Wow...4 months since my last wall. time flies when you're working lots of overtime x_x
I LOVE Shinshi Doumei Cross. I got really into it a few months back and read about 5 volumes in a night. Thats when I decided I needed to make a wall for it. And since it recently ended, I was more motivated than ever to finish it.
Okay, so this was a very very ambitious vector for me. The original scan was black and white (as seen here), and I made it color obviously. I wanted to make it almost look as if it were an anime scan, but not really since that would take away from the artwork too much. It took me a solid 5 months to vector it, with spending maybe an hour or 2 a week. I had to make up all the lighting in my head.
Today I had a slow day at work, so I decided now would be the time to finish it. So, I did. It features all 5 members of the student council.
Thats about all there is. Hope you guys like it! Dedicated to Hina-homa. Hope you like it, Hina!



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4 years, 9 months ago
Wow!This is amazing Kalico! I said it maybe 100 time when you send me some part of the wallpaper,for me is this wallpaper the best wallpaper you ever done! And I'm so much happy and can't belive you finish it!
Of course looks everyone so different as in the manga and this is more a anime version of SDC!(I hope there is one)But a anime version is really really different from a manga version,and I think to view Arina-sensei's art is the best way to read her mangas:)Anyways everything looks so great, the student,the color,the eyes,the birds,the sky! Everything!
This is so amazing for saying it whit words! I still hope my little words could say what they should do:This is amazing!And I was so nervous while I was typing this long comment!
This gone of course on my deskopt and +fav!
Ps.:Maora and Maguri looks so cute:3 Pss:The Cross is so cool!:3
And THX A LOT for this great present! The best I ever get!*hugs*
4 years, 9 months ago
Aherm, curse your patience. I'd give up not even halfway through a vector like that. o 3o So kudos to you, you have the patience of a saint. \o/
And yeah I think those birds are the touch that the wall needed to make it come together. and I still think that flag is awesome. =p
*runs off with the hot greenblue haired person* +fav and to da desktop wit ya. o/
Gay, hina beat me to first. D:
4 years, 9 months ago
The wallpaper is just lovely, high quality resolution, bright vibrant colors and I think it's cute but mature at the same time, I also like the way you did the cross on the title it's a nice touch of detail, and the sky is just fantastic the perfect shades from light to dark. I wouldn't say it's your best work ever but there's no way you could ever make a bad wall :) A-
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4 years, 9 months ago
I love this wall!You did an amazing job on the coloring and vector.The angle the characters are at brings in more interest and to top it all off a perfect background.Amazing job Kalico,keep it up. ^___^ +fav
4 years, 9 months ago
i love the lighting and the bg.. vector looks awesome... i love the effort and the hardness of the wall paper u put in this soo much.. +fav
4 years, 9 months ago
Fancy.Ur lightning is totally marvellous.And ur vectoring is superb :) other than that i love the building blocks their perspective is great..The skys damn good :D haha and the text and the logo is well done.I find no problem in the wallpaper background,idea,or scan itself but just that the birds are not well made O_O.One or two of those birds look more like feathers than birds Fave+
4 years, 9 months ago
nice one, i like boxes XD XD vector's banzai and nice color + lighting~ just box(?) on the right is a bit distorted
4 years, 9 months ago
love it ^^, i love the cubes and the color of the sky, you must have great patience to vector all this^^ +fav
4 years, 9 months ago
I was amazed at how much more character detail there is in the wallpaper at full size; the thumbnail is really misleading with that! The lighting looks great, and the characters really turned out to be a nice mix of the (possible) anime and manga. The architecture really pales in detail comparison, but then again, that keeps focus on the characters. And for all those reasons, I'll ignore the birds ;D
4 years, 9 months ago
Beautiful wall! The vectoring is awesome and the lighting is very nice. Can't say I'm crazy about the cubes or blocks that they're standing on. I do think that they add to the perspective though. I think the text goes very well with the wall too. +fav
4 years, 9 months ago
Kyaa~ How amazing! This is truly stunning. It's like perfection in a box...or something. To go from that b/w crappy scan to this!! *___* It's crazy!! I can't imagine doing something like that...one character b/w scans are tough enough for me to vector! I absolutely love this. You chose the right colors, and everything is beautiful...the outlines, coloring, background. It's just so wow! I'm speechless. XD This is a must-fave!! You are the queen of patience!!
