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xiau (Oct 8, 2005)
My mouse kept freaking out... And I got to finish it, 'cause my teachers didn't give us homework today!~
I improvised this one to make it fit on a smaller picture than the reference was on.
All I can say is: I tried. No, really, that's all I CAN say about this one. I guess it turned out pretty good for my first realism attempt, though.
Remind me to never try realism again. Ugh...

NOTE: This is from the movie scene in Final Fantasy X where Yuna's doing a "sending" or whatever. It's so sad, but so pretty. I remember watching this video on the computer months before we got it in America, and watching it over and over, because I loved it so much. The title of the movie in the game was "The Dance", hence, the name.
xiau (Oct 8, 2005)
drawn in 1 hour 44 min
featherstone (Oct 8, 2005)
really pretty so far, Rina
xiau (Oct 8, 2005)
drawn in 36 min
I couldn't add much... I have to go. I'll fix the palm tree later.
DieChan (Oct 8, 2005)
Dammit. Why can't I make pretty artwork? I love this... makes me wanna go back to the beach. :3
Mal (Oct 8, 2005)
Looks great so far , cant wait to see the finished picture :o)
Anna (Oct 9, 2005)
Fantastic clouds :-)
davincipoppalag (Oct 9, 2005)
Really terrific clouds there, I agree!
Gigandas (Oct 9, 2005)
Crappp, and you're only 12??? I don't think I coulda done this well back then. Don't give up, even if it doesn't turn out how you want it the first time, it's good practice. I'll be looking for the finished picture. Good luck with it :).
Rudeezy (edited Oct 9, 2005)
holy crap, this is amazing. I bow down to you. *bows*
Miss_DJ (edited Oct 11, 2005)
just beautiful! A++++ plus plus plus plus....etc :o)
woah_pockster (Oct 9, 2005)
:000 very nice xiau~ and thnx for your comments I finished that one headshot~ <3 I love the warm colors and I hope you finish this soon! I love it <3
impolsion (Oct 9, 2005)
Wow xo
Very pretty! Can't wait to see it finished x3
xiau (Oct 9, 2005)
drawn in 1 hour 9 min
I know the water sucks really badly... I'll get to that...
xiau (Oct 9, 2005)
drawn in 22 min
I made some slight revisions
woah_pockster (Oct 9, 2005)
woahhhh it looks amazing :00 I feel like such an amature compared to you xD great job xiau <3
Gigandas (Oct 9, 2005)
Wow, you really impress me. That water is looking better and better. I suggest that if you can, you should sharpen up the details and shapes on the surface of the water so it looks even more like liquid. But this is definitely getting really good...keep going :)!
NemesisT (Oct 9, 2005)
This is lovely :) great choice of colours, way to go !
AWESUM! its really good ... i like the sunsetty feel! nice realism!
xiau (Oct 9, 2005)
Thanks so much everyone!~
And thanks for the tip, Gigandas! I'll be sure to try that :)
nekodesu (Oct 9, 2005)
jeebees O_O That is awesome. I really love the sky in there.
SneakyWalter (Oct 9, 2005)
A pretty sky. Puts me in a pondering mood.
xiau (Oct 9, 2005)
drawn in 50 min
Fixed the water some... I think it's about time to finish? :)
xiau (Oct 10, 2005)
drawn in 51 min
I'll add shading and fix her clothes and stuff. I also need to add her wand.
anarie (Oct 10, 2005)
:3 I would never have guessed it was from FFX. I love this scene too. Which reminds me, I must beat the game soon. xD I can't wait to see this finished.
Pakasutemanshikuka (edited Oct 10, 2005)
i can't find the way to understand how you draw so good -_____- i'm getting so pissed off.
buuut, this looks gorgeous. the colours are very pretty and it looks so real..
JK-Arts (edited Oct 10, 2005)
I knew right away that it was from final fantasy 10 when i saw it. that game was too easy thought and it sux when i got all my charactors maxed our around the spear grid and that some of them monster in the calm lands (monster collector dudes place) are imposible. i still, think the best one was FF7.

I can't believe your 12years old i envy your skill.
woah_pockster (Oct 10, 2005)
wherroooeee I can't wait to see it when it's finished! <3

and there's no way she can be 12. D: I'm 18 and she's way better then I am. *dies* In fact, there really are many exceptional artists of all ages. bahh I feel so noobish xD
she IS 12 .....i know her irl!
hideyourface (Oct 10, 2005)
the girl's center of balance seems to be off. the feet should ine up with the head, or else it looks like shes tipping over.
xiau (Oct 10, 2005)
drawn in 1 hour 15 min
Gigandas (Oct 10, 2005)
That's definitely not a bad first attempt. And for your age (and experience), this is very impressive :). If you keep this up at where you are now, who knows what you'll be capable of later on. Sure there are things that have room for improvement, but you'll probably notice them as you practice. Great job, xiau :). I'm glad you didn't give in and pulled through.
xiau (Oct 10, 2005)
Thanks to everyone!! Thanks for all the comments!
And thanks so much Gigandas~ You watched almost every revision and commented, and gave me tips on the water (although I still didn't do it that well!)
Boichi (Oct 10, 2005)
I love Yuna. She's awesome. Do one of Rikku next. ^_^
SneakyWalter (Oct 11, 2005)
You really do have a special ability there. I believe you have the skill it takes to be an amazing artist someday.

