This wallpaper captures the urban essence that proliferated the art of Ghost in the Shell in every incarnation of the series. Phill does an amazing job of capturing a moment of surrealism.
While there are a few, stray building angles and shadows, you find that your eye forgives the minor details and instead focuses on the overall scene that is larger than life, with lights trailing off into infinity.
Now that my Fruits Basket rampage is over, it's time to start my Blood+ infatuation. Though I should scold myself for choosing a category that has some of the most amazing walls on this site. -_______-;;
When I watched this episode, I knew I had to wall it so I screencap-ed it and saved it for later, aka now. It's such a rare moment for Saya and I wanted to make it as special as possible. ^^
[/end promise]
Smudged, vectored (even though I swear not to after every wallpaper), mouse-painted, colorized, and adjusted until I got excruciating shoulder blade pain. XD [No, I'm serious. I'm going to see a doctor next week. -_-]
The detail on the hair doesn't really fit the style of the scene, but I spent a good 6 hours on it and didn't want to delete it. Lol. >_>; [This, btw, was the cause of my shoulder blade pain =.=] 200+ strands later, I think my computer was ready to see a doctor, too. -_-;
Tools: Photoshop CS2, mouse
Time: 20+ hours
PS: only the 1600x1200 version isn't cut off, je sorry. :3
I think I like the finished product. Perhaps you will, too. ^^
Edit: Gah. People are giving me more credit than I deserve. ^^;; The curtains, windowsill, and scene outside the window are from the original screencap. ^^;; Sadly, I only edited.
Wow, there's no other word than "beautiful" to describe this wall. Despite your doubts this wall is on par with your previoiusly mentioned "amazing walls".
Blood+ is a series filled with chaos and to see such a display of calm and relaxation is rare indeed. Your choice of colors is what really sells this wall, they're bright but not blinding and set the mood perfectly. I also love the detail, especially on the hair. I've done that before so I can feel your pain (literally) and that you painted this entire wall with a mouse is impressive.
I'm a huge Blood+ fangirl so I'm always excited to see new, excellent wallpapers in this section. I hope to see more like this from you in the future! +fav
Mouse painting? That is some pain in the arm all right... I would've liked it if the vector line colors weren't so hugely different from each other (kinda stark contrast, dark brown to gold) but all in all this is a wonderful wall and deserves a fave. :3
Oo another great wall! i love the look of the white lineart on her skirt :3 really great job with the painting, and her hair rockss ;D and i hopes your shoulder gets better! :D
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This is one of my favorite scenes from Blood +. The only time when you can see a serene look on Saya's face. You've made her look so tranquil. Its lovely. Your efforts are quite clearly visible on the wall!
Wow , this will be the first BLOOD+ wall that i will comment on. For those of you that don't have your pc/mac set to a high res setting you are really missing out on some great work here. Sue really brought SAYA to life in this wall.
You can't imagine how excited and pleased I am to see this Blood+ wallpaper. Such is the rare case where someone brings out the lighter, calm and soothing side of the series. Going to my fav without a moment's delay.
You totally succeeded in capturing the quiet and serene atmosphere in this wall. Love the vector that you did on Saya, especially the warm glow cast upon her. It's very well done. The only thing that I don't quite agree is probably the bg. Can't quite make out what it is. But since the main focus is Saya, I think you did a darn good job on it. ^^
You are a walling-machine, that's what you are... XD
Girl, this is beautiful!
Oh my, so much work (and so much pain... I deeply sympathize!) - but I think it was worth it, for the final result is fantastic.
( The hair! Damn, look at the hair!!)
Do you even doubt this is an absolute FAAAAAV!! ^-^
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Now that my Fruits Basket rampage is over, it's time to start my Blood+ infatuation. Though I should scold myself for choosing a category that has some of the most amazing walls on this site. -_______-;;
When I watched this episode, I knew I had to wall it so I screencap-ed it and saved it for later, aka now. It's such a rare moment for Saya and I wanted to make it as special as possible. ^^
[/end promise]
Smudged, vectored (even though I swear not to after every wallpaper), mouse-painted, colorized, and adjusted until I got excruciating shoulder blade pain. XD [No, I'm serious. I'm going to see a doctor next week. -_-]
The detail on the hair doesn't really fit the style of the scene, but I spent a good 6 hours on it and didn't want to delete it. Lol. >_>; [This, btw, was the cause of my shoulder blade pain =.=] 200+ strands later, I think my computer was ready to see a doctor, too. -_-;
Tools: Photoshop CS2, mouse
Time: 20+ hours
PS: only the 1600x1200 version isn't cut off, je sorry. :3
I think I like the finished product. Perhaps you will, too. ^^
Edit: Gah. People are giving me more credit than I deserve. ^^;; The curtains, windowsill, and scene outside the window are from the original screencap. ^^;; Sadly, I only edited.
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Blood+ is a series filled with chaos and to see such a display of calm and relaxation is rare indeed. Your choice of colors is what really sells this wall, they're bright but not blinding and set the mood perfectly. I also love the detail, especially on the hair. I've done that before so I can feel your pain (literally) and that you painted this entire wall with a mouse is impressive.
I'm a huge Blood+ fangirl so I'm always excited to see new, excellent wallpapers in this section. I hope to see more like this from you in the future! +fav
love the hair and effects.
instant +fav
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End of my blabbing.
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Keep it up,hope to see more walls like this from you.
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I like that golden lining on the dress ..
Beautiful girl!
The warm sunshine and the girl.....
Oh it is a good job...
and i hopes your shoulder gets better! :D
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Girl, this is beautiful!
Oh my, so much work (and so much pain... I deeply sympathize!) - but I think it was worth it, for the final result is fantastic.
( The hair! Damn, look at the hair!!)
Do you even doubt this is an absolute FAAAAAV!! ^-^
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this wallpaper is simply great.
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