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Submitted 5 years, 5 months ago

Original Anime Art Somber Blues

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Somber Blues Original Anime Art Wallpaper

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`asa01

5 years, 5 months ago

 

couldn't sleep, so i got up and turned on the computer. which had me realize that keeping this wall on my computer is making me nervous. there are flaws to pick on, but i've decided to submit.

anyway, short story shorter, i made this because i needed an excuse to procrastinate on a couple of school nights. and i wanted to practice vectoring since i haven't taken a step forward in ages. besides, in occasional doses, craziness is good for you!

i learned that close-ups don't go exceptionally well with my vectoring style. i couldn't vector the hair the way i normally do due to how thick the majority of strands must be. stiff hair? another problem. and i should seriously plan out a face before sticking everything in. *kicks myself* except for the iris, i vectored and drew everything at 100%. no zoom. LOL! i did that because i didn't want to spend most of my time scrolling all over the place. i had to scroll around enough at 100% as it was.

thank yous go to the brilliant salt (aka saku) and the evil sir (aka dan). their critical support was invaluable! :3 and for those who bother to take the time to comment/fav, thank you as well.

edit july 13, 08: realized there was a mistake; edited.

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°pyrotechnic

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Really detailed vector! I generally dislike close-up walls, but in this case, its done quite well. The hair's mostly perfect (though the lighting seems a bit weird) and the eyes look gorgeous. Compared to the hair the skin looks a bit plain but that could just be me. Also a bit dark but I guess it really fits well xD! +Fav

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~Oryana

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Amazingly perfect! No more words...

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`sakurab

5 years, 5 months ago

 

teh salt fiercely enjoys this loverly wally 8] and yayy for flowy strands of haiirr! and blue! ao! sombrio azul! xD lol! favfavfav pepperrr! x]

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~JapanAnime

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Great depth and attention to detail you've put into the wall! This work is more then vectoring, IMO it's even closer to vexeling. I really love the hair, the amount of strands you've made is huge! And then there's the iris, it looks great and at the same also magical. ^^ +Fav!

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`Danalm

5 years, 5 months ago

 

you already know what i think so fav xD

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`Dioma

5 years, 5 months ago

 

OMG this is such a killer! I love the hair ♥

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`k1ru

5 years, 5 months ago

 

ohmaigwarf,asa! >xD tis is so cool, the oh-mighty-blue and the darkness! its puuurfect for meh desktop (at home)! < 33333 and she looks beautiful xD wtfahundredpercent! xDD hawesome, asa! < 33

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°Gatoi

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Marvelous!!

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$fairy-wings

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Nice work, especially the lighting on the hair. :)

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~palmino219

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Simply splendid!

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`Deto15 100% Nicolas Cage

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Nice wall ^^ Those hair are awesome, can't imagine myself making something like that o.o I would probably die in front of PC... at least twice >:D It's kinda simple original art but the way it's made makes it looks great 8)E

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`Kasern

5 years, 5 months ago

 

I love it! Especially the dark blue color theme 8)E

+fav x100

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`Himitsukou

5 years, 5 months ago

 

The background is looking good, the different hues of blue are looking very nice. The character is looking good, she fits to the background well, though her eye looks somehow a bit... bright. And there's something about the resolutions. The wide-screen ones looks normal, but the others have an empty space on the upper and lower parts of the picture, which doesn't look well. Nice wallpaper, though.

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~baov

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Her stare is too direct and devoid of expression. She looks like a souless doll.

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`anolibb

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Well honestly said I'm not too fond of her eye and face. Looks too stiff for me, I'm sorry. Luv the hair that looks really good <3 Practice makes us better and its visible in every new wall of yours so keep going. :3 And don't kick me D: j/k

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`slaka16789

5 years, 5 months ago

 

wow asa, very awesome original anime art ! :D

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~alansmithlover

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Whaaoo!Awesome!ur vector is really amazin i like it !! awesome work u did here :) its my fav!

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~Spirit

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Enough said, faved

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~dejiko12

5 years, 5 months ago

 

I reaallyy love thiss wall!!!

