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Edited 8/8/14 I don't know why I edited it, and it is still kind of crappy, but a lot of little things look better to me, and I'm done with it...for real. Boo.
And here it is, finally something new that shows I have not been drawing much. This was never supposed to be more than a sketch to experiment with colors and design for Drew in the massive soul stealing story I have been working on. I guess after writing him in this way for so long I needed to see him with his pale skin, strange hair, and super cool eyes (that wouldn't be cool IRL I believe) that he gets as a result of losing his magic. ;A; Nuuu! But yes.
This scene comes out way less awkward than I feel it should, and would have been better if I had done it another way. *shrug* But seriously, it took me about 3 or 4 times longer than it should have, most of it was working on Stephanie. I had finished this picture, but realized I couldn't really present it to the human race before I fixed her face. It isn't perfect, but SO much better. I also had a specific set of earrings I wanted her to be wearing, and I wasn't getting the proper effect to make them look right. I still don't think they are perfect, but I can live with it.
Drew is hard for me to draw/color this way. His body type just isn't big, he's just a tall lanky sort of guy. Can’t have any of that in this story -__- Ahh! Man muscles! You kill me. BUT STILL! In my mind he looks AWESOME, and I am proud of him. Lovely, super detailed, awesome background was put together by me; it’s the back wall of a science lab in my old high school. ;3 Finally, in the left corner we also have Drew's very great grandfather Donavan, who now is a resident of Drew's mind as they try to figure out what has happened and recover the lost magic! がんばれ!
I have other things to work on; seriously, but this and ONE MORE (almost finished) picture from this story are all I have to show. (other than sketches and stuff...but nuuuu)
Story, Art, Donavan, Drew, and Stephanie were created by and belong to
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Comments: 41
xMarinx In reply to dinaminzer [2015-05-11 13:14:28 +0000 UTC]
Hahaha. I like that you say that! Thank you!
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dinaminzer In reply to xMarinx [2015-05-13 02:06:14 +0000 UTC]
That gladdens me.
In fact, i watched here
nothing awkward in any way.
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maybelletea [2014-07-20 15:40:16 +0000 UTC]
Oooh I'm so interested in your story!! They look so cute! Love the detail in the hair.
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xMarinx In reply to maybelletea [2014-07-20 17:14:30 +0000 UTC]
That is one of the most awesome comments I could receive, and I'm glad you like the hair! Thank you so much!
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RoseMei [2014-06-22 17:25:48 +0000 UTC]
I've ready your comments over and over again...and I admit I'm slightly confused. From what I remember, Drew is not so buff...so I thought...this couldn't be Drew....also he has brown....hair?? So I really thought this couldn't be Drew....but then you mentioned "Drew is hard for me to draw/color this way. His body type just isn't big..." and so I thought "Okay...I'm on the right track..."
SO THEN, I go back to your comment about "...never supposed to be more than a sketch to experiment with colors and design for Drew in the massive soul stealing story..."
I figure I'm seriously missing something here.
Anyway, I really like how you incorporated the high school logo as a background. It really adds to the ..UGH I can't think of the true word I want to use, but the scene...the layout...the..setting...SETTING!! ...maybe that was it... Anyway, kudos and I don't know if you applied some kind of filter but it fits in in a lot of ways. I mean it doesn't look like it's just floating there, or like it's not part of the scene due to being to realistic looking in comparison to everything else in the picture. So awesome job there.
I am curious about the awkward expressions on their faces. Gotta say. Hehe
again, love the hair. I know that the picture is too small for you to give such amazing detail to the eyes but I imagine with that detail it would seriously add to the picture.
And the textures for the shirts. LOVE it. Makes the clothes seem more like clothes.
Gotta say, diggin' your style, chica.
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xMarinx In reply to RoseMei [2014-06-22 19:33:50 +0000 UTC]
So this things happened to me....like...a month and a half ago, and I couldn't stop writing (seriously I ate, slept, showered, wrote) and this thing came out of my fingers; so yes...it is super confusing! But (long story short?) before this particular picture Drew has lost his magic and when he does, it's like the color actually fades from him (AS SEEN ABOVE), and the man muscles of doom are a result of training he's had to do while working to get it back. (And I don't know how to draw in between very well--so part of it was experimenting I think.)
As for their expressions. The last time they saw one another was less than pleasant. Things were said, and (short version) Stephanie told him to "disappear" and he actually (has to) leave the country. Didn't know he was alive for a year...until this moment. (Among other things, but whatever...hopefully that clears up something?)
