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ReverseTheEclipse — Knux Rocks: Revisited

Published: 2010-10-09 01:23:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 384; Favourites: 10; Downloads: 10
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Description This was a big piece for me. I'll explain why.



That picture right there was the very first picture I submitted to dA. Before I drew that I had no experience as an artist aside from crappy drawings of cats. I had been writing fan fics about these characters for awhile and had this idea for Knuckles and a custom guitar based on the Master Emerald and the Seven Chaos Emeralds. I had only just gotten back online after an extensive period of depression, but knew no one who could draw it for me.

So, I decided to draw it myself. It would be good to learn how to draw, I figured, since it meant I could draw my characters and illustrate my work.

I took an official pose of Knuckles and drew that for practice. Then I did my original sketch of this picture, and once it was finished, I drew the picture in the thumbnail. For a first attempt at a serious picture I was beyond proud.

Now five years later, here I am.

I actually did the picture yesterday, but because the original was done on October 8th of 2005 and because I'm posting it on October 8th, that's the date I put in the corner.

Anyway, my point is, what my art teacher said is true. Anyone can learn how to draw. Sure there are some with an innate talent for it, just like there are some with a talent for writing, music, sports, photography, cooking, whatever. The point is you can learn to do whatever you'd like, whether you're blessed with it or not.

I was blessed with music, primarily singing. I've lost track of instruments over time. Writing also came easier, but you'd laugh at some of my earlier stories as they're nothing but...poorly put together garble The ideas were great and I still use them, but the construction was poor.

Writing I've done for 11 years. Art only for five. I wonder where I'll be six years from now with art?

Anyway, redoing this picture was fun! The guitar, again, was designed around the Master Emerald and the 7 Chaos Emeralds.

It's called The Master Emerald Classic.

The six knobs are six of the emeralds, while the 7th crowns it at the top. That black area near the knobs? Ignore it XD I had no reference of a guitar so I just...scribbled it black LOL

Now the Master Emerald at the base. I LOVE it. All in all the guitar came out WAY better this time, although the strap is too thick I think at the ends.

As for Knuckles...YES I drew him with a NECK. I've been drawing my characters in my style for over a year, and I can't draw characters without necks anymore. It looks too awkward XD The position of his stripe threw me off because I didn't have a reference from the last time I drew him like this until it was already being inked...so, I did my best.

Also, his sunglasses should be bigger I know. You might recognize them. I took them from the official artwork that I first used to practice with.

Anyway, my point here is, it's been five years since I started drawing and while I'm not the best out there, I'm still proud of what I've got. This is getting something from nothing

So don't you ever tell me you can't draw. All you've got to do is sit down and LEARN! If I can do it, anyone can ^^

Cheers for five years!

~ Halo
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Comments: 26

Vampire-Echidna [2010-11-06 22:58:20 +0000 UTC]

The emerald shaped guitar is such a cool idea. I really love to play a one like that. Knuckles looks really awesome in this image, you have done such a wonderful job with him

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to Vampire-Echidna [2010-11-07 19:30:12 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks ^^ It was the guitar design that first inspired me to draw!

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SonicDXandBlaze [2010-10-20 21:34:28 +0000 UTC]

Rock and Roll knux

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to SonicDXandBlaze [2010-10-23 21:08:20 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks! ^^

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chibipunk7231 [2010-10-17 23:57:54 +0000 UTC]

Oh awesome, a improvement picture! I really like the master emerald guitar, that is so cool. I like how the little emeralds are the knobs for the tunning. I think you improved with the arms best here!

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to chibipunk7231 [2010-10-19 05:46:06 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks! ^^ Yep I had fun doing this one And yes the arms were the major improvement XD They were like pipe cleaners in the first one X3

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chibipunk7231 In reply to ReverseTheEclipse [2010-10-22 04:58:11 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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IsisConstantine [2010-10-12 10:07:11 +0000 UTC]

looks great

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to IsisConstantine [2010-10-13 02:08:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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IsisConstantine In reply to ReverseTheEclipse [2010-10-13 03:40:47 +0000 UTC]

welcomes

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MythHalo [2010-10-10 22:09:28 +0000 UTC]

I love Knux! <3 And that idea for the guitar? I'm in love with it lol. I want that guitar and I don't even play!

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to MythHalo [2010-10-11 03:46:15 +0000 UTC]

I love him too

And thanks XD It was the idea for the guitar that got me drawing ^^
I don't play either but I'd love to learn, especially on a guitar like this XD

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MythHalo In reply to ReverseTheEclipse [2010-10-11 16:39:00 +0000 UTC]

I would love to own that guitar, it would probably inspire me to play!

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to MythHalo [2010-10-11 20:52:14 +0000 UTC]

LOL I know right? It's probably what inspired Knuckles to learn here XD

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MythHalo In reply to ReverseTheEclipse [2010-10-12 13:44:28 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't be surprised! lol! :3

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to MythHalo [2010-10-13 02:08:33 +0000 UTC]

lol X3

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Gemzybabee [2010-10-09 13:11:20 +0000 UTC]

rock and roll knuckles! lol

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to Gemzybabee [2010-10-09 19:33:49 +0000 UTC]

Heck yes! But now you see how awful my art was years ago XD Well, it's awful but I'm still proud of it ^^

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Gemzybabee In reply to ReverseTheEclipse [2010-10-11 03:10:03 +0000 UTC]

i think its great
i mean look at mine back then @-@

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to Gemzybabee [2010-10-11 19:42:18 +0000 UTC]

Yep ^^ It just goes to show that improvement comes with each picture you draw, slowly over time ^^

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Gemzybabee In reply to ReverseTheEclipse [2010-10-12 22:51:35 +0000 UTC]

it does dont it

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to Gemzybabee [2010-10-13 00:15:07 +0000 UTC]

Yep ^^

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Superspud [2010-10-09 05:38:05 +0000 UTC]

Lookin' good!
It's a pretty good improvement indeed The colours really stand out here. Did you enhance them digitally or are your pencils just THAT good?
Also, the neck factor is something I'm guilty of myself. I'm unable to draw official characters as the neckless freaks that they are.

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to Superspud [2010-10-09 18:32:28 +0000 UTC]

Well, the scanner enhances the colors, but they're still pretty good without the enhancement XD All of the red is marker, and the shoes, minus the green, are all colored pencil, same with the guitar. I spray painted green on the guitar since the colored pencil I used came out looking blue XD

Thanks so much ^^ Yeah, I just can't draw characters without necks anymore XD It looks too awkward

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ImRarityUnicorn [2010-10-09 02:12:17 +0000 UTC]

Looks great sis! You have really approved a lot! Very awesome pic!

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ReverseTheEclipse In reply to ImRarityUnicorn [2010-10-09 04:31:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much sis! ^^

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