Widescreen FTW! I definitely recommend it. Standard has the black bars of death at the top and bottom, lol. Sorry. I didn't want to have any part of this wall cut off by being in standard, so I had to do that. ^^;; Anyhoo... I AM NOT DEAD. Although I sure felt like it quite often during this walling process. I haven't been online, or at least not on AP, for over a month! I'm sorry! T__T But school was killing me, and most of all, my mind and paranoia were killing me. I couldn't bring myself to come on here for several reasons...and I had to take a LONG break from walling. ~__~; I don't know if I'm still feeling better about things, but I wanted to finish this wall. And I FINALLY did.
After seeing this scan, I got inspiration. I love Haibane Renmei; it's one of my all-time favorite anime~ And I wanted to use my tablet to paint again (especially since I think ABe-sensei's style is similar to my sketchiness). It's so much fun! ^_^ For the most part...at least, lol. It's also very rough and time-consuming. I had a lot of fun with painting Rakka, but once she was done, my uh...hesitation and fear set in! I had a major artist's block. Staring at that blank canvas in the bg scared the crap out of me. I knew I wanted to make a foresty scene like in the original, but I didn't know how to go about it. I also had an idea to put a crow in there...since crows are such a major symbol in Haibane. ♥ So first I did the crow, using N00/8856882/">this photo as reference. I've never drawn a crow before. I was greatly afraid to start! *laugh* But then I got the hang of it, and had fun with karasu-chan, too. :3
It's the bg that killed me. But a savior came with the name Andrea, and she helped me greatly. She gave me lots of ideas and advice on how to go about the trees and leaves etc! *hugs her* So after weeks of staring at a blank canvas, I got help and moved along with finishing it. And now it's done. Oh, school is also done. I'm on summer break now. >D I hope that with that, my mind will calm down, and I won't be so stressed. Though, honestly, walling has really been stressing me out more...so expect long breaks in between again! ^^; Ok, um...here's some screenshots I took during the process:
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Thanks for reading my long description! ^^; And thanks for being patient with me. :) Hopefully I can muster up enough will to make another wallpaper soon. But until then, I appreciate any comments/faves on this one! THANKS.



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4 years, 2 weeks ago
Very, very nice!! I love the sketchiness and I would think the bird was originally part of the scan if you hadn't said otherwise. My only problem would be the light effects you tried to create. They could use some more work. Making them more radiant and realistic would add to the overall impression. But still it's a great wall. Anna/Fire
4 years, 2 weeks ago
wow what an excellent work ^^ the crow was a nice detail and it looks very good >< !! the BG is really amazing, the painted trees looks beautiful and sunny (~_~) good work
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Uwah, it's such a nice painting job! I like the colors and I would also presume the bird was a part of the original scan if you hadn't proven us otherwise. Lovely work.
I hope you get better! Miss you~! < 3
*faves*
4 years, 2 weeks ago
WAHHHHHHHHHHH its done >D anyways i love it and you already know what i think haibane reimei is <33 i would give you a better comment but well i'm dead right now and this is the only wall im commenting on for a long time XD
4 years, 2 weeks ago
The painting is just amazing and the crow! I really would have thought it was part of the original scan The sketchiness of the lines is just beautiful and the trees in the background are so pretty and bright ^^ fav
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I really like it! The shine of light gives the wall such a nice balance and calming affect. The colours are also very nice and the crow looks amazing!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Waai~ I love how the girl looks, so prettyful paintedness *-* You did a great jobbu~~ This going to my desktop. \o/ +favs
4 years, 2 weeks ago
<3 great vectoring on this wall really like the style and good detail aswell. nice summer feel to it too +fav
4 years, 2 weeks ago
XD u finished pretty fast nice job!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I love the way this looks, from the sketchi-ness to the photo-esque background, to the idea behind it. Great work.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Very fun and bright...
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Ooh! You finished it! It looks good, the sketchiness is interesting. ^^ I want to do a wall with birds/crows in it too sometime. XD
4 years, 2 weeks ago
great work! I love how you redraw it.. it's very rare to see like this.. keep it up! +fave!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
This wall is so lovely. Probably one of my most favorite walls of all time. Definite +Fav!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I love how soft the colors look. It all looks really great. The crow is really cool. Fantastic job!!! *fav*
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Haibane Renmei is one of my long-time faves, so I'm very glad that this wall exists; And it's painted too (double yippee!)~ I like how you did Rakka, but the Crow is simply the cherry on top. I'm glad you included it, because in doing so you included a bit of the storyline of Haibane Renmei. Not to mention, the background -- it's both scenic and surreal, the perfect combination! By softening the trees you made them seem as they were but flickering lights, ultimately making the blending solid and impeccable without compromising depth. Again, thanks so much for this! ^^
4 years, 2 weeks ago
P(T_T)IT'S SO LOVELY!
