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Finally it's at AP... sorry guys I had a bad connection last night so it's kinda late..
Firstly I wanna greet @Kitten a happy birthday and also @chanelqueen a belated happy birthday! Hope you'll like this!
original scan fromhere
I really didn't expect to finish it as early as now. I was actually thinking that it'll be finish next year or maybe never since it's a WOW scan and hard to work on. But I've decided to finish all my WIP by the 20th because I know that school is gonna be taking my time already.
I actually had fun doing the lineart this time especially the hair. What really took my time in the character was the sword! Holy the details. My eyes did hurt when I worked on the sword - literally. The next one's that's pretty hard is the BG it took me 2 days for the mountains and another day for the clouds. At first I was thinking of slapping a stock photo mountain but I'm not very good at stock blending. Then alenas introduced to me matte painting. I tried it too but kinda looked wrong for me -- tablet anyone? so I submerged myself to different sites looking for mountain tuts and I noticed something similar to the tuts and so I applied them and created my own style. I painted the mountains while experimenting with it and then I added a mountain texture instead and made it kinda sharper. More in my process.
The sky is the next hard part. The clouds are different from what I've worked on in my previous walls so I gotta have to experiment again. I once again used my favorite cloud brush for the cloud near saber's face and the rest was soft brushes of different opacity and blending modes. I was making a lake scene and Nysha gave me some tips to it.
The crystals are a pain too since there's so many of the PS I removed some minor parts from the original scan since they looked odd when I did them.
See the process picture for more details! ( It's been a long time since I made one)
Thanks to @Nysha, @trofikabinet and @alenas for all the help!
comments and faves are very much appreciated!




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2 years, 6 months ago
The BG is beautiful, very smooth and melancholic. Usually something as simple as that would not catch much attention but I took awhile to really look at them. The sky is painted well, I like the rough yet smoothing ripples in them. Helps to give them detail and bring the dramatic scene alive. I think more colors could've been added, like perhaps a light yellow or purple. Just to really bring out the expressions she's giving. Which reminds me, the vector work is great! You've improved alot :3 Also managed to show off your reconstructive skills, very lovely job <3 Thank you heaps for the gift, I shall keep it in my folder~
2 years, 6 months ago
It shows a very elegant and pure side to Saber. I don't think there's much more to say then it's beautiful! Nice lighting and blue is my favorite color. +Fave
2 years, 6 months ago
It's an amazing wall..Forgot to click Fave on my first comment ...
2 years, 6 months ago
This wallpaper is very beautiful, I like how you have vectored the character but I like more the background because it's really well done. The light effect are wonderful, too. +fav and +badge...
2 years, 6 months ago
very nice.. liking the shading of the character and the details in the sword..:D +fav
2 years, 6 months ago
Speechless...
Absolutely AWESOME!!!
My only complain... it looks like a Doujinshi Saber. But that's not even a problem.
Faved! Thanks for sharing this masterpiece.
2 years, 6 months ago
I said it before on MT and, honestly, it deserves to be stated again.
While there certainly are a lot of Saber wallpapers out there, it's extremely nice to see such a bold risk taken and such a refreshing look done. This wallpaper is truly a visual feat, not only with what you did in terms of vectoring but also the background.
First off, I was to applaud you on how well you did with the vectoring. Just judging by the line art alone, it's obvious you put a lot of work into this. However, what really blow me away what the overall detail to her (mainly her sword and armor). You certainly didn't skimp on anything when it came to quality and it shows in a big way. Saber looks absolutely gorgeous!
Now the background. Oh boy the background. This alone is simply beautiful. I have to say with all the trouble you went through for the mountains, I really liked how they turned out. Although it's more so small hills, it's still gorgeous all the same. I also like the lake-hot spring style water in the background. Adding in with the atmosphere that was overall created, I find the background to be completely soothing to look at. Along with the lovely sky (the sun-light shining through was a very nice touch too, btw) and the crystal, this background is absolutely amazing. You really outdid yourself with this.
