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Published: 2018-06-27 02:41:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 1409; Favourites: 59; Downloads: 2
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Description Entry for drawing challenge, Rain.  The rain doesn't quite look right- it looks more like snow than anything else.  And Lilly's face kind of looks funny~ Oh well, I tried! XD 

Drawing Process GIF is here: Rain (The Mists) GIF Drawing Process

There is Razen Thrain protecting Lilly X

     "Then you know that there is nothing you can do!" she shouted, "There isn't a way that I'd let you cure it either!  Just Run!"  But it was no use now, Razen was lifting her up in his arms, racking his brains for a single idea, one glimmer of hope.  
     Lilly was looking bad, worse than he felt and that was something.  "We've gotta get you out of this rain." he explained, just for the sake of talking.  The rain was coming down in sheets, making it difficult to see the surrounding landscape and leaving welts on any exposed skin. "You'll catch your death out here."  and they were off, stumbling down the road in search of shelter.  His side ached in protest, making him feel woozy.  At this rate neither of them would last much longer-
    There, up ahead was a shallow cave carved from limestone.  Shallow yes, but large enough for the two of them to be protected from the elements.  Razen stooped low to duck inside, his knees gave and they tumbled to the sandy floor.  Lilly screwed up her eyes and wrapped her arms tightly about herself.  It was easy to see the evil blue tinged veins on her exposed skin, weaving their way up her forearm, criss crossing her neck, seeping up into her jawline.  
     "Spirits Lilly" Razen panted, applying pressure to his own wound, hot and sticky to the touch "You've gotta tell me how to help you."  The girl did not respond, but merely lay there, shivering.  It wasn't a wonder why, the cave provided little in the way of shelter.  They were out of the wind and rain yes, but it was still very cold, very damp.  The young man placed himself between the girl and the entrance to the cave, pulling her close with a protective arm.  Trying to conserve some heat while they wait out the storm.  
  

Comments questions or critiques are greatly appreciated ^^
Characters and story ( c ) AlexandeNight 
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Comments: 48

Connan-Bell [2018-07-14 19:20:43 +0000 UTC]

D-don't worry! That rain won't last forever! Honest! 

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AlexandeNight In reply to Connan-Bell [2018-07-15 19:16:05 +0000 UTC]

True enough, but the rain is the least of their worries hehe

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Connan-Bell In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-15 19:21:08 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah... the bleeding and such... uuuuh... I got nothin'. 

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AlexandeNight In reply to Connan-Bell [2018-07-15 20:29:29 +0000 UTC]

haha, that's okay.  Sometimes you're just in trouble and all you can do is go forward.  

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POLISHhedgieFanGirl [2018-07-10 11:22:54 +0000 UTC]

looks precious! :3

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AlexandeNight In reply to POLISHhedgieFanGirl [2018-07-10 16:18:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it ^^
I hardly ever show the fact that Razen is extremely protective of his friends xD

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POLISHhedgieFanGirl In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-10 18:03:13 +0000 UTC]

anytime!
i see

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AlexandeNight In reply to POLISHhedgieFanGirl [2018-07-11 13:59:54 +0000 UTC]

^^
Long time no see, how have you been? 

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POLISHhedgieFanGirl In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-12 10:15:09 +0000 UTC]

okay, i guess :3 just working on my BL 
and you?

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AlexandeNight In reply to POLISHhedgieFanGirl [2018-07-14 16:47:29 +0000 UTC]

Doing well ^^ 
School is keeping me pretty bussie as well as biking and drawing!

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POLISHhedgieFanGirl In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-08-27 09:12:05 +0000 UTC]

i see!

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Loron-Lew [2018-06-30 18:54:53 +0000 UTC]

JUST WOW!!!! This looks amazing!!!!
I just love your art style!!!! XD

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AlexandeNight In reply to Loron-Lew [2018-07-01 17:36:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!  I'm glad you like it ^^
I haven't really done a lot of pieces with little Lilly and Razen (and I've been waiting forever to draw out this scene, it's tweaked a little to avoid spoilers, but still XD)  And it was interesting to do rain again, I hadn't realized that it's been so long since I last attempted to do it!  
It still doesn't look quite right, and I need to get better at drawing wet clothing, but hey, overall it was fun xD 
Thanks again ^^

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Loron-Lew In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-02 23:30:35 +0000 UTC]

You are more then welcome! 

