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EDIT: Fixed up the color so it's not quite so pikachu-yellow- - - - -
*W-Lupus is hosting a contest based on the story he's writing titled "Storm Hunter." The theme was to try to capture/interpret a scene from the very first chapter.
This entry is based on this passage from the story:
"His world rights itself revealing a large clawed lupine foot on the edge of his vision. He finds the foot is attached to a leg, the leg to hips, and then abdomen and chest with a lupine head nestled amongst a shaggy mane. His pointed muzzle hides sharp white teeth, but those silver eyes show no threat.
At least that's how I imagine it is for him, a fearsome appearance for one so tormented..."
This passage stuck out to me for a couple reasons. One of which is because it's the first time we hear the werewolf get described. It's interesting because it's the werewolf describing himself, but how he imagines the man he is standing over must be seeing it. So, I wanted to try and depict what that man must have been seeing.
Despite the werewolf holding no malicious intentions, imagine how terrified that guy must be, looking up to see this dude standing over him, looking down curiously. To him, YOU are the freak. And even though he doesn't mean it, no matter how he looks at you or holds himself, to a human laying dying in the forest, everything he does will look terrifying.
Now, for the credits:
Tarin the werewolf, Llhei-carn, and "Storm Hunter" (c) *W-Lupus
Artwork (c) ~SquareZer0 (myself)
Stock/tree brushes used for background (c) *redheadstock [link]
Hey, want something like this of one of your creations or characters? Commission me! Check out my prices here >>> [link]
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Comments: 35
SquareZer0 In reply to RoseandRoar [2011-07-01 22:15:06 +0000 UTC]
My attempt at foreshortening at work! XD Glad you like it, man Thanks!
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TheTinkerThinker [2011-07-01 08:00:16 +0000 UTC]
Pikachu yellow?
Now that that imagery is out of the way, I really do like your use of shadows and the eye perspective.
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SquareZer0 In reply to TheTinkerThinker [2011-07-02 04:10:01 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I had to mess with the brightness after finishing with everything because it came out too dark, but then the base color turned bright yellow... fixed now though.
I'm glad you like it. This was definitely an experiment in a manner of speaking, what with a new method of shading I wanted to try, and a hackneyed attempt at foreshortening... The fact that so many people like it means something must have worked out right though :3
Thanks for the comment!
Also, on a semi-related note... I read your sig... Sorry. :/
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TheTinkerThinker In reply to SquareZer0 [2011-07-02 11:02:23 +0000 UTC]
Ah, I see.
Good to hear that you found something new today.
Also, I think you're the tenth person to admit that :3
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Freakaru [2011-07-01 05:07:58 +0000 UTC]
This is scary! It puts the viewer right in to the story.
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SquareZer0 In reply to Freakaru [2011-07-02 04:02:23 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much!
Thanks for accepting it to the group too.
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Fish-thulu [2011-07-01 04:24:55 +0000 UTC]
Like the updated color. it is even cooler now (didn't know if it was possible)
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SquareZer0 In reply to Fish-thulu [2011-07-02 03:57:56 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Chris! I'm glad you like it!
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Zaluke [2011-06-29 22:19:28 +0000 UTC]
Whoa talk about jaw dropping awesomeness my bud this pretty darn exciting to view just beautiful.
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LeviathanDances [2011-06-29 15:38:49 +0000 UTC]
This is awesome! Especially the eyes.... wow.
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W-Lupus [2011-06-29 11:22:46 +0000 UTC]
Haha, awesome! I see you used the commission ~Gothpuppy did as a reference. Unfortunately when you used colour pencils, the pale tan colour comes out as orange XD. Don't worry about that though, I think I'll do a character sheet for him sometime soon.
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SquareZer0 In reply to W-Lupus [2011-06-30 02:56:59 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, it came out a lot more yellowish orange than i wanted. The original color I used was a darker version of ~Gothpuppy 's drawing, but I had to brighten everything up at the end because it was hard to see... Before the first, I'm going to have to darken the color just a little bit to make it go back to tawny/brown.
I'm glad you like it though, man.
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SquareZer0 In reply to Jacques-Chat [2011-07-02 03:55:55 +0000 UTC]
I finally get around to replying to this comment... after the contest is over... Well, thanks for the luck. I'd wish some back to you, but we already tied. XD Glad you like it though. You're entry was awesome too!
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mysocks4u [2011-06-29 02:35:35 +0000 UTC]
You just keep getting better and better! Nice job Alex!
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