By far your strongest work yet, this really came out nicely. I'm so glad that you got a chance to finish this. I still cannot get over how simply stunning this piece is. This is probably one of my all time favorite Saber wallpapers.
2 years, 6 months ago
My first copy and pasta from MT.
Dang.
Great job on tackling the scan. I was actually planning on doing this one but I had other projects on my plate. It looks like you're first!
The vectoring and painting is amazing. It's really simple but it's refined with all the subtle gradients. The background is just breath-taking. It's one of the reasons why I liked the scan so much. The "breaking a part" is another reason why I like it. The scan is just so unique and drawn very well. You did it justice. :D
I would have liked the original deep indigos/blues that were on her to be retained. It just adds so much contrast and color to her. But the way you did it, makes her more normalized and closer to the anime/novel. That's good too!
+fav
2 years, 6 months ago
This piece of art is insanely beautiful! Amazing background fits the foreground as if it was made out of one scan. The details are also awesome - the character looks far better than on the original scan. The crystal-effect adds a touch to the wall and the dark yet light horizon (paradox o_O) doesn't catch the eye too much, but compliments the foreground. Over all .. I think one favorite isn't enough. So thanks Bantam I am able to give you my "badge of excellence" - I give those to outstanding wallpapers only. Thank you very much for making this.
+fav +excellence-badge
dS.
2 years, 6 months ago
Great work mate, amazing work u did on her and what a great background! Thanks for sharing this, cheers!
2 years, 6 months ago
This is your best wallpaper so far! The lighting effect surrounding the sword is exquisite! Brilliant work! :D
2 years, 6 months ago
excalibur looks beautiful!!!
2 years, 6 months ago
fantastic wall. . i love the sword +fav
2 years, 6 months ago
Yay you finished! It's one of your best! X3 The details and all the effort you put in are great. I still think the final lighting could be even more epic - probably a golden light from the sword instead of the bluish-white one, and a bit harder/darker shadows/more contrast on Saber. Well done!
2 years, 6 months ago
I love this wall so much! Lol, blame study but I can't make a better comment :< Sowwy
2 years, 6 months ago
Wow!
Another great work from Ashlie. I don't have time to dwell on the wall and comment while I'm making rounds. But, I had to stop seeing a patient just to write this down. Great work, Ashlie. BTW, I kinda have a feeling the background looks like a backdrop of Tagaytay... Or is it just me...
Fave in my book!
2 years, 6 months ago
I love it. And another wallpaper added to my collection
2 years, 6 months ago
This is AMAZING!!! I wish the yellowish-purplish hue was still there but, it still looks great nonetheless. The BG is FTW too! You transformed the scan into a whole new wall! Crystals look nice but could be bluer like the one in the scan. You also did forget to add the golden accessories on her skirt----but it's not that noticeable though. ^^v Anyway, (showers some love in this wall). <3333
2 years, 6 months ago
Very nice
2 years, 6 months ago
Glad to see it finally submitted here! You already know I love the colors and those dreamy mountains and this really is your best wall so far. I still think the crystals could be sharper and brighter but this is is seriously awesome! :D
2 years, 6 months ago
Superbe wallpaper! I love colours and effects on this, and the BG is really nice! Great concept, very great vectoring. +!
2 years, 6 months ago
Love it ^^ +FAV
2 years, 6 months ago
Loved it almost instantly :D (like anything saber really :P) but like everyones mentioned above the detail really comes through on the finished product, very nice, well done and good detail :D Keep up the good work guys!
2 years, 6 months ago
You finished it ^^ Well done. =D +
2 years, 6 months ago
Well you already know what I think about it so I'm just passing by to express my love <3333
2 years, 6 months ago
It's beautiful. Thanks,+fav~
2 years, 6 months ago
I like the alive feeling you made here! It seems she could make a move or smth like that. I like painting and all work on the details- it's great!
