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Published: 2007-05-30 22:16:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 3870; Favourites: 84; Downloads: 13
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Heheh I was lucky enough to rope my friend *daccat into an art trade with me, and this turned out to be my half. The male in this picture is her character, Bastian Vaughn , an OC for the club ~schattenjager-guild . *daccat described Bastian in his sort of biography as having a bit of a silvery tongue when talking to women, and, even more enticing, he's often found in bars and taverns. Too good to pass up, I decided I couldn't have an art trade with *daccat without drawing Bastian in one of his old haunts, flirting it up with some random and mysterious damsel. He's probably detailing a heroic battle he fought right now.

At first, the woman was intended to be a barmaid, but I got this weird costume design going where everything was tied up together in some way, and I thought she looked really cool. I've been neglectful in creating a Schattenjager character, but I might have accidentally stumbled on one in her. That would be fun, too, because then maybe *daccat will agree to have our characters know each other. ^^

Anyway, I enjoyed doing this extensively, and I hope *daccat likes it, too. The only thing I'm a little worried about is that Bastian's right leg is prosthetic, so I think I might have taken some liberties with that by making it be able to, um... bend. I don't actually know if it's that mobile. I also cheated a little on his costume; some details are missing, I realized, but surely Bastian has another pair of boots and gloves, and surely he can take off his cape when hanging out in a nice, relaxing bar... maybe? lol

Bastian © *daccat
Random, mysterious damsel & art © *Trounced
The wood texture I made myself; the bottles are different pictures I found and assembled, and then filtered.
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Comments: 46

Dream-Angel-Artista [2012-09-12 00:09:49 +0000 UTC]

verry sweet!

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Spiral-Out33 [2007-09-24 02:11:22 +0000 UTC]

"take one down..pass it around..."

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cocowash [2007-09-01 03:19:10 +0000 UTC]

I can't even begin telling you how much I love this drawing! I love his expression and the colors and everything!

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Freckledsleeper [2007-06-19 19:07:03 +0000 UTC]

Okay, so obviously I'm still trying to catch up on commenting. HOWEVER, this WILL BE FAVED. It must! yes. It will be!

This is amazing. Where to start. . .
FIRST, I love the background. The bottles in the background I just thought were perfect. It really adds to the whole feel of the picture. The counter just adds to it as well. The wood is PERFECT. It was nice to see that Anya loved it. I loved that you remembered the foot bar. I love those things.

Oh and the shadows on the wood are subtle, but AMAZING. I think I would have totally forgotten to put them in myself, but your attention to detail always makes the picture!

Now for Bastian. . . I think he looks great. I think he looks rather comfortable. I love the lacing on his collar. His expression is to funny. You can just hear him tell her about how he fended off the mighty foes single handedly (or is it footedly in his case) in the snow in the dark to rescue a lovely damsel as beautiful as she . . blah blah!

As for her! What is her name! She is to awesome. Her golden eyes I think are a perfect touch to her hair. I think it gives her an unexpected edge, because you would expect blue eyes. Her hair . . well, I'm partial to that color and hairstyle myself. . .I would love to see the back view. Is it a halo braid? Her outfit is so original. I favor the lacing up the side of her boots and the oversized sleeves of her shirt. Her face is priceless. You can totally read her mind from that smirk. Either she's heard this type of story before or she is waiting to tell her own. Maybe she is just thinkin' he'd shut up so she can get a drink or two out of him.

My favorite part about the whole thing is your lighting. The overall picture is dark and I loved the shades you picked so it definately has moody atmosphere. The light and shadow on her is amazing. It's light enough to look like a candle or lantern, but what is amazing is the direction and the amount. It looks like it's radiating from him. Like the attention he showing her is an actual spotlight.

:hugs: okay I love it. Can't help, thus the long windedness, but you deserved it!

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Trounced In reply to Freckledsleeper [2007-06-20 02:29:55 +0000 UTC]

Can I just say I love you!? You're just one of the few couple of people who actually notices details, and then actually takes the time to mention them in your comments. Like the shadows, or her hair, or the footbar! LOL You're the first, and probably the last to note the footbar as far as I'll know.

So thank you a million and one times. I've developed a rounder character for the woman here, but she's been put in the works (as is the bane of the characters I've thought up for the *schattenjager-guild xD) now that I'm busy with the Nellie requests. I can give you her name, though: Auberon. Her hair-do is not quite a halo braid, although I wish I'd thought of that-- it's a braid wrapped around a bun on the back of her head. ^^ Keep an eye out for Auberon, hopefully I can get her up soon.