P.S. Which Final Fantasy was online-only?
Rosemary (Oct 11, 2005)
wow this is just wonderful...
Gigandas (Oct 11, 2005)
Walter-FFXI
hideyourface (Oct 11, 2005)
I really like this picture, the sunset and clouds look great, and the water, while, it doesn't look exactly like water, I still like the flowing kind fo feel you get from it, and all the colours you used in it. The only things that bother me are, again, it looks like shes slightly tipping over, and the tree on the left could use more shading.
Yuugi-chan (Oct 11, 2005)
Very nice. I like the water and you're so much better than me (and younger too!)! ^_^
emmamommalag (Oct 11, 2005)
This is beautiful.. I love the water. :)
xiau (Oct 11, 2005)
Thanks so much to everyone!~ I'm so glad that someone appreciates my artwork (if you can call it that)
woah_pockster (Oct 13, 2005)
xaiuuu the coloring iss greattt but now to criticize a bit :D

The upper arms look a bit too round, perhaps tone them out a bit and make it more shapely? Also, I think the wood and the tree could use a bit more detail to go with the overall picture :D

I love youuu :D <3 xD
darkwings45 (Oct 13, 2005)
omg this is soooo good!!!!!! *bows down to ur greatness*
JK-Arts (edited Oct 13, 2005)
I think She missing a hand. and i'm almost certian that if the sun/light is coming from the right to outward. then the shadow would be to the left. That aside Great picture great coloring and detials and i don't think any one realized what i just pointed out anyway.
xiau (Oct 13, 2005)
>_> Yay! Critisism! Very helpful, thank you all :3
I haven't gotten much critisism on this. Besides by hideyourface, anyways. Critisism is helpful, but not the "OMG THIS SUCKS NEVER DRAW AGAIN" kind. Thanks for the tips!
woah_pockster (Oct 16, 2005)
rofl xiau I love you. :D <3 U B GUD @ A.|2.+ <3 :]
marcello (Oct 16, 2005)
OMG THIS SUCKS NEVER DRAW AGAIN
xiau (Oct 16, 2005)
Bahahaha XD
That just made my day, Marcello. XP
Fobix (edited Oct 16, 2005)
Xiau I envy you sooooo much you draw so good. (:)
DeadlyBlondeArcher (Oct 17, 2005)
This is stunning, and you are... TWELVE? Twelve years OLD? Ok I'm gonna take my crayolas and leave now. Keep it up, darlin.. you have talent.
BlitzCloud (Oct 25, 2005)
yeah, awesome, 12 years old omg. Yes, im not gonna show my skill at that age because its POOP against that.

Blitzcloud 12 year's drawing attacks xiau's drawing
Blitzcloud 12 year's drawing misses

Xiau's drawing spells color mastery
Blitzcloud 12 year's drawing gets 99999 damage

Blitzcloud 12 year's drawing was defeated

~Fanfare~
xiau (Oct 25, 2005)
Yay! I win :D
Anywhos... Thanks so much everyone X3
Mal (Oct 25, 2005)
It turned out very well , well done Xiau!
bavarian-empire (Oct 25, 2005)
i like the colors n lighting, but the pose of the girl is totally wrong, she looks like piece of stone or somethin, very undynamic and shes also in he middle of the pic which always looks shit( i ve lerned this in school so sorry if my critic hurts) ; P
anyway, good job so far but i would cdefinetly change the girl
xiau (Oct 25, 2005)
Eh, whatever, I'm done with this one. And that's where and how she was standing in the ref, so I just left it. But thanks for the tips!
BlitzCloud (Oct 25, 2005)
i disagree bavarian, the pose is right, considering her arms are not relaxed, she just finished a move, and about centering the picture doesnt look like shit, not always, and less if its contrasted.

Do you really think her figure would be so impactant if she was in a corner or something?
Deborah_Angelheart (Oct 26, 2005)
OMG this is amazing! the water and sun are just.. AMAZING!! I love your work ^^ like the Daisuke more but thats just becouse I love DN angel (especially Dark:p)
kiketsu (Nov 12, 2005)
that was my favorite scene in the entire game! so pretty
Minty_hippo (Nov 12, 2005)
Wow, xiau.....that feckin rawkz my knee high striped sawkz........*steals your picture* MWUHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA anyways, that is soo nice T___T my fav scene too! although one thing I have to pick out that I love the most...THE PINK DRAPES ON THE ARMS!!!!! <3<3 xiau I love you for drawing this! *huggles*
all the best in the future with your drawings! ^___^
~ Harlie
xiau (Nov 12, 2005)
<_< Weee! Long comments :D
I love you people X3
Prettylilies (Nov 26, 2005)
It's so beautiful...
22darkangel22 (Dec 17, 2005)
*collapses from heart attack* 7th grade?!
wtf mate? your so much better than me...and younger....life is not fair -___-

theonlyone (Mar 19, 2006)
FINAL FANTASYYY!
=]
ajbabyaj13 (edited Oct 24, 2006)
Final Fantasy X rox! This is so pretty!! Great job!
I love the detail... the water, the sunset, the clouds.... the debris... Yuna looks great, too! You gotta tell me how you made this!!! I suck! XP
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