Great, great job with the vectoring and adding the crow. It's seamless. And beautiful.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Wow...such a nice paint job... The bird...you drew it yourself? 0.0 Amazing bg too, like you mentioned... "impressive, most impressive"... looking forward to your next paint job!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Well done wallpaper. The integration of the different components look quite rough, but it somehow ended up looking quite good. I like the symbolic touch of the flying crow. The water coloring looks good.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I love this wallie so much. It gives me. I love the sketchiness concept very much. It gives me a truly happy and relaxing atmosphere. My favourite wallie now ^^ Not too forget my it's gonna my by desktop wallpaper :D
4 years, 2 weeks ago
<3 awesome! i love that sketchy feel and the color you used, and that crow seems to be a part of scan, if i hadn't viewed the scan, i wouldn't have known it was XD anyways the dark part of the bg is bothering me, but the heck as long as its beautiful. fav
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Such a beautiful wall!!! I mean, it rocks >____<
I've always got to see Haibane Renmei wallies in its so-called traditional theme and color: dark-gray-gloomy-grunge-vintage-... and all of these~! HR art is beautiful, but I got somehow tired of the old theme. And here comes this wall of yours, with its beautiful, vivid, youthful colors! Such a refresh! I love HR's sketchiness too, but I have no idea it'd come out this good with bright colors.
Uh huh, a fav neh! XD Hope you'll throw away the stress and create more gorgeous walls ^______^
4 years, 2 weeks ago
It's just incredible. I've wanted to wall this scan for a while, but I can't top this. You re-cged it really well. The colours are beautiful, too. :)
4 years, 2 weeks ago
wow......... nice work. the complexion is great. the green color that engulfs the picture is exquisite. the crow flying away is just an added touch of magnificence. great work. this is truly awesome.8)E
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I looks pretty good, the thumbal drew my attention. You have nice shades there and good light. I'm not really fond of the sketchiness, I like solid lines. But yeah you can't please all. I'd say it looks way better seen from a distance, so you can actually see what's going on in the bg.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
The out-of-focus effect of the distant trees are reli fantastic! +fav
4 years, 2 weeks ago
very nice how did you ever vector something like that!! +fav
4 years, 2 weeks ago
i always admire your amazing work even your painting =] you've been working on an awesome scan, anyways..great work and keep up~
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Oh...my...God! .(-_-). This is waaay beyond words. I can't think of something useful to say because I'm in awe. Instant desktop and favorite! p(T_T)q I don't have words to tell you how awesome you are for making this!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I have always loved you’re sense of style and the different approach that you take with each of you're wallpapers. This sketchy, softly painted makeover was the perfect choice for the scan. The concept is perfect and the colors are amazing. You’ve definitely got a knack for this walling thing and you do it so well. The crow was simply a brilliant idea and it gives the scenery more of an impact. The overall wallpaper looks absolutely smashing. Well done.
( T_T)/ Stop setting the bar so high for me to climb, how am I suppose to catch up when I've barley just began?
4 years, 2 weeks ago
simply beautiful..
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I really like it !!! +Fav.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Nice work. It looks like a piece of the anime, but better. I like Haibane Renmei, but all the wallpapers are so old that I can't find one for my current high resolution.
To my favourites.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Firstly, the crow is ♥ ^^ I think he looks awesome! I need to watch this anime sometime [if I can find it somewhere...] it sounds interesting and I really like the artwork!
Anyhoodle, this wallpaper is an instant fave for me. I had to run over here from theO when I saw you had updated ^^ [then I couldn't remember my username XD I forgot the - between the words. Duh! Haha] . I really like that touch of green by the crow, it makes him stand out nicely. Rakka looks fantabulous, her eyes are beautiful...
