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Golden-Flute — D.Gray-Man: Once Young

Published: 2011-02-04 08:25:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 2506; Favourites: 79; Downloads: 96
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Description I love the idea for this picture, but I really don't like how it turned out. I wasn't going to post it, but one of my friends encouraged me to.

This is the first art where I'm asking for art critique, but I ask you to please be kind!

The main problem I have with this is it feels too two-dimensional and I can't figure out how to make it pop. There's something about it that just doesn't scream "amazing" to me. I can't figure out what it is! Any suggestions would be great! I work on CS3.

Yuu Kanda, Allen Walker, Lavi, Lenalee Lee and D.Gray-Man (c) Katsura Hoshino
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Comments: 32

numnumyellow67 [2012-10-06 01:56:31 +0000 UTC]

*Fangirling noises* LITTLE LAVI!! O/////x/////O

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JaneDavolta [2011-09-30 06:31:41 +0000 UTC]

This is so sad. They could have had a happy childhood like other kids. I like the blank, black background which emphasized the distance between them and the moon. The simple style suits the mood. I don't think I can find anything to criticize.

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Golden-Flute In reply to JaneDavolta [2011-09-30 06:59:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks so much for the insightful comment! I appreciate it a lot!

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asamichan607 [2011-07-27 23:01:33 +0000 UTC]

this totally screams amazing to me the feeling of it is so emotional, and i like how the style is so similar to hoshino-sensei's

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Golden-Flute In reply to asamichan607 [2011-07-28 01:06:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm really glad you like it!

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asamichan607 In reply to Golden-Flute [2011-07-29 02:16:34 +0000 UTC]

yw

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ShadowRose613 [2011-03-09 21:48:12 +0000 UTC]

Very good!

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Pauca [2011-02-06 00:46:21 +0000 UTC]

awww i think it is nice as it is , maybe this picture didnt need to pop XD

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Golden-Flute In reply to Pauca [2011-02-06 03:26:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Pauca In reply to Golden-Flute [2011-02-06 04:40:59 +0000 UTC]

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ol-bear [2011-02-05 01:44:51 +0000 UTC]

this is so great! i'm really glad you posted it! i've honestly been waiting for someone to draw an epic picture with the 4 of them as kids

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Golden-Flute In reply to ol-bear [2011-02-05 07:45:34 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks so much!

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ol-bear In reply to Golden-Flute [2011-02-05 22:09:25 +0000 UTC]

your very welcome!

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shadowers-end [2011-02-04 22:12:27 +0000 UTC]

I think it's amazing. I love the idea of the four of them as kids, and I love the way this is done; the black and white paints the bleak picture, in my opinion. Either way, I adore this!

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Golden-Flute In reply to shadowers-end [2011-02-04 22:37:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! It's amazing how much positive feedback I've been getting for something I don't care for myself and when I absolutely love something I did, it gets maybe 10 favorites! Lol! Life's funny in that way... I'm glad you like it, though!

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yumeechann [2011-02-04 19:50:10 +0000 UTC]

This is adorable. I really like the fact that you only used 2 colors. <3

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Golden-Flute In reply to yumeechann [2011-02-04 22:37:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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yumeechann In reply to Golden-Flute [2011-02-04 23:49:02 +0000 UTC]

No problem. c:

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ALoveLikeFire [2011-02-04 11:59:55 +0000 UTC]

I think it's wonderfully done! (:

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Golden-Flute In reply to ALoveLikeFire [2011-02-04 16:32:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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Artanis3 [2011-02-04 09:05:54 +0000 UTC]

I actually like its two-dimensional feel. It's very stylized and I think that fits well with the way you've done the lineart in simple black and white. It may not feel amazing to you perhaps because it's so out of the ordinary. Personally I think it's very striking, and perfect as is. <3

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Golden-Flute In reply to Artanis3 [2011-02-04 09:11:55 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks!

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Ridiculissa In reply to Artanis3 [2011-02-04 09:07:55 +0000 UTC]

JESS. YOU'RE HERE! *waves* Are you going to start using your DA account again?

Also. I like how we're communicating through Facebook and DA

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Artanis3 In reply to Ridiculissa [2011-02-04 09:16:50 +0000 UTC]

lol, inorite XD

I think I may! Especially if I'm thinking of drawing again, and getting critique from others would be great practice. I'm gonna have to revamp my profile page though. Wow.

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Ridiculissa In reply to Artanis3 [2011-02-04 09:36:04 +0000 UTC]

Hehee, yayy! Revamp= Good weekend project...?

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Ridiculissa [2011-02-04 08:54:46 +0000 UTC]

WAAAH OH MY GOODNESS. O_O

*ahem*

I REALLY like this! It reminds me of something...have you ever played the game Okami? I think it reminds me of that...

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Golden-Flute In reply to Ridiculissa [2011-02-04 08:59:43 +0000 UTC]

I haven't played Okami, but I just wikipedia'd it and thought it looked hella awesome! XD

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Ridiculissa In reply to Golden-Flute [2011-02-04 09:06:21 +0000 UTC]

It's such a cool game! The art style is really neat. There is an area where you are on top of a hill/mountain at night, and you have to paint stars in the sky! It's really dark, and all you can see is the hill you're on, and the empty sky! That's what this art makes me think of!

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Golden-Flute In reply to Ridiculissa [2011-02-04 09:12:18 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that sounds really amazing, actually! What gaming platform is it for?

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Ridiculissa In reply to Golden-Flute [2011-02-04 09:13:58 +0000 UTC]

Wii! And maybe others...but I have it for Wii!

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Golden-Flute In reply to Ridiculissa [2011-02-04 09:15:24 +0000 UTC]

Niiiiiiice! I'll have to look into that!

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Ridiculissa In reply to Golden-Flute [2011-02-04 09:22:55 +0000 UTC]

Most definitely!

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