4 years, 9 months ago
Wow! awesome! u did a great job. i like it. the effects n the characters so cute! XD
4 years, 9 months ago
XD I remember you showing the beginning of that vector me a long...long time ago. -thinks back- I think that had been in December maybe. That's crazy that you took so long on this wall. My patience isn't as enduring. I love all the fine details, and the architectural perspectives are very forthright to show off the characters. I also love the skies soft colors (but the birds are kinda just there).
Anyways, another excellent wallpaper by the Grand Master Kalico -bow-.
(+favE)
4 years, 9 months ago
wow, first off great vector! The lighting is amazing and the detail is subtle and the vector blends really well. These vectors are the best kind. I viewed the wall before reading your note and I wasn't sure if it was a vector. real nice job
+fav
4 years, 9 months ago
This is just gorgeous! It is now my current wall^^
4 years, 9 months ago
That background looks not bad (=
4 years, 9 months ago
Amazing vector work ^^
I love how you vectored the scan and made everything in colors. Works perfect this way. The characters are fine done and it looks a bit like a scan from Anime (too bad that there isn't one). The lightening is gorgeous and works perfect with the scenery. The birds are not bad but I would also love the wall without them.
The buildings are superp done. The look great and like real. I like the fact that every member of the student council is in this wallpaper not just the main protagonists. Nice to see all of them together.
Big thanks also for the different resolutions. I love widescreen but I can't use it so a version in 1600 x 1200 is really much appricated.
Btw, could I get a 1600 x 1200 version without the text? I don't really like the text, don't know why but it is so :(
Anyway, absolutly great done wallpaper with a really nice scenery. I would like to use it at work but my boss wouldn't be so happy about it. So I need to wait the next 9 hours until I can go home and make it my desktop there. Fav+
4 years, 9 months ago
The texture looks good with the wall =D Nicely vectored too~ Looks really cool~ Good work!
4 years, 9 months ago
Ooh! I remember seeing this manga at the bookshop the other day. I was planning to buy it. =O
Anyways, you did an amazing job at coloring and extending the scan. Everything looks in place, and i love how you added the subtle shadows at certain areas to give it some depth instead of looking flat. This goes to my desktop and my favs! =D
4 years, 9 months ago
Amazing work :O The blocks/buildings are nicely done and integrates very well with the characters. Everything looks flawless, except maybe the cross beside the text. For some reasons, it looks so out of place...
4 years, 9 months ago
amazing! your wallies is always so pretty and awesome. this is really cool! thanks for making it!!!
4 years, 9 months ago
ah this wall is so great! i love how you made them all anime style, and it really seems like it now! love the coloring. ah i just wonder if that one was shizumasa or takanari, lol XD but i dont mind either way. love how you colored maguri ♥+
4 years, 9 months ago
Realy great vector, miss some several minor details, but overall a great work of art =)
4 years, 9 months ago
That's one of best vectoring of manga scan that there is ;3 Besides, colors and perspective are nice as well ^^
Great job and nice to see that you have a bit of free time ^^
4 years, 9 months ago
You really did a great job on the vector! The texture of the buildings are absolutely fantastic. Keep up the good work!
4 years, 9 months ago
*o* Amazing. Just completely amazing. It really looks like an anime scan... Perfect vectoring, and everything fits together so well.
+Fav
4 years, 9 months ago
(n_n)/ there... Nice to meet u.... U like Shinshi Doumei Cross?? Waow!! We have same favorite manga then. I hope we can be friend..^^ Ok. First, I want to say.... I LIKE IT VERY MUCH!!!! Amazing!! How can u did it? I can't believe there's someone who can create a vector from Arina-sensei's art! As I know, Arina-sensei's arts aren't a simple arts. Her arts always full with details. That's why I like her arts. The hair, eyes, arms, body, dresses... All created by her. I like it very much. eh?! It took 5 months?? Are u crazy? I can't vectoring everyday. My eyes will be burn. U are amazing. U can spend your time to create this awesome wallie.. And then u change it into colored. That's difficult. Am I right?? I hope I can see your others wallie next time. Tell me if u have one. Okay? I really want to see it. >_< Because I like it.... Then, I comment u and add this wallie as my favorite wallie...hehehe...^^That's all...Keep the good work.. Good luck and see u next time...^^(n_n)~
Thanks....(n_n).
