Intro: Well well well... what do I have to say for this one... Well. First off, it's my entry for the DERKA contest (http://po-taters.tamashii.org). Secondly, I do not watch/read Black Cat or know anything about it at all... so for those Black Cat fans out there, I hope this wall isn't offensive. >_>"
Making the wall took a while... thanks to the piles of homework and exams and midterms and whatnot. Took some time off each day and vectored the original manga(?) scan, which took like a month. I tried another approach at vectoring this time around, and I guess I learned some new things again! The results aren't that bad. Anyways, the vectoring took the longest, and the rest was basically brainstorming ideas in Photoshop, as well as random MSN convos with HK.
The wall. I guess the wall doesn't mean much as it is, but I was trying to portray a message... or atleast, make something that relates to the stuff I'm thinking about. I stuck with plain colours as it was more effective. Basically, it's about the 'masks' people put on due to society's pressure and the wanting to fit in; which, in my opinion, makes people lose their 'true selves'... as they are being something that they're not. I represented this in the girl, with the 'tear' representing the death of the inner, TRUE self. The black strips are wooden planks, 'barring' up the reflection, which is in the mirror and represents the true personality and feelings of the girl. The reflection is cracked; shattered, and again, represents and relates to the title, "Forgotten Self - False Identity." ... I can't really put what I want to say into words, but I hope that last paragraph made a little sense, at least.
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Also, the fact that the expression of the girl totally clashes with the tears and overall feel of the wall represents... the fact that the world is so FAKE.




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7 years, 6 months ago
I dont really read Black Cat and am only faintly watching the anime, but this wp is badass. The text in the back is real cool too. Its not just complete bs, there to fill up space, but actually have different fonts and meanings. The definitions were a nice touch. The bleeding eye looks good and was vectored with the scan well. Well, good job man and keep it up.
7 years, 6 months ago
REally nice wallpaper. The image looks crystal clear and with the backgound. And the text are ok. ^^;
7 years, 6 months ago
Wow, this is very unique. I love the background, and how it sort of looks like a shoe print. I really can't say much. Though, I really love the whole meaning behind it, and I can really connect. Anyways, great job!
7 years, 6 months ago
i believe you mistaken Saya with Train,
Train, the main character, would've fitted better on there...cause...well....read the manga dmmit =P it's good
but in terms of a wall, 9.9/10 =P
7 years, 6 months ago
This is really nice! I love how it's so nice and clean and the tear of blood is a really nice touch! :3
7 years, 6 months ago
i've never watched black cat before... gl in the contest~ usually walls are made to just look good but this one's very interesting..for you to develop deeper meaning in a wall.. yup... your paragraph made sense...it actually made me understand more of the thought that was put into the wall i love the font xD x3 and great job on the wall~! she's scarry .__.''' ^^''
7 years, 6 months ago
Wow! I really like this vectored work! Now, I wouldnt put it on any desktop considering its stark colors and intensity, but as a standalone piece its really nice! The lines are clean and the use of limited colors really brings out the theme instead of being eye candy! Good JOb!
7 years, 6 months ago
I really love it. The whole black, red, and white thing really plays into your "everything is fake" idea for the wall. I hope you win the DERKA contest!
7 years, 6 months ago
Wow very creepy, I just love the theme but it doesn't really fit with Saya. It would better fit Train or Creed.
7 years, 6 months ago
great vector work here Jtsang :O~! >_> you used the dark force ;__;. really a nice concept, things goes well with eachother. nice job ~! and good luck wiht derka >_>
7 years, 6 months ago
funky vector X3 o love teh text with the cat <3
7 years, 6 months ago
I don't know what this comic is,but I like this feel of picture Good job!
7 years, 6 months ago
this has a rather interesting message ^_^ i love the vector job u did its so unique.. lol if u didnt tell me i would've thought her eye was bleeding xD
7 years, 6 months ago
i think this wall is quite interesting. pretty good concept. the vector itself is top-notch. good job and good luck with DERKA. :)
7 years, 6 months ago
Veryyyyy nice
7 years, 6 months ago
it look bad ino like it
7 years, 6 months ago
i like the caricter it looks like a good one to draw thanks for the insperation
7 years, 6 months ago
The vector is very neat and clean. I really like the message behind this wallpaper...I think it's portrayed well, her face and tear display that message very well. lol I have to say her face defiantly looks like she is faking a smile...lol...It both funny and creepy looking...I like the usage of colours...they blend well together and suit well with the theme. Great work and because of your cute little avatar, I am now going to have that badger song stuck in my head lol Thanks for sharing??Shira
7 years, 6 months ago
a simple design that works quite well, nice horizontal graphic lines and minimum amount of colors works well
7 years, 6 months ago
I like those tipe of messages. Very intresting ^^
7 years, 6 months ago
This wallpaper offends me very much ;)
j/k. It's an awesome wallpaper. Although, Saya is a very happy-go-lucky girl, so more vibrant colors would have been great.
7 years, 6 months ago
Nice job, love the vector-ish style used here.
7 years, 6 months ago
Great concept :) A shame that school and other work got you down though... Everything in this wall looks great together, but I don't think this is your best =/
7 years, 6 months ago
looks good I must say. I really like how you mixed different fonts for the text, and the contrast between plain colors gives the effective feeling. Bleh, it's quite simple, but the composition is fine anyway, so good job~
7 years, 6 months ago
ooh, looking really angsty there. love the thick horizontal bands that run at the back. gives it a constrictive feel, like something's caging her in. your limited use of color also helps with the effect, gives it more a dramatic appeal. hope to see more work from you.
