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!
"Sure the vector is a little raw, but that adds to it's charm. You've chosen good complimentary colours, kept it simplistic, and let all the sparkling effects do all the talking for you... It's charming. Thank you for making this & sharing it with us." View
Shroud of Nyx
9 months 1 week ago
"Wow! This has always been a favourite scene for me, but I never dreamt it could be set against such a richly colourful background! The colours are inviting & warm, and the effects are pure eye-candy. This is unbelievably beautiful!" View
Mojo Roll Call!
9 months 1 week ago
"I love the general simplicity of this. The way that the sky crudely tatters it's way across the sky, and the basic yet fluffy look to the little... fluff... things... I have no idea what this is from, but it's cute :3
"Oh My God! Don't apologise for the flowers! Never apologise for flowers! Promise me you wont apologise any more for beautiful flowers!!
Nice vector! I can't imagine how difficult it must be to vector Green Glass stuff, but you made it look easy & beautiful. It's incredible to think that you didn't use any textures, and what a clever technique to use the scan too.
It is beautiful! Lovely warm colours, and a genuine sense of autum. Absolutely beautiful. I'm downloading (a shamefully low resolution) to brighten up my fugly desktop at work. Thank you!" View
Rise Today
1 year 1 day ago
"It's nice to see that people do use my scans. A good clean vector that has been proportionately changed to fit the wallpaper boundaries, with simple additions of texture to add to the historical feel of the artist's style." View
I am falling...
1 year 2 weeks ago
"This is a wonderful adaptation. The vector is strong but retains a soft tone, and melts seemlessly into the background. Yet it is sad, that this is how you've been feeling... drifting & falling like some lonesome ghostly lady entangled in vines. Romantic, yet with a heavy dose of tragedy.
I hope you feel better soon, and have a good break over Christmas/New Year." View
Isolation
1 year 1 month ago
"Yep, that's L! In a wonderful underwater scene... lovely deep blues you have there. Wonderful job with the colours! The fish in the bottom corner made me laugh as I wasn't expecting to see that :)" View
Bicycle Dream
1 year 1 month ago
"Thanks for turning my scans into beautiful wallpapers!! I only found out today that the name of this image is Mounted Parade Play (or at least the translation from the Japanese title means that).
It's a beautiful & fun wall! I wish I could make smething like this, but I don't have he imagination :)" View
DOGS
1 year 8 months ago
"I never thought anything so bright & attractive could come out of my scan of Naoto's old tutor. The textures are lovely, and while alluring the colours certainy reflect the sense of danger & blood shed by this man in the past.
And more than anything else, I hope your dog is a lot better now." View
Rainbows and Smokes
2 years 3 months ago
"How many times can I saw I love the vivid energy & originality of this... I love it! XD" View
2 years 5 months ago
"Eeee... there's something very strange about seeing my name in giant red letters! :o
Anyway, I did comment oer on MT, but I'll comment here too... because I can :) You musthave the patience of a SAINT! I drives me nuts to sit and clean the scans. Many of them have images from the other side of the sheet visible, so it takes me ages with the clone tool to clean it all out... but to extract it all?! My God, even I don't have that kind of patience! XD
It's a beautiful background that lets the girl & her roses shine out. No over-whelming details, just nice calm soothing blue lights effects. Personally I think I'd have left out the title, but again kudos for the patience to extract it :)" View
WE MAKE REVOLUTION
2 years 5 months ago
"I loved this ever since I first saw it on MT. The uncompromisingly bright colours, and the depths & detail all the layers of text add to it really draw me in... as well as the fact that I'm shamelessly in love with the Turks." View
This wallpaper has made me so happy, ot just because it's my scan, but because it's stunningly beautiful! The sheer amount of work that you've put into it is breath-taking! It's wonderfully created, and such stunning detail too, you can almost feel a warm summer's breeze blow through the garden.