4 years, 9 months ago
It's great to finally see this wallpaper complete, it looks amazing!
No complaints from me, but I have the added bonus of seeing the wall come together from the beginning so I know how hard you worked on it. The shading and background are just the final complement to the vector job you did. Utterly fantastic.
4 years, 9 months ago
how some people don't give up while making these walls is beyond me, so much work shown here. looks great
4 years, 9 months ago
I am a huge Arina fan, this is already my new desktop! I can't believe what you did with that scan, you turned it into a work of art! I love the flag, and you did a great job making them look anime like...maybe someone will get the point...(a shinshi anime would be nice) I love how they all stand out from the background, +Favs for me!
4 years, 9 months ago
hmm vector sparkling eyes, cubes and a light-burst sunset, yep cant be missed its a kalico wallpaper. just a bit to much grainybrush used in nothingness but im just not as dirty as you ;) +fav Beckor
4 years, 9 months ago
Wow, I can barely imagine the time it took you to complete this (and all the work in it). Alas, a wonderful result! Love it!
4 years, 9 months ago
Very crisp vectors~ Goes well with the sky and building~ I really liked the shadows=D
Keep up the great work!
4 years, 9 months ago
I love this wall! I like the series very much and it is interesting to see what the characters might look like if an anime is ever made from the manga ^^ (which I hope happens someday! The series is so good!) . Great job! Thank you!
4 years, 9 months ago
This is... Wow, amazing. It's obvious that it took a lot of work, and I'd say it's really paid off. Only problem I noticed is the part of Haine's hair that's in the shadow - I don't see how the light could be that blocked, I think there should be lighter parts in it especially at the tips. But anyhow, this is the best Shinshi Doumei Cross wallpaper I've seen. Great job!
4 years, 9 months ago
I love Arina Tanemura's art. :3 You did a great job of colouring/vectoring it and adding your own touch. It turned out very well overall.
4 years, 9 months ago
Mmm, yes, patience is a virtue ^.^ This came out great. I have had my own past attempts at adding lighting and shadow without a reference, so I understand how challenging it is, but I don't have your talent for it. The buildings are alright for me. They are well done, like the rest of the wall, but since the characters are so detailed, adding some details to the buildings might have been a nice touch..cracks or something of the like? Just a thought! A fav of course :)
4 years, 9 months ago
wonderful!! looks awesome a really nice job you did! great!
please keep it up
4 years, 9 months ago
Very nice work. Thanks for share. Hugs for you. Bye. ^^
4 years, 9 months ago
I love the series too! And your vectors are absolutely gorgeous! The colors and background are amazing. Great work!
4 years, 9 months ago
Very lovely wallpaper. Probably one of the best what you made. Looks like your skills don't rusted in 4 months ;3 Vectoring, cloring superb, well, I don't expected other from a waller of your class. And this "Shinshi Doumei Cross" looks pretty interesting. His style is what caught me, maybe I should get it. +Fav
4 years, 9 months ago
What a vector work! from that scan this must have been painfully hard :D i dont know what are those grey cubes but i think a little texture wouldn't hurt on them... also the perspective is messy, you used only one vanishing point, but other than that its kewl wall ^^
4 years, 9 months ago
OMG!!! Yup, that's the first thing that came to my mind after seeing this wall! Especially when reading through your description and seeing the original scan. You just left me in awe ... Definitely must be placed on your desktop to see the beauty of this one. What extra-ordinary talent! And what more could I say, this one's really great. This is going to be a fave of course.
4 years, 9 months ago
Shinshi Doumei Cross.. One of my favorite manga. Well, This is very elegant, clean and amazing. Good attention at the sunlight, and the coloring of the black and white scan is very well. Good Luck.. +
4 years, 9 months ago
Ахуительная картинка мне нравицаа gooodЖ)
4 years, 9 months ago
This is really a beautiful piece of work, I love how vibrant it looks without taking away from the fact that its from a manga image. I really can't stop staring at this, its just so nice!
4 years, 9 months ago
I am so sorry...it seems like ages since i have been here commenting on walls.
