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Rain-Gear β A Quiet Place to Read
Published: 2014-02-15 04:56:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 71134; Favourites: 3534; Downloads: 3948
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The idea originally came after watching Princess Mononoke and gawking at the amazing art that was produced for it.There is no better place to kick back and read a good book than under an magical tree... seriously try it!
Took way too long to paint this, re did the background more than 10 times almost leading to a complete drop of this one.
But I got some awesome help from AssasinMonkey during his frequent streams and I was back on it!
Yeah I don't paint forests very much as you can tell XD going to have to mend that!
Since I'm getting close to the official date of it being 1 year since I fully painted my first pony I have cut out and cropped the first painting into a piece of it's own which can be found below.
I'd love to hear what you think about it!Β
Best Regards
Rain-Gear
(a few tweaks to the painting will be finished later)
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That is beautiful. Β Β Β
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Wait.. 
Fantastic picture!Β I absolutely love your art style. And I just love that highly fantasy concept. So colorful and amazing. 
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Yeah, it's crazy how fast a year can fly by!
Oh go for it, practice as much as possible, but make sure not to burn yourself out!
Thank you very much!
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New background, no hesitation. Just beautifully done. There's a real sense of peace in the painting.
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Haha Im honoured!Β
Thank you!
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You're quite welcome! Thank you for making this!
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Aw this is awesome^^ I like that you use high cobtrast in the focal point its beautilul.Β
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Thanks! There are still some issues with definition between parts of the piece because everything is so bright but I'm glad you like it!
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This is beautiful. Just beautiful.
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If only my reading lamp was as exotic
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this is absolutely gorgeous! that background is just completely stunning
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Dude, I can't get over how cool this is. Those glowing effects and the colors, GAH! Why can't I draw this well!
I should probably watch more of assasinmonkey's streams, he's really good at backgrounds.
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Thanks man! Well as everyone says practice makes perfect!
Yeah definitely, AM is incredible at backgrounds and I'm sure he'd be happy to answer any questions you might have!
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Woah! A very special place to read indeed.
Awesome work
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Probably a pretty pricey lamp though haha!
Thank you!
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Calling this piece dreamy would probably not even do it a fraction of justice. I don't even know where to begin detailing what I absolutely adore about it, cause I know that after I submit the comment, I'll just find something else I love about it.
The mellow colors (if not the title of the piece itself) suggest that this is a place that's always serene and beautiful and that always has hints of soothing floral scents wafting around. I can almost hear a nearby stream and the gentle rustle of leaves dancing on the breeze. A truly safe, comforting, comfortable place. This is what I'd imagine heaven to be like if it's real.
You, my friend, have a new watcher.
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*blushing profusely* thank you for the very kind words! I appreciate it!Β
*takes out WELCOME banner*
*Trips over welcome banner*
eh heh heh... welcome?
Thanks again!
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*Helps you up*
I love traditionally painted pony art. I'd almost forgotten how deep and entrancing paintings could be, especially scenic ones like this one.
Thanks so much! I'm really looking forward to seeing more dreamlike, fantastical pieces
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The difference in quality is ridiculous! You've improved so much. I wish I'd grown as much as an artist in the past year. I need to work harder! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Thank you it was a stressful journey at times but even I am surprised I made progress, 8-10 or so months ago I looked at artists like you and thought "I need to get there" so being here now and having you comment on my work is rather surreal. eh? EHH?! Me inspire you pardon me while I gush a little *q*...
Thanks again! Β
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seems very bright there
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Oh yes lights here, lights there, lights everywhere! Hey even the tree trunk has lights!
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Damn, I wish I could paint like that *weeps tears of awe*
Truly magical, truly stunning!
I must ask, How did you achieve this?
Where did the talent come from!
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*wipes tears of appreciation* I'm sure with some practice you could get anywhere!
How did i achieve this? hmmm, I wish I had some deep artistic explanation to go about this but it's really just what comes off the top of my head and then some development to make it look prettier. I usually think of a little story to accompany what I'm doing. As for talent that's something everyone has but art is work and you really gotta put those hours in to see the results
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True that.
Practice is the key.
I wouldn't suppose you have any pointers to get started on to this kind of art? XD
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I'm not sure if any pointers I can give would be useful but I'll try and list a few.
Just do it! If you have an idea do it, don't think "oh I can't do this because I'm not good enough" just throw yourself into it and see what you come out with. If it doesn't come out like you wanted it don't just write it off as bad look at what specific things you think could use some work and work on those specific aspects. Then when you think you're ready give it another try I bet it'll look 10x as good as before.
Look at how other artists do things, maybe you're having trouble with composition or anatomy, just look at a piece you like that has what you want to improve on and break it down. Think about what makes this piece so good and try working it into work you do. Of course don't just outright copy it but apply it to something similar until it becomes second nature to you.
Don't worry about "Style", style isn't something you should try to force out of yourself it's something that gradually forms in time.
I'm starting to run my mind thin of tips but I hope these were helpful in some way!
Of course if you have any more questions I'd be happy to try my hand at helping.
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Understandable....Style comes in time.
in time
Thank you ^^
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wowΒ
much thanksΒ
such appreciationΒ
Apologies for the doge but I saw the wow and I had to XP
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Great job! is very beautiful!
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Thank you very much!
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