Textureless versions over here.
I should prolly be working on the wallpaper for Arete 3 (AP spell checker thinks I'm an idiot for putting three i's in a row), but I get distracted so easily it's not even funny anymore D: I'm also a dumbass: I had to save all the versions again because some stupid layer covered up the yellow spot on her left eye D: But anyway, this is the right version, the one I wanted to submit.
Buut, here it is. The story is simple: after seeing this scan, I knew I could make a wall with it because it's simpler than others I have on my list. I admit I wasn't too attracted to Kunie Kanbara's style in the beginning, but now I've grown to like it; it has matured somehow and looks much better, in my opinion.
As always, I went against the flow: Kunie walls have always been crisp and clear. I'm the special snowflake that decided she wanted a grunge Kunie wall on her desktop. I'm prolly gonna be disliked for "ruining" her style, but I made this primarily for myself and am just putting it out there, in case anyone wants it.
I began by vectoring the image itself, then added the text (which looked like this in the beginning). After that, I realized it looked kind of empty and started extending the "bubbles" which I actually interpreted as clouds in this wall, added the "rainbow" and then the "forest". Phew, I'm all out of quotation marks.
Number of layers / PSD file size: 51 / 97.6 MB Time: 2 days, on and off. Took a lot more than I expected.One beautiful scan by MapleRose.One paper texture from Dioma.No walkthrough because I didn't think it would take me that long D:
If you need the vector, ask me for it. I won't be submitting it individually because I see no point in doing so, but I'll gladly give it to you if you need it.
Dedicated to Kunie lovers. Hope you don't think I messed her style up too much. Critique is welcome and very appreciated <3 (not to say faves aren't lol)
EDIT: here's a 2560 x 1600 version, textureless and with more contrasting colors. EDIT #2: another eye-popping special!



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2 years, 6 months ago
OMG WHAT DID YOU DO TO KUNIE :'(!
Lol, j/k. This is fantastic, I love to see more wallers doing Kunie, and how each one of them reflect their own style 8) And Grunge Kunie is such a fresh idea! Extending the circles worked perfectly. Text is nice, but I'd like to see the title in a bigger font. It looks kinda shy there, while I think it should be the total opposite.
Wall moar Kunie < 3
2 years, 6 months ago
What's with all the Kunie walls nowadays? XD I don't mind though, just wondering..
But it's a nice wall! +fav
2 years, 6 months ago
simple but classic very original design good wallpaper :)
2 years, 6 months ago
Yay! You did submit it here! You know I love it. :D *faves*
2 years, 6 months ago
MOAR Kunie LOVE! <3 Texture's really nice! And the softness of the colors plus the extensions that you did is pretty. Love the test also. <3
2 years, 6 months ago
awesome wallpaper! <3
2 years, 6 months ago
Spread the Kunie Love!!!! I like this wallpaper, but if only it was less blurred ^^" FAVE ya!
2 years, 6 months ago
simple art..i like it :)
2 years, 6 months ago
Textureless version FTW Good sensation, good vibrations, good wall, very well done. i like this kind of style, I must to try one... fave+
2 years, 6 months ago
i love the expression of her face! |(n_n)| and the colours are great! somehow it reminds me of the paintings of impressionists! great job!
2 years, 6 months ago
Really like this! I think it would be better without the text, but that's a minor quibble on a great, great wall!
2 years, 6 months ago
Paper texture FTW! Nice vector and texture :D +
2 years, 6 months ago
Simply beautiful wallpaper, I like colours and neat art. Her expression is so optimistic...truly nice work <3 Keep it up, my new favourite:)
2 years, 6 months ago
pretty! i love the colour scheme
2 years, 6 months ago
Just wonderful! Fave.
2 years, 4 months ago
Really digging the textures and the color scheme is nice too. Gives off classic or feudal sorta vibe.
2 years, 4 weeks ago
A B+ rating? So not fair! But that's just my opinion. I always loved this wallpaper. Very good composition! fave+
1 year, 11 months ago
So cute~ I love the colors and the art is pretty ^.^