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Ripstein — Mistress of Shadow
Published: 2011-10-22 08:38:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 3296; Favourites: 91; Downloads: 86
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Shana is not one of my 'main' characters, but if it weren't for her, my main characters might never have met eachother.. She's a vampire, but her smile was meant to be genuine and playful, not malicious or deceitful. And that's part of the duality I intended to portray in her character, through the contrast between light and dark, cool and warm colors, humanity and undeath, etc. She's a dynamic character who shows both cold ruthlessness and compassion.I worked hard on this, and I hope that it reads well and the lighting and everything looks right. I know the skin tone doesn't look natural, but that's kinda the idea. I wanted just a hint of life in it.. Maybe I could have done a better job. Tell me what you think.
Pretty early on I decided this outfit looks too much like undergarments, so I'm going to submit another version with an appropriate dress to go over it.
Thank you to all the stock providers!
Credits:
castle window: lusete.deviantart.com/art/Chep…
cloud brushes: javierzhx.deviantart.com/art/C…
mountains: chiel226.deviantart.com/art/Mo…
Yeah I know I need to work on my own backgrounds, but I'm slowly moving in that direction I think.
Photoshop CS and Wacom Intuos4.
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Mm, so what inspired her to be a good vampire then? I mean what's her own backstory...
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Ahh Leviadragon! I want you to know that I appreciate your inquiries about my characters.
Well the story goes that Shana fell in love with Aaron. She couldn't bring herself to kill him, even when her clan learned about him and tried to force her. To the contrary, she actually helped him flee the city.. There's more to it than that, but I wouldn't want to spoil it.
As for her story before she met Aaron, it's a mystery. But perhaps I should write short stories and put them in my gallery..
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Ahh, well that works well then, and I'd certainly say go for it with the short stories.
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man this is great stuff u guys make a great team,
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This is awesome!! I love the slightly devilish grin! Just beautiful!
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"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."
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You're welcome!
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"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."
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