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Published: 2012-01-15 13:17:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 1472; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 10
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The challenge was to redo a picture of your choosing, which in my case was this old thing right here , one of the first drawings I uploaded to deviantArt.
However, you also had to follow a bunch of specific "blocks":
■ A bright, saturated orange should be the predominant color
■ Change the dog into a mythical creature of your choosing
■ You can't use the colour brown
■ Set the picture at another time of day or night.
■ The sky must have more detail (possibilities include clouds, sun, etc.)
■ Must be from bird's perspective
■ You must use thick brushes in this artwork.

I think how I applied the majority of those should be obvious, but I'll elaborate on a few!
- For the mythical creature, I looked around on this site for creatures that matched both the "East Asian" & "Mountain Dweller" categories. I came across the Congcong , which apparently is a six-legged dog.
- The "bird's perspective" and "more detailed sky" blocks were kind of at odds with each other... I had to make a compromise here, but hey. It's the mountains, it's snowing - it's a low-flying bird's perspective, okay?
- Finally, the "thick brushes" block is what inspired me to make a digital painting outta this one.


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Comments: 13

RJ-Pilot [2012-01-23 00:13:03 +0000 UTC]

Improvement has been attained!

Good work Omega!

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simondrawsstuff In reply to RJ-Pilot [2012-01-27 18:37:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, RJ!

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Artisticaviary [2012-01-18 02:25:35 +0000 UTC]

This piece is really eye-catching on its own, but... oh my goodness, look at that improvement! That's awesome! ♥
I love the perspective and composition you used. They really make me feel like there's some sort of story behind it, and it's intriguing! The colors are also really visually appealing and the texture is the perfect finishing touch.

Your work is always so wonderful, Simon! C: I can't wait to see more from you!

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simondrawsstuff In reply to Artisticaviary [2012-01-27 18:38:29 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thanks for such kind words! Glad to hear you enjoyed it as much.

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Resafandrab [2012-01-17 13:35:59 +0000 UTC]

This was an interesting sounding assignment. And nice to compare the original to what you've done here.

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simondrawsstuff In reply to Resafandrab [2012-01-27 18:39:43 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, there's been a bunch of fun challenges created in that group so far. You should join in on one of them, if you ever find the time!

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Resafandrab In reply to simondrawsstuff [2012-01-27 18:58:14 +0000 UTC]

I might have to, I really do need a kick out of my tiny comfort zone! My friend helped me on that with another challenge I just finished, but even then, I didn't stray too far.

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Devonition [2012-01-16 03:43:37 +0000 UTC]

now THAT'S a step up! i love it!

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simondrawsstuff In reply to Devonition [2012-01-27 18:39:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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RobertMakes [2012-01-15 21:13:46 +0000 UTC]

Very rad. A major improvement from the old version.

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simondrawsstuff In reply to RobertMakes [2012-01-27 18:39:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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lizard-socks [2012-01-15 19:51:08 +0000 UTC]

ooh! I like it!

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simondrawsstuff In reply to lizard-socks [2012-01-27 18:40:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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