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subeo [2007-06-11 01:09:58 +0000 UTC]

The expression and body language is great

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Trounced In reply to subeo [2007-06-13 17:26:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that means a lot coming from such a talent like you. Thank you so much for looking!

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Dakotaa [2007-06-02 01:43:24 +0000 UTC]

That looks amazing! I love it!!

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Trounced In reply to Dakotaa [2007-06-03 02:00:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Dakotaa In reply to Trounced [2007-06-03 02:20:55 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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Aeolus06 [2007-06-02 01:23:00 +0000 UTC]

most excellent very well done my friend

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Trounced In reply to Aeolus06 [2007-06-03 02:01:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Aeolus! Good to see you're back!

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Aeolus06 In reply to Trounced [2007-06-03 02:24:51 +0000 UTC]

yep good to be back

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KristenPauline [2007-06-01 14:37:58 +0000 UTC]

Nice job Trounced! I almost though she was Brandy for a second until I looked a little closer. Your costume designs are always ingenious. From your description you've captured the Bastian character quite well

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Tesslar [2007-06-01 10:34:57 +0000 UTC]

Looks great, love the girls outfit

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Trounced In reply to Tesslar [2007-06-03 02:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Hehe I like it too. Thank you!

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kreugan [2007-06-01 03:25:22 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhh love it Adore the colors and atmosphere, and the expressions on both their faces; really well done!

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Trounced In reply to kreugan [2007-06-03 02:02:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Laurie-Laurie [2007-05-31 23:02:09 +0000 UTC]

I seriously don't need to say anything...because everyone else has already said it. XD Except I want her CLOTHES.

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MrsPadfoot12 [2007-05-31 22:15:14 +0000 UTC]

Simply beautimus! I am in lurve with this! The characters, clothes, poses, everything! Flawless, keep it up!

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Trounced In reply to MrsPadfoot12 [2007-06-03 02:04:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so, so much! And thank you for the favorite! I'm glad you like it. ^^

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ADeadCitrusTree [2007-05-31 16:24:04 +0000 UTC]

Colors... I just love thoes color!! O_O I know I says this everytime but you are so great at drawing poeses!

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Trounced In reply to ADeadCitrusTree [2007-06-03 02:05:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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WallyWorld [2007-05-31 10:37:04 +0000 UTC]

you're colouring is getting really good, nice 'dimensions' on the clothing

still using your tablet (..did you have one?)
i'm buying a good one this summer

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Trounced In reply to WallyWorld [2007-06-03 02:07:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot. ^^ I've been working really hard on shading lately.

Haha, I wish! No, I don't have a tablet... yet! Still the old mouse. I hope to get one soon when I get a better computer. xD But I wish you many years of happiness with your tablet!

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anya1916 [2007-05-31 09:18:22 +0000 UTC]

that's GORGEOUS !!!!
the background is really goooooooooooooood *loves wood * the bar, the barrel, the glasses, the bottles... everything's is soo well done !

i'm going to say the 2 things that bother me immediatly and all the incredible-ness will be write above :
- the girl's auricular is a bit too much far away from his lil friends i think, and a bit too curved also i think.
- Bastian's right foot , or just the boot... the foot seem too short and / or the boot to thick

-- and now the good and long part
oh yeah it'd have been bad if the girl had been the barmaid half-hidden behind the bar ! that outfit is amazingly marvelous !!!!! i sooo love it ! really great and original ideas here *wants it !*
i love her face, Bastian seems a bit drunk and she seems to be begin to be amused by the cituation, i don't think she really trust his story but it's entertaining her
i'm also amazed (well i've always been but i point it out now) by the way you color eyes ! it's simple but so efficient ! your characters gaze catch the viewer immediatly !

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Trounced In reply to anya1916 [2007-06-03 02:22:20 +0000 UTC]

YAY!! It's always so wonderful to know when you like my drawings! I think if you like it, I feel it's a successful picture.

So, in fact, I did the wood just for you. I specifically thought, "Deanna, if you use a filter, Anya won't like it!" So I thought about how I could make an original wood texture for myself, and I did! I was able to do that all because of you! Thank you for your critiques, too-- I recently stood like the girl is, and I realized you're right about her being too curvy. It will help me improve, like with the textures. ^^

But other than that, I'm very glad you like this! Thank you for the favorite and the wonderful comment, my friend!