AS FOR THE WALL! Seriously, that was like what was behind me my entire senior year (minus the Wildcat; it was added to make it more school related considering how plain white and red cinder block walls are ;3 ) so I like that you liked it. You are so sweet and I am just so flattered for your interest and your comments. This really means a lot to me. Thank you.
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RoseMei In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-25 17:00:39 +0000 UTC]
Hehe!
Well definitely! And it's interesting to see your characters in a different kind of situation. Haha. Glad you explained some stuff there. I was gonna feel like a fool assuming that the picture was of Drew and Stephanie and then it turned out not to be so. Haha.
And your a so welcome! I feel exactly the same whenever you say things about my comic and characters! Especially when you point out things you like about them: Ruki and wanting to love him forever, Zeik and wanting to have his evil babies. Jasmine and her boondocks look.
It means a lot to me as well. You know how I feel girly!
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xMarinx In reply to RoseMei [2014-06-25 19:09:08 +0000 UTC]
This is why I love your face so much! I am glad you like seeing a different situation; I have too...I've written 265,000 + words since pay and 90% of it is about this situation...so I guess I like it too.
And I have decided I don't want to love Ruki forever, I WILL love him forever. KTHX! Seriously, I want to crossover world with him and one of my babies because they are prefect to be BFF. How tall is Ruki? Is that self indulgent? Would you care? *shot*
And Zeik...why you gotta be so sexy? Dang it. D; And Jasmine's Boondocks look just made me think of how BA she really is.
You know I love your stuff <3
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RoseMei In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-28 21:44:10 +0000 UTC]
Dude. That would be EPIC to see you do some kind of cross over with Ruki. But I would SERIOUSLY need to see it. I love him too!
I'm glad you like him as you do now...just wait until we get into his back story...it'll be interesting and hopefully make you luff him more. XD
Lol. You're too awesome!
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xMarinx In reply to RoseMei [2014-06-28 22:28:38 +0000 UTC]
I have to figure it out, but I'm totally doing my little Michelle with Ruki...she's probably a little bit older than him, but super cute with secrets of her own. OMG!
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RoseMei In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-29 03:04:56 +0000 UTC]
Oh yeah!! I forgot to tell you his height. He's not super tall actually. (not comparing him to the giant Nezumi but...) he's about 5'5" ABOUT. and he's probably around the age of 23 at this point in my manga. Same age as Yuuhi. ^_^
Gotta love secrets with cute characters! I totally wanna tell you about some of the ideas I have for Ruki. It'll be a while before I can illustrate them so I will probably have to send you a note some time soon. hehe. I just wanna share so bad!
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xMarinx In reply to RoseMei [2014-06-29 03:08:30 +0000 UTC]
My little girl is about 4'11 and will not tell you how old she is honestly. ;3 She looks like a kid though. Mwahaha.
Note me anytime!
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RoseMei In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-30 03:05:15 +0000 UTC]
oooooo!!! Perfect. She's shorter than him. Hehe. Awwwww. That would be neat if she were older than him. But either way, now you've got me curious.
^_^
My goal is to put the next fe pages of my comic up in color. Guh...
I am SO gonna note you soon!
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xMarinx In reply to RoseMei [2014-06-30 03:07:37 +0000 UTC]
She is most certainly older than him. I promise. ;3 My girl as drawn by another. thenightwishmaster.deviantart.…
And I look forward to it. ^_^ I love your coloring!
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RoseMei In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-30 03:36:04 +0000 UTC]
oooh! She is cute!!! I can totally see it. Hehe. I will have to draw up a good picture, full body, of Ruki for you. So you can have that reference.
I love the fact that she's older! It makes things so interesting! ^_^
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xMarinx In reply to RoseMei [2014-06-30 03:38:41 +0000 UTC]
PLEASE DO! I need to go back and read all of your comic too just so I can make sure I can get them right.
I'd tell you how old she is, but she would giggle and deny it. But that's Drew's Mama. ;3 And he has a sister who is six (seven?) years older than him. ...and she's older than their dad by seven or so years.
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RoseMei In reply to xMarinx [2014-07-01 19:52:14 +0000 UTC]
Hehehehe. That's so CRAZY. Why she look so young?! I wonder what her story is
I will! I already drew out his body. I'm trying to figure out a suitable outfit for him, and his facial expression. XD
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xMarinx In reply to RoseMei [2015-02-21 07:34:11 +0000 UTC]
WAIT!
WAAAAIT! WAIIIIIT!! OMFG
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LOOK AT THIS COMMENT!
After I calm down and can type rationally.
