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!
"It's awesome to have another Cowboy Bebop wall :D And especially one as stylish as this. The background is pretty random, but it looks very nice. The cityline doesn't mesh too well with the crazy pop-art elements of this wall, and I really don't like the text too much. But otherwise, this wall is a nice explosion of colors and vibrancy. Awesome work. +fav" View
Lunar Gravity
1 year 7 months ago
"Facial-focused wall are very, very hard to compose correctly. And it's even harder with vectors, since vectoring inherently deletes a lot of the details. So with close-up facial profile walls, it's a challenge to present something that's eye catching and design-oriented, as it's pretty much impossible to do a proper scenic wall in this way.
That aside, I think you did a very decent job meeting those challenges. Your vector style (especially how you vector hair) does add some vibrancy to the vector, and the texture is well managed. The tear running down his cheek is especially nice, so props to that as well :D Overall though, I can't help but feel that you ran a bit low on inspiration and creativity towards the end =X
*ahem* Looks like I got a bit too excited. Anyways, I see that you're definitely taking a departure from your normal manga-styled walling with this very pop-art interpretation. As a wall overall, its very solid. But to me, the lack of depth in the eyes, as well as the contrast between the clothing and the hair stand out a bit too much for me. This style is definitely eye-catching, though even in pop-art there's certain factors that play off each other, so you can't keep some things too simple.
Her clothing is detailed, with a nice floral design and even a fabric texture, but when compared to the solid, simply shaped hair it's a weird contrast for me. If the hair was more detailed with more bangs and flowing strands, then the solid black color would be justified. The eyes are vibrant, but they lack a certain depth that can be added. With a wall that is focused on the face, it's important to have some sort of depth in the eyes, especially in anime art.
The background is fairly simple, a bit too much I think some would argue. But otherwise, I think her drawing a heart with her fingers is a brilliant part of the wall, and her expression is very natural. I think one of the most important aspects of drawing manga-style characters is getting the character's expression to be natural and believable, and you've definitely mastered that ability :) Not to mention that for (i'm guessing) your first foray into pop-art walling, you did a pretty good job. You've got the color choices and the basic stylization down, and all you need to do is work on the details ^^
Sorry for my second wall of text. But I really do like the wall :) I hope you got enough praise so you'll keep making art xD " View
B.O.B. loves you! \o/
1 year 7 months ago
"There are many things in life I will never understand. And one of them is the obsession with bishies xD
Superb work, as always. Are you making your own manga? It seems like it since you came out with so many original art walls. I really like the fabric and faded texture in the wall. Wait, I take that back. It really isn't a fabric texture, but it's something more like a overlay of sorts, which is brilliant. Whatever it is, it give the wall a very soft feel, which is very nice :D +Fav" View
L'enchanteuse
1 year 7 months ago
"Awesome work. The vectoring is superb, and even though the clouds don't quite match up to the level of the vectors, it still fit well.
But the leaves. Man. They need some more detail, since they look exactly the same as the photoshop leaf brush. I know they're not, but they sure look that way. Otherwise, nice work. +fav" View
A Good Day
1 year 7 months ago
"Another wall that is pure I especially like how you kept a nice consistent watercolor texture and feeling through out your wall. And I envy you for having a tablet.
"You did a beautiful job repainting and extending the sky, and you also did a very nice job on capturing a very special atmosphere in this wall. The text though, needs some more work. It's a bit too pixelated and jagged around the edges, not to mention a bad fit with the soft and gentle wall. Also, the positioning of the font is a bit awkward as well. Placing it farther away from the character and more towards the bottom of the wall would probably be a better place.
Overall, the text needs some more editing and time before it'll fit the wall. Otherwise, nice work :)" View
Fate
1 year 7 months ago
"The vector work that you did is sheer awesomeness. I especially applaud your vector reconstruction of the character, and the sword just looks superb. You also captured the scene very well, and the overall wall composition is very well-thoughout.
The only thing, and this kills me, are the moons :( They're still a bit too photorealistic, and they stand out like a sore thumb against your crisp vector. Given the prominence of the moons in this wall, it's something that really needs to be addressed." View
Hello?
1 year 8 months ago
"You worry too much. Your walls definitely are one-of-a-kind thanks to your unique vectoring styles and your amazing ability to use pop-art concepts in very stylish ways. This wall was no different, and combined with the really nice vectoring and coloring skills from the black-and-white manga scan, I think this wall deserves a fav from me :)
And obviously, since i'm on like the 2nd page of comments, I'm not the only one who thinks so either =P" View
These Shoes RULE!
