A wallpaper by `afwells
Submitted 6 years, 8 months ago

Honey And Clover Asking Him to Love Me

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Asking Him to Love Me Honey And Clover Wallpaper

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`afwells

6 years, 8 months ago

 

Ok long explanation, please read it: I know that Xiaoxingberyl has recently submitted a wall with this same image from Honey and Clover, but I had already put way too much work into this wall to not submit it in spite of this XD I also felt that our two walls were completely different, so it was ok.

Details: I first vectored Yamada, which took me quite a while because I at first wanted to employ a different technique than my normal vectoring style. I got all the way to the end and really disliked it, so I trashed it and re-vectored her all over again XD The clovers were based off of a photo at Stock Xchng, but were done by hand, ie: no stock, and were then layered into the wall to create the illusion of depth. Then, I added the flowers, and began adding details to the clovers to make them more realistic. All in all, the wall took me a good 3 weeks and some-odd days to complete.

Goal: I wanted to convey a private moment, so the light in the wall fades towards the outer edges. Also, I changed Yamada's expression completely from the original image, where she is smiling very largely, and gave her what I *hoped* was a sort of Mona Lisa smile. I wanted you to wonder whether Yamada was smiling or about to cry, and in that way, give the impression of that private moment interrupted by the viewer. The quote is from the movie Notting Hill, which just happened to be playing in the bg when I was beginning this wall. It says: "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love me," and I thought it was exceptionally appropriate for Yamada's plight. If you prefer a textless version, you can get it here: Clicky! I hope the end product is not too busy........

At any rate, I hope you enjoy. Comment and criticism are welcome as usual!

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$champ0342

6 years, 8 months ago

 

I like the way the clovers are darker in spots and lighter in others. The vector is very smooth and flowing. Good job on the lines. The words also fit well with this wall. +fav

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~ismirk

6 years, 8 months ago

 

Wow...this is really lovely. Those clovers with the occasional spots of white suits the image. Text is perfect.

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$DeLtAIjK

6 years, 8 months ago

 

I love it!! hahaha... I was looking for that four-leaf clover, though. >_<;; hahaha

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`the11342

6 years, 8 months ago

 

this will be my second fav for you today.. (i faved your speed grapher wall today haha) i loved honey and clover, and this wall translates very well the moments of weird happiness/sadness this anime can have. the girl is smiling a bit, but the overall fells a bit sad... your clover filed is well done too, depth shows well. definetely a FAV

ah and btw.. welcome to The Scenic Wallers!!

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~panpan

6 years, 8 months ago

 

Aw, I saw this thumbnail and read the title and automatically wanted to see this wall. A somber, bittersweet Ayu makes great wall content haha. :'< You did a great job vectoring her, everything looks very clean and smooth, and changing her smile made all the difference for this wall. It definitely pulls off the Mona Lisa effect. The darkened tone makes it seem like it's about to rain on Ayu, so sad.

The quote from Notting Hill fits really well conceptually, but I think, visually, it's little too camouflaged with the clovers in the bg; it's a bit hard to read. And another little thing is that...it looks like her left hand (our right) is missing a finger? o _ o or maybe I have vision problems, lawl, dunno. Lovely H&C wall, though. I like the concept a lot. Wish she had a four-leaf clover in her hand so her wish would come true~

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~IceDragon7

6 years, 8 months ago

 

Whoa...this is...impresive. You must have put a lot of work into this...very nice +fav

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~KahiryZura

6 years, 8 months ago

 

yeah, fantastic wall and I love the idea that you use in it. Green is great! je... because is my favorite color and now this is my favorite wall... the best wall! + fav! Omedeto! You´re great and your style is very original thanks! ^^ Good work Afwells-san!

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~misterkirios

6 years, 8 months ago

 

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$tedfox

6 years, 8 months ago

 

no worries about being mistaken with Xiaoxingberyl's wall.

very good use of the scan as it suits the theme real well. Good job!

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`anolibb

6 years, 8 months ago

 

Yayy! Yamada is my fav in Honey and Clover maybe because I'm almost in the same sad situation as her.. ˇ_ˇ But I love this wall soooo much!! Thanks!!! I was waiting for a good Yamada wall!