1. I want to say that we were not talking about Ru-chii, but I just mentioned him randomly.
2. This was a month before...
3. This picture, that I almost didn't post, could be one of the things that set it all into motion.
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"And I have decided I don't want to love Ruki forever, I WILL love him forever. KTHX! Seriously, I want to crossover world with him and one of my babies because they are prefect to be BFF. How tall is Ruki? Is that self indulgent? Would you care? *shot* "
(I so wanted to draw him with Michelle as BFF-I was so close...so close)
"Dude. That would be EPIC to see you do some kind of cross over with Ruki. But I would SERIOUSLY need to see it. I love him too! "
Yes...It would be epic.
"Oh yeah!! I forgot to tell you his height. He's not super tall actually. (not comparing him to the giant Nezumi but...) he's about 5'5" ABOUT. and he's probably around the age of 23 at this point in my manga. Same age as Yuuhi. ^_^"
-Just saying about the height thing....;3 Mwhaha.
And I remember the picture you text me after that too...
So...
Um...
Go us?
I had a spaz moment. I need to go to bed.
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theNightwishmaster [2014-06-13 01:37:02 +0000 UTC]
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! This is a great example of how your art has improved on the last months! Everything in this picture just look stunning! The coloring, the textures you choose for the clothes, the poses, all the tiny details, their expressions... Drew's expression is great but Stephanie's is amazingly well done! And her jewelry... I know how difficult is to color shining metal but you manage to made it to look soooo great. And their hair... I can't even think about how long it took to you to achieve this. Stephanie's hair is just
This is why I love to watch to your art. No matter how long I have to wait for the next piece you do, because this worth the wait.
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xMarinx In reply to theNightwishmaster [2014-06-13 01:49:27 +0000 UTC]
Nuuuuu! ;A; This made me so embarrassed I had to read it twice. >///< Oh, thank you for your awesome comment and all your support, it makes me so happy to hear those things from you. Thank you so much. <3
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theNightwishmaster In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-13 01:55:42 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome! Everything I said I mean it
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MemorialComics In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-12 20:59:16 +0000 UTC]
noo thanks for making awesome art work, I really really mean it too . I love it a lot, if you have time come watch us n check out our newer mange book that’s coming out .
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WingsForDreams [2014-06-12 00:47:11 +0000 UTC]
Can I say how much I love this? First off, I always love the hair. You color it so beautifully, with all the individual highlights and lowlights and strands. Then there's the subtle textures for the clothes and the metal as well! And the chibi guy in the corner adds a comedic aspect to this, and his hand is so cartoony in an awesome way! I love it~
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xMarinx In reply to WingsForDreams [2014-06-12 20:51:25 +0000 UTC]
Bro! BRO!! Thank you. I think, even if I'm disappointed with it, hair always ends up being my favorite part. The metal actually gave me some problems, especially since the necklace ended up being only line art...so there was much photoshoping to be had there. ^_^; Thanks always for your support.
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WingsForDreams In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-12 21:27:28 +0000 UTC]
It still looks so fabulous, and the way you do hair is just fabulous and gorgeous and amazing that I cannot help but sing thy praises! I shall always shower thee with love and support!
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xMarinx In reply to WingsForDreams [2014-06-12 21:35:56 +0000 UTC]
I love you the love my baby kitten loves to drool on me while she sleeps...like she is right now.
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WingsForDreams In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-13 00:22:00 +0000 UTC]
.....So does that mean you're a baby kitten drooling on me? xD I THOUGHT WE WERE BROS!
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xMarinx In reply to WingsForDreams [2014-06-13 01:00:42 +0000 UTC]
I guess I meant to say the way* but was blinded by the feels. We are bros...for life. It just means you're a bro that I care about with the same love I care about a kitten. And that's a lot...Miss Everdeen is an awesome little kitten...
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WingsForDreams In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-13 01:11:55 +0000 UTC]
BAHAHAHA! Everdeen. That's so fantastic xD
AND HUZZAH! You are definitely my bro, forever and for always. I don't care if I'm the little kitty that drools on you *^*
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xMarinx In reply to WingsForDreams [2014-06-13 01:13:14 +0000 UTC]
Oh you don't have to drool. I'm cool with skipping that part. ;3
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DVindictus In reply to xMarinx [2014-06-13 02:36:34 +0000 UTC]
No prob ^^ please give my art a gander, there isn't much yet, but I'm open to ideas
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aliursa [2014-06-11 23:43:54 +0000 UTC]
They look so good! You did a really good job! I really love your coloring!
- Leah
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xMarinx In reply to aliursa [2014-06-11 23:45:19 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad that you do! <3 Thank you so much! <3
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