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(EDIT: Thanks Jojo for pointing out my mistake
)This is something that's been playing in my head for awhile. I had this idea of Seth's figure getting lost within the dark silhouttes of the city. I then added a red full moon. Seth is my OC, btw, and because Seth is bigender, I tend to portray this character as either male and female. Seth is also a werewolf (I call them Moondancers), so this kinda shows that sinister part of her. I kinda hate how dubbed down today's monster icons have become, what with movies like Twilight and An American Werewolf in Paris. I really want to portray the werewolf as this mysterious, beautiful, but truly horrific beast. Seth may appear cheery and colorful, but there's the very ugly side of the character too, one that is brutal. I hope to explore that part in future works. ^_^
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nice job! very cool colours for the scene- such darkness to it as well. good details on the form of the girl and the skull. nice use of the spatters as well
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Hey, nice. I do like that you draw Seth kind of scrawny and not only as some ideal of beauty. In a strange way, the imperfections make s/he more beautiful.
I totally agree with you about the Disneyfication of horror monsters. Plus, any fictional creature with only strengths is just lousy writing.
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When you gave me this comment, I was going through some tough school work loads. But I always told myself to go back and reply to this since all of your comments are wonderful. And so insightful! O_O I always look forward to your reviews because you really have something incredible and important to say. Thank you so much for taking the time to look through my stuff and comment. <3
Yeah, Seth really does have this scrawny-like body, which I find kinda beautiful. it's just as you said, it's imperfect, strange, but gorgeous nonetheless. I'm having a lotta fun doing girl Seth. Whereas boy Seth is pretty bright and moody, girl Seth is so much different. Of course, that has to do with Seth's mindset when Seth's a girl. Seth-girl is downright afraid of intimacy, whereas boy-Seth is extremely sexual and bright. That has to do with the nature of Seth being a werewolf. I could explain in detail the difference, but I'll save that for the comic.
Ugh, Disneyfication. Such a brilliant word to describe such a horrific description of today's monsters. They're very watered-down. I don't mind if they look beautiful. But I miss them being these beastly beautiful animals.
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Yeah, it's got a mature vibe to it. Something sophisticated and avant garde looking.
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I haven't been commenting on a lot of people's work lately, but I can't believe I didn't at least favorite this.
Like usual, your anatomy is unique and beautiful. Your backs are just to die for. And Sethβs face is soβ¦ Wild but beautiful. And that hair.
His/Her character design is just great.
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No worries.
Thanks for commenting on my anatomy!
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I don't blame you for neglecting your online visits. I'm a bit of an upload-monster.
And I'm extremely glad you think so.
Your anatomy is usually impeccable. And Iβm sure proud of you for studying anatomy. I havenβt cracked open an anatomy book since I started drawing (which was since I could hold a crayon). Itβs usually βlook at yourself in the mirrorβ kind of a studying. Itβs pretty sad, actually.
Well she sure does look exotic and tad dangerous. But yet she still has that certain Betty-Gothic sort of fashion even while holding a skull surrounded by that mysterious horror-like background.
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Seth looks beautiful here. I think you managed to pull off the aura of danger and beauty of the supernatural that is so lacking in not just Twilight but in the urban fantasy genre as a whole. I am so happy whenever I see that you have put up a new picture because each one is even more beautiful than the last.
Also Walter approves!
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Wow, sorry for the loooooong belated comment back. 
yay! Walter approves! Girl Seth is pleased.
Girl Seth:
BTW...Walter doll came in two weeks ago! 
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I'm sorry for my belated replies as well. You're welcome. Girl Seth is absolutely gorgeous. And I can't wait to see more of her in the future. Though you might want to hide her from David.
Also good luck at A-kon. I hope you have a wonderful time!
You know he would have to approve!
Walter:
Walter doll! 
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Yeah, I'm actually doing some adult oriented works of Seth, including a full frontal nudity one. Not sure if I should post it here, lol. It's funny though. I made this account just to post all my adult stuff here. But now more and more people from school, including instructors, have noticed this one.
Aw, Seth-Girl feels flattered by David's interest. her heart's still with Walter but that doesn't mean she won't feel equally attracted to David too. e_e I suggest they have a three-way to see who should be with who.
Oh yeah, Walter doll!
