Not too much for me to say about this wallpaper that hasn't already been said: Dalarty has provided a descriptive walk through all the way from the concept idea, to its execution and ultimately its fruition. And you can really see how that careful planning paid off. But it just goes to show, good ideas take time---and a whole lot of patience!
I'll admit it I am a sucker for sketchy style art I just love the feel of it. So to see a wall done in that style, I just had to highlight it. Not to mention we donâ??t get that many original art walls in here. Plus it just plain looks awesome, great use of color and an excellent show of skill.
The aim was to combine architecture with atmosphere and mountain scenery. The perspective is not exact: i drew it more freehand. Reference was used for the mountains. The architecture of her world is a mix between japanese tempels and Lhasa monasteries. Capricorn is one of my 12 Zodiak warriors and grew up lonely high up in the mountains. She a master with the sword and a very down to earth, yet inexperienced leader.
I made this with a scanned pencil sketch and colored it with photoshop and a tablet. i tried to achieve this sketchy, fast, painty style. The colours were more important than the details.
I like this wallpaper too!! the design is really niceee really like the background of the snowy mountain too ^^ great job! *clicks to add to favorites =P)
keep it up ^^
What a magnificent scenic wallpaper *_* The purple and reds make for really interesting contrast :D The sketched lines of the character in the foreground looks a little too messy in comparison to the relatively smooth painted look for the background... But again... *_* This has got to be one of the most epic scenic walls I've seen in a while :D Wonderful job! XD
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The combo of the yello and purple is a nice contrast...but the accent of the reds adds so much. I know this is going to sound lame, but I am highly impressed with the Torii on the left. I saw many shinto shrines in Japan, and that brings back memories. It accents the mountain view (a place of beauty befitting the kami) and the wind blowing effect ads an element of peace...but its cold. I'm not "feeling" that there is anything wrong with where your character is, but perhaps he may be dreaming or longing for something different, or remembering times past.
This is awesome! you really achieved the sketchy painty style *_* I like the Tibetan refference too ( I guess this is why there are prayer flags :D )
This really is a great piece, it's rare to see artists such as you in the walling community
Si nce this would be more of a critique on art as opposed to wallpapers, i'll probably be focusing on that more.
which may result in me being much harsher. but please don't take any offense to it, it's just suggestions.
i really love the sketchyness of the drawing. i'm always a fan for sketchyness. also, the colors are really nice as well. limited palletes are always a plus. the perspective isn't awful, but drawing it freehanded, especially in photoshop isn't so much an excure for perspective being off. you don't need a ruler to get it right. but since you know about the perspective, and seem to at least understand the idea and how to do it (unlike most people) i'll leave it alone.
the depth is really nice. the way it fades out into the background...i've always liked that. gives more focus to the front.
i think the black ines in the front could have been toned down a bit. making them a really dark brown, or a really dark purple or something usually helps it blend in better. right now it seperates a little too much. you also seem to randomly lose her legs behind the fence/railing. even some subtle hint-lines would have been nice. and now i'm gonna just mention a technical gripe. the second red pole...the middle one. i know you used photoshop, so i know it wa sthe spacing of the brush, but it really bugs me x_x
the rest of it is so smooth and that part just jutts out. i'd go back and fix it.
ever try using painter for the digital art?
i'm just getting used to it, but i find it works nicely sometimes, especially with the feature of being able to change the texture of the paper. :3
overall, i really like it. and i will be faving it :D
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The aim was to combine architecture with atmosphere and mountain scenery. The perspective is not exact: i drew it more freehand. Reference was used for the mountains. The architecture of her world is a mix between japanese tempels and Lhasa monasteries. Capricorn is one of my 12 Zodiak warriors and grew up lonely high up in the mountains. She a master with the sword and a very down to earth, yet inexperienced leader.
I made this with a scanned pencil sketch and colored it with photoshop and a tablet. i tried to achieve this sketchy, fast, painty style. The colours were more important than the details.
Hope you like it.
For more info on her and other art: www.ming85.deviantart.com
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the design is really nice
great work
keep it up ^^
luv the whole reflective atmosphere. the idea, the color you used
just great O.o
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Anyhoo...good job ^_^
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This really is a great piece, it's rare to see artists such as you in the walling community
Love it! =)
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which may result in me being much harsher. but please don't take any offense to it, it's just suggestions.
i really love the sketchyness of the drawing. i'm always a fan for sketchyness. also, the colors are really nice as well. limited palletes are always a plus. the perspective isn't awful, but drawing it freehanded, especially in photoshop isn't so much an excure for perspective being off. you don't need a ruler to get it right. but since you know about the perspective, and seem to at least understand the idea and how to do it (unlike most people) i'll leave it alone.
the depth is really nice. the way it fades out into the background...i've always liked that. gives more focus to the front.
i think the black ines in the front could have been toned down a bit. making them a really dark brown, or a really dark purple or something usually helps it blend in better. right now it seperates a little too much. you also seem to randomly lose her legs behind the fence/railing. even some subtle hint-lines would have been nice. and now i'm gonna just mention a technical gripe. the second red pole...the middle one. i know you used photoshop, so i know it wa sthe spacing of the brush, but it really bugs me x_x
the rest of it is so smooth and that part just jutts out. i'd go back and fix it.
ever try using painter for the digital art?
i'm just getting used to it, but i find it works nicely sometimes, especially with the feature of being able to change the texture of the paper. :3
overall, i really like it. and i will be faving it :D
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