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`halcyonTwilight

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Got enough vector shapes xD? Awe-inspiring vectoring, as usual. And major props for making this original piece of art. It's just the dark atmosphere and the way that her eye just pops out at you that makes me think that this is a bit more scary than beautiful. With all the blues and grays, it kinda looks like she's a zombie.

But otherwise, nice work :)

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~Tatara

5 years, 5 months ago

 

For crying out loud. Why do the people who make some of the best work here always preface their descriptions by saying "it sucks but..."? Seriously. I mean, if that has embarrassing flaws, then I shouldn't submit at all. xD

Anyway! I love the blue theme of this wall, because it fits her expression well. The eye is fantastic, and the hair is simply gorgeous. And I love the vector style! Wonderful work, of course it's a fav. =)

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~AbyGail

5 years, 5 months ago

 

I love it...i don't see anything wrong with it and i love the hair and the eyes especially...

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~Accany

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Uh... I seriously doubt i need to say anything... One word... EPIC...

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~animanga

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Wow! I love how you vectored her hair and the shading around her mouth, your style is very pretty! :)

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~cybil

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Awesome! omg! her hair is really awesome! (9+_+) i'm really speechless!! just wow! n_n +FAV

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*PrinJess

5 years, 5 months ago

 

It's a vexel! I love vexel pieces! The hair is so intricate, and so many layers. I don't think I can ever do a vexel. It's a A+ from me! <3

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`Rika23

5 years, 5 months ago

 

gorgeous work. welldone on the vector.. (or like vexel?) although it creeps me up, but stil i like it ^^

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~mellykill

5 years, 5 months ago

 

you're gettin pretty good kid! miss you by the way! :)

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~fama-chan

5 years, 5 months ago

 

AAAAAHHHHH LOVE YOUR WALL!!! It’s so cool. Like the girl’s hair look so amazing while blowing. Great job. It looks so captivating & scary at the same time. Very mystical. She kinda reminds me of samara from the movie “the ring” or “the grudge”. LOL! Keep it up! My favorite!

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°Breezie

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Greetings~

It's a great wallpaper, indeed =) However, honestly speaking, I think that the face looks stiff (just as Anolibb-san) mentioned. Another thing is the cloth around her neck.. I don't know how to put it right but I just feel it's odd.. I'm sorry.. >_<; But overall, it looks fine to me ^^ Keep up the good work =)

Have a nice day~ -Breezie-

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°tida

5 years, 5 months ago

 

yes, the vector is amazing, especially the hair, just like everybody says.

I really like all the details all over this wallpaper. her hair(the motion of her hair, yes it looks fabulous) and also her clothes. her lips also look really real.

But what I like the most is the colors. I just love how you chose the color. the blue for the hair. and also gray for her face. it all looks really great together and -for me- give a certain atmosphere.

And the background is also matches the whole wallpaper very much and really help to create the atmosphere of the wall.

*favie*

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~ShinuMirai

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Freaky, but great.

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`AssasinXXX

5 years, 5 months ago

 

oh shit!!

when i saw the hair i knew this was gonna be epic

and full view just totally blew me away.

im guessing it was a painfully delecious process?

just thinking making the eyes pink would be killer would kinda make a standout focus too cause of the dark nature of the blue but blue eyes = killer

totally faved and thank you for sharing

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~yukitozzz

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Wow.... your hair is indeed very detailed.... and i really love the blue theme, all in all a very beautiful piece. But i think the face can be done with more details, the details pale so much in comparison with the hair. The blue eye is nicely done too though.. very detailed as well... great job on this one asa01! 8)E Woo La La....

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$ongaku-no-tenshi1979

5 years, 5 months ago

 

I have to say that this is a great piece of original art. While you may see more flaws in your own work (which is completely understandable as most artist are mostly never truly satisfied with the final outcome), I think it's quite striking. If I had to pick anything that could probably be improved a bit, it would the hair. While it does look good, I think it would look great if the colors in the hair blended together a bit more. Aside from that, I commend you on creating such a nice piece of art.

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`Selennna

5 years, 5 months ago

 

That's absolutely fantastic. It's amazing how realistic this wall looks like and it's seen how much of effort you've put in that. The hair is amazing, its coloring and shadowing, just everything. Definitely my +fav.

