Hi, I made this wallpaper to celebrate the release of Black Lagoon Season 1 and 2 on Blu-Ray. It releases on December 4 and I couldn't be more excited. Now I have a 2560x1440 resolution monitor and can't use it. Oh well.
I used this vector by SnaKouZ - thanks! Added some more shadows to Revy to bring her into the scene more. Buildings are from some anime artist, I'll link it once I find it. Smoke, grit, bokeh, etc from textures and brushes I've had for a long, long time.
Went for a abstract, smoky, gritty, street environment that felt like something Revy would kick someone's ass in. After a bit of research, I found that COMPACTA BOLD is the Black Lagoon font.
Haven't been around much but there's a lot of talent here on AP, especially you crazy vector artists!
I submitted 3 versions, but there are many more. I included all 3 backgrounds with text, second text, and no text for a total of 9 you can choose from. Hopefully you can find one you like.
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5 months, 2 weeks ago
Nice. Maybe a little overboard with the bokeh effect in this most recent version, but still looks pretty good. I think I'll stay with the first version. Anyways, nice job.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks! I'm glad you found a version you liked. The bokeh was a last minute addition but I thought it added a nice, abstract spin on the city vibe.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Great, great wall! Goes directly on my desktop + faved :) thank you Almighty-Baka.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Really nice wallpaper ;)
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Glad you think so! Again, thanks for the great vector.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
my pleasure ;)
5 months, 2 weeks ago
It has been awhile for Black Lagoon wallpaper to pop up here. I have a debate with myself which version is best. I really like first and last. Even with text2 ones. I normally dislike texts but I certainly like this one.
Critique the wallpaper not really my thing but here I go, smoke - less opague or texture. IMHO I thought smoke looks little weird around Revy's legs. It has too many shapes (I'm not sure if it's right word). try make it more smooth.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the suggestions. I tried brushing in my own smoke but couldn't get it to look right so I used a stock image and blurred it a bit.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Pretty wall :D I think the bokeh might be a little too defined for the amount of smoke present though. what textures are you using?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
I've had the textures for so long it's hard to remember where I got them.
I used this for some of the bokeh effect:http://browse.deviantart.com/resources/?order=9&q=bokeh#/d29r8u8
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Almighty! It's nice to see a classic again <3
5 months, 2 weeks ago
You do effects and style like noone else. The arrangement of the elements and the choice of effects is perfect. The sharpened details look amazing on the housing! The choice of scan is perfect. Great work! Love the side lighting effects, very stylish!
5 months, 3 days ago
cool
4 months, 4 weeks ago
very nice and sexy
4 months, 2 weeks ago
its Great to see one of my favorite anime characters properly displayed in an amazing wallpaper. I like blending and how you made the logo so integral to the background. more power to you :)
4 months, 1 week ago
its nice to see old wallers come backs and with an eye catchy wallie.... I totaly love the third version.. specially the left side of it... The text looks really cool blending greatly with those buildings and the bullet holes are an intelligent, stylish touch in there. Also the smoke adds an interesting sense of depth like a suspense ending scene.. i wonder what did she left behind all that smoke lol. I'm not so sure about the right side although the lighting effects look nice, they arent matching so well with the vector image of the character... but anyways that's my opinion which is not that important since i dont have as much experience as others... Nowadays there are lot of awesome new wallers around AP... but w.e. i admire old wallers as yourself since it brings me old memories from AP... and i get all emotional lol... silly me... congrats on this exquisite submission..! bye bye : D favie!
2 months, 1 day ago
I love the Way you Made this.Fantastic job!! The third one to me is the best!!