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A-Hippocampus β€” Gyarados

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Published: 2017-09-05 01:40:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 2117; Favourites: 88; Downloads: 0
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Description I painted this to celebrate getting my Fisherman Medal in Pokemon Go.
Go Gyarados!
Not to be used in any way, shape, or form without my permission. No reposting, but you may reblog here

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Comments: 45

Slangolator [2020-04-20 23:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Gyarados is my favorite water pokemon

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freehand100 [2019-07-19 04:27:57 +0000 UTC]

Put that on a canvas !

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Local-Paradox [2018-02-16 00:42:14 +0000 UTC]

This piece is stunning, the only thing is that the picture appears slightly flat. If the midsection and tail of the gyarados was slightly darker this would add more depth to the image.

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Local-Paradox [2018-02-16 01:16:20 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks!

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MinionofSolitude [2017-12-07 15:39:11 +0000 UTC]

Hello, from
This is a nice bit of work, with the subject coming right at you out of a stormy sea.
Thanks for this.

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A-Hippocampus In reply to MinionofSolitude [2017-12-31 22:52:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks dude!

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Giulyblader [2017-09-19 12:18:21 +0000 UTC]

amaizing!
In my old pokèmon team, I used to have red gyarados .

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Giulyblader [2017-09-20 18:59:38 +0000 UTC]

Gyarados has the BEST shiny form, and is essential to any pokemon team!
Thank you!

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Giulyblader In reply to A-Hippocampus [2017-09-20 20:22:29 +0000 UTC]

XD no problem!!

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Notaha [2017-09-19 11:49:36 +0000 UTC]

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Wow. This is exactly what I have been struggling with, and it is making an epic scene as this. I have always wanted to have an epic sea monster kind of art work but it is something very difficult, and what I'm looking at now is by far the most amazing art work I have seen in a while. While there may be almost no flaws, it does not hurt to be told where to improve. At first glance, this looks very perfect and fits the cartoony theme of Pokemon. The beast doesn not look realisitc, but that fits the theme. The only thing I may tell you to improve on here is going to have to be the eyes. I can see that it is very will lit, too well lit. It should have been darker, because I do not sense that much light should be there at all. The body is well lit, but that makes sense because the light from above is directly going at it. Meanwhile, the eye here is deep in the beasts head, so it should have less light.

Overall, this is such a great art work, and I look forward to seeing how you being to acheive the most epic style. Watched and favorited <3

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Notaha [2017-09-20 18:58:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh I didn't notice that about the eyes. Thank you!
Woow!Β 
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Thanks for the watch!

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Multiartis [2017-09-19 03:44:38 +0000 UTC]

As a poke hunter i can only say, hell yea.Β 
Nice workΒ Β 

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Multiartis [2017-09-20 18:56:42 +0000 UTC]

Yeeaaaa!
Thanks!
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Merman-Dylan [2017-09-16 21:24:00 +0000 UTC]

This looks epic.

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Merman-Dylan [2017-09-18 21:14:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man! Or should I say... merman!

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Merman-Dylan In reply to A-Hippocampus [2017-09-19 07:13:14 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

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otakuking69 [2017-09-16 19:03:43 +0000 UTC]

for project comment

this drawing is mostly good. first off is gyradose's wiskers, they dont stand that high up. usuially they just fall straight down. the rest off gyradoses face seems good. you did a good job of showing how angry gyrados is. it desinately look like it wants to attack. the lighting on gyrados seem correct. the shading is slightly off though. on the left side of gyrados head (gyradoses left) the shading is up to high since his head is tilted. it would have been fine if the shadow was lower or higher (cause of the fin). the fins on gyrados dont seem to be casting any sort of shadow. other than the fins, you did a good job shading under the body sections of gyrados. the only other issue with gyrados is his body legnth. gyrados is only supposed to be 21 ft. this gyrados looks like 25-30 feet. gyrados should only look this longΒ vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/l… sorry if complaining about gyradoses legnth is to nit pickey. the background is great. i like how you drew the waves. you did a great job showing how rough the water around gyrados is. i also like how you drew the sky. you did a great job of drawing a storm. i also like how you used that lightning bolt as a light source. overall this is a beautiful painting that it looks like you worked hard on. i would reccomend looking at refrences and looking up the pokemons measurements so you can be more accurate with its anatomy

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A-Hippocampus In reply to otakuking69 [2017-09-16 19:16:20 +0000 UTC]

I'll take your bit on shading. You're right, I didn't pay attention to the tilt. I thought her facial fins has a good shadow, I guess you mean the one right on top of her head. Β 
You may keep all of your anatomy advice.Β 
Thanks!

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RainbowGlaze123 [2017-09-16 17:50:07 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!!! I love how it looks like you painted it right then and there in motion!

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A-Hippocampus In reply to RainbowGlaze123 [2017-09-16 19:17:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
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I was really focusing on flow in this one.