So what can i possibly say when i see such a beautiful and detailed work?! The preview image surel sucks as when i full view the wall i was like O_o.
Thanks for this magnificent piece of work +fav
4 years, 9 months ago
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This wallpaper is really amazing, nice manga colouring! :) Faving~
4 years, 9 months ago
great wallpaper after all you colord that sca thats just amazing n great work keep it up
4 years, 9 months ago
this is a really awesome wallpaper.. thanks
4 years, 9 months ago
I like that you separated the characters and made the image your own while still keeping it similar to the original. I guess what I'm saying is the wallpaper makes it seems like an original work while still keeping the awesome-ness that is the original scan. Plus I love the colors.
4 years, 8 months ago
OMW! i love it!
How you got such depth i have no idea... its just amazazing! But i don't like where you put the text.. it just doesn't fit in nicely, then again i don't know where els you can put it... :|
ANYWHO!! Keep it up, very noice.
4 years, 8 months ago
wow wow wow! I don't know how you had the patience to do this. I never would have, never mind the fact that I'm not talented enough. :)
I will be using this on one of my computers for sure. *favs*
4 years, 8 months ago
Wow, such an ambitious task indeed. I love that you've done this, it's nice to see wallpapers from lesser walled series, and using a black and white scan is truly fantastic. I mistook it for an anime image, and was so surprised thinking this series would be animated in fall or something. lol XD;;;
4 years, 8 months ago
Great wallpaper ^^ Your work is very impressive which the original scan ^^
4 years, 8 months ago
woah just love it! damn <3 very good work
4 years, 8 months ago
OMG, awesomeness!!! I'm very impressed with your vector skills and coloring - amazing! I actually thought it was from the real anime, lol. Keep up with good work!
4 years, 7 months ago
Nicely done on this Shinshi Doumei Cross wallpaper! If only we could get an animated version that looked this good! Although I love Tanemura Arina's works, it's hard to find a decent picture as a wallpaper because her color palette tends to be very bright. This is nicely subdued and plays up the depth of her art without being blinding.
4 years, 6 months ago
ah! i just have to say....beautifull!! i like a loot ur walls!!
4 years, 6 months ago
woah! that's a long way to finish.. beautiful creation though.. (~_~)
4 years, 6 months ago
awesome vectoring
4 years, 5 months ago
I wouldn't have been able to tell that this was originally a black and white scan if you hadn't said anything. You did an amazing job coloring it. Really like the perspective on this wall.
4 years, 4 months ago
Your coloring is absolutely stunning! I admire you for that...*o* The lighting on the wallpaper is also excellent! Haine looks a bit off though; the darkness on the left side of the face sort of made her a bit unrecognizable... I never saw the student council in this way; it almost seems like an attack force in a way. xD
4 years, 4 months ago
one of my favorite mangas. <3 maora
4 years, 3 months ago
Oh my god! When I first saw this I THOUGHT they had adapted it to an anime! Ahhh I was so disappointed. ;_; But nonetheless, what a cool effect! You did an awesome job, I absolutely love it!
4 years, 3 months ago
Awesome!!! Purely Awesome!
You transformed a manga into an anime. This gives me a better imagination of what they may look like in an anime. The coloring is just beautiful. Shading is all right, but there are some parts which could use more. The angle and the position of the characters are good.
Ushio-sama is so beautiful in whatever angle. Kyah! Maora-sama is cute.
Good job.
4 years, 3 months ago
It lokks like an animescreenshot xD
Nice work :)
4 years, 1 month ago
Cool wallpaper. Great job with the coloring! You're hard really shows itself... A fave for sure!
4 years, 1 month ago
When I saw the image, that's exactly what I thought, "They made a SDC anime???" Fantastic image, great vectoring, great job!
3 years, 9 months ago
Cool wallpaper 11é10
3 years, 5 months ago
is very good :|
2 years, 6 months ago
Wow. That's a really, really good coloring. I wish I could it like this as well. All of them look soo gourgeous that I was surprised. Never expected to see something like this.
2 years, 2 months ago
This is so beautiful. I first couldn't believe what I saw. You created that epicness with the black-white version from the manga I always loved that much.
Great work!!
1 year, 3 months ago
the background looks good. i like it