1 year 8 months ago
"Whoa that's colorful. You might want to back down on the color palate there =P Awesome work, the only criticism I have is that the character isn't as defined as the bg, so she gets kinda 'lost' in the very vivid and busy background. I kinda wish you made her outlines a bit stronger, but I'm just being nitpicky. Love the wall :)" View
Gankutsuou
1 year 8 months ago
"I wonder how you come up with these walls. Seriously. An eye floating in the middle of a gray sky? I didn't watch Gankutsuou, so forgive me if all of this is looking a tad bit abstract and weird to me. You've definitely captured the unique art style of the series, along with the atmosphere.
The bits and pieces that you cropped and edited to use as elements in the wall are nice additions, but they look a bit sharp around the edges. Plus, the columns still have the awkward filtered-but-still-somewhat-photorealistic look that could be fixed with additional brushing or filtering. Overall though, stunning work. Luckily I dropped by in time to see another one of your walls :)" View
Tears of Morning
1 year 8 months ago
"Thanks for walling this. I've been wanting to wall this for 2 years now, but been too lazy to put in the effort to. Amazing job vectoring this, considering your source must have been really small (my screenshot of this at least was). I'm not too sure I agree with your addition of the tears, but I guess it does give the wall a bit more focus thematically.
Awesome work. And the painted bg is awesome as well too. +fav" View
Welcome to the Show
1 year 9 months ago
"The posters on the wall are a very nice addition to conveying what is happening. And your vectoring is very good too :) I'm even more impressed with the shadowing, and how you managed to keep the light coming from the stage to a soft glow that doesn't overwhelm the rest of the wall, but manages to capture attention.
I've been waiting for a good scenic BECK wall (mainly because i've been too lazy to make one myself), so thanks for the awesome wall. +fav" View
Flower Lust
1 year 9 months ago
"As always, you made a unique visualization of a theme only you can make into a wall. I'd probably have to be delusional and tripping on various illicit substances to be able to even visualize your unique visions. Sheer style you have here :)
The flowers look kinda weird, considering that everything else in the wall is a solid color. But that's just being nitpicky. Nice work. +fav" View
The Colors Of Music
1 year 9 months ago
"The paper texture does work with the wall, it's just that I personally hate paper textures. There's just something about them that just rubs my artistic sensibilities the wrong way. Or maybe i'm just irrationally biased against certain things :O
Good work, as always :) The stripe and the faded city buildings are a nice touch. I think some more dynamic color gradients would have been great additions, but otherwise you made another really solid abstract wall. Nice work. +fav" View
Such Fragility
1 year 9 months ago
"I tried doing the same crumbling effect on another wall way back when...and now I appreciate how hard it is to make it look 'right'. Major props on getting the gears to 'crumble' properly. Also, me loves the color of the bg :3
Vector is awesome, your wall is awesome as usual, blah blah :) Nice work. Now, back to that midterm i'm studying for...
"You've got an incredible talent, being able to both paint/vector bgs, and being able to CG your own characters. Your work is so good that I thought you vectored a scan until i looked closer at your description.
The key here though, is composition and lighting. She leaves no shadow on the beach despite the vivid lighting. So therefore it looks like she is 'floating' on top of the wall rather than being part of the scene. Arguably the composition of the wall needs work as well, with the character so close of the water (and the water not leaving wet marks in the sand) kind of make this wall look separated, and disorienting. In addition, the sand definitely needs more texture and color variety. Sand is almost never that solid in color and texture, so it looks like she's laying down on yellow concrete than sand.
Don't get me wrong, you did a very impressive job. I'm particularly impressed with the water reflections, and I'm a sucker for fanart and original art. But the key in scenic walling is not only to stimulate the imagination, but make it believable in the sense that the person viewing that wall can imagine being there. The bg and your CG work are very impressive on their own right, but there's that -something- about the scene which seems a bit distracting. Overall, nice work. I'm definitely looks forward to more walls from you :) +fav for amazing technique.
BTW, you might want to respond to people's comments on their respective userpages, since they will see it there ^^" View
Bright Night
1 year 10 months ago
"Breathtaking. You've single-handedly done what i've been trying to do after two+ years of walling. Word can barely express what is in this wall, which is the most amazing thing about it. An instant fav :)" View
Embers
1 year 10 months ago
"Now that I think about it, the girl looks rather manly with her huge nose and jaw xD There was something about her i couldn't nail down until now. And darn your time bending powers.