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muchAdoAboutUsername [2017-09-16 15:12:19 +0000 UTC]

I love the painterly style!

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A-Hippocampus In reply to muchAdoAboutUsername [2017-09-16 19:18:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
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muchAdoAboutUsername In reply to A-Hippocampus [2017-09-16 19:20:11 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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Spider-Bat700 [2017-09-16 05:20:31 +0000 UTC]

One of my favorite Pokemon. I am the proud owner of a red one in Soul Silver.Β 

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Spider-Bat700 [2017-09-16 19:18:31 +0000 UTC]

Mine too! Gyarados is a beast!Β 

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whispywizbee [2017-09-16 02:18:06 +0000 UTC]

Hi there, I'm from and I am here to swoop in and...give a comment!

First off, Gyarados is a tall order, but I think you've done it justice! The movement in this reminds me of an old renaissance painting. I'm really loving the texture of the waves, particularly the cascading one in the background.

I think one thing that could help this piece is to have some brighter lighting hit the face--it would really pop out from the background and make Gyarados seem even more frightening/intimidating. A little bit more edge control on the body with the scales/fins would help too, since everything is a bit soft.

Other than that, I think this is an awesome piece!

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A-Hippocampus In reply to whispywizbee [2017-09-16 19:23:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yes, edge control- you put it into words. I was having a hard time making gyarados stand apart from the waves.
I checked this on mobile and the darkness of the whole thing was even worse! :C Oh well. Next time I'll try working with flater colors until I can get a better light source.
I appreciate it!Β 

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ChuChuCha [2017-09-15 21:53:21 +0000 UTC]

It's very amazing. ^^

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A-Hippocampus In reply to ChuChuCha [2017-09-16 19:23:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
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kathykin [2017-09-15 19:26:54 +0000 UTC]

It just looks like PokΓ©mon became real o.o It's amazing and very impressing. But taking a closer look I noticed that some parts are a little bit too blurry and hard to make out. Maybe you could take care of that a little more. (But it's really just a few parts, the rest is awesome). I also admire your fantastic waves.
Great work you have so much talent

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A-Hippocampus In reply to kathykin [2017-09-16 19:26:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!Β 
Yes you're right, it could use some better contrast.
Making the water was the best part!

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IckleVoldiePoo [2017-09-15 18:27:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is really cool! I love the storm and the waves; very fitting for Gyarados! Part of Gyarados seems to blend in with the background, but it's close to the face that pops really well and isn't too noticeable unless you're looking. Overall I love the mood and this turned out great!

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A-Hippocampus In reply to IckleVoldiePoo [2017-09-16 19:27:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'll work on making my subject pop next time. I'm glad the mood came across!Β 

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DragnBoi65 [2017-09-15 18:14:31 +0000 UTC]

The whole image is just excellent

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A-Hippocampus In reply to DragnBoi65 [2017-09-16 19:27:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
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DragnBoi65 In reply to A-Hippocampus [2017-09-16 19:34:10 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! ^^

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Wixi2000 [2017-09-15 18:07:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is actually really awesome! It almost looks like done with paint!

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Wixi2000 [2017-09-16 19:28:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! That's what I was going forΒ 
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Wixi2000 In reply to A-Hippocampus [2017-09-16 19:31:19 +0000 UTC]

Sweet! Because you nailed it!

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BlazingCoral [2017-09-07 00:02:34 +0000 UTC]

Duuuude the detail on this!! I LOVE the paint textures!

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A-Hippocampus In reply to BlazingCoral [2017-09-07 23:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
Β I had a lot of fun! I think the brush pack is somewhere in my favorites if you're looking for new photoshop brushes. The fractal-looking ones I made myself with apophysis.Β Β Β 

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Karnak44 [2017-09-05 20:09:39 +0000 UTC]

This needs to be in a museum, or some kind of public area.

It's just that gorgeous.

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Karnak44 [2017-09-05 22:10:28 +0000 UTC]

Maybe I'll make prints!
Thanks!
Hey can I ask your advice? I think the problem is I'm just not very well-known. No one really sees my stuff (except a spectacular few individuals.) You seem to be a pretty popular guy on Steam. How do you get people to notice your art there?Β 

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Karnak44 In reply to A-Hippocampus [2017-09-09 02:44:43 +0000 UTC]

I'd join deviantart groups. Maybe make an account on instagram or tumblr, which seem to be hotter spots for artists.

As for Steam, I mostly got noticed by befriending other artists in the gaming groups I joined, as well as posting in said gaming groups (whenever the time was appropriate). Using your artistic technique to draw pictures for people also helps them keep a close eye to your work.

It's mostly publicity. Just find avenues where you can post and get a lot of eyes on your work. Don't be afraid to brag and flaunt what you've got.

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A-Hippocampus In reply to Karnak44 [2017-09-09 12:51:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I just think I found a good one!

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