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Jc2theW — A Relaxing Evening for Three
Published: 2007-03-18 17:24:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 2267; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 29
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This is a contest entry for the lovely artist Saimain. She has an art book contest for her series Not All Kings Wear Gold (which is an art book series she has going)I'm hoping that she likes this. It was done a few days ago, but with my play going on, just now got around to submitting it.
All of it is freehand and I wanted to do something with a border. I liked how the characters came out. Please comment and critique on things such as my details and composition. How do you feel about this pic??
Enjoy!
HB and 4HB Pencils
© drawing
© Sali (an angel)
Kelly Kilborn © Julian, Kristoff (a vampire, and werewolf)
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EDIT: I changed my description a bit for copyright purposes and description of the contest and characters. I changed the title to "Evening" as well since Julian is a vampire and would not like the sun. Thanks Saimain for the help.
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I don't know. I just do. I have a lot of patience when it comes to details in my artworks. My art prof at my college was even astonished at some of my school pieces as well.
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I think this is by far your best piece to date. The amount of detail in the framing of the image is amazing, and i love the natural elements being used to contain the figures. The knotwork makes me envious, and your clean crisp pencils are lovely.
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My goodness. what a remarkable comment. thank you so much for your kind words. 
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It's much deserved, its one of my favorite pieces from Adele's contest!
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i haven't seen an artist do celtic knot things for a long time, which is a pity because they're so awesome. and once again i find the rare example of a dedicated artist devoted to details. and i have to say that the positioning of the three characters is super. it's symmetrical but...not. which rocks.
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thank you. I really loved how the composition came out of this pic. And celtic border designs rock my world!! I sadly don't do enough of them though.
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you should! because yes, that is sad that there is a severe lacking in that particular design. i think out of all the art i have seen, this is one of four that i remember having a celtic knot design. maybe i've seen more, but the must not have been very stunning, because i can't remember them.
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amen! ....and awwwwwww...... pity. I'd like to know which ones you're referring to.
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that's one of them. i honestly don't remember where i saw the others.
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wow remarkable. Oh elfwood. it's been so long since I updated my own account there.
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yeah, same here. and i don't think that i ever will because i forgot my password. heh.
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Oh my god, such detailed work! Love this trio of cuties. They all seem very casual and at ease with one another. Very nice. ^^
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thanks for the wonderful comment.
and I noticed your quote in your comment box: "Then again, I might be quite horrendously insane." --Johnny C.
That's me!! Well, not really, but some of my friends call me Johnny C! Where'd you get the quote may I ask?
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Seriously? Well, you definitely just won coolness points from me. XD It's actually from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, a graphic novel by Jhonen Vasquez. Don't let the name turn you off--it's one of the funniest, most clever things I've ever read. I highly recommend it!
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Yay! Definitely do, it's really good. ^^ Let me know what you think!
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you know i've heard of it before, but never read it. I'll have to check it out!
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Firstly, the composition and the details took away my breath, and then those characters are also very charmingly drawn. It's very neatly done and seemingly you really thought it out.
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Thanks for the comment! I appreciate it, and I was very happy with the turnout. The art contest I submitted this in for I actually got a runner-up spot, so that means this piece will be in the art book that the artist Saimain will be producing!
makes me happy!!
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Whoa congratulations! You deserve it! 
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as far as I know yes. A major published one at least!
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I spent awhile looking at this. The detail is excellent and I particularly like the border
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Why thank you for liking my artworks.
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I love the beautiful, intricate border! The way you drew Sali at the bottom finishing the circle is very creative and his wings are adorable!
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Thank you so much. i so enjoyed drawing this out. I love Saimain's art! she is a killer talented person!
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Lovely entry. I love the boarder and the serene look on each of the character's face. I still think Sali's my favorate, you captured his charm very well. XD
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thanks. Sali is my favorite as well, but my friends love the way I drew Julian the vampire (in the background) they say he looks sexy!
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I love your entire gallery, but this has to be my favourite image. The detail is just amazing!! I love how little Sali's wings come out of the main frame and he looks like he's just gently waving his hand around in the water. My favourite part would have to be the frame - it's got a very Celtic look to it, and the vines hanging from the bottom and the little pool are perfect. Stunning job, I just can't help but stare in awe at it!!
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Wow thanks so much for your comments!
I very much enjoyed drawing this out. I wanted to color it, but didn't have enough time for the deadline. I could try to have it colored soon...if I can find the time that is. And the border was all my idea! straight from my head. I love celtic borders (which this resembles) but can never do all those intricate weaving patterns!! They look so hard! I think I could do it with enough patience and a lot of erasers. lol
John-Clayton
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I wish I could do Celtic borders like this! You did an excellent job.
You're welcome for the comment
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....wow. I loved this one when I saw it on her site, and I still love it here!
Your pencil work is amazing and very deatiled! Wonderful job, I love the expressions.
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what a nice comment. thanks.
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Sali looks so adorable and innocent at the bottom, he's my favorite out of the three
This is amazing, you done ti freehand? :0 -worship-
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Yep all freehand. there was an artist who commented on it about my circle border not being a perfect circle--suggested that i use a compass or something. but I really like to try and draw shapes freehand to see how close I can get it to look perfect. Besides, I like that the circle border isn't entirely perfect---adds a bit of myself to it I guess.
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Great job on this piece! The patterns and shading are wonderful.
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Great job on this piece! The patterns and shading are wonderful.
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Wow, this is a very neat piece of drawing, I like the sort of tipped-in style of the eyes, and I realize how Adele's style of hair is very accurately reproduced too, though whether it be coincidence or deliberate, I can't say. The only thing I could chime in is how some of the shapes (e.g. the round border) are sort of too forced in, too purposeful, lacking in a smooth flowing feel. I'd suggest either using a compass or train the hand to pencil down a very flawless circle or instead add some jittery bits so that the slight imperfection itself becomes an apparent style. Nice works, keep it up!
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Thanks for the insightful critique. and yes, my circle border was all freehand. I try to do circles and other shapes without using any compasses or stencils because I like to see how close I can make it look perfect. so I meant to have the circle border slightly off, but that is something I do for myself, to test myself. It looks good to me, and I feel it doesn't take away from the pic.
And Adele's style of hair--I did look at her references and since I do like the way she draws hair, I tried to make them as accurate to the characters as possible. (plus I tend to draw hair like that as well--so it all worked out in the end)
Again, thanks for the comment.
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my favorit is the one in the back 8D!!!!! Hottiiieess!!!!
Much purrrdy details yyeesshhh. dude u rock!
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Thank you very much. And yes..... *looks around*
HOTTIIEESS!!!!
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