~DANGEROUS_FANGIRL_MODE = ON FMA fans unite!!! This is my tribute and my goodbye to the amazing anime/manga Full Metal Alchemist. *sob* If you can hear me Hiromu Arakawa-sama, I luv you!!
Now to the wall, it's Ed, and yes, he's showing skin! *kyaa*~DANGEROUS_FANGIRL_MODE = OFF
Ahem... Here's my entry for the awesum AP CLASH OF THE WALLERS!!!.
Theme: Human Condition My take: "Music is the vernacular of the human soul." —Geoffrey Latham
It's as simple as that. I hope you can understand my interpretation.
The bg is all painted. I tried to follow the scan's painting style and it was lots of fun working with different brushes.
I tried to follow @Shinn's advice that was given on Arcanum Paradisus. And maybe it doesn't show, but it worked wonders. Thanks a bunch.
I know that some of you might not like the vectored lineart but I couldn't make it any better than that, so I hope you can forgive this.
Last but not least, I'd like to say a huge thanks to @sjade1 and @flyindreams for their fantastic work and coping with all of us with great patience! All the love to you guys!
Thanks in advance for any feedback. (>*3*)>
Moar at BrokenTone.net




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1 year, 10 months ago
This is beautiful. The soft painting style really captures the emotion of the wall. Brilliant wall! +
1 year, 10 months ago
I still think that Ed looks too clean for the bg @@ But other than that, awesome wall < 3 The scans you chose fit so well to each other.
1 year, 10 months ago
yoru: what impressed me on this wall was 100% background, and then Ed....cause background is really done in interesting way, with use of this style. hm naked ed ftw <3+
moonie: i really love the background it really takes your breath away. also love the half naked ed, haba haba, and i really love how you managed to combine these two scans, it gives a feeling of nostalgia. i also love that it gives impression that ed has connection with music cause i love music.great job♥♥♥
1 year, 10 months ago
The lighting here is just gorgeous and creates such a serene and wonderful atmosphere. I also think Ed looks a bit too clean for the rest of the wall but that's just a minor detail. Love the way you blended two scans together. :)
1 year, 10 months ago
The background looks amazing. The textured painted style looks great. Kinda wish you did the same with Ed though because he kinda does'nt go well with the textured background as you painted him in a really smooth way. Would've been better if he was textured a bit to fit the whole wallpaper style. Still a beautiful wallpaper nonetheless. :D
1 year, 10 months ago
This is very tranquil and solemn. Really great impact. Love the overall outcome. <3
1 year, 10 months ago
LOL YES, fangirl mode... Ah this series... Great entry!
+fave
1 year, 10 months ago
Ed looks brilliant.
1 year, 10 months ago
Woah, do i see nipple? :D Great wallpaper, I can't believe you painted the background, its gorgeous~ I agree with yina, Ed is a bit too clean, but I don't think that matters as much when you have this on your desk <3.
1 year, 10 months ago
Great intepretation!! Your painting techics are adorable and you really created so emotional atmosphere!! fav!
1 year, 10 months ago
Good lighting effect and good combination between the painted background Ed. +fav
1 year, 10 months ago
I like the lighting in here! The way you blended the 2 scans is just perfect!
1 year, 10 months ago
1 year, 10 months ago
Beautiful work! I love the use of the 2 scans and how well they worked together. This wall just gives off such a peaceful feeling. Nice work!
1 year, 10 months ago
Wonderful wall! +
1 year, 10 months ago
This is gorgeous. The lighting is fantastic, and I really love the concept of the wall. The painting also looks good and the blending of the two scans is great. Definitely a +fav from me, well done =)
1 year, 10 months ago
I jizzed. +fav
1 year, 10 months ago
Whaaa, FMA! <3 FMA! Really love this! *Joins you in fangirl mode* Good luck for the next round.
1 year, 10 months ago
One of my favorites of this round :). I'm such a sucker for music XD.
1 year, 10 months ago
I'm not really comfortable with the painted bg and having Ed vectored. Especially around the hair, the vectored line art doesn't really blend well with the fine detailed brush work on the curtains and books.
Otherwise, I'm loving the wall. FMA Brotherhood had hooked like crazy, and it's great to have a new FMA wall :) Great work.
1 year, 10 months ago
When I first saw this on ap clash homepage I though, omg, this is absolutly great. I couldn't see it in a bigger size, just after you uploaded it. Maybe you don't like the outlines so much, but I still like the whole wallpaper. Nice job! :)
1 year, 10 months ago
I don't want you take this the wrong way, but when I first saw this wallpaper I thought to myself "Finally, I get to see what storm-and-fire is really capable of". While I won't deny that the quality of your work is absolutely outstanding, this is the first piece I've truly seen from you that really stands out and shows just exactly how much talent you have and it showcases it in full effort here.
While I know a lot of people are against mixing a vector with a painted background and I can completely see why, I honestly think you combined the two rather seamlessly. Considering how many different moments in FMA you could of chosen of Ed as a perfect example of the human condition, you did a hell of a good job by choosing something music related. What better way to express pure, raw emotion than through music. It served as outlet for me for numerous years when I use to play drums and still continues to this day, which is why your choice of scan speaks so deeply to me. Plus, open shirt Ed = win for all the ladies. Ok, maybe a win for me too.