2 years, 6 months ago
Kyyaaa Saber-sama!! Really I love this wallpaperThe concept and colours and composstion is awesome. I love the vector really great trace ^^ thanks for the share + fav
2 years, 6 months ago
Copy/Paste from MT - Very nice work Ashlie - Clean detailed vector and lovely work on the background. +
2 years, 6 months ago
Completely beautiful! Saber looks awesome, the bg is superb and the colors are nice, gotta love it :D +
2 years, 6 months ago
some nice lighting there~ \o/ the paint job of the crystals and the background, they seem so realistic. but I think some more colour variations like purple-y tones on her dress would enhance this more :P
2 years, 6 months ago
You did well matching the stock to the atmosphere of the bg, it's so seamless. The point I particularly like, though is the attention to detail for the armour. Especially the disintegration. I didn't notice it at first, but it was a pleasant detail to find. Well done!
2 years, 6 months ago
This is a beautiful wallpaper. Saber and the background match so well.
2 years, 6 months ago
Wow this is beyond awesome in my opinion. Nice job. Fav+
2 years, 6 months ago
her expression there is awesome. <3<3<3
2 years, 6 months ago
ah, finally I have time to comment this here ^^
A lot has been said already, so I'll probably be repeating stuff lol. But I'm truly impressed by your progress. The scenery is stunning, and although a little yellow or purple added it would've stepped it up even more, there's no denying the outcome does a lot of justice to your character. It complements, without distracting the attention from it. The amount of details didn't even scare you off!
Anyway, I'm happy and touched by this gift, puts in Gifts from friends folder, and please, keep giving us such amazing pieces!
2 years, 6 months ago
Wow loves it What a great wallpaper ^^ The colors are great and this scan.... ^^ Don't know, what to say, everything fits so perfectly... Thanks for sharing
2 years, 6 months ago
Woah i love this... great painting on the background and i love the vector!
2 years, 6 months ago
Lovely !!! +FAv
2 years, 6 months ago
Lovely !!! +FAv
2 years, 6 months ago
You did a great job. The sword looks as if it was untouched. I liked what you did wth the sword. The light and all.
Keep it up.
2 years, 6 months ago
Whoooa! Really loving the serene feel. The scan/vector matches perfectly with the background! +Fav
2 years, 6 months ago
this is just beautiful, nothing more to say :P +
2 years, 6 months ago
The background looks good, those mountains in the night and the sky is looking nice. The character is also looking good, she fits to the background well. Nice wallpaper.
2 years, 6 months ago
a beautiful wallpaper, I love this character, has a nice background for the hearing and render with the background looks good, my congratulations and look forward to seeing more works from you
2 years, 6 months ago
Beautiful wallpaper. The background is drawn really well, it's hard to believe it's an experiment.
Obligatory +fav!
2 years, 6 months ago
amazing wallpaper
2 years, 6 months ago
I liked is beautiful.
2 years, 6 months ago
Great job. Love it!
2 years, 6 months ago
Good job.I like this BG and the vector(Especially her melancholic face) .The shading shapes and detail you painted really very well.
2 years, 6 months ago
Almost every Saber wallpaper I see is epic and this one is no exception. I love the fact that the background features mostly blue. The colors blended well and are very pleasing to the eye. Saber is definitely the center of attention here. I like how she's placed there, looking so calm and dazzling. The BG design is very beautiful as well.
2 years, 6 months ago
well done, the feeling is good
2 years, 6 months ago
Saber isn't really my favorite, but you've made such a great job here, that I'm in awe! The BG and the lighting is brilliant!
2 years, 5 months ago
Amazing vector work, great bg. Looks nice, soft and neat.
Only one thing bothers me, dress looks too straight like it's also made from metal, but after I saw the original scan, there was the same thing.
Overall I love it!
favin of course~
2 years, 5 months ago
Wonderful wallpaer. All is perfect !
2 years, 5 months ago
o nice job on this,good thing you told me about it,I was missing tons xD I love how you colored her and the lighting you made behind her and on the sword!good work,as always♥ +fave
2 years, 5 months ago
Its glittering!! xD Awesome wall.
