Magik Island

ooooh now here's some LOVELY lighting going on! l really love how that works with her skin tone, ooking great

That looks absolutely amazing. I didn't expect her to be a mermaid at first lol.

Oh wow, that new WIP is gorgeous.

I feel your pain about the picture - but it's a cool idea and you can always re-visit it later

I felt the same way on my Xaquang Skyway pic after I realized I flattened it, and unknowingly started to paint on top of it. I'm sure this little gif summarizes both of our feelings when we realized our mistake:

Thanks guys *hug*

@Charlie lol, exactly like that XD

and yeah, i was thinking about how fan art would be easier, because i don't need to worry much about design and just put all of my attention on anatomy. Now i just need to find some volunteers lol, will check that art database topic later, to see if anyone actually posted some male characters XD

I LOVE your mermaid/siren! Considering I love, love bright colors, I think she looks really gorgeous!

Ah, THOSE HIPS! *melts* I love hippy women, that looks so gorgeous! But her tighs look a bit short to me O.o (Though I might be a bit ruined by all the long-legged people in my immediate surrounding)

The WIP already shows how much you've improved compared to the original one and it's not even finished! XD

now THAT is a woman ... hubba hubba lol
this one's gonna be awesome i can feel it!---aaaaas long as there is no more whoops flattening lol!
---still trying to catch you online btw lol--
i dont remember it being so hard to pay you last time o.O then again i worked a lil less.. *sigh*

@Thiste thanks :3 i'll probably re-paint her when i have more time/ inspiration

@Gemini lol, thanks, im glad you like it

@Mina haha, yeah /agree XD

@Frost lol, lets hope there won't be any more "whoops"

yeah, i can't really remember how it was last time (but i did put in first post "only between noon - 6pm" ) so, i guess... send me pm when you can make it online at that time, theres no rush




Slowly working on "Sand", still not done

Gorgeous leopard too

@Aero thanks ^^

@IH

and yes, i already fixed that problem.

And Sand is done <3 Pillows are pain in the b... to paint >_>

And yes, i know ive said i'll get to work on some hunk, but slight change of plans, need to finish one more picture first will post wips later

Since I'm not allowed to give an 'official critique' on Deviant I thought I'd give a not-so-official one here instead

Looking at your gallery you have tremendous determination, perseverance and dedication to your art, from the first few drawings and tests to the pieces of art we have the pleasure to receive now. It is truly inspiring to people (such as myself) who are only just starting out with the tablets having come from more traditional mediums.

I remember this character, or someone very similar, in one of your older works and I'm glad that you've decided to allow us to see a glimpse into what she could be. Is she a sorceress or seer? A powerful witch or voodoo priestess? Is she a princess, a dancer or the main attraction of a harem? Is she a survivor with the leopard as her spirit guide or is the leopard her companion. Is she a desert guardian or the keeper of the sands? She is womanly yet strong, exotic, almost animalistic with the stripes on her face but also likes comforts and finery. We just don't know (unless you tell us hehe) and I think that is what makes this piece a success. The colours reflect this, her surroundings are deep and rich and compliment her skin tone beautifully.

The attention to detail is staggering, I.e. all the cushions have a design, the glitter that flows down the silk/chiffon drapes, the clothes - well what clothes there are anyway , the rich silky texture of the material behind her and even the fur on the leopard.

The couple little tibits I can see that you may or may not have noticed is concentrated to one area. One is the relationship of weight to subjects. For example her right arm (the one that she's leaning on) is leaning on the cushion(s). Now in real life that cushion would be a little crumpled if not 'squashed' by the weight of her body. Even if she's leaning on an object behind it with the cushion propped up against it, where her arm is coming across, the point of contact with the cushion would have been distorted a little.
The other tiny bit is the void of purple behind the same arm. I can't tell if it is the drapes from behind her back or her body is against another piece of material. If the latter then again there should be some distortions in the material where the weight of her comes in contact. I hope those make sense

All in all I think you've done an amazing job. Keep up the good work
Think I'll sssh now

Yet again an amazing piece of art. Really great detail on the pillows, seriously. The woman is very appealing, especially with the cute tiger. At first I thought she was going to be some sort of african jungle woman. But her clothes and the surrounding area makes it look different, even though she has those stripes on her body.

@Skiasca ah, don't worry about DA, and thank you so so much for your critique. Actually, now that you mention it cushion that she is leaning on, i haven't really noticed that until you pointed it out. At first, i planed to put hourglass there, but then i failed (epically btw) in painting it, it didn't go very well with the whole picture, since i wanted sand inside of it to glow, but then i would need to fix almost everything because light would be coming from different angle. I will fix that pillow when i finish with the picture im working on atm. And yes, theres another version of her, where her chest is covered in sand, will probably draw another portrait of her, to depict that

Thanks again, im so glad that you enjoyed my art *hug*

@IH thanks :3 for cushions i took some of my grandmothers veils and drew design according to them

And new piccie im working on:

first wip:



clean version (well, sort of... i use only clean line art for the face - im to lazy/impatient to do full clean line art)




and final sketch:

ooh, lovely is she a character from somewhere or an OC?

I really like her outfit; reminds me of the Courtesan multiplayer character from Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.

*does a little happy dance*

Rawr! At both of the Sand pic (jaw dropping details =O) and the new WIP!

@Thistle umm, shes an OC of Hailfall, Shala Jarias , i thought shes a char from Aion until i saw ref. and read bio :3

@Verene yeah, it does look a little like Courtesan char

@Hailfall

@Mina thank you love

and new wip:

another awesome one on the way, I reckon

OH lol. I was thinking she looked familiar, but it was because of the artist thread XD Lucky Hailfall!

You deliver us great pieces of art super fast. You know what would be a cool pose for this character, her hugging a gargoyle statue in a dangerous yet sexy way. What do you think about that?

@Morag D awwww, ty ^^

@Thistle

@IH i think you should have said that sooner and its not that fast, i mean, daily i dedicate only 1-2hours to art (when i can...), but i try to make most out of it, so....

And small wip:

Looking really good - reminds me of Darkstalkers. Not sure if you'll be bringing back those bright highlights, but they really add to the atmosphere.

Aw, I'll try to think of something faster then. :P

@Charlie ty :3 yes, i'll add those highlights.

@IH

and wip:

I don't know about that bit of hair infront of her eye, it looks a bit awkward. If you want to play with the hair a little, you could add a windy effect. She's on top of a high building so it makes alot of sense too.

I agree with what IH said but it's looking REALLY good. I love the purple and red contrast and the bats in the bg is a nice touch