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anya1916 In reply to Trounced [2007-06-07 14:15:26 +0000 UTC]

i feel the same with your comments on my drawings, i'm so relief to read you and learn you liked it, you noticed that little thing...
i always try to leave relevant critiques, i'm glad it helped you !

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daccat [2007-05-31 02:03:44 +0000 UTC]



GAH, you are waaaay too nice to me He looks super, you've completely captured his personality here. The girl's really lovely too, I'm liking the design and if you were to make her into a character that'd be great. Hahah don't worry about the leg bit, how he's standing works because he still has the knee.

But seriously this nearly made me sputter soda all over my monitor in happiness. ;o; It's just gorgeous, Deanna. The scene and atmosphere - everything, I love it.

I'mma get my rear in gear and work really hard on my half now, lol :] Seriously you were fast at coming up with this, and I'm loving every detail of it. Just...wow. Thank you so much~!

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Trounced In reply to daccat [2007-06-03 02:27:47 +0000 UTC]

I'm just glad you like it. I admit I was able to spit this out quickly, but I got the idea quickly and liked the sketch, so it was easy to begin coloring. I guess it just goes to show how inspirational your characters are. lol
And don't feel like you should be rushed now! Anticipation is the best part of getting something, you know! *philosophizes*
Thank you for having this art trade with me; I had a lot of fun with Bastian, and I'm looking forward to your half. ^^

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JaFFamus [2007-05-30 23:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, fabulous~
Very nice details on the outfits and very nice looking folds. Oh, the colors, the characters, the atmosphere!
I shall never draw again

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Trounced In reply to JaFFamus [2007-06-03 02:09:11 +0000 UTC]

Hehehe Thank you so much! It's always nice to hear from you!
But you MUST draw again.

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JaFFamus In reply to Trounced [2007-06-03 09:53:40 +0000 UTC]

But I can't
It would insult your magnificense

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Trounced In reply to JaFFamus [2007-06-03 15:51:30 +0000 UTC]

Then you at least have to keep doing those stop animations.

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JaFFamus In reply to Trounced [2007-06-03 19:52:08 +0000 UTC]

When will you start to animate your drawings? You simply must Get your own studio and bring back good old 2D-animation, take down every other company and sit on your throne. I would sacrifice my crops and goats to you. Not that I actually have those, yet.

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JaFFamus In reply to Trounced [2007-06-03 19:48:06 +0000 UTC]

Here's one short
[link]

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Trounced In reply to JaFFamus [2007-06-04 00:49:36 +0000 UTC]

OMG!! That is ADORABLE! Can I make it my webcam?? Please? I'll put in my signature that you created it. 8D I love it so much!

*is broke animation queen* I don't have enough money to make a studio. Yet! But once I do, I'll be expecting those goats. *pets goats*

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JaFFamus In reply to Trounced [2007-06-04 07:18:05 +0000 UTC]

Well, sure, go ahead.
A living goat sacrifice, yes. You can have all you want, I've go several

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Trounced In reply to JaFFamus [2007-06-04 14:57:19 +0000 UTC]

In my off time, I'll be little Bo Peep.

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UDeeN [2007-05-30 23:31:13 +0000 UTC]

wooo looks so rough but when u full-view it... it's just amazing, all the details and textures ^^ The suits are so good, I love the designs ^^ And his left arm pointing at her so suggestively.... ^^ great work on this, congrats!! ^^

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Trounced In reply to UDeeN [2007-06-03 02:11:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm really glad you noticed his pointing at her-- I thought that was a funny gesture to give him, and it's great to know you like it. Thanks for the comment!

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UDeeN In reply to Trounced [2007-06-03 11:23:14 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome! nice to see your works again

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owp [2007-05-30 22:58:30 +0000 UTC]

The wood texture is amazing on this peice~! I'm sure *daccat will love this very much. I am seriously wowed by the amount of detail you put into the girl's outfit. The dangly things look simply fantastic, and the colour scheme goes along wonderfully as well! Neither character outshines the other, and the everything seems to fit snuggly into place so that my eyes venture everywhere over the picture.

Amazing~!

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Trounced In reply to owp [2007-06-03 02:14:22 +0000 UTC]

What a lovely comment! I'm really flattered, and I'm so glad you liked this! I'm relieved to know you think neither character outshines the other, since that was something I worried about a little. Thank you so much, Owp!

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CapnFlynn [2007-05-30 22:30:43 +0000 UTC]

Niceness! 'Tis good to see new stuff from you!

As always, your characters have a lot of charm and personality. Good stuff!

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Trounced In reply to CapnFlynn [2007-06-03 02:11:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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