Overall, this wall is fairly solid. There's nothing technical that you need to address in this wall (aside from perhaps the perspective/facial features), but it is lacking a certain magic. I dare say it is a bit too soft, especially compared to your usual works. Not that it's bad being soft, but here the wall comes across as feeling muddled and confused more than defined and certain of the mood it wants to present.
Good work irregardless though :) I want to see another original work from you ^^" View
Le Soleil Radieux
1 year 10 months ago
"I'm to too fond of the giant font of the text, but it does work the the art noveau style. Your work is just too good to pass up adding this to my favs :) Awesome wall, and as always you vector work and style is one of a kind." View
The Aftermath
1 year 10 months ago
"I dunno if you added anything more to the sky, but it looks like your did. Or I could be wrong. But irregardless, nice work :D Your vectored shadows and brushed smoke effects really are a nice contrast here, and you did much better on the text. I can't think of anything in this wall that is sub-par.
Enjoy procrastinating while you still can. I wish i could procrastinate ;_; Oh, and +fav :)" View
80: Genesis
1 year 10 months ago
"The vectored brush is awesome. And the parchment is sheer goodness Your vector works, as always, is nice and crisp, and you balanced it out nicely with the gradiented and texture table and parchment. Nice wall :) +fav" View
The messenger of spring
1 year 10 months ago
"It's an interesting wall you have here. The butterflies that you added do fit well, and you did a nice job on the colors as well. The background is a bit lacking, but it's hard to notice thanks to your very nice use of texture and brushes. Nice work :)" View
Omega Blue
1 year 10 months ago
"I recycle :) And since I don't have a car, I take the bus all the time. Now all I have to do is run outside and find a tree to hug xD
The space bg is awesome. It takes me back to the days when everybody made a space walls xD The planet and the starfield are really cool, though the glow is a bit strong o_O It's not a mistake, just my personal preference. Nice work :)" View
Flying without wings...
1 year 10 months ago
"Darn it. I can't believe that wasn't online when you uploaded this. Many apologies -_-
I'm flattered that you like my walls, and of course, no problem for the support so far :) Your walls have a very charismatic style, and now that you're doing original art walls, they're even more awesome. Her knees are a bit big, but that just might be the perspective. And your painting...my gosh o_o It's beautiful. And don't get me started on the bg xD
Your walls might be taking longer, but they're definitely getting more and more outstanding. Painting FTW!! :) +fav" View
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Fantasie Sign
1 year 7 months ago
"It's awesome to have another Cowboy Bebop wall :D And especially one as stylish as this. The background is pretty random, but it looks very nice. The cityline doesn't mesh too well with the crazy pop-art elements of this wall, and I really don't like the text too much. But otherwise, this wall is a nice explosion of colors and vibrancy. Awesome work. +fav"View
Lunar Gravity
1 year 7 months ago
"Facial-focused wall are very, very hard to compose correctly. And it's even harder with vectors, since vectoring inherently deletes a lot of the details. So with close-up facial profile walls, it's a challenge to present something that's eye catching and design-oriented, as it's pretty much impossible to do a proper scenic wall in this way.That aside, I think you did a very decent job meeting those challenges. Your vector style (especially how you vector hair) does add some vibrancy to the vector, and the texture is well managed. The tear running down his cheek is especially nice, so props to that as well :D Overall though, I can't help but feel that you ran a bit low on inspiration and creativity towards the end =X
All things considered, very nice work :) "
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<3
1 year 7 months ago
"ZOMG it's ANOTHER WALL from you YAAAYY! xD*ahem* Looks like I got a bit too excited. Anyways, I see that you're definitely taking a departure from your normal manga-styled walling with this very pop-art interpretation. As a wall overall, its very solid. But to me, the lack of depth in the eyes, as well as the contrast between the clothing and the hair stand out a bit too much for me. This style is definitely eye-catching, though even in pop-art there's certain factors that play off each other, so you can't keep some things too simple.
Her clothing is detailed, with a nice floral design and even a fabric texture, but when compared to the solid, simply shaped hair it's a weird contrast for me. If the hair was more detailed with more bangs and flowing strands, then the solid black color would be justified. The eyes are vibrant, but they lack a certain depth that can be added. With a wall that is focused on the face, it's important to have some sort of depth in the eyes, especially in anime art.
