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Published: 2004-03-20 16:49:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 1296; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 599
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Woo, here is the reason I haven't put anything up the past few days. This piece took me about an hour and a half to draw and about 7 hours to colour.All work (including the initial drawing) done in photoshop with a mouse, really need a tablet.
Comments & Critism welcome
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Im amazed, i wish i was this good. Getting there. I stopped the pen and paper for so long after i picked up my guitar, but its coming back. Truly great work, fo shizzle. Kep it up!
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I want that guy's TEEF!--errr, TEETH, yes, 
... yes, I'll shut up and fave now,
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Thankies for the comment and the
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BRILL! - And with a MOUSE to boot! Hah. The textures really give a hint of subtle realism... and look! He's all smiley... hehehehhohoho...
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I like this one. Very good use of negative space and color tones. Has that cartoonish ghoul-like quality that makes it fun to look at. Nice job
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7 hours!? I have to keep an eye on you now
who wouldn't want to see an artist draw pics that take 7!! hours??
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Tis digital art, takes me considerably less time than tradtitional, no waiting for paints to dry, errors vanish much easier, don't have to hunt for certain brushes and blending is a doddle
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thanks for the reply! I forgot to add it to... my favorites!!!
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I think its great too *kisses feet* praise apricot soup!
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This is so good,i love the colour, even though most of it is black!
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How very dark and creative! Excellent some more deep red would look nice in this i think too
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wow this is pretty awesome 
great use and choice of colours. the metal-ish effect is also well done. my fave is the guy's face. his teeth are priceless! gj
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This piece is amazing. I really dig your style.
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How in the world you did all that with a mouse I'll never know?! My wrist gets carpal tunnel just thinking about it. *hugs tablet*. Great illustration.
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I don't find it particulary hard to use the mouse to draw, still I will hopefully be getting a nice tablet soon, and thanks for the comment
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holy shit, *runs away*
hmm, looks like its having an "episode" crazy/pshycho killer... lures you in with the thumbs up, and by then ur dead
i like the look of the cylinders in the back and the smoke looks good too
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This looks really good. The detail in areas like the teeth and the pyramid studs is fantastic; they have a lot of texture and look very real. The big, bright eyes are a nice touch against all the darkness in the picture, but there's something about the shape of them that looks too soft to really strike a sense of fear into the viewers; the shape almost has a puppy-dog eyes look to them.
Even though this is supposed to be dark and horrific, some areas might be a little too dark, which is taking away from the some of the details. I wouldn't suggest lightening it up too much, because the darkness does create an ambiguous shape around the creature that makes him scary, but adding just a little more light here and there would probably help add some more depth to the picture.
All in all, this is a really good piece of art. The textures and details are great, and it's even more impresive to read that you did this with just a mouse. Keep up the great work!
~ Ashley
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A little too soft in the foreground. The lines need to be crisper as they neat the audience. Right now its all soft which looks good (dream like), but it not realistic and kinda has a flat feeling...
Man I can't wait to see this one finished...send me link
daffy
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The various aspects of this are excellent, very well drawn and coloured. I love the tie
However, the head and left side of the body lack definition. It's hard to tell what is going on to be honest. Is that his arm? Maybe if you had used a slightly lighter background, the definition of the character would stand out more.
Nice work though, you obviously have some talent.
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AGHHH! I'm not commenting this!
*runs away*
Just kidding. I was already missing some pieces of good old dark art.
This is just amazing, I love the use of colors and the whole mood of the picture. The kinda pathetic smile contrasts with the creepy look of all the picture. I can't believe you did such a great pic with just a mouse. I do have a tablet but I would never be able to do something half as good as this one.
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Heh cheers I sort of end up making predominantly dark artworks. Buy me a tablet
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Yeh, If I just had the money I would buy a new PC... Why don't we kill some of that awesome artist around DA? You steal their tablet, and I steal their talent... (I'm again talking nonsense, don't ask)
By the way, there's nothing wrong with dark art. I keep trying to do something dark (without ressults)... And your pics are great.
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luv tis, i luv the use of dark tone colors and the farni wood pegs teeth.!
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holy ****!!!! wow, i dont know what to say this is ****ing AWESOME!!! and not only this piece all of em too!
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This is so creepy which makes me like it. Creepy pictures shall rule the world!
Anyways. VERY nice to be entirely digital. I usually do a sketch, by hand, of whatever I do digital. I'm still awful at sketching with my tablet, but I love colouring with it. Which doesn't make sense, but hey!
I love this idea. Very, very cool. Very, very creepy.
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This is a really great work!!! YOu actually did it fast considering EVERYTHING's done in photoshop.. with a mouse!!!
Great job on the entirety of the artwork!
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just a mouse? wow. that's skill. this is REAALLLY good too.
nice detail. i think i air mail you a tablet now.
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This is fab!
Still needs more happening with the background (but now it's beginning to be more about opinion - the character carries the piece anyway).
You abso-fucking-lutely need a tablet to progress. Don't buy any CDs, t-shirts, McDonalds, cigarettes, booze ... save for the tablet. Promise?
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Wow! I think this is my fav of all the stuff I've seen you do. Wonderful!!!! It really must be seen at full view to do it justice. Love your style and this char in particular. And you have GOT to get a Wacom, it would love to see what you can do with a tablet if you did this with just a mouse.
Amazing work, keep it up!!!!
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Great work, I love the teeth......Wonderful coloring job!
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Wow, from what I've seen of your other work, this must be my favorite. Very demented looking, character but a teeny bit dark to see it very well. If you can do this quality of work with a mouse, I'd love to see what you could do with a tablet.
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well this is just friggin' excellent.wonderful job,i love it
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this guy looks pretty crazy. He reminds me of a character that Edgar Allen Poe would write about.
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ahhhhh!!! i love it! i just added it to my faves because its the best thing ive seen in aaaggesss
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oh wow!this is so cool!im going to go see your gallery.
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that is one of the best Pics i 've seen sinse joining DA you know! well done
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Ta very much, glad to know small artists can still grab attention at times
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grab attention from other smaller artists, well thats what's happenin to me ~ not many pageviews/comments
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whoa thats awesome! i love your style!! nice work!!!!!!
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Lovely.. The Coloring might be a little too dark but its great.. Its Awesome. I love. Its confusing and puzzling... i would like to see the drawing without color. I like this One.. Not many Flaws.
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This is utterly cool. And highly creepy. In a way that cannot possibly be any more good. May I please, please, PLEASE kiss your feet? *grovels*
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Heh you may, and thanks for the 
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