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~whangel

5 years, 5 months ago

 

This is amazing! So much detail! |(VcV)|

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°mouritsa

5 years, 5 months ago

 

I must admit that what i like about this wallpaper the most is a. the eye shape and b. the hair Honestly the hair lines are FAR BETTER than what i ve seen before and they looks SO real, so alive if i may add :) I like the bblue tones, it is a very relaxing wallpaper and at the same time very ...full of power. I just adore the concept and the whole idea +fav

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~magm99

5 years, 5 months ago

 

muy bueno me gusta el efecto que tiene el cabello

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~magm99

5 years, 5 months ago

 

muy bueno me gusta el efecto que tiene el cabello

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~Wizzard

5 years, 5 months ago

 

The shadows on the face should be smoother

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~Semuta

5 years, 5 months ago

 

Suge, suge! So detailed vector, and artwork is beautiful too. But her eyes is sooo cold and empty, its kinda scary -_-

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~Prodriftclear

5 years, 5 months ago

 

this is a pretty nice wallpaper good work

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~Nakanishi

5 years, 5 months ago

 

woa, this is mint, imo, i reckon this is much better than "dont let the night fall" the hair and facial features, everything is super

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~huhelong

5 years, 5 months ago

 

This is an interesting wall. The blue theme is working very well here. The character seems a little unnatural, but I think she works to your benefit rather than destroy the wall. Everything seems rather fitting for the dark background, plus this wall is something different for a change. Nice work~

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~spaz

5 years, 5 months ago

 

That is amazing looking I love how the eyes look which is awesome lol so much detail in them. Also the hair is just amazing looking with all the detail the lighting to the number of strains that have been added to it, probably took a long time just to make the hair lol. The concept is also pretty good with the dark and the hair going over her face looks really nice and mysterious.

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~wizzzyd

5 years, 5 months ago

 

I like the hair in this wallpaper as apposed to the style you were unable to do. But then again I'm also a little partial to this style of drawing. You did a great job... Maybe you should procrastinate more often? =P

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~Calowyn

5 years, 5 months ago

 

all i can say is 8)E , just simplely love it, amzing job +fav for sure

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`chibimisao

5 years, 5 months ago

 

OMG! Asa! Your vectors are loverly. xDD

I really love the eyes and the hair! I don't get it, how can you be so patient in making something so intricate? O_O Well your effort did pay off, because it looks really darn good.

+Fav

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~zackhime

5 years, 5 months ago

 

it caught my eye on the instatnt i saw it. very good and original, you are very skilled, congrats!

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~Aiqi20

5 years, 5 months ago

 

This is great =D! The hair looks really nice ^^ Although the wallpaper seems to be a sad feeling. Well done, keep up the good work ^^

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~helderzero

5 years, 4 months ago

 

Great work!!! The eyes are the windows of soul! Great wp

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~myangelnoli

5 years, 4 months ago

 

When I saw the thumbnail my first impression was, "cool" but when I full viewed this wall. OMG, it's really awesome! The full detail and work on the wall is really there. I so love the eyes, especially the iris. The work on the hair is good and amazing. A wonderful wall. Oh, and it's blue [love love blue, XD ]

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$Wanksta

5 years, 4 months ago

 

Such well used colors and textures Definitely a fav. Nicely done

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~Locus-Solus

5 years, 4 months ago

 

This wall is plain awesome it's a fav

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~brokenheart88

5 years, 4 months ago

 

just speechless8)E<3|(VcV)|+FAV!!!!.(n_n).

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~Aratas

5 years, 4 months ago

 

the paper looks great, but in my opinion the eye is a little bit spooky, in image like this the eye suppose to be more calm...

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~shinobiknight0

5 years, 4 months ago

 

When you look at it really close, it's very detailed. The wall gives off a sad feel to me and I really think everything was done excellently.

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~pfordonez

5 years, 4 months ago

 

i don`t have words, is great, genius

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~jamxa

5 years, 4 months ago

 

I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! It looks so amazing! You're so good... 8)E Definitely adding as a fave! :3

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~Lacarta

5 years, 4 months ago

 

The detail is so well done, and I love the blue-ish tone.