The background is fairly simple, a bit too much I think some would argue. But otherwise, I think her drawing a heart with her fingers is a brilliant part of the wall, and her expression is very natural. I think one of the most important aspects of drawing manga-style characters is getting the character's expression to be natural and believable, and you've definitely mastered that ability :) Not to mention that for (i'm guessing) your first foray into pop-art walling, you did a pretty good job. You've got the color choices and the basic stylization down, and all you need to do is work on the details ^^
Sorry for my second wall of text. But I really do like the wall :) I hope you got enough praise so you'll keep making art xD "
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B.O.B. loves you! \o/
1 year 7 months ago
"There are many things in life I will never understand. And one of them is the obsession with bishies xDSuperb work, as always. Are you making your own manga? It seems like it since you came out with so many original art walls. I really like the fabric and faded texture in the wall. Wait, I take that back. It really isn't a fabric texture, but it's something more like a overlay of sorts, which is brilliant. Whatever it is, it give the wall a very soft feel, which is very nice :D +Fav"
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L'enchanteuse
1 year 7 months ago
"Awesome work. The vectoring is superb, and even though the clouds don't quite match up to the level of the vectors, it still fit well.But the leaves. Man. They need some more detail, since they look exactly the same as the photoshop leaf brush. I know they're not, but they sure look that way. Otherwise, nice work. +fav"
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A Good Day
1 year 7 months ago
"Another wall that is pure+fav for another simple yet fun wall."
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Escaping Freedom
1 year 7 months ago
"You did a beautiful job repainting and extending the sky, and you also did a very nice job on capturing a very special atmosphere in this wall. The text though, needs some more work. It's a bit too pixelated and jagged around the edges, not to mention a bad fit with the soft and gentle wall. Also, the positioning of the font is a bit awkward as well. Placing it farther away from the character and more towards the bottom of the wall would probably be a better place.Overall, the text needs some more editing and time before it'll fit the wall. Otherwise, nice work :)"
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Fate
1 year 7 months ago
"The vector work that you did is sheer awesomeness. I especially applaud your vector reconstruction of the character, and the sword just looks superb. You also captured the scene very well, and the overall wall composition is very well-thoughout.The only thing, and this kills me, are the moons :( They're still a bit too photorealistic, and they stand out like a sore thumb against your crisp vector. Given the prominence of the moons in this wall, it's something that really needs to be addressed."
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Hello?
1 year 8 months ago
"You worry too much. Your walls definitely are one-of-a-kind thanks to your unique vectoring styles and your amazing ability to use pop-art concepts in very stylish ways. This wall was no different, and combined with the really nice vectoring and coloring skills from the black-and-white manga scan, I think this wall deserves a fav from me :)And obviously, since i'm on like the 2nd page of comments, I'm not the only one who thinks so either =P"
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These Shoes RULE!
1 year 8 months ago
"Whoa that's colorful. You might want to back down on the color palate there =P Awesome work, the only criticism I have is that the character isn't as defined as the bg, so she gets kinda 'lost' in the very vivid and busy background. I kinda wish you made her outlines a bit stronger, but I'm just being nitpicky. Love the wall :)"View
Gankutsuou
1 year 8 months ago
"I wonder how you come up with these walls. Seriously. An eye floating in the middle of a gray sky? I didn't watch Gankutsuou, so forgive me if all of this is looking a tad bit abstract and weird to me. You've definitely captured the unique art style of the series, along with the atmosphere.The bits and pieces that you cropped and edited to use as elements in the wall are nice additions, but they look a bit sharp around the edges. Plus, the columns still have the awkward filtered-but-still-somewhat-photorealistic look that could be fixed with additional brushing or filtering. Overall though, stunning work. Luckily I dropped by in time to see another one of your walls :)"
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Tears of Morning
1 year 8 months ago
"Thanks for walling this. I've been wanting to wall this for 2 years now, but been too lazy to put in the effort to. Amazing job vectoring this, considering your source must have been really small (my screenshot of this at least was). I'm not too sure I agree with your addition of the tears, but I guess it does give the wall a bit more focus thematically.Awesome work. And the painted bg is awesome as well too. +fav"
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Welcome to the Show
1 year 9 months ago
"The posters on the wall are a very nice addition to conveying what is happening. And your vectoring is very good too :) I'm even more impressed with the shadowing, and how you managed to keep the light coming from the stage to a soft glow that doesn't overwhelm the rest of the wall, but manages to capture attention.I've been waiting for a good scenic BECK wall (mainly because i've been too lazy to make one myself), so thanks for the awesome wall. +fav"
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Flower Lust
1 year 9 months ago
"As always, you made a unique visualization of a theme only you can make into a wall. I'd probably have to be delusional and tripping on various illicit substances to be able to even visualize your unique visions. Sheer style you have here :)The flowers look kinda weird, considering that everything else in the wall is a solid color. But that's just being nitpicky. Nice work. +fav"
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The Colors Of Music
1 year 9 months ago
"The paper texture does work with the wall, it's just that I personally hate paper textures. There's just something about them that just rubs my artistic sensibilities the wrong way. Or maybe i'm just irrationally biased against certain things :OGood work, as always :) The stripe and the faded city buildings are a nice touch. I think some more dynamic color gradients would have been great additions, but otherwise you made another really solid abstract wall. Nice work. +fav"
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Such Fragility
1 year 9 months ago
"I tried doing the same crumbling effect on another wall way back when...and now I appreciate how hard it is to make it look 'right'. Major props on getting the gears to 'crumble' properly. Also, me loves the color of the bg :3Vector is awesome, your wall is awesome as usual, blah blah :) Nice work. Now, back to that midterm i'm studying for...
