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Earnestly-Part 1
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Published: 2011-06-02 04:57:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 19401; Favourites: 1139; Downloads: 0
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Next:[link]NOTE: I spent a long time on this comic. If you may, I would really appreciate it if you could tell me what you liked/didn't like/how I could do better instead of just saying "nice" or something like that. EVERYTHING is Β© ME.
Whew! I finally got around to actually drawing and painting this comic about my little Leaf Creature named Earnest! (indirectly) thanks to . Seeing some great watercolor comics gave me the encouragement to do my own. This is just the first part, so stay tuned for more! (that is, once I go buy a new watercolor pad.)
I think I've mentioned that I use a lightbox nowβthat is, I took out a clear drawer from a plastic chest and tape my first paper on top and my watercolor paper on top of that, and I hold my desk lamp between my legs for the light while I ink it. It's a bit complicated, but it works and I don't need to worry about erasing pencil lines!
Hope you enjoy this, and PLEASE crit and comment! As I said earlier, I spent a lot of time on this and it would be appreciated!
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One of the most gorgeous watercolors I have ever seen. Cute, inviting, and so bright and colorful! ^^ I absolutely adore this piece! Keep up the awesome work! Can't wait for part II!
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I adore the colours, and the cute little guy! I also like the organic, slightly sumi-e borders of the panels. 
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This is amazing. The colors and frames are so simple yet detailed and complex. How long did this take you?
It's really beautiful and I really like the way some of the frames just seem to kinda flow with the rest.. wow. The lighting is amazing, and I love that you don't need words to understand what's going on.
What kind of watercolor paper/paint do you use?? The colors are so vibrant
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Your use of colour is so gorgeous. I particularly enjoy the design of the character, as well.
It might just be me, but I think it would be better if you made the entire thing smaller.
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You have beautiful water color skills. I love ho you blend
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Granted, I'm not a visually artistic person myself, but I do love the first few panels. Earnest is adorable, and it automatically made me want to give him a huge hug!
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Awww glad you liked him! He's influenced by a bunch of different characters I've seen over the years, and though he's supposed to be a little shadow person, I wanted to make him as cuddly as possible.
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Well, you definitely hit the mark. I'm a sucker for the adorable guys.
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This is lovely. I love how you can see his journey and the elegance of the water color. I also like how the leaf is see through at the top and how Earnest stretches and is all flexible. The water is lovely to look at also! Overall the whole thing is adorable and I like it a lot!
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Wow. Beautiful use of watercolours! You are very talented!
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This is so beautiful. I was completely taken by suprise when i zoomed in, it really tells the story without having to use words.
I really love it and the mix of colours you've used within it and how you've blended them together, creating different tones and making a really nice effect and detailed painting. It's so creative and your character...Earnest? Is so cute! :>
I have favorited this! It's really wonderful.
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YUSH! i will comment!
ok i love everything about this, colors, lighting, loud but soft movements, and above all the character, let me say, ADORABLE 
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I love a lot of things about this. Most striking to me at the moment is how well the shape of your panels indicate the movement and feel of the story. I also love the colors, the simplicity of the main character, and the fact that you don't need words or even complex expressions to indicate mood. Great job!
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The drawings and your style is fantastic. I don't know any way you could improve to me. I love it as it is... Simple yet it's not!
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I absolutely adore this. Particularly the whirlpools and the last panel.
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I love how this was painted. I couldn't ever be so controlled with watercolors.
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This is just gorgeous... I was so afraid it would end with each next frame - beautiful beautiful beautiful! Your use of watercolor is incredible - each frame has it's own distinctive atmosphere. This is just awesome!
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That's incredible!
I love the colours you used!
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wow... i love the concept!!!
and the coloring!!! XD
it's simple but AMAZING!!! XD
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Interesting concept, however, it was hard for me to really get into it because I did not understand how he just got up and went away from is home. 
The colors and movement are done wonderfully though
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I have the distinct feeling I've seen that character in some short story
He even had the suitcase
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Yesh, someone pointed it outβ'Eric' from Shaun Tan. Though I must say this was also influenced by Calcifer (Howl's Moving Castle), shadow puppets, one of Hello Kitty's friends, and Shadow 2 from Gunnerkrigg Court.
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I wish I could remember
It was in a book
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I love the style of the entire comic, and the design of Earnest. :3 He's very cute, especially in the first and second panels.
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I'm very impressed by this... It's a nice character, and I especially like how you can see his body through the leaf in the first panels, and when the light comes out of the suitcase - the warm contrast between the blue and pinky orange is really nice. As someone pointed out in the critique, the blur between some of the panels seems disturbing - it need not be there I think, or at least you should keep to traditional media when blurring
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Yeah, I kind of regret blending it now. Glad you liked it anyway!
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This is really beautiful! I love how the different colors really portray the mood of the scenes and the fact that you've told a story without using any words. Great work!
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I love how well you used the color to portray emotion!
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This is beautiful :3 I absolutely love the way the colors blend. They mix nicely without it being a smooth transition or getting too muddy.
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I love watercolors, and the way you have used them here is just stunning. The colors are so bold and bright, and even without words, the story is very easy to follow. great work! Hope to see more!
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There Will be more! Glad you liked!
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Awesome! Looking forward to it!
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Really cool, it has a feel like Ponyo. Any inspiration for that?
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more like Calcifer, though, for me.
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I love how simple and adorable the main character is. In the last panel i love how the red orange and pinks contrasts with the blue
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well, what I like is that the story is told without words and the way you colour the leaf
also, the last panels, I really like the glowy light β₯
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I agree with the photoshop blur comment mentioned at the top... it just needs to be used a little less conspicuously in those couple of panels! Aside from that, I really fell in love with this... your style and images are unique and beautiful. Wonderful work. =]
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This is very well done, I like the message, even though I don't fully understand it. Whatever it is, it's very powerful!
The colours are nice and soft, and merge together nicely, giving a warm sort of feeling.
All in all, a very awesome piece
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The transparent leaf is amazing I must say. :3 I also rarely see watercolor used with such vivid colors which I like. [ it's usually a traditional light touch of color]
Lastly, the story is clear and well executed, you can follow along easily and I'm eager to find out what happens next.
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** I forgot to ad, I agree with a few others, the photoshop blur doesn't help the transition well because it lacks the texture of the rest of the piece.
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Wow, your character is so "simple" yet so original and captivating! I can imagine becoming a fan of that little guy, plus he seems to have an adventurous life, haha. Great use of colors, dynamic composition and I simply love the way you inked it! For a moment there I thought you painted it traditionally and THEN inked it in photoshop or something.
Congrats on a well-deserved DD!
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The style is amazing, and I enjoy your use of colour in the last two scenes.
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