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~Hideki313

6 years, 8 months ago

 

WOW!!! I Love Ayu *_* her exprerssion in this wall is just adorable but also a bit sad .... i really like it!! thx for sharing! +fav

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$Demiter6253

6 years, 8 months ago

 

great wall, awesome detail. Good overall compositon. The text could use some work, it needs to stick out more, you lose it in the clover.

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~Scipio985

6 years, 8 months ago

 

great fantastic wall and I love the idea that you use in it. Green is great! , because is my favorite color and now this is my favorite wall... The background is quite simple, but nice, it fits her very well. She looks very nice, too, as she on the ground watching something above her,You did a great job vectoring her, everything looks very clean and smooth, and changing her smile made all the difference for this wall. It definitely pulls off the Mona Lisa effect ,You´re great and your style is very original keep up the good work

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~moonfire

6 years, 8 months ago

 

The clovers are pretty... and the chara is really expressing her emotions in the way you made her. I can feel her sadness. And I think that should be the ultimate standard in wallpapers. If you can feel the chara's feelings too. You did it beautifully. The vector looks beautiful too. It's just fantastic. :)

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~tomoyo4

6 years, 8 months ago

 

You did a brilliant job on the vector. I like her facial expression a lot. The background is a little plain but how much more can you expect from clovers? ;) +fav

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~hitome-sakura

6 years, 8 months ago

 

this is so sweet and cute wallpaper, i like it, its really very beautifull, the theme and the backgrround color everything, it really is fascinating to see this type of wallpapers, great work.

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~Evelyn87

6 years, 7 months ago

 

Love it, Yamada looks really pretty like this and cute too.

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~DesertFoxCat

6 years, 7 months ago

 

Seeing Ayu always makes me feel sad :(

*cough*

I really like how you kept the clovers from getting flat. I want to say more about the depth, but I can't think of anything other than, "You pulled it off very well." I'd have to see the original, but her mouth looks like it's a bit to high up on her head. Other than that (^_^)b

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*zazou8888

6 years, 6 months ago

 

I search for a lucky clover but you did them so well and they are so many that I drop it... Then suddenly I discover the text I hadn't notice sins then...

I love this movie and you're right, this is a perfect text for this really soft and sweet wall. But it feel strange to me not seeing the text before searching a bit...

Note : Just a question. The exact words aren't : "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her" ? ^^ ;)

Really nice job!

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~makenda

6 years, 5 months ago

 

i too cute, excuse but i'll make a poster with it... cuz i love the serie & yamada is like a bit sad in that pic... awww too cute..

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~himeno90

6 years, 4 months ago

 

She's sooo sweet!! it seems so wonderful when she is in the grass^^ i soo comfortable^^ I must have IT!! <3<3 hehe^^ really good layaout and things^^ I think it's great work^^

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~adenread

6 years, 3 months ago

 

hagu is super cute here~!

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~LizzyMancl

6 years, 2 months ago

 

i love honey and clover! yamada is my favorite

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~yrol

5 years, 9 months ago

 

She's one of mine favorite H&C's character . Thank U for this wallpaper:]

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~stae

5 years, 9 months ago

 

absolutely lovely ^^

bigger is prettier ^^

the little flowers were a great touch ^^

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~dovenby

5 years, 1 month ago

 

Great wallpaper ; good work !

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~NanaMari

4 years, 9 months ago

 

I loved this paper... there's a feeling in it. Just wonderful. +Fav

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~Dipreshcry

4 years, 9 months ago

 

p(ToT)q Aaaaaaa !!!!!!!!!! that has to be beautiful and sexy y. .. rejected !!!!! p(T_T)q

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`Shimazaki

4 years, 8 months ago

 

nice wallpaper like the background but i think the scan should be a bit darker but it would just suits my taste

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~hase

3 years, 10 months ago

 

ハチミツとクローバーの中でも特に大好きなキャラクター!!^_^ 可愛いですよね!!

こんな素敵な壁紙を作れる壁紙職人様を尊敬します!本当に凄いですね!^_^

この壁紙は私のお気に入りの壁紙になりました!!

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