"Wow! You've perfectly captured the moment Howl caught Calcifer as a falling star! It's a beautiful piece of work, and the thumbnail does it absolutely no justice at all. The suble textures in the colouring are magical and add to the feel of the moment... Really stunning!" View
2 years 7 months ago
"Oh wow! This is so simple, graceful & beautiful! Thank you for making my scan into a worthy wallpaper :D I'm so thrilled you haven't over-complicated the image with a barrage of filters or brushes. The simplicity of the background adds to it's graceful & pure nature of the imagery :3" View
Oohime-Sama
2 years 8 months ago
"I loved it the first time around, and I still love it now ^.^ The textures really make this stand out so much, and it just pulls me in, with something new to see everytime :)" View
Sweet Slumber
2 years 8 months ago
"I've only just discovered this, and there's no denying how great it is... Simply perfect ^.^ It reminds me of an old-fashioned children's story book. It's thoroughly charming, and 100% beautiful... and I love the Kero plushie too ^.^" View
rip her to shreds
2 years 8 months ago
"It's so beautiful! I love the muted tones, and the mottled paper textures. It gives it a real feeling of ancient books, and warm earthy lore to it.
How did you achieve those textures? And what does the text say? :)" View
Mako Eyes
2 years 8 months ago
"It's so sweet. Not just because of the "OMG! Cloud! *squee!*" factor ;) but because you've treated the artwork with respect. The Yubinbasya art would be drowned out if you threw down loads of brushes & textures.
As it is, you've captured the title of it brilliantly; Mako Eyes. And they are, beautiful bright blue that puts the sky to shame for not being so beautiful. This is really beautiful work ^.^" View
once upon a time...dirty laundry happened
2 years 8 months ago
"This is amazing. I would never have realised it was Fruits Basket if it weren't for the text. It's full of rich dark, autumnal colours and gritty textures that makes it so far apart from how the series looks.
And yes, the pattern of leaves adds a very Brothers Grimm story-book feel to it. Such imagination & beauty in a world that's full of dark shadows, where two people can be lost in each other ^.^" View
The Final Game
2 years 8 months ago
"Please forgive my 'late' comment; this came up on the front page and I was just amazed by it. The rich colours are what first caught my eye, but the luscious textures, an the post-violent remnants really drew me in to have a closer look.
The idea that it's a poker game with a bloody ending is extremely vivid, but the detail & colour make this a real work of art. The 'cards' are a clever way to work in the Kino's characters without having them actually play. Just everything about this wall has really blown me away... Fantastic!" View
Feathers! EDITED
2 years 10 months ago
"Normally I'm not a fan of plain white backgrounds, but you have given it a new dimension... The Wiz/With outline is brilliant. It captures enough of Daisuke to make an impact, and the uncompromising bold nature of it just emphasises the colour and shape even more.
I wish I had the imagination & ingenuity to come up with something like that." View
Absolut Bleka
2 years 10 months ago
"This is so funny! But the sad thing is, I saw this and though... I've not seen those aderts in years! ^_^'
Seriously, this is a stroke of genius! Although technically it's not anime ;) it is worthy. The replication of Byakuya's bankai is unquestionable, and perfectly executed. Those floating sakura petals send chills down my spine..." View
personal computer
2 years 10 months ago
"Chobits isn't my favourite series, but I do enjoy it. When I first saw this image I thought how much of a stark contrast it is to the original CLAMP art. And I can fully understand why you would choose it.
Personally I'm glad you've not opted to bombard the image with lots of textures or brushes. The cimplicity of the wall *adds* to the very beauty of the original artwork. The slightly darkened tones make for a more unsettled atmosphere, and the strange text-texture creates a scientific feel.
"OMG! This is wonderful! From the perfectly smooth thick black lines that draw you in, and the luscious detail in her fan & kimono. It's peaceful & graceful with a quirky touch to it... No wonder she drives Watanuki-Kun crazy ;)" View
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Sleeping in the Moonlight
9 months 1 week ago
"Sure the vector is a little raw, but that adds to it's charm. You've chosen good complimentary colours, kept it simplistic, and let all the sparkling effects do all the talking for you... It's charming. Thank you for making this & sharing it with us."View
Shroud of Nyx
9 months 1 week ago
"Wow! This has always been a favourite scene for me, but I never dreamt it could be set against such a richly colourful background! The colours are inviting & warm, and the effects are pure eye-candy. This is unbelievably beautiful!"View
Mojo Roll Call!