♥♥♥~~!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Wow, this is absolutely wonderful! The sketchy outlines are such a good touch, it gives such an interesting look to the wall. I adore where you placed the crow, very clever, if I didn't see the original scan I'd thought it was from there too! Excellent job, < 3
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Ah~ my new desktop!!! Thanks for sharing this piece of art :D
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Beautiful treatment of the image (it turned out quite lovely). I like the sketchy lines and the addition of the crow. I think it was a nice idea to add it, and if you did not mention otherwise, I would've assume that it was a part of the original scan. It looks very authentic and adds a delectable temperament to the wallpaper. The background is positively rocking, and although it helps to emphasize the characters distinguished features, I find that it holds its own in the overall appearance of the wallpaper. Everything looks exquisite, and I thank you for the hard work and sharing the final product.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
wow! A great wall! Billiant!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
i love this anime~~ it's such a nice anime ^^ thanks for sharing this masterpiece of urs~!!
4 years, 2 weeks ago
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Such a lovely wallpaper. I love it! It's a fave...
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Beautiful! I love this wallpaper. The composition is nicely done and naturally the subject is appealing as well. I'm a true Haibane Renmei fan. My only criticism is the trees. They are drawn to cleanly to fit with the sketchy nature of the scan you used. Congrats on a well-done wall.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Amazing! Perfect work! Vectors are great and idea is very original! Thanks! +fav
4 years, 2 weeks ago
It looks really great. It completely captures the look and feel of the series and all the emotions behind it.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Pretty much what everyone else said ! I Also like the sketchy form of this wall ^^
The Crow's legs looks really weird to my eyes though ^^ kinda looks too out of place
hehe..screw that leg thingy,I'll still FAV it ^^
4 years, 2 weeks ago
woow,I love the sketchiness concept very much, some poeple might think the crow it's an awesome atachment to the wallpaper, I do as well, though, some people might prefare a Dove instead.
I think I know why you prefared the crow instead of the dove here, and that would be couse it represents a different but true king of feeling, Am I right? ¬¬sure I am°° What is your probbblem!! xDD? Nah, forget about earlier. About the wallpaper background, good" nice combination of stuff here, besides.. you achieved a different feeling with this wallpaper, anyway.. you could have represented the propper ffeeeling with the same idea, maybe a sunset, kinda dark atmosphere.. but not to much. You know what I mean.. mixing both without making to much of both.
I just had a peek on the comments for this wallpaper, everyone seems to have a great opinion or point of view witthin this wallpaper, for example, locknox.. It gives me a truly happy and relaxing atmosphere. And see this one, By softening the trees you made them seem as they were but flickering lights, ultimately making the blending solid and impeccable without compromising depth. I have to admit they're both great point of views here, isn't it? I would Love to see more, darn.. as I keep on reading these comments I realize the more that this wallpaper is good the way it is. You achieved the correct impression, now, improving or trying to give a different impression by changing the background maybe wouldn't be. Or perhaps, it would be a great concept to.. you just have to dig up on your own ideas, sure you could create a different but unique same concept art. Awesome job, thanks for sahring. Cheers :)
4 years, 2 weeks ago
That is just amazing I love how the lines are drawn over the coloring its really unique and looks messy but a good messy. The lighting and depth in it are also quite nicely done.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Omg, Zaku-chan! I don't know how I missed this! I wish I could have commented your wall eralier!! Anyway, I have to tell you that this is trully awesome!!! I cannot find the exact words to express my feelings about your lovely wallpaper.. I'm almost speechless... No I'm not haha :3 Your skills at walling/digital paiting have improved a lot! The background is simply wonderful and what you have done with the crow is brilliant. The vibrant colours of the bg and the contrast bewteen the black of the crow and Rakka's clothes and wings is great. I really really like Rakka's eyes!!
A masterpiece Zaku-chan! Great wallpaper quality and details |(VcV)|
Congrats for this lovely wallie!!!!
****Fave****
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Welcome back~ What a nice wall to come back with at that ^^
I think the best part of this wall is the lighting. It works well with highlighting and giving life to the girl - and despite the sketchiness, there's a bit of realism in it because of that lighting. Also, the background colors are brought out nicely because of this lighting and the bokeh you put into the background helps bring about again, that realism, to the wall. The crow is a nice touch because it gives a more complicated and full presence to the wall (a much better decision than just portraying the girl). Nice work~
4 years, 2 weeks ago
it's very nice i like it you did an excellent work
4 years, 2 weeks ago
great wallpaper.... i love the green effect....
