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Published: 2016-06-27 20:24:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 493; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 2
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alright so i finished this two hours late for being considered done over the weekend but //smoke bombart trade with DigiC300 !
there are definitely parts of this where idek what i was doing, but i also kinda like how it turned out. had fun colouring him, since he didn't have a set scheme decided on yet. :') also using Gale here to jump start a new project: i decided to get back to basics. asked myself a couple questions. what is it i really seem to work with, and work with well? what can i get back to without inducing anxiety on myself?
well, i'll still be messing around with rat pack, and of course i still want/need to get better at backgrounds and colouring (and shading, by extension), but freaking out about everything isn't doing anyone any good. SO, this train of thought eventually led to the idea of simple character illustrations. plain or abstract backgrounds. animal character designs. focus on shapes and figure. i just want to design a ton of characters.
Gale here is obviously not my original design, but i still had a lot of fun interpreting Digi's sketch, so that's why i'm counting him as the kick start for this project. <'') already have a few characters in mind who have yet to be officially designed, but i'd still love suggestions for any animals or jobs. might make a journal asking for ideas.
markers also came in, so i'll be having fun with those alongside my watercolour, ink, pens, and gouache~ >:0
but ahh went on a bit of a tangent—thanks so much for tradin' with me Digi! drawing Gale was an absolute pleasure even if that cake wore me out goddds
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Comments: 11
SpicyIndigo [2016-07-05 04:46:43 +0000 UTC]
Such a dapper cutie! > u <
LOVE the detail in the cake and the lighting is super cool. I like how it compliments the tone of the ant. (color of the ant - you know what I mean, hopefully Dx )
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vireosy In reply to SpicyIndigo [2016-07-05 05:32:17 +0000 UTC]
aww yee B)
ahhh yay i'm glad! i wanted the colours to be rather neutral and complimentary. just something kind of soft :''D
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SpicyIndigo In reply to vireosy [2016-07-05 05:34:01 +0000 UTC]
Mhm! I say you have succeeded!
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vireosy In reply to axelfirekirby [2016-06-28 01:15:20 +0000 UTC]
he has a lot of fun shapes to work with c:
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DigiC300 [2016-06-27 20:50:03 +0000 UTC]
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
omgomg he looks so cute!!! Thank you so much!~
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vireosy In reply to DigiC300 [2016-06-28 00:55:57 +0000 UTC]
well he's a cutie!! >:0
but ahh you're welcome i'm so glad you like it
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unawaretortoise [2016-06-27 20:39:34 +0000 UTC]
I love this because it looks like a more modern style of comic book art. Simpler is always better, and I think that helped make this really good! I love it!
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vireosy In reply to unawaretortoise [2016-06-28 00:47:28 +0000 UTC]
i was definitely inspired by a couple contemporary artists who work with a graphic style, and am totally in love with simplicity. i'd definitely love to develop a comic at some point, so i'm elated to hear that! ;D
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