the game!
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kykieo [2008-05-02 04:53:06 +0000 UTC]
I love watercolors. They are sooo much fun to work with. ^^ You did an avsolutely wonderful job on this piece!
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nillia In reply to Arc-Ecclesia [2008-05-02 04:58:54 +0000 UTC]
OMG. I love your avatar.
She had all those serious phone conversations, so to see her with that face on the phone makes me ROLF.
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jamirooo [2008-05-02 03:41:39 +0000 UTC]
this is amazing! i love the colors, and the way you draw people.
i'm just not really sure who Amaterasu is...
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Asheltots [2008-05-02 02:42:10 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful, the most brilliant fanart I've seen. You did a wonderful job- despite that Issun is hidden. l admire that you did it through traditional means rather than taking the 'easy' route.
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emmily-xo [2008-05-02 00:30:12 +0000 UTC]
There's so much going on in this picture. The detail is so awesome. You did a great job.
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ninjashinobu8890 [2008-05-01 21:01:05 +0000 UTC]
I must get this GAME!!!!
I love the technique. It's so beautiful.
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LexiPlexi [2008-05-01 20:04:20 +0000 UTC]
I absolutely adore Okami and your talent and skills challenge even Ammy's vibrance and grace.
I love your traditional art! I hope you do more Okami fanart. Your style is perfect for it
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pyrogothica [2008-05-01 18:22:14 +0000 UTC]
THIS IS SO AMAZING.
THE COLORS ARE WONDERFULL.
THIS IS WHAT I CALL EPICNESS>
GOOD JOB
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majs007 [2008-05-01 17:52:44 +0000 UTC]
Wow! Its beautiful!! Its so vibrant and just, wow!! Don't worry about the contest time, I'm pretty sure your interpretation is right anyway! I don't think people care if something is in slightly delayed. I think as long as its not a couple days late, you are fine!
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danke-kitten [2008-05-01 17:10:21 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful. You do really great traditional work!
And what do you mean, errors in the sky? THERE ARE NO ERRORS. Little 'off' spots just add to the picture and I think it looks great!
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Amaipetisu [2008-05-01 16:58:59 +0000 UTC]
Very nice! Looks just like the game, and cool style. Love all the characters in the same picture being so natural! good luck!
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meihua [2008-05-01 15:30:40 +0000 UTC]
Wow there is so much to look at! And the sky doesn't look bad, in fact, it looks great! This is a terrific entry, good luck!
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Aesteroth [2008-05-01 15:29:37 +0000 UTC]
oh. wow. There's really no words to describe how awesome this is. The colors are amazing! It really fits the mood and beauty of the game.
Dude, if you don't get first place with this I am so writing a complaint to the judges.
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nillia In reply to Aesteroth [2008-05-06 19:52:27 +0000 UTC]
That's sweet, but there are better pictures than mine. I had hoped these would win: [link]
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But they didn't win.
Boring pictures won.
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Shiori-K [2008-05-01 14:16:21 +0000 UTC]
I like the colors and I love that game too, I want it!! 8D but my brother are the game buyers XD good luck at the contest :3 hope it wasn't too late X3
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kupofromhell [2008-05-01 14:11:43 +0000 UTC]
this is magnificent!!!!! you've seriously outdone yourself!!
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tenko72 [2008-05-01 13:59:31 +0000 UTC]
I don't know this game, but this is a very pretty scene. It's a great group shot!
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Jade-Bleufox [2008-05-01 13:27:20 +0000 UTC]
Yay!! Okami!! *wishes she had a Wii so she could play*
Awesome pic!
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DarkestElemental616 [2008-05-01 12:47:37 +0000 UTC]
!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!111111111111
Not much else to say, I'm in shock of your awesomeness.
P.S. I actually got on the first page!
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squanpie [2008-05-01 07:01:10 +0000 UTC]
yeah timezones are awkward. I was up till my midnight, rushing to finish a drawing for a contest, only to notice that it was actually in for 3am, EST, which is about 4 hours behind me anyway. Those 7 extra lovely hours I could have had! Aw well, I value my sleep too.
The background (+sky) looks good. though - worth the effort!
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Chebits [2008-05-01 06:10:03 +0000 UTC]
good luck Nillia I was going to enter, but my idea had only to do with the style of the game, no fanart of characters XD so, i gave up, lol. Plus, with entries like yours, i stood no chance x3
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devilsfinale [2008-05-01 05:14:16 +0000 UTC]
Watercolor is a very unforgiving medium, when working with precise lines. I'm very impressed. As always, your traditional works are VERY inspiring.
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Distant-Sky-King [2008-05-01 05:03:39 +0000 UTC]
The colors are amazing, but I really like how you mimicked the artistic style of the time. Absolutely stunning!
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thewalkingangel [2008-05-01 04:54:48 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful, the colors are just astounding, I haven't seen something this good in a while.
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ice-demon-rae [2008-05-01 04:33:29 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow, this honestly has to be my favorite contest piece I've seen ;____; For the fact that its 110% traditional, and ink to boot! The colors are so vibrant and beautiful. I love your explanation on why certain characters are where they are in the composition (Yay Rao and Himiko!)
The effort you put into this really shows, Best of luck to you!
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