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~dragoonadept

5 years, 4 months ago

 

Oh GOD I love this! It's nice and crisp and wide screen! Ever since I threw this on my new Laptop it's been amazing. Everytime my side bar wallpaper changer changes my desktop I quickly attempt to put it back.. I absolutely love the blue hair. I also think the eye is a little bigger scale than the rest of the wall. I still absolutely love it.. Thanks!

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`nona

5 years, 4 months ago

 

Beutiful original art, you vectors are amazing! sorry for the late comment, I was busy with Christmas :)

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`Omnidevil

5 years, 4 months ago

 

excellently intricate hair there, I love how the detail is in this piece, keep up your good work.

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`aplastictree

5 years, 4 months ago

 

That... that eye o_o;;

/is bowled over by its prettiness/

Uhh yeah. I can't draw, so this is like "WHOA THARR" for me. This is also really reminiscent of blu3angl's Saya wall; like, it's not as bg-ized as hers, but the vectoring style and color scheme are really close. THAT HAIR IS AMAZING. WHY CAN EVERYBODY BUT I VEXEL ;A; Like, seriously. The talent bug has struck and I'm the only idiot who drank the antidote D: Does that analogy even make sense? Hmm. I'm not sure.

+FAVE.

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^Yina www.kisuki.net

5 years, 4 months ago

 

This wall is so dark and sad, you should've made it pink! >xD (= christmas time!) Don't worry about your vector cuz it's great! =O Btw, happy new year! >xD Oh I should post this on your up. >_>

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$bwilhelm

5 years, 4 months ago

 

Nice deep and rich blue tones. Your vector is good but needs to be refined a little in some areas, gets a little jagged in places, I know how hard it is to smooth out those areas. Brilliant character design, the eyes are really alive, not simple and unattractive like a lot of anime character designs. Its so good you could probably sell it, maybe.

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$Atilac

5 years, 4 months ago

 

My heart beats a little faster looking at this wall. sublime in every way!!!

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~mysteriousrose

5 years, 4 months ago

 

Really nice work. :) Beautiful...just love it. +favs

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~BR2Leecher

5 years, 4 months ago

 

WoooW great job

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~saunter

5 years, 3 months ago

 

omg great ! blue! hair! eye!

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~shinoXhime

5 years, 3 months ago

 

like it very much^^ the eye is fascinating...

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$sarakk

5 years, 3 months ago

 
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~snyp

5 years, 3 months ago

 

Really awesome !!! +fav

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~nashi

5 years, 2 months ago

 

i loved the art.. congrats!

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~vertimyst

5 years, 1 month ago

 

Awesome, I especially love the hair. ^_^

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~tsuru9

4 years, 9 months ago

 

The detail on this is crazy! :) Her expression looks awkward but I think the hair is really really well done! Haha, I probably have already told you before but your vectoring is impressive. Only if I could do the same.

~lex

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~

4 years, 7 months ago

 

nice work ,i like it a lot.

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~torialone

4 years, 7 months ago

 

the light is amazing, the hair, and eyes great job thanks alot

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~ceasefire

4 years, 5 months ago

 

Flawless.

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$MAGMADIVER

4 years, 3 months ago

 

I really like it...typically I like to have a character in mind when I use anime walls...however this one seems to connect even without a context...good job.

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~kaizermoon

4 years, 1 month ago

 

WAHHH! I'm paranoid! But still cool wall.

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~bonecatr00

4 years, 4 weeks ago

 

just beautiful *-*

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~FFX2

4 years, 1 week ago

 

great wallpaper 10/10

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~Gvnkwyr

3 years, 10 months ago

 

This paper is the best original anime art that I have seen in this page

Is absolutely awesome, beautiful and gorgeous, impressively well done and totally expressive.

I'm running out of adjectives, so I must say THIS MASTERPIECE SHOULD BE FEATURED

New favorite, congratulations!

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$ELGato

3 years, 10 months ago

 

Lovely work...she wears somber well :)

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~caiyu

3 years, 4 months ago

 

OMG! the eye is beautiful wonderful job! the dark atmosphere is so well made!

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~bonecatr00

2 years, 11 months ago

 

your work with the hair is just amazing...great job :)

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