I would love to know the background of their story!
Jeez! Your pictures just scream, "Original Story." 
To be honest I am surprised you did the rain yourself.
I tend to digitally create my rain in my scenes. But I 
never tried to create rain on my own in drawing it out.

I think you did a great job on the rain and on the
wet clothing. You even got the clothing all wrinkled 
up like its wet. You definitely got this one in the bag! XD

It looks like you had a lot of fun with this picture. It also
looks like it took you a while to get it done to! (O.o)

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AlexandeNight In reply to Loron-Lew [2018-07-06 15:25:00 +0000 UTC]

Well, if you're interested, I did put a little backstory up into the description (recent addition).  They have been forced from their home, and are now traveling to the only town Razen knows this side of the Mists, Madrill.  What do they expect to find?  Not even they know, the only thing that's certain is that they need to keep moving.  

Haha, well I generally use the mobile app Autodesk Sketchbook.  It's pretty capable, with a lot of interesting brushes, but, it doesn't have a lot in the way of effects or digital manipulations.  So pretty much everything you see is just sketched out, drawn and then fun digital effects are added.  When All was said and done, I think there were 30 laysers in this canvas.  I'm going to try and upload a GIF of the drawing process soon.  Awa, thanks >///<

Yeah, it was fun, and I suppose it did take a lot of time XD it's really easy for me to lose track of something like that.  

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Loron-Lew In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-07 22:06:36 +0000 UTC]

I read the backstory and it was tough to read how much
they went through. Man, the struggle is real in this picture.
And I would have never noticed the veins on Lilly body if
it wasn't for the story. I love little details like that.
Razen seems like a really cool character to.

I've heard about Autodesk sketchbook. It seems like
a pretty good program. Its gotta be good if you're creating
awesome pictures like this one. I use Clip Studio Pro.
Thirty layers!? Holy cow! that sure is a lot. Although, I know
what it's like. One of my pictures for my series known as, "Carriers"
took me seventy two layers to finish

Oooh! I can't wait to see the GIF Of the drawing process! 
That would be interesting to see! 

Yea, it can be easy to lose time when working on a project.
I personally time myself when I do each piece. Just to see
how long it will take me. 

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AlexandeNight In reply to Loron-Lew [2018-07-09 18:26:08 +0000 UTC]

Things only get more complicated from here on out.  If it's any consolation, they're both pretty damn tough.  Haha, well I'm glad the story was useful for that.  I tend to like sneaking in little details.  

Ah, nice, I've used a little bit of clip studio.  It's on my little computer which is a little harder to use than my tablet...  (part of the reason why I don't use that program so much-)  Yeah, any time that I use backgrounds, my layer count goes way up XD  With a simple backdrop, the count tends to be 10, with a more complexes backdrop it tends to be round 20.  (my tablet has trouble when I do anything larger than 30 though, so don't want to push that to much)  Whoa!  72 layers?!  That's a lot!  How long did you work on that one? 

Welp, it's up!  Rain (The Mists) GIF Drawing Process!   It's nothing special, but it is a break down of what I tend to do.  

Oh?  That's cool!  I used to do that with my pen and ink architectural renderings of houses and small businesses.  Part of the reason I stopped that business was that it took 25 hours to produce a drawing (not to mention additional framing and running around) and I was way undercharging XD I am getting faster, but it still takes a while XD 
So do you keep a record of how long it takes you to do pieces? 

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Loron-Lew In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-12 21:45:33 +0000 UTC]

dang, that is a tough life to live  Life just keeps punching them
while they are already down. To be completely honest.
I'd love to know how you did the veins on her skin. Those 
are THE best veins I've seen yet.