+fav ^^"
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The Smile You Gave Me
1 year 9 months ago
"You've got an incredible talent, being able to both paint/vector bgs, and being able to CG your own characters. Your work is so good that I thought you vectored a scan until i looked closer at your description.The key here though, is composition and lighting. She leaves no shadow on the beach despite the vivid lighting. So therefore it looks like she is 'floating' on top of the wall rather than being part of the scene. Arguably the composition of the wall needs work as well, with the character so close of the water (and the water not leaving wet marks in the sand) kind of make this wall look separated, and disorienting. In addition, the sand definitely needs more texture and color variety. Sand is almost never that solid in color and texture, so it looks like she's laying down on yellow concrete than sand.
Don't get me wrong, you did a very impressive job. I'm particularly impressed with the water reflections, and I'm a sucker for fanart and original art. But the key in scenic walling is not only to stimulate the imagination, but make it believable in the sense that the person viewing that wall can imagine being there. The bg and your CG work are very impressive on their own right, but there's that -something- about the scene which seems a bit distracting. Overall, nice work. I'm definitely looks forward to more walls from you :) +fav for amazing technique.
BTW, you might want to respond to people's comments on their respective userpages, since they will see it there ^^"
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Bright Night
1 year 10 months ago
"Breathtaking. You've single-handedly done what i've been trying to do after two+ years of walling. Word can barely express what is in this wall, which is the most amazing thing about it. An instant fav :)"View
Embers
1 year 10 months ago
"Now that I think about it, the girl looks rather manly with her huge nose and jaw xD There was something about her i couldn't nail down until now. And darn your time bending powers.Overall, this wall is fairly solid. There's nothing technical that you need to address in this wall (aside from perhaps the perspective/facial features), but it is lacking a certain magic. I dare say it is a bit too soft, especially compared to your usual works. Not that it's bad being soft, but here the wall comes across as feeling muddled and confused more than defined and certain of the mood it wants to present.
Good work irregardless though :) I want to see another original work from you ^^"
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Le Soleil Radieux
1 year 10 months ago
"I'm to too fond of the giant font of the text, but it does work the the art noveau style. Your work is just too good to pass up adding this to my favs :) Awesome wall, and as always you vector work and style is one of a kind."View
The Aftermath
1 year 10 months ago
"I dunno if you added anything more to the sky, but it looks like your did. Or I could be wrong. But irregardless, nice work :D Your vectored shadows and brushed smoke effects really are a nice contrast here, and you did much better on the text. I can't think of anything in this wall that is sub-par.Enjoy procrastinating while you still can. I wish i could procrastinate ;_; Oh, and +fav :)"
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80: Genesis
1 year 10 months ago
"The vectored brush is awesome. And the parchment is sheer goodnessView
The messenger of spring
1 year 10 months ago
"It's an interesting wall you have here. The butterflies that you added do fit well, and you did a nice job on the colors as well. The background is a bit lacking, but it's hard to notice thanks to your very nice use of texture and brushes. Nice work :)"View
Omega Blue
1 year 10 months ago
"I recycle :) And since I don't have a car, I take the bus all the time. Now all I have to do is run outside and find a tree to hug xDThe space bg is awesome. It takes me back to the days when everybody made a space walls xD The planet and the starfield are really cool, though the glow is a bit strong o_O It's not a mistake, just my personal preference. Nice work :)"
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Flying without wings...
1 year 10 months ago
"Darn it. I can't believe that wasn't online when you uploaded this. Many apologies -_-I'm flattered that you like my walls, and of course, no problem for the support so far :) Your walls have a very charismatic style, and now that you're doing original art walls, they're even more awesome. Her knees are a bit big, but that just might be the perspective. And your painting...my gosh o_o It's beautiful. And don't get me started on the bg xD
Your walls might be taking longer, but they're definitely getting more and more outstanding. Painting FTW!! :) +fav"
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