4 years, 2 weeks ago
A really nice wallpaper. I have nothing to complain. Thanks for sharing it.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
its an absolutely beautifull and clean work you did... the composition its a amazing and the clors used.... are sooo beautifull... the Bg.. well its a great paiting job you did.... absolutely +fav +dwl...
4 years, 2 weeks ago
You picked a great scan to work with. The lights in the trees are so soft......|(C_C)|
The raven (I think) is a little to close to the girl. You could move the girl a little farther behind, adding a greater value to the bird.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Love it, really suits Haibane Renmei style. Great job, instant fav.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I like it. Nice use of colors and symbolism. Good job.
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Haibane Renmei, damn I so long when I have see in, your wall reminds me, how long it was when I have seen it, even longer as you latest wall before this, ups, sorry. You made the bird perfect, as it where a part of a wall and likes the sketchy style, matches well with HR. +Fav
4 years, 2 weeks ago
Ahhh,, your painting perfect as always, totally amazing work, fav!<3
4 years, 2 weeks ago
I love how this fits perfectly on my monitor. And it is beautiful to boot.
You certainly can bring the "anime-ness" back into aBe's artwork.
4 years, 1 week ago
I know the anime. And I just love it. Beautifull walpaper. Is really nice and full of emotions. Amazing work. +fav
4 years, 1 week ago
I like the hand drawn aspect of the wall, you really took this scan further than the original. I can understand that coming out with something out of nothing can be frustrating but the background is the very thing that drew me to your wallpaper. I like how it isn't totally realistic, you still get the impression that its a forest but its like the character is in a fantasy or dream. You did a great job on the crow as well, it blends in well with the theme. IMO this wall deserves to be featured without question.
4 years, 1 week ago
OMG just fantastic wall XD i love the scetchyness and awesome vector/painting beautifully done my friend, this wall rocks faves
4 years, 1 week ago
lovely painting
4 years, 6 days ago
Tro Bien ,I Love It 8) |(VcV)| 8)
4 years, 5 days ago
i reckon this should be a SSS ranked wallpaper, its being ages since I've seen a wall this magnificent! Truly.
Awesomeness work x infinity.
4 years, 5 days ago
*thumbs up* Beautiful!!! I love it. Though I never watch Haibane Renmei but this wall looks fab!!
And yes for Widescreen!!!
4 years, 4 days ago
OMG! A Haibane Renmei wallpaper form you! |(VcV)| Haibane Renmei is one of my absolute favorite anime ever! And this wallpaper is fantastic in every way! So very easy to say it: +FAV =]
4 years, 3 days ago
Wow.... you did an amazing work with the vector..... and the background too...... I love it ^_^
+fav
4 years, 2 days ago
Really gorgeous. I love haibane renmei wallpapers and this is no exception. :D
3 years, 11 months ago
nice one. great colors.
3 years, 11 months ago
Even thou it's been 3 weeks since you made this girl I had to comment even now that it doesn't really matter much.
It's hard for me to pick favorites when it comes to your walls but I have to say this is one of your very best yet. The anime was one of my first favorites because of the unique story line and art style and I think you recreated the art beautifully. Some wallers take a scan and completely misrepresent the anime itself, I'm all for making scans your own but it takes real talent to make a scan your own but still keep the essence of the anime intact, you accomplished this here whole heartedly. The elegant sketchy feel and calm natural colors are just 2 of the many things this wall has going for it, your resolution is killer, the depth perception is uncanny, and I can see every detail and work you put into it. You did a fantastic job and your constantly improving, I'm extremely impressed. Great job! :D A++ and a fav.
Sanzosgirl19
3 years, 11 months ago
(9+_+) Wow, its already in double S rank Its a really great vector, i really like the soft colors n the details of Rakka Really an awesome work /(oOo)#
3 years, 11 months ago
Nice work. It's a good wallpaper
3 years, 11 months ago
Beautiful beautiful wallpaper. I really love Haibane Renmei, thank you for this wallpaper : )
3 years, 10 months ago
great vectoring on this wall|(VcV)|great vectoring on this wall
3 years, 10 months ago
it's very very very nice .. many thanks
3 years, 10 months ago
REALLy nice like the hand-drwan look
3 years, 9 months ago
i love haibane, abe is the man! *_*
3 years, 9 months ago
Love the trees and the forest actually. thank you for sharing!
