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Published: 2008-04-17 23:39:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1725; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 0
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These two are original characters, Princes Sadiq ibn Raz [fore] and Tahir ibn Raz [back]. They're princes of the desert kingdom of Maradesh, and the long braids they both sport on the left side of their heads are a sign of royalty. Sadiq is the oldest, almost 21 [when he'll ascend to the throne], and Tahir is on the cusp of his 18th birthday. Though Tahir is the little brother, he's taller than Sadiq by a good number of inches. He's also deadly protective of his big brother and serves as his personal bodyguard. This is partly because Sadiq was somewhat delicate when they were younger, and partly because Tahir simply loves his brother so much.The collar Tahir wears was a gift from Sadiq. It allows him to become a thing of shadow, making him a more effective assassin. The scarab Sadiq wears was a gift from Tahir and it protects Sadiq from harmful magic. They both wear kohl to protect their eyes from the harsh desert sun.
I could honestly go on for ages about these two, but I figure I'll spare you the epic tale of their adventures with their cousin Lyra.
Tahir belongs to me, Sadiq belongs to .
Pencil on regular paper. Colored over 7 or so hours in PS CS with the generous use of various textures.
Textures courtesy of:
EDIT: Had to add a very important detail that I'm so ashamed I forgot. That'll teach me to color at ass o'clock in the morning. Anyway, Sadiq has a tattoo of a large black snake on his person. He got it in honor of the god Apophis who is the official deity of Maradesh. Tahir has a similar one, but his is red and you can't see it, what with him being clothed and all.
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Comments: 26
runnyperson [2011-08-22 21:22:19 +0000 UTC]
So cool!!! OMG! I has a crush on your princes!
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olukemi In reply to DasTenna [2008-07-02 21:46:35 +0000 UTC]
Thanks. I'm really, really happy with how this one came out.
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Bleeding-Dragon [2008-05-16 18:33:09 +0000 UTC]
Egad, very good details in the lineart as well as the colors - combined with the concept, this image looks really great.
Somehow the frame also caught my attention - I see you've put details there too.
Thanks for using my paper - keep up the good work!
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olukemi In reply to Bleeding-Dragon [2008-05-18 17:08:20 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much! Glad you like the finished product.
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blankcanvas007 [2008-05-14 20:45:59 +0000 UTC]
Okay, seriously....really? really now? Hahah this looks great man. I love, love, love the poses (Very interesting) and the color is great. Another hit. Excelsior!
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olukemi In reply to blankcanvas007 [2008-05-15 16:19:50 +0000 UTC]
You seriously cracked me up. The "love, love, love" was great enough, but you killed me with the "Excelsior!" XD I'm glad you like it!
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Aikya [2008-04-30 15:41:54 +0000 UTC]
yay! The colored version!
I like the contrast you used between the two-blue and red-nice touch!
Keep it up!
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olukemi In reply to Aikya [2008-04-30 23:15:44 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. The colors definitely represent their personalities. Tahir's rather cool and calm, while Sadiq is...when he's fiery both literally and figuratively. XD
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Aikya In reply to olukemi [2008-05-01 02:08:03 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
It's fun to see how color can form the mood for a certain character
Both are wonderful!
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BlaiddDrwg82 [2008-04-30 09:14:07 +0000 UTC]
Hey you! It's Caiyene from LJ. Just wanted to say here as well that your art is awesome! I really like this piece!!
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olukemi In reply to BlaiddDrwg82 [2008-04-30 12:15:07 +0000 UTC]
Hi hi! And thanks again for the comments [and the watch!]. I really appreciate it!
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Aikya [2008-04-18 00:21:58 +0000 UTC]
wow-I love the perspective in this picture!
You draw the hair on guys so well, and their faces have lots of detail ^^
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olukemi In reply to Aikya [2008-04-18 09:24:43 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I definitely used reference for the pose and I tend to get so picky when ti comes to hair and faces. Glad you like!
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Aikya In reply to olukemi [2008-04-18 23:07:22 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
It always helps when I have a reference, but sometimes it's fun to just go with the flow
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olukemi In reply to mysticshell [2008-04-18 00:11:52 +0000 UTC]
Heh. Just wait until it's colored. >D
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mysticshell In reply to olukemi [2008-04-30 10:28:30 +0000 UTC]
EEEEE. COLORED!!! God it came out GORGEOUS. Tahir looks so regal. And Sadiq looks so relaxed. Totally because of just where he's taking his nap, of course.
I just have one teeeeeeny complaint. You forgot Sadiq's tattoo.
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olukemi In reply to mysticshell [2008-04-30 12:16:27 +0000 UTC]
ARGH! I knew I was forgetting something. I have to fix it. >.< I'm sorry I forgot.
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mysticshell In reply to olukemi [2008-05-01 00:10:19 +0000 UTC]
GUH. TATTOO. AMAZINGNESS. HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY THAT I LOVE YOU1!?
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olukemi In reply to mysticshell [2008-05-01 00:17:30 +0000 UTC]
Yes, Mr. Stewart, I believe you have. But it's still nice to hear. XD
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mysticshell In reply to olukemi [2008-05-01 00:28:21 +0000 UTC]
xD Well I do. So yeah. xD
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mysticshell In reply to olukemi [2008-04-30 13:19:11 +0000 UTC]
*squish* No apologies necessary, dorkface. xD He's too complacent and relaxed in Tahir's lap anyway to be irritable about it.
Wow. Sadiq complacent? Mark this one down in the record books.
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mysticshell In reply to olukemi [2008-04-18 10:16:47 +0000 UTC]
You know I'll be exploding all over myself when you do.
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