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pallanoph β Waterfall Crossing
Published: 2011-09-23 06:32:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 8380; Favourites: 421; Downloads: 0
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I decided to submit this by itself, since it's something... different: It's an earnest attempt at drawing a background, and a scene, at that! I've been sketching out potential and established scenes from the infamous "pallanoph novel" between commissioned paintings/etc. (I'm so slow, I should seriously be shot.) I liked illustrating this little moment so much I have intentions of putting it in the book: So here is Adelaide, the young girl, and Nharath the pallanoph crossing near a waterfall.
I know, it's not in color, and it's only a sketch, but... Deal with it. You don't have to keep me on your devwatch, you know.
I'll be showing you more hideous, drab and scruffy paintings at some point in the future: I just need time and motivation in excess. 
Oh. Would any of you mind seeing a sketchdump? I can put one together if there's enough interest, and will probably spam you anyway. Because I'm heartless and really don't care.
No. Really.
Graphite tinted in photoshop; original version is about 13"x 5.5". It looks better small, I think.
Art and characters are Β© me, April Schumacher. Please do not utilize for your own purposes, thank you.
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I luff's it! ahhaha I always enjoy sketchdumps! They allow to envy more XD
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I don't know why so many people seem uninterested or hesitant in uploading sketches!!! I am personally so very glad that you did upload this! Seeing lesser-refined sketchiness really brings out the conceptual aspects, I believe, and I love to see this kind of thought and work from people!
I really love how you made the waterfall present but very much in the background. The depth is wonderful!
~Koey
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Sketch-dump!!!! SKETCH-DUMP!!!!! GO FOR IT!
I'll keep you on my dev watch!
This is beautiful... You know, you could practically publish a book of sketches like this! It's lovely!
Reminds me of the old Winnie the Pooh style sketch drawings I loved so much...
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Intriguing piece,makes me want to read the book!
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Very beautiful. I love the sketchy feeling and the amount of detail you managed to put into the picture without an overabundance of pencil marks. very brilliant.
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Mm-m-m... it's so.... alive! go on, post these!
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Wonderfully creative, just re check on your trees on the left hand side, tree on the right is almost a living thing but trees on the left are just totally not trees. Sorry for being a pain in the ass and I do mean what I say, I think it is wonderful.
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Thanks! It's true, though, I definitely need to work on my tree drawing skills...
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Lovely. I like how you're able to suggest a waterful with only a few lines.
Is Adelaide the first human to ever ride a pallanoph? Even if she isn't, she's lucky to get to form a relationship with such a gorgeous creature.
And I'd love to see a sketchdump! Spam away!
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Thanks! I'd forgotten how much I enjoy drawing waterfalls.
Adelaide isn't the first as far as pallanophs in general go, but it's likely she's the first to befriend a member of the Nehrannon tribe... They're quite arrogant by pallanoph standards, and don't take much of a liking towards humans in general, especially if there's a territorial issue. Humans often referred to this type as "hellhounds" and were greatly exaggerated in stories to the point where they nearly became supernatural. So, that being said, it's quite remarkable these two become allies.
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So how much interaction is there normally between humans and pallanophs? Is it generally friendly?
I really like how Nehrannon have evolved into "hellhounds" in their region.
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There wouldn't have been all that much interaction between humans and pallanophs, but that depends on the type. The Teirn tribes would have kept more or less to themselves, even if curiosity brings some close enough to learn about human habits. Some of the more northern tribes, like the Daskor of Denmark/surrounding coastal areas, the Andir of Norway, and the Skirdet of Sweden tend to have slightly more positive interactions with humans, and though the pallanophs respect humans and know what we are capable of in terms of weapons and force, they do tend to decide the level at which they interact with humans, and don't really let humans get closer than they want them. Then again, the humans from said regions once thought of them as slightly supernatural, with ties to pagan gods, and the pallanophs enjoyed the resulting privileges. Of course, some pallanophs find human company to be rather interesting, so friendships are possible, though pallanophs also need their space.
The Nehrannon certainly earned themselves a reputation, that's for sure.
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I love how much thought you've put into this.
It's so interesting that pallanophs were considered tied to gods. What kind of privileges did they get? Worship? Offerings?
Thank you for answering my question in such depth! I hope that you don't mind that I asked a couple more!
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Everything looks better smaller. ;] Haha
I love this, the textures and stuff are amazing. I don't think it's very drab at all!
Also, I wouldn't mind a sketch dump of yours, either. It'd be cool to see what kinds of things you don't usually post up here.
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An earnest attempt??? Are you kidding me??!! I could never draw a background like this even if I tried!!! I Love it!!!
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I love sketch dumps. :>
I hate making them myselfβtoo much cropping and pasting and picking and choosingβbut I love seeing them from other people.
I like this drawing very much on its own, too. Water is tricky, but don't be afraid to tackle it!
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Each time I put together a sketchdump, I worry I'll crash Photoshop. It's a bit nerve-wracking.
Drawing wise, water and I have come a long way together.
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I love sketchdumps! So don't hestitate to flame us with your scribbles!
Not al your work needs to be colored, I like this 'sketch' also very much.
It's more than a sketch, for me!
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Wow, those trees and the hair of the pallanoph are beautifull! ^^
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Nice work! Do like the composition in this piece. And I don't think the bg's hideous at all--it has a nice, sketchy quality to it that's rather refreshing.
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Sketchdump please! Oh, and your background is fine, don't worry! XD
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sketch? this could easily be considered a finished piece. I'm glad you have gotten into working on the backgrounds it is paying off well.
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If I had more bursts of this sort of inspiration, there would be lots of these. I should really work on getting back into color!
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Anyone who complains about this pic gets a boot to the head.
Seriously, though, beautiful work!
And sketchdump=yes awesomeness!
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Very nice. I like how you help us see the pine trees and the water. The water has movement and is light in the right places. Appropriately, she is not looking at the falls because she would get spray in her face if she did.
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Some of my favorite places involve waterfalls... and it's a pity that I'd never had a proper camera to capture them! 
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You're welcome. I can relate to the rocks. I sat at the two waterfalls we went to and tried to draw them in both graphite and colored pencils. It was difficult.
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Even if it is just a sketch, it's still beautiful. I can see all the work you've put into this scene. :}
We love your sketchdumps; you don't have to ask permission. XD
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I wish I had more bursts of such inspiration, because then there'd be more mini scenes like this one, especially with backgrounds.
Thanks, dear... though I do worry some would protest at finding their inbox crammed full of sketchy mess.
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Well, those some don't have to watch for your sketches/scaps. XP
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This is a great scene-establishing image. And a nice sketch to boot.
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Thanks! 
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This is beautiful, and I would love to see a sketch dump!
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I think it's a good background, especially as you rarely attempt them. The composition works well, and overall I don't think there's anything that stands out in a negative way; I'd change nothing.
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Why thanks!
Though the interesting thing is that backgrounds always seem more interesting once I get to painting them. They're just not terribly interesting to draw. *ponders*
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I agree with you there; drawing backgrounds and landscapes isn't particularly engaging. When doing the underdrawing for a painting my trees, for example, are just scribbles. It gets a lot more fun when painting them.
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Well I like it, it has good compensation.
And I love sketchdumps
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I really like this, it's very pretty and I love the peaceful mood. And concerning any sketchdump you might have: yes, of course!
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Thanks, dear! Now I shall prepare a sketchflood. I only hope my computer can handle the file without killing Photoshop.
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