9 months 1 week ago
"I love the general simplicity of this. The way that the sky crudely tatters it's way across the sky, and the basic yet fluffy look to the little... fluff... things... I have no idea what this is from, but it's cute :3Anyway, lovely calming & fun wall. Love it!"
View
A Late Autumn
10 months 1 week ago
"Oh My God! Don't apologise for the flowers! Never apologise for flowers! Promise me you wont apologise any more for beautiful flowers!!Nice vector! I can't imagine how difficult it must be to vector Green Glass stuff, but you made it look easy & beautiful. It's incredible to think that you didn't use any textures, and what a clever technique to use the scan too.
It is beautiful! Lovely warm colours, and a genuine sense of autum. Absolutely beautiful. I'm downloading (a shamefully low resolution) to brighten up my fugly desktop at work. Thank you!"
View
Rise Today
1 year 1 day ago
"It's nice to see that people do use my scans. A good clean vector that has been proportionately changed to fit the wallpaper boundaries, with simple additions of texture to add to the historical feel of the artist's style."View
I am falling...
1 year 2 weeks ago
"This is a wonderful adaptation. The vector is strong but retains a soft tone, and melts seemlessly into the background. Yet it is sad, that this is how you've been feeling... drifting & falling like some lonesome ghostly lady entangled in vines. Romantic, yet with a heavy dose of tragedy.I hope you feel better soon, and have a good break over Christmas/New Year."
View
Isolation
1 year 1 month ago
"Yep, that's L! In a wonderful underwater scene... lovely deep blues you have there. Wonderful job with the colours! The fish in the bottom corner made me laugh as I wasn't expecting to see that :)"View
Bicycle Dream
1 year 1 month ago
"Thanks for turning my scans into beautiful wallpapers!! I only found out today that the name of this image is Mounted Parade Play (or at least the translation from the Japanese title means that).It's a beautiful & fun wall! I wish I could make smething like this, but I don't have he imagination :)"
View
DOGS
1 year 8 months ago
"I never thought anything so bright & attractive could come out of my scan of Naoto's old tutor. The textures are lovely, and while alluring the colours certainy reflect the sense of danger & blood shed by this man in the past.And more than anything else, I hope your dog is a lot better now."
View
Rainbows and Smokes
2 years 3 months ago
"How many times can I saw I love the vivid energy & originality of this... I love it! XD"View
2 years 5 months ago
"Eeee... there's something very strange about seeing my name in giant red letters! :oAnyway, I did comment oer on MT, but I'll comment here too... because I can :) You musthave the patience of a SAINT! I drives me nuts to sit and clean the scans. Many of them have images from the other side of the sheet visible, so it takes me ages with the clone tool to clean it all out... but to extract it all?! My God, even I don't have that kind of patience! XD
It's a beautiful background that lets the girl & her roses shine out. No over-whelming details, just nice calm soothing blue lights effects. Personally I think I'd have left out the title, but again kudos for the patience to extract it :)"
View
WE MAKE REVOLUTION
2 years 5 months ago
"I loved this ever since I first saw it on MT. The uncompromisingly bright colours, and the depths & detail all the layers of text add to it really draw me in... as well as the fact that I'm shamelessly in love with the Turks."View
*Countryside*
2 years 6 months ago
"You can also view the scan here ^.^This wallpaper has made me so happy, ot just because it's my scan, but because it's stunningly beautiful! The sheer amount of work that you've put into it is breath-taking! It's wonderfully created, and such stunning detail too, you can almost feel a warm summer's breeze blow through the garden.
Absolutely beautiful!"