Now the background, this is why I stated what I did in my first paragraph. I remember how hypnotized I was when I first saw painted background emerging in the anime wallpaper scene. You did a fantastic job incorporating two separate scans together and flawlessly fitting them as if they had always been one room. From the lighting onto the piano, curtains and bookshelves to the carefully crafted detail on every single object in this room, it's hard for me to even find any flaw within such perfection. I was stress that I don't like using that word often, but I really cannot think of any other way to describe such a background. Or perhaps it's because I feel no other word should be used.
While you have shown time and time again that you are not only incredibly talented and inventive, I personally feel that this wallpaper speaks far deeper than any of your previous entries and to me that is what I absolutely love about it.
1 year, 10 months ago
The shirt is the only real place the vector lines bother me. You hardly notice them elsewhere, I think it's just because the shirt is so fluid that the clean lines of the vectors on your folds stick out. Otherwise, you have the rest of my comment. 8D Good round!
1 year, 10 months ago
Beautiful compilation of pieces -- this scan works so well with the theme and your execution of it is awesome as always. I knew right away that this scan would be perfect for the theme and you've done it great justice walling it. Lovely work ^__^
1 year, 10 months ago
Thanks Storm-And-fire. As always think very good wallpaper, the background is great, very well worked. good without much more to say, I add to my favorites and my collection. (9+_+)
FullMetal is the best that exists and will exist .
1 year, 10 months ago
waaa, this looks amazing. But the BG quality doesnt matter your beatiful painting skills. and the pillar looks very awkward because its longer than the bookshelves.
1 year, 10 months ago
this is really showing some great wall-ing skills.
1 year, 10 months ago
I like how you extended it on left, that chosen scan fits well I think :3 I don't really think the fact that Ed is vectored bothers me, maybe because it kinda look similiar to anime in which bg are painted nicely like that too.
1 year, 10 months ago
FAV+
1 year, 10 months ago
is it ok, if I am speechless and just add it toshow you how much I love it?
1 year, 10 months ago
What a beautiful scene! The painting of the background is excellent and I love the atmosphere. But I'm distracted by the different style of the background and am caught wondering why it's like that, so I'm not enjoying the scene as much. Nonetheless, fav!
1 year, 10 months ago
i love that he's singing. quite inspired. unique. i love it! :)
1 year, 10 months ago
How come I forgot to give love to this on AP -_-
1 year, 9 months ago
This is one of the best FMA wallpapers ever. The way you made Edward look masterful and the detail the back is just amazing and he looks so Kawaii. Great Job +Faves
1 year, 9 months ago
I love this wall. Fell for for it head over heels. I think I can hear the soft melody and feel the warm of sunlight.
Fav+++ XDDDD
1 year, 9 months ago
Awesome wallpaper 8)E I'm also a Edward Elric fangirl |(VcV)| lolz
1 year, 9 months ago
I think Ed needs to be painted the way background is also,but this sure is a nice entry xD
1 year, 9 months ago
Stunning work as always! Your drawing skills and aesthetic perseption never ceases to amaze me. +fav Εξαιρετική δουλειά !
1 year, 9 months ago
excelent wall im amaizing in how you did that the colors are perfect and the posicion of the hands are in the right position really good job its really make fell like the picture were real in another kind of dimencion or something but i think thats the magic about that give life to the anime caracter in our pcs to see how the become part of our life excelent job !!1 keep wolrking like that !!!!!! <3 (o_o)
1 year, 9 months ago
I am in love with this wallpaper. I think you put everything together flawlessly!
When I saw it, I was shocked as I didn't remember seeing this scan. xD Then I saw you put it together...
it's just...gorgeous.
1 year, 9 months ago
... I had this as a desktop for weeks and I just realized I haven't commented on it. Grah. My online gaming is seriously shorting out my attention span. Especially since I lovelovelove this wallpaper!
The texture-y painting is rather different from your usual style, reminiscent of the Old Masters :D and the perspective is spot on. Great job with the dreamy lighting, too! My only gripe is the linework on Ed's shirt, no biggie.
*goes back to gazing at desktop*
1 year, 8 months ago
thanks you this wall look great and wonderful !!
1 year, 7 months ago
very nice !
1 year, 7 months ago
damn, FMA + music
two of my favourite things you've got there +fav.
1 year, 5 months ago
Splendid! Two of my favourite things: Edward Elric and the piano xD
That is worth a favourite on my part ^_^
1 year, 5 months ago
I love everything about this wallpaper! The theme, the lighting... everything blends in so well together!
1 year, 4 months ago
I love the back ground
1 year, 4 months ago
wow...this is very beautiful...I love everything about this wallpaper.
1 year, 4 months ago
Woah this is a beautiful wallpaper! I love the paint style you used and the ligthing! Great work!
1 year, 4 months ago
This wall is going on my computer immediately! The background is beautifully painted and the shadowing on Edward is smooth and subtle. I love the addition of the bookcase. You did a fantastic job seamlessly integrating it (as well as other little additions). I'm always excited to find lovely wallpapers, but when I find one for a favorite anime of mine, I can't contain my excitement! Thank you for making this wall!
1 year, 2 months ago
Just love this wall! It's so sensitive.
11 months, 1 week ago
Awesome wallpaper!
8 months, 3 weeks ago
absolutely gorgeous :)
7 months, 1 week ago
The light are very beautiful
7 months, 4 days ago
Love FMA! Very nice pic!
1 month, 3 weeks ago
I have to admire you change a figure of the technology,Very good
1 month, 1 week ago
Wonderfully done.
Awesome doesn't even begin to describe this.