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Published: 2013-05-25 21:11:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 1640; Favourites: 53; Downloads: 39
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There's quite a bit of lore behind this, with a purpose behind the quirky details which I'll substantially articulate on in the future. If the picture really needs a summary, it's Pyre traveling through a pretty surreal location. Psychology (eventually) plays a big part. Also, flying very much isn't an option here.

Most of this was painted while I was feeling quite sick, during the hours when I couldn't sleep. As the picture didn't really turn out the way I wanted, I feel it was more of an experiment in trying to paint while feeling physically miserable. I don't think I really formed a new opinion because the experience and result turned out pretty much as I expected. It goes without saying that I'm looking forward to the next picture, which likely (hopefully) won't be produced under similar circumstances.

Painting directly in black and white threw me off quite a bit, and I think it's something I'd like to try more often.

This was done in Paint Tool SAI.

(This was supposed to be Nightmare, not Melancholy... why I mislabeled it and I didn't notice is beyond me.)
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Comments: 11

StopShot [2013-07-30 21:05:50 +0000 UTC]

The darkness itself I find to be brooding. Reminds me of something right out of the Twilight Zone. I can't help, but to find the poor character himself to be lonely here. I mean, it must be awful to be alone in a barren world ridden by haze. I'd feel pity for them and would try to find them myself.

 

Even though you were sick painting this, I think you did really well.

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ixtrex [2013-07-04 12:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Good.

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wackart493 [2013-06-18 00:10:05 +0000 UTC]

amazing!!! good choice of shading and cloud detail

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SurreallyStressed [2013-05-31 00:52:32 +0000 UTC]

This is really good. I love the colors and shading.

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StormMagic [2013-05-26 05:23:48 +0000 UTC]

regardless of circumstances, this piece looks quite nice.

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RollsRocker [2013-05-26 04:44:12 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, rather interesting work

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Mokey1980s [2013-05-26 02:44:45 +0000 UTC]

Nice artwork, I like the bleak backround setting with the lantern providing the only color in the picture to Pyre. Very cool.

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Blizzera [2013-05-25 21:52:13 +0000 UTC]

Poor guy's looking a bit frazzled.

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ponywizdom [2013-05-25 21:26:15 +0000 UTC]

well this again, you really need to draw something happy

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Pyrestorm In reply to ponywizdom [2013-05-25 21:41:52 +0000 UTC]

The next one will be, for the most part.

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Lou-Sifer In reply to Pyrestorm [2013-05-26 08:42:25 +0000 UTC]

I'd say draw what you desire and be yourself.

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