Clip art is a pretty good program. Although I find myself
doing more manipulations in photoshop then clip art.
I like using the Freeform Pen tool and the cloning tool in
photoshop. The freeform pen tool makes crisp lines.
as for the clone tool. Its perfect for making realistic hair.

wow! 10 layers with on simple backdrop? To be honest
It's the reason why I don't add backdrops unless I
really, really have to. I can see your tablet having trouble
after as much work you put into your pictures.
Yea, it was 72 layers without a backdrop =__= I didn't
expect it to be so much. Until I finished the project.
Here's the picture. Check it out! Assila from my original story (Carriers)


OOOOOOH!!! You got your GIF Tutorial up!!! I gotta check it out!!!
I'll check it out ASAP!!!

You use to do architectural rendering of houses and businesses? 
Wow! That is truly impressive. I was going to actually get into 
commercial Architect myself. But never pursued it, I was going to
be a lawyer at one point. But I loved art way too much. If 
your work is good here. Your architect work must have been damn
good! Yea, never undercharge for your work in the professional field.
People might take advantage of you :/ 
Really wouldn't want to hear something like that happening to a good
person like yourself. 

OOOOOH!!! Yesh! All the time! I always keep track of the time with
a stop watch. The picture I sent you took me 72 hours to finish.
No sleep to be honest =___=; Sometimes I do that when I really
get into a picture I am working on.

You should try it out. Also I would love to hear your feedback on
my picture I sent you. The picture was done in Clip art and Photoshop CS2
The hair took forever. I had to make a hair brush myself. then use the
clone tool to manipulate the strands. I should make a quick video on 
how I do my work.

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AlexandeNight In reply to Loron-Lew [2018-09-01 04:41:55 +0000 UTC]

(sorry for the late reply) 
If your interested in the veins, I could put together a little tutorial.   As I recall, I kept it pretty simple, standard brush, air brush (for a color variance) and smudge tool with a change to the layer effect/opacity.  Kind of drew them like old scars~

Damn, the freeform tool?!  That's amazing!  You really do make the clone tool work well for you.  

Yep.  Honestly, it could be less, but I get a little anxious when it comes to combining clothing layers...even if they are just basic coloring XD  I always feel like I'm going to need to edit something later~ just me being paranoid in drawing I guess? XD

Wow, you really made those 72 layers sing.  That is seriously beautiful work!  

Yep, high stakes pen and ink linarts; not unlike this Scarlet Shadows Expression Meme excerpt  save no color and no digital effects to save my butt if I screwed something up XD  Nothing fancy like 3D renderings or anything like, that, just the best of a building.   Oh, so you once thought of becoming an architect?  That's cool!  
Well I was about 14-15 at the time I started it, so it was more of an issue of having people take me seriously.  It was also difficult to get people to understand the concept of commissioning XD  They kept thinking that I was trying to sell them a damn drawing of someone else's house! XD  

May I ask how do you keep track of the hours you draw?  Oh dear, sleep is important! 

Yeah!  You should!  That would be cool to see how you do your work! 

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Flareheart8 [2018-06-30 15:36:00 +0000 UTC]

It looks incredible. Awesome job with the details and background. I love the rain.

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AlexandeNight In reply to Flareheart8 [2018-07-01 01:04:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it ^^
Glad to hear it!  It's been a long time since I last did rain or a bluff scene for that matter XD 

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Flareheart8 In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-01 01:26:03 +0000 UTC]

Awww. Your welcome. Keep up the good.

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AlexandeNight In reply to Flareheart8 [2018-07-01 17:19:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ^^

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DeadInsideYou [2018-06-30 15:35:55 +0000 UTC]

very interesting work  

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AlexandeNight In reply to DeadInsideYou [2018-06-30 23:02:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!  I'm glad you like it ^^

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gdpr-25813752 [2018-06-29 04:59:09 +0000 UTC]

Aww, such a cute artwork here. You did a great job my friend.
love the rainy feel and such cuddleness here.

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AlexandeNight In reply to gdpr-25813752 [2018-07-01 01:04:04 +0000 UTC]

Awa, thanks! Glad you like it!  
Yeah, Razen is really protective of Lilly, (and vice versa really).  But with Razen seriously wounded and Lilly ill, they're both in a pretty bad way here and it's only gonna get worse!  *evil laughter* 

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gdpr-25813752 In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-07 21:40:01 +0000 UTC]

Haha im always happy to see mu compliments cheer yah on qith your work.
Oooh so you saying likw they be in qorst conditions or something? Now you got my innocent mins intrigue with your sinister thoughts.