3 years, 9 months ago
Superb
3 years, 8 months ago
I love this wallpaper! I can say that it's probably my favorite Haibane Renmei wallpaper out of all that I've seen! The color scheme, and the way you used the lighting really complements Yoshitoshi ABe's art. All sparkly and whatnot.
Love it~
3 years, 3 months ago
Gack! How come I've never seen this wallpaper before? Oh, it's gorgeous! /(O_O)/
You are such a fantastic wallpaper maker! Give me your skillzzzzzz, pleaseeeee Kelseeeeyyyy! *::*shot*::* Anyway, I LOVE it!
3 years, 1 month ago
Splenid job with this one! I especially like the sketchy style you worked in. I would never have the patience, so I imagine it must have been tough to do, but it was definitely worth it. Reminds me of the feeling of the anime itself greatly. Absolute fave. ^^
2 years, 7 months ago
very impressive
2 years, 6 months ago
I looks pretty good, the thumbal drew my attention. You have nice shades there and good light very nice.
2 years, 5 months ago
This is just ridiculously beautiful. 'Nuff said ;-)
2 years, 4 months ago
so pretty ♥♥♥
2 years, 3 months ago
make me curious about Haibane Renmei
2 years, 2 months ago
Wow. The background forest looks beautiful, just out of focus and with the sunlight poking through, as if my eyes were focussing on Rakka and the crow. So soothing.
2 years, 2 months ago
No tits - no fav...
Btw. Good wallpaper.
2 years, 1 month ago
Great job creating the crow from scratch.
2 years, 4 weeks ago
Instant classic! The series uses the crow as a metaphor, I was glad to see that added. It definitely adds an original touch to the scan while being relevant to the series. The cleanliness of the sketched lines, the colors and the use of shadow are a huge improvement over the scan which appears very two dimensional. Very well done! +FAV
Also, clever title. =)
2 years, 3 weeks ago
Can't quite put my finger on it, but this wall brings a sense of the mystical. Epic, methinks...
2 years, 1 week ago
A awesome contrast of light and darkness........very interesting....nice use of colours it makes it very attractive
1 year, 11 months ago
this is a wallpaper with nice use of brushes, i really like it
1 year, 9 months ago
This is beautiful. You stayed true to the original art style, which I love. You did a really nice job with the crow and the background. I'm jealous, actually, because my backgrounds are never that nice : ) Wonderful, just wonderful. It's complete without being busy. +fave
1 year, 9 months ago
Haven't seen a wall like this for a while, its beautiful! the BG, mixture of soft and hard lines, absolutely LOVE the end product and favouritying for sure
1 year, 9 months ago
I like this! The bird wings on the girl are nice, and you even included an actual bird too! :)
1 year, 9 months ago
good job!
1 year, 9 months ago
thanks
1 year, 9 months ago
thanks
1 year, 9 months ago
Wow I like this vector wall, show's very nice color scheme!~~ Like how the crow pops out like 3D...lol. laughs fav
1 year, 8 months ago
Grat work, great palette, and I also love the crow
1 year, 7 months ago
Girl as a living! Awesome!
1 year, 7 months ago
This is amazing! I love the amount of detail you put into this :D I'm Speechless because of how great it is! You deffinately have a +Fav from me ^^
1 year, 7 months ago
I really like the background in this wall, thats why i added this to my favorites :3
1 year, 3 months ago
i love this wallpaper. the scan is good and good vectoring. the background suits the scan well. good job
1 year, 3 months ago
clear eyes, I like it
1 year, 2 months ago
Love it!
1 year, 1 month ago
Amazing...it's been some time since I've seen an anime wallpaper so awesome. Keep it up :)
1 year, 2 weeks ago
Just lovely. You have +fav.
11 months, 2 weeks ago
amazing, i love it, I like this work, it's like a digital painting. looks like a painting. coloring also looks neat and nice. frieng good job. thank you for share this wallpaper.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
I love the Raven (wink wink username), hehe. I loved the pastel like colors, how the shadows on the character reflect the leaves around her, and the general brightness of it. It gives me a feeling that I'm in a forest somewhere by a river, with a sun hanging over me. Peaceful, serene....
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Excellent,the raven looks very nice,but the girl looks like she has broken or tattered wings which is kind of sad,or it could be that her wings purposely looks like that,nonetheless excellent drawing beatiful colors great art.
2 weeks, 5 days ago
It's beautiful! Wonderful job on the painting. T-T