2 years, 5 months ago
Nice Saber wall. She looks really beautiful. Great job creating the background. You did a fantastic job the extraction as well. Thanks for sharing.
2 years, 5 months ago
As it is obvious, you seem putted so much effort that made this beauty. This is what saber deserve ^_^! Thanks
2 years, 5 months ago
It's nice and shiny. Thanks for the up
2 years, 5 months ago
Its so pretty!!! <3
Its been a long time since in I have been in AP and I just your love your wall...Saber looks so cool and awesome work on the wall.I loved the background and you used nice shades of blue there ..^_^
+favorites
2 years, 5 months ago
it's very amazing... saber looks so pretty and cool!!
2 years, 5 months ago
can't say anything, but "awesome!!!" =) great work, thank you very much!)
2 years, 4 months ago
Good Wallpaper. I just thought if you managed to bring out more of the folds and creases on Sabre's skirt it would look even cooler. However, it really looks awesome. This looks a whole lot better than the scan. Great job. (^^)
2 years, 4 months ago
What a beautiful wallpaper. The lighting is beautifully done and the clouds look stunning. Excellent work there.
2 years, 2 months ago
a really nice wallpaper, ^-^I like the way her hair looks, and the background is gorgeous...hehehe...great job ^v^
2 years, 2 months ago
So nice. I love it +fav
2 years, 1 month ago
Excellent work, is a beautiful wallpaper that you did and you put many ganans to work, this job of yours goes straight to my favorite designs that bear the sword is very good and bright.
2 years, 1 month ago
Your hard work paid off I say. It looks expertly done, like the person/people who draw Saber made this wall. Its great and the sword looks amazing. Everything blends together, so it looks beautiful.
1 year, 11 months ago
A superb wall! Keep up the great work.
1 year, 11 months ago
Wow I love Saber! And Fate Stay Night is one of my favorite anime!! ^-^ <3 +
1 year, 9 months ago
This wallpaper look nice,thanks for sharing.
1 year, 8 months ago
Saber looks beautiful in this so elegant and feminine.
1 year, 8 months ago
amazing buddy ,keep this fantastic work!
1 year, 7 months ago
It's funny how the Fate franchize generated a lot of art among anime fans.
This one is for sure one of the best wallpaper from Fate/Stay Night I've seen until now. Good work.
1 year, 6 months ago
It's really beautiful image.I love this and thank you for share it.
1 year, 5 months ago
few words for this. Amazing, Beautiful.
1 year, 3 weeks ago
My apologies for taking so long to reply. I have been away from AP for a while.
This is an absolutely stunning wallpaper. The quality of the vector is top notch and the colouring complements it nicely, a faithful and beautiful recreation of the original scan. She appears very regal and very calm. Your work with the background and the crystals is painstakingly accurate and beautiful. The sheer amount of detail you had to deal with when creating this wallpaper is enough to make my head spin but the result was totally worth it. You did a wonderful job and it certainly stands out from the other Saber wallpapers. :)
11 months, 1 week ago
Very nice wallpaper, thanks for sharing
10 months, 5 days ago
The detailing here is beautiful.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ok i want to say this right now....
This is my most Favorited wall paper of all time!!! I had this as my wall paper for about 6 months now and i WILL never change it. Plus its been my Lock Screen on my Windows Phone for about 5.5 Months(I got i My phone about 2 weeks after i got this Wall-Paper) and have not changed it once. I LOVE Saber from Fate/Stay Night and Zero and this just makes me love it even more. I just wanted to let u know what u did for me when u put this out, Its changed my life every time I looked at it cause it makes me feel so happy in-side.
Thank You SOO much for this Lovely, Heart-Felt, Awesome, and Most Beautiful Work of Art.
P.S. I want u to know that this Work of Art will be somewhere in my Computer, Phone and Flash-Drive for as long as i live. Not Joking! P.S.S. And if i could (T^T) i would have this Work of Art as my Profile-Pic
1 day, 1 hour ago
Amazing wallpaper! I love it! Great image of Saber. Nice job!