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AlexandeNight In reply to gdpr-25813752 [2018-07-14 16:51:12 +0000 UTC]

I do appreciate it even if I don't know how to respond -^^-

Oh, yeah, it can get worse xD (I am a bit of a sadistic artist )

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gdpr-25813752 In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-07-14 21:00:40 +0000 UTC]

It's ok. I get it, it's sorta awkward to get this praise, but I'm honestly that type who loves to give support and praise. So I hope to keep in mind I'm always honest with my words.

Ooh~?  sits on your lap Oh tell me sadistic artist, tell me such twisted thoughts to fill my lil innocent mind.

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AlexandeNight In reply to gdpr-25813752 [2018-09-01 04:44:02 +0000 UTC]

Honesty is a good trait!

*starts laughing and falls on the floor* Weak spot found! XD

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gdpr-25813752 In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-09-01 16:40:37 +0000 UTC]

Indeed.

What weak spot? XD Sitting on your lap or letting you tell me your twisted stories?

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AlexandeNight In reply to gdpr-25813752 [2018-09-01 17:28:40 +0000 UTC]

Yes, That XD

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gdpr-25813752 In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-09-02 04:18:47 +0000 UTC]

Which?! XD Dang girl is it the lap or twist mind. XD

If its the lap then better not sit on lap.

But if twisted mind, well ill attend all your little twistwd story session.

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AlexandeNight In reply to gdpr-25813752 [2018-09-02 04:27:26 +0000 UTC]

Either or or both!  Depends on the day XD 

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gdpr-25813752 In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-09-02 04:50:16 +0000 UTC]

Haha alrighty-o!

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SadnessFemBoy2016 [2018-06-28 22:59:08 +0000 UTC]

Amazing

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AlexandeNight In reply to SadnessFemBoy2016 [2018-06-29 03:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!  I'm glad you like it ^^

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SadnessFemBoy2016 In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-06-30 03:14:25 +0000 UTC]

Ur welcome

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AlexandeNight In reply to SadnessFemBoy2016 [2018-06-30 04:40:08 +0000 UTC]

^^

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StarlightHawk [2018-06-27 05:05:38 +0000 UTC]

Great work and I love the rain effect!  The shading is really nice and great posing here too!

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AlexandeNight In reply to StarlightHawk [2018-06-27 18:44:13 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it ^^
It's the first time in a long time that I've tried rain~ I always think that it's going to be easier than what it is XD But it was fun to play with!  
Thanks ^^  It took a while to get the poses right, so I'm glad you like them ^^  This is one of the first scenes I had of my story, so it's an old concept, but happens pretty early in the timeline.  It was nice to draw it out! 

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StarlightHawk In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-06-28 03:35:12 +0000 UTC]

I am totally thrilled about that pic, it's really excellent, and it's awesome that it's the first time you did rain in a long time.   That's impressive for such a break!   

Ooooh, a scene from the early chapters eh?  That's really cool, probably there will be a point where people going through the gallery will get the entirety by doing kind of a fun treasure hunt!    That's really awesome!

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AlexandeNight In reply to StarlightHawk [2018-08-31 20:01:40 +0000 UTC]

Haha, well ya just have to give things a go again!
Yes it is!  I just have a couple of things to figure out stylistically before getting back to drawing it out.

Haha yeah, I guess it is a bit like a scavenger hunt! 

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StarlightHawk In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-09-03 06:53:07 +0000 UTC]

For sure!  Definitely happy to see you always pushing your boundaries.

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AlexandeNight In reply to StarlightHawk [2018-09-03 16:02:04 +0000 UTC]

Boundaries are made to be pushed! (well, for the most part) xD

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StarlightHawk In reply to AlexandeNight [2018-09-03 18:55:50 +0000 UTC]

That's a lesson I've got to take to heart too.

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AlexandeNight In reply to StarlightHawk [2018-09-04 01:54:46 +0000 UTC]

XD one I'm working on to ^^

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