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Published: 2009-09-07 03:31:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 1149; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 37
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's birthday request, completed.This was one heck of a project for me. It was my very first serious attempt at artwork in Photoshop, and I learned so much through completing this piece. It's definatley my most complex drawing to date.
The background gave me the most trouble. I went through seven different styles, natural and abstract, simple and complex, before I sketched this out this one.
So, without further adeau...
Happy Birthday, Prime! I hope you enjoy this.
Line art in Paint.net and Photoshop, colored in Photoshop.
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And a painful reminder of how long it's been since I've finished a serious art piece.
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Marvelous. That's the only word I could find to fit it. Of course, I'm sure there are more, longer, and somehow more sophisticated synonyms outside of my knowledge but I don't want to look them up in a thesaurus.
Darn, even though I draw real good something like this might take YEARS to do.
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Thank you. I didn't exactly finish this in one sitting, though!
To be honest, I went in a little over my head with this. Kind of like a Photoshop trial-by-fire.
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So, you tried to test yourself? lol, that's how I always feel when I do my drawings.
Darn, if only I could get my scanner workin'
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Very beautiful indeed.
I especially love the background, and its symbolism.
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Yeah, you finished it!
Overall, the colouring and shading of the three characters stands out from the background. The foreground blends in with them, which is great, because after all, the foreground is where they are.
I love the detail on the mountain, as well as how each side of it is a different part of the day. On our left is the night, which is perfect considering Umbreon is on that side, and on our right is day break, perfect for Espeon. Lucario being in the middle somewhat breaks that feel, as he's (according to the evolutionary status, anyway) an afternoon PokΓ©mon, and there isn't much to symbolize afternoon in the background there. All things considered, though, it would be pretty tough to have him still in the middle and have it as a nightfall theme around his area, because the sun and moon are on opposite sides.
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Thank you...I think.
Personally, I believe you're overthinking the background. I chose twilight - the time just as the sun is setting and moon rises. It was fitting have the moon and sun for Umbreon and Espeon, and I felt having Lucario in the middle fit as well, as he seems to have light and dark sides to himself (as far as he has been portrayed).
As for the background symbolizing the Pokemon, I did struggle over choosing a one for Lucario. The obvious answer would be Aura, but how is that symbolized? It's life, after all. Adding a blue glow around Lucario would draw too much attention to him (vs. Umbreon or Espeon). I eventually settled on a mountain towering over the others, alluding to his preffered habitat and seemingly legendary strength as a character in himself (one of the only non- legendaries that can learn Aura Sphere, that idea).
I have no knowledge of any Pokemon game past Blue, so knowing Lucario was a "afternoon" Pokemon was impossible for me at the time.
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Nicely said.
Though, perhaps Lucario might not fit the whole twilight thing, you may see it that Lucario fits with the mountainous region in the background. After all, the Lucario from my story TLoC, was born and lived on a mountain. And I don't even have to refer to my story for this.
Lucario are able to live on rough terrain so perhaps that's one fitting element this drawing has, correct? Each character has their own element that represents them.
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True, Lucario are depicted in the mainstream things as living on mountains and the like. Add it to the fact that it is your gift art, and in it, the Lucario lives on the mountains. Then it doesn't seem so bad.
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Everything perfect!! Shading, lighting, line art, background.... WOW I love this!! *faves*
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It is perfectly done and the shading is amazing! I likes the lines and post! The effects are awesome! You have done a lot of coloring and works on this one. ^^
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Bolt... This is beautiful! Well worth the wait!
The coloration for all three are beautifully done! I especially adore the coloration in Espeon and Umbreon's eyes. Beautifully done! And let's not forget about Lucario, with an amazing job at the Aura Sphere effect.
And then there's the background... when I said I wanted a background, I never imagined this! Amazing! Perhaps you already know about how I like the sun and moon effect with Espeon and Umbreon? Well, if you did or not, you did a fantastic job! Well done, for accomplishing a scenic background I would never have imagined.
Making that silly smile again... as I'm looking at the artwork and typing this down.
Thank you Bolt. This is one of the best B-day presents ever!
Let's all applaud for our good friend BoltFraction!
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Knowing you liked how this turned out means a lot.
As for the background, well, there's a bit of story behind it. I noticed that in TLoC, you always had Halyn and Silica watching the moon set and sun rise. I felt that, seeing as this was your request, it would mean more if I incorporated that idea. The time when both celestial bodies are in the sky - twilight -fit the scene immediatley.
I should really thank you for requesting this. I learned a lot about Photoshop drawing it.
Thanks again, Prime. I'm very happy that you liked it!
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I'm flattered that you would refer back to TLoC for this...
Heh, and I guess I'm glad to help. Your PhotoShop skills are amazing, and will improve the more you use it!
*yawn* It's late. I'm pretty tired right now.
May we see more of your work from PhotoShop. And well, all your future projects in general.
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Nice ^_^ This looks really good. Definitely worth favoring.
And happy birthday Prime ^_^
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Wow, this came out fantastic, Bolt!
This is really a great piece of art you completed. Definite +Fav.
Also, happy birthday too, Primehunter.
(even though I don't know you 
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