7 years, 6 months ago
this looks just plain and orignial..and its all coolz...its a keeper..keep it up..its awsome job of a wallie
7 years, 6 months ago
Nice and crisp. Composition is good, too.
7 years, 6 months ago
this is really nice,great job =O
7 years, 6 months ago
nice wallpaper ryt here...love it!
7 years, 6 months ago
oh my. . . that looks exceptionally awesome. it dosnt fit saya while she was alive, but it may just fit the landscape in trains head. . . dunno about that tho. i am a bc fan, but even trains head is not somthing i know. . . so yeah.
anyways, awesome job! very dark feelings. very cool!
7 years, 6 months ago
a very interesting prespective...i like the black and white style...allows room for interputation...though i'd like to see this done in blue ^^ !
7 years, 5 months ago
never seen the series, interesting concept, I really like the simplistic color scheme.
7 years, 5 months ago
It's so nice! My favorite style!
7 years, 5 months ago
Nice Saya.... but why the face like Train face.... but this so boring because lack of colour and bad background, but it`s nice wall....
7 years, 5 months ago
so.............horrible
7 years, 5 months ago
wow, weird yet it draws me in. Nice job :D
7 years, 5 months ago
LOL aww you know I'm a black cat fan and the bloody tear is like REALLY DEPRESSING if you know the story ;____;
7 years, 5 months ago
I like the colors, the background, wow! Nice job. +fave!
7 years, 5 months ago
WOW VERY UNIQUE, I LIKE THIS PICTURE SO MUCH
7 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for this wall
7 years, 5 months ago
I don't iike the girl,she looks fierce and does not have any colour, The wallpaper is dull
7 years, 4 months ago
This is really good.
It looks very good in B/W.
7 years, 4 months ago
Gorgeous piece! Nice color choices; i like how they contrast so sharply. I also like your use of words in the background. Overall, a very nice affect. Keep it up! ^^
7 years, 4 months ago
I really like this wall. She really looks creepy, anyway really good job. you have alot of talent. keep up the good work. :hehe:
7 years, 4 months ago
ajjaja this good.... this image of saya of the manga... but I very do not feel to attract by the red effect with black and target... I believe that they attract to me but wallpapers of scans of animates but that of the manga
7 years, 3 months ago
Very original, and the colors and that sketchy background remainds me to the ninjas and all that stuff. Well done.
7 years, 3 months ago
yay!! Another vectored wall I've seen today!!^o^ This one is very moody & cool!! I love the blood coming out from her eye... The vectoring is smooth, clean, & awsome!! & the character is pretty!! The red shadow behind the chara is very cool!! & I love the style!!& the black lines are very moody & cool!! The font makes this wall more cool & moody!! & also stylish!! Awsome job!! Definately +fav!! keep it up!!
7 years, 3 months ago
This one gives me chills: the use of black and white with red is very dramatic. Like the fonts in the title, and the little cat. The cat is greatness. Overall, really nice wall, though it really doesn't fit the chara.
7 years, 2 months ago
I havent watched Black Cat, nor red the Manga. Have no clue about the series what soever, but this wallpaper caught my eye. And its REALLY nice. Nice work on it. I hope you get/ or got something out of that contest. Because you did a wonderful job. *fav*
7 years, 2 months ago
Creepy but stunning. Really.
7 years, 3 weeks ago
This is very scary and bloody...i like ^^
7 years, 3 days ago
I read the manga so I think that the wall paper it very different from her image in the manga. But I still liked the wallpaper because it is so different from her image in the manga. The only part that I dont like is the red in the backround, I think the wallpaper would be better with no red in the backround.
7 years, 2 days ago
Nice one. Love the Red, White, Black colour blending.
6 years, 8 months ago
woooow this black cat wallpaper ist very very great^^ i love black cat^____________________^
thanx for the wallpaper^^
6 years, 7 months ago
One of my favorites!!!! The scan, colors, an theme are excellent!!!! The blood tear looks very nice! The eyes gives me the chills, and the background style is very well done!!!! Excellent job, keep it up!!!
6 years, 6 months ago
Well, I just read black cat manga just 4 volume, but I think it's great one. Luv the red efec!
6 years, 6 months ago
it's kinda creepy >_<', but i like creepy stuff!welll it's a bit out of black cat mood(it's only my thoughts), but as you have said"I do not watch/read Black Cat or know anything about it " ..so,putting that aside, i think your wall is great!
6 years, 6 months ago
This picture is scary, the background is quite grafiti but still it was plain!! Hope you can change a little bit!! Gambate!!
6 years, 3 months ago
This is a wicked wallpaper, i like it. Great work. :)
6 years, 2 months ago
I really love this wallpaper. So much so that I put it on my myspace. And all the comments I get on it are that it looks like an emo layout cus of the blood and then the text in the background, but other than that they usually just say they love it and ask for who made it. Really love it 10/10. Keep up the good work.
6 years, 1 month ago
I don't know man...she is darn scary to me
6 years, 2 weeks ago
looks a little ghost-like, freaky.
4 years, 3 months ago
Terrifying, yet... so awesome
4 years, 2 months ago
...................petty girl.......... ps:13 love.... this ...girl????
3 years, 11 months ago
Hehe, she looks a little scary...but I like it!