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So here's the commission/kiriban that I've finally finished of =Almalphia 's character. I do hope she likes it!You know what I realize? This was a challenge, as it involved (a) the color purple (b) they're bright colors, for once, and (c) colored pencils... not something I use all that often.
No, I do not use Prismacolors. I wholeheartedly support my Derwents. They blend a lot nicer.
Almalphia is (C) to =Almalphia
Art (C) me, April Schumacher (pallanoph)
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The pose and perspective is awesome here 
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Hooray! Yes, Prismas are odd. They're... waxy. Too waxy for my tastes, and I think that Derwents are clay based, if I remember correctly.
Oh I know, why is it that purple is so difficult?
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I think it comes to shading. Black can look muddy for shadows, and violet highlights just seems to dull the colour. Atleast, I think that's my problem 
Did you use blue to define the shadows on this picture? I think that looks like the way to go. It really brings out the purple colour rather than dulling it down
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Oh yes indeedy. When I went to my college, it caused me to swear off using black, for the most part. (My painting teachers practically cried if they saw black. 
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Turned out great. I will remember to try it next time I have to colour something purple... which hopefully shouldn't be often!
Haha, my art teacher was the same in highschool. He literally hid the black paint and would have very sad face for anyone who went and found it
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beyootiful - am especially drawn to the background for some reason..
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Really?! That was the most difficult part. I was sure I had nearly ruined it! (mostly a color issue)
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Wow, so bright! Love the wings! This is my favorite style of the unicess, with the cloven hooves and the lion-like tail. Not so much for the beards, but still, the character is wonderful!
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I do like this character's more classical design! 
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Yes ^^ I have a blanket with the more traditional unicorn on it. It's a little torn, but I'm trying to keep it in decent shape....... It's all browns in coloring.
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Lovely! Such a warm colours and anatomy's nice. And your coloring is great as always <3
Cant stop staring, really
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This is just gorgeous!! The pose and the wings are just amazing! Beautiful use of colours. I really like this, well done!
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Why thank you very much! The pose was a challenge, I kept trying to think of something more dynamic.
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Haha, well it definitley turned out great!
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Very nice! <3 I personally think that colored pencils on their own are hard to make them look right, but you've pulled it off quite nicely <333 Love the pose!
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It's those little specks of white paper that show through that make them such a pain! 
That said, I'm glad this looks alright!
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Yeah it's so hard to get rid of those white spots too D: But I still think this looks good =3
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Have you tried burnishing? It's a great technique to get rid of the white specks of paper 
You just lay down the base colours and then grab a white pencil to blend all the colours together- eliminating the white paper specks in the process. Then if the colour is too washed out you can just keep colouring over the top of the burnished layer.
(I abuse burnishing badly 
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Oh yes... I even found Derwent blending pencils and burnishing pencils, too! 
I've just started using them, it helps out a lot. Especially since the Derwents allow you to go back over those layers.
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I didn't know they had blending pencils! Awesome, i'll have to look out for them
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Oh yes! And if for whatever reason you can't find them, and the place that I found them at still carries them (likely) I can just slip one in with your commissions when I mail them!
They work wonderfully!
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Aww, thanks
I have to go to the artshop sonn to pick up some other things so I'll have a good look out
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beautiful job April. I'm sure she'll be thrilled!
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Hahahhaa, oh man, it's so girly. Not that that's a bad thing- it kinda retouches my childhood love of lisa frank.
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I don't normally do things this happy looking, do I?
Oh, same here. I loved Lisa Frank.
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lovely colour! I love the lack of harsh outline it makes it so much smoother and lighter
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Fabulous! I'm sure she'll love it.
I like the way you brought the tail between the back legs.
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I do hope so!
The tail was a fun little idea...
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Wow! The colors on this are beautiful! Great compliment colors! Awesome pose too!
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Thank you! It's been a while since I used any real complimentary colors...
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