View
To Catch a Shooting Star
2 years 7 months ago
"Wow! You've perfectly captured the moment Howl caught Calcifer as a falling star! It's a beautiful piece of work, and the thumbnail does it absolutely no justice at all. The suble textures in the colouring are magical and add to the feel of the moment... Really stunning!"View
2 years 7 months ago
"Oh wow! This is so simple, graceful & beautiful! Thank you for making my scan into a worthy wallpaper :D I'm so thrilled you haven't over-complicated the image with a barrage of filters or brushes. The simplicity of the background adds to it's graceful & pure nature of the imagery :3"View
Oohime-Sama
2 years 8 months ago
"I loved it the first time around, and I still love it now ^.^ The textures really make this stand out so much, and it just pulls me in, with something new to see everytime :)"View
Sweet Slumber
2 years 8 months ago
"I've only just discovered this, and there's no denying how great it is... Simply perfect ^.^ It reminds me of an old-fashioned children's story book. It's thoroughly charming, and 100% beautiful... and I love the Kero plushie too ^.^"View
rip her to shreds
2 years 8 months ago
"It's so beautiful! I love the muted tones, and the mottled paper textures. It gives it a real feeling of ancient books, and warm earthy lore to it.How did you achieve those textures? And what does the text say? :)"
View
Mako Eyes
2 years 8 months ago
"It's so sweet. Not just because of the "OMG! Cloud! *squee!*" factor ;) but because you've treated the artwork with respect. The Yubinbasya art would be drowned out if you threw down loads of brushes & textures.As it is, you've captured the title of it brilliantly; Mako Eyes. And they are, beautiful bright blue that puts the sky to shame for not being so beautiful. This is really beautiful work ^.^"
View
once upon a time...dirty laundry happened
2 years 8 months ago
"This is amazing. I would never have realised it was Fruits Basket if it weren't for the text. It's full of rich dark, autumnal colours and gritty textures that makes it so far apart from how the series looks.And yes, the pattern of leaves adds a very Brothers Grimm story-book feel to it. Such imagination & beauty in a world that's full of dark shadows, where two people can be lost in each other ^.^"
View
The Final Game
2 years 8 months ago
"Please forgive my 'late' comment; this came up on the front page and I was just amazed by it. The rich colours are what first caught my eye, but the luscious textures, an the post-violent remnants really drew me in to have a closer look.The idea that it's a poker game with a bloody ending is extremely vivid, but the detail & colour make this a real work of art. The 'cards' are a clever way to work in the Kino's characters without having them actually play. Just everything about this wall has really blown me away... Fantastic!"
View
Feathers! EDITED
2 years 10 months ago
"Normally I'm not a fan of plain white backgrounds, but you have given it a new dimension... The Wiz/With outline is brilliant. It captures enough of Daisuke to make an impact, and the uncompromising bold nature of it just emphasises the colour and shape even more.I wish I had the imagination & ingenuity to come up with something like that."
View
Absolut Bleka
2 years 10 months ago
"This is so funny! But the sad thing is, I saw this and though... I've not seen those aderts in years! ^_^'Seriously, this is a stroke of genius! Although technically it's not anime ;) it is worthy. The replication of Byakuya's bankai is unquestionable, and perfectly executed. Those floating sakura petals send chills down my spine..."
View
personal computer
2 years 10 months ago
"Chobits isn't my favourite series, but I do enjoy it. When I first saw this image I thought how much of a stark contrast it is to the original CLAMP art. And I can fully understand why you would choose it.Personally I'm glad you've not opted to bombard the image with lots of textures or brushes. The cimplicity of the wall *adds* to the very beauty of the original artwork. The slightly darkened tones make for a more unsettled atmosphere, and the strange text-texture creates a scientific feel.
Brilliant work, I envy you ^.^ "
View
Happy new year
2 years 10 months ago
"OMG! This is wonderful! From the perfectly smooth thick black lines that draw you in, and the luscious detail in her fan & kimono. It's peaceful & graceful with a quirky touch to it... No wonder she drives Watanuki-Kun crazy ;)"View