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I... Almost died... (really!)

Cacau (Jan 11, 2005)

Sorry, I´ve deleted the original pic (acidentally) then here is it. It´s really, I almost died Saturday. The girl with crappy hair is me. And after mixin´ and matchin´the colors, I discovered somethin´: I can´t do beach BGs =>

7 comments – latest 4:

grayrider (Jan 11, 2005)

Sorry about Sea. (Sea NEVER apologizes for herself.)
Very dangerous place out there... Please stay safe...
Nice pic. Captures how you feel when you walk ashore after being pushed under for a minute... or two by a 20-footer or just swept out for a mile or so.
Gotta understand about Sea though... she's only playin'... but she doesn't know her own strength... so we gotta know to play carefully.

Cacau (Jan 12, 2005)

To Xod- It´s MY swimsuit! XD
To Gray- Yeah, Sea is cruel. I tried to do my face, but I din´t have a photo or somethin´ like that. I tried to look in the girl who was watching me eyes to see my face. Strange, but cool =>

StrawberryYamichan (Jan 13, 2005)

omg i wouldve been so sad if you died :(!! im glad you didnt. and beautiful pic. it captures the feeling

Cacau (Jan 13, 2005)

I love you all. *hugs all* Thanks, I really like how this turned out!

tired eye

Tresspasses (Dec 27, 2004)

Trying out some eye colouring techniques...anybody who's good at these things pleases make suggestions. I tried to draw eyelashes, but they just wouldn't look right, so suggestions on how to do them would be greatly appreciated.

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IdentityOne (Dec 27, 2004)

The easiest way to learn, is to use a reference. Keep practising untill you no longer need that reference. I would love to offer colouring advice, but colouring is not my strong point! However in Lascaux, the best way I've found of colouring is using anti alias, the smooth brush, and setting the opacity to around 140-170. Then blurring if neccessary. That's probably completely useless to you though, as you used oekaki for this!

grayrider (edited Dec 28, 2004)

Try putting some subtle shading on the top half of the eye, usually there is a shadow from the eyelashes. Also, perhaps lighten up on the blood vessels... they are symbols or insanity, rage, and extreme emotion. To do eyelashes... I try to do them as some simple dark areas like shadows... then I add just a few details to make them look less indistinct. Anyway... just said all of this 'cause you asked for comments... I'm typically more of a lurker/drawer not given to chit chat.

Tresspasses (edited Dec 31, 2004)
drawn in 10 min

Just trying some of the wonderful advice that I got. Big thank you's to IdentityOne and grayrider for taking the time to write out those tips.

Dark Forest

grayrider (Dec 19, 2004)

Return to the Dark Forest of Strawberry Yamichan. But the question is... who or what lives here?

10 comments – latest 4:

StrawberryYamichan (Dec 20, 2004)

Oh that is cool! Well yours came out much better than mine. I'm not much used to drawing nature scenes yet ^^;!

thug (Dec 20, 2004)

I like the atmosphere created by this piece and the choice of colors. It could be an illustration in a book.

K-Dizzle (Dec 20, 2004)

I agree with thug, the atmosphere is very cool...It kinda reminds me of David the Gnome lol. Nice work :)

Childlike_Vampire (Dec 20, 2004)

Oh this is so cool. It totally makes me want to read/write/watch some fantasy novel or movie thing. Or even play magic cards, lol. Nice drawing!

datakii ~ leet

kimou (Dec 17, 2004)

I play neopets. I'm a loser. This is my pteri, all leeted out.

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kimou (Dec 17, 2004)
drawn in 59 sec

Haha. Forgot the nostril. Just did it. ;;

grayrider (Dec 17, 2004)

If you know who you are... then you are NOT a loser.
I will watch for your next sketch.

Eye-ish

onecaloriecoke (Dec 17, 2004)

Might fix some stuff later. I got lost in teh boredom... <.<

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grayrider (Dec 17, 2004)

When I see tears in a sketch, I always wonder was the artist crying on the outside... or only on the inside?
keep it up! I look foreward to your next drawing.

View From The Top

xiser17 (Dec 15, 2004)

this shows a planet from a top view. What planet ? You decide.

9 comments – latest 4:

Axil62 (Dec 15, 2004)

No no no...it's planet Gorbman.

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Dec 15, 2004)

Oh yeah Dagan? You wanna go a couple of rounds with me? I say it's the bottom.

grayrider (Dec 15, 2004)

Perhaps he means he is viewing while on a top... hence a view from the top...

davincipoppalag (Dec 15, 2004)

In space, there IS no top or bottom.. (It's why the women are such fun to look at there)

Kitty

Pence (Dec 4, 2004)

...

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Xodiak (Dec 13, 2004)

Mmmm... sex... >:p~~
|XOD|

squee (Dec 18, 2004)

Amazing. How peopel turn animals into humans. Wish I could do that.

StrawberryYamichan (Dec 20, 2004)

this reminds me of my friend Taffy :(..... this picture is so beautiful *_*

cheetos (Dec 24, 2004)

Awsome pic.*speechless*

a great title

GundamWing (Dec 4, 2004)

i miss summer

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grayrider (Dec 4, 2004)

I like this. Nice colors, good background... and I miss Summer too.

Childlike_Vampire (Dec 4, 2004)

Oh, so he has breast implants? :P Nice sun/water, and I like the shiny suit. ^^

mmm

A3 (Nov 26, 2004)

Anyone wanna finish? It's outlined, I just left the sketch lines on.

11 comments – latest 4:

bumpinthenight (Nov 30, 2004)

if noone else does, may I finish it? :D:D I love doing collabs XD

Kenshin (Dec 2, 2004)

You evil little ILK.. I was at her house when she commented on that.. She is eeeevvviiiillll >_<

Kilala (Dec 2, 2004)

can I?

ILoveKenshin (edited Jul 6, 2005)

Anyone can color this, I don't care. Sorry it's been in my studio for such a long time.