As an animation, Bakemonogatari has a simple, clean art style. But the guest illustrations for the series are anything but simple! So, it's great to see that °Tens took on a more complex illustration and made it his own with vector gradients so fine at points it more resembles painting that vectoring. Do have a look at this beautiful wallpaper!
This is another possible entry for the W.A.R. and is a little more obvious in presenting the theme of 'Infatuation'.
Ok, it just what she cut into her own arm. :P too morbid? X_X
Threw in some brushes along the edges that resemble thorns.
Tried to put in some tears as well. I suppose that could use improvement but im satisfied for now.
I changed up the color density of the image. and gave it better contrast in my opinion.
You can find the scan here:
The tattoo could use some work... look up 'tattoo' on yahoo - you'll find some good images of new tattoos... I can tell you from my own exp. that the skin gets REALLY red, and the tattoo doesn't bleed that badly... it might a little bit, but you have more ink smear (dark patches on the skin where the artist wipes the newly imprinted tattoo with an alcohol swab) than blood around the tattoo...
Otherwise, I love it. :) You did a nice job putting out the emotion on this one - another suggestion though? add some shine on the tears, where the light is reflecting off of the water. ;-)
People don??t read descriptions do they?
Anyway I have always loved this image so props for using XD It definitely caries a morbid overtone but I think it works well. Um for critiques the ??cut? in her arm I think might be a bit redder if it were blood and lastly it kind of feels like it could use a BG of some sort >.> Good luck with WAR and keep up the good work.
water doesn't stream unless under extreme gravity. just look at waterfalls, they are straight but kinda dot off cause water is polar (i think lol) and the molecules do some weird dance. waterfall tears are only in anime lol and RM style is too realistic to pull off the straight line you have.
it needs to be more streamy. to find out pour some water on your hand or face and watch it...
i use the color burn tech too, but first i draw out the blood dribble with the lasso tool. the lasso tool is your pal. but great general shape. try goo-tutorials and type in blood, there are great ones out there.
also, the red and black things don't fit for me...maybe put her under her lovers bed lol? cutting and stalking, i think that counts for infatuation.
Probably one of the more interesting walls I've seen for awhile. The idea for it is pretty unique and props to you for that. The cut looks fine, but if it were more of a reddish tone it'd probably look a bit more real. The tear might not be realistic but I think you've made one that looks great. Otherwise, this is pretty cool. Nice work.
Yeah, I'm personally not feeling the tears and tat to much either. It just doesn't blend in like it should, draws to much attention. Great concept and effort though, it's not THAT far off, just a bit more work.
Everyone already told you what you need to improve on. Anyway, this is a really nice interpretation of the theme. Just please improve what people have told you to work on, because the concept you have is good.
I know I already commented... but since you changed the disc, I guess I'm going to comment again. ^^;; As once said, I love the wall... it has an excellent theme, and what you've done with it is great... but if that's blood... blood doesn't flow uniformly, especially if it's in different rivuletts. O_o;; make it seem more random where the blood is, and possibly have a droplett or two falling to the ground. More red would be coolies, but isn't necessary. ^_^ Good job!
As the person who submitted the scan... you have done an absolutely awesome job in giving the scan a whole new look and feel to it. Your wall really draws out that feeling of heart break. Really good contrast too. I do have to acknowledge that getting the right effect for tears is hards. Liquid effects are one of those hard things to do but the effects still comes of good.
I like it, you did a great job making it look dark and making the background black.
i do agree that the tears need some work, and the tattoo is kind of weird looking.
i like the overall wallpaper though^_^
I think you came up with a great idea for this wall. I love the idea of the tatoo and the tear. Make the changes that people have suggested and you wall will be a 10. Great job!
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This is another possible entry for the W.A.R. and is a little more obvious in presenting the theme of 'Infatuation'.
Ok, it just what she cut into her own arm. :P too morbid? X_X
Threw in some brushes along the edges that resemble thorns.
Tried to put in some tears as well. I suppose that could use improvement but im satisfied for now.
I changed up the color density of the image. and gave it better contrast in my opinion.
You can find the scan here:
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Otherwise, I love it. :) You did a nice job putting out the emotion on this one - another suggestion though? add some shine on the tears, where the light is reflecting off of the water. ;-)
Anyway I have always loved this image so props for using XD It definitely caries a morbid overtone but I think it works well. Um for critiques the ??cut? in her arm I think might be a bit redder if it were blood and lastly it kind of feels like it could use a BG of some sort >.> Good luck with WAR and keep up the good work.
My brothers and sisters sit under the table, Picking up my bones,
And they bury them under the cold marble stones.
water doesn't stream unless under extreme gravity. just look at waterfalls, they are straight but kinda dot off cause water is polar (i think lol) and the molecules do some weird dance. waterfall tears are only in anime lol and RM style is too realistic to pull off the straight line you have.
it needs to be more streamy. to find out pour some water on your hand or face and watch it...
i use the color burn tech too, but first i draw out the blood dribble with the lasso tool. the lasso tool is your pal. but great general shape. try goo-tutorials and type in blood, there are great ones out there.
also, the red and black things don't fit for me...maybe put her under her lovers bed lol? cutting and stalking, i think that counts for infatuation.
Have a nice day!
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But great image.
i do agree that the tears need some work, and the tattoo is kind of weird looking.
i like the overall wallpaper though^_^
i like this
the black and red effects is good
great work