Here's Walter Doll with Seth Doll. (they're watching "Aliens" XD) He's slightly taller than her but that's okay. They still look cute together. <3
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Really!? 
David: I have flowers and opiates. Plus you can ask Chris on how good I am with women. The very idea of two lovelies together with me makes me thrill on the inside.
Chris:...Wha? Please don't drag me into this.
Walter: And here I was thinking that I was the blunt one when it comes to sex.
OMG! They look so cute together. I am so saving that picture.
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I only got one now. if I get the chance to make more nudey pics of Seth I'll post them at my imageshack account and send you the link to 'em. e__e
Really? That makes me so excited to read. I hope people at the con think of Seth as cool. Who knows, I may make connections there and make the character more noticeable. ^_^
Girl-Seth: Thank you for the flowers and opiates, David? 
So glad you love the pic I sent! And they'll be more where that came from in due time. e__e
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YES! :faints: Naked Seth can save the world with his beauty. I mean I am very happy to know that more drawings of Seth will be put up on imageshack. <3__<3
It's true. And don't worry, Seth is a pretty cool dude. And he is a thousand times more original than most fictional characters coming out nowadays. I think Seth love will spread rapidly through the convention.
David: Yes! Why don't you?
Walter:
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So far girl Seth is getting the nudey treatment. But dammit, boy Seth needs some nudey treatment too. e___e I gotta spread the love, tee hee.
Seth:
It's kinda funny Seth started out as this character for a DMC story, one invented to help me get over lack of sexual content in my stores, no less. 
I'm so glad you think Seth is original! *_* I've been feeling sorta depressed lately and keep thinking my characters won't be good enough for public. My worse fear is to have Seth be percieved as some Gary Sue/Mary Sue character. -__- But it makes me very blessed to read comments like yours. It gives me the fuel to keep hoping and making work outta my characters. Thank you.
Seth: Let's get it ON boys!
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All of this talk of nude Seth has inspired me to do some nude Walter. If only so that Seth isn't the only one taking off his clothes here. Goodness knows I already did one of a female David. And please OMG! yes spread the love.
Walter:
Sometimes the best characters come out of the most weirdest ideas. He is an awesome character to draw. Lately I have to really struggle not to put Seth hair on all of my character. I love his hair. I can't wait to read your comic. And you so have to take pictures of the girl-Seth sign so I can see it.
I have moments like this too. But I always say that if I reach one person who likes it and it makes them happy then I have succeeded. Besides Seth is not a Gary Stu/Mary Sue so rest assured. And you are very welcome.
Walter: Yay!
David: Yes!
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Thank you! :booogie:
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Man! I never knew Seth was a Moondancer! Awesome. I love werewolves their totally bitchin'!
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Really? haha! Yes, Seth is a Moondancer.
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You better get round to drawing Seth in her/his bad-ass self.
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with the sky and Seth's nylons, I know there's the painted texture, but I'm up close looking at it, getting eye cancer from my computer screen ... is it just the screen, or did you use dot tones in some of that? <3 Because I love dot tones.
Your line work on Seth's back reminds me of Egon Schiele. XD I'm not sure if that's a compliment or a horrible thing to say. Definitely like your line weight, very alive, very horror.
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Tee hee, you're getting eye cancer looking at Seth.
haha, I take that as a compliment. I really want the line work to appear elegant since girl Seth always comes off very arisocratic and elegant in my head. Not sure why that is. O_o
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i still remember that request you asked me for the monochromatic (was it?) Seth picture *______* ohh man you just make me wanna get started on it.
do you mind if i draw her female? (:
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*___* Please send me a note when if you ever get around to making that Seth pic. I'd be totally doing the boogie dance if you did.
Of course you can draw Seth as female.
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mmm you know what Seth reminds me of this amazing figure i have fear and respect for but i'm not quite remembering who/what of it the name was...
and you're right, i really hate Twilight and the writer's own interpretation/representation of vampires (being a god BEING A GOD NO ONE IS A GOD NOT EVEN IN FICTION!! it seriously ruins the fun), but i haven't seen the werewolf one yet = =
now about Seth oooo man. she is one hot ladyman. The anatomy is delicious. i like the textures used in this too because it makes the picture stand out a lot more.
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hhaha, that always happens to me. I think of something/someone, but totally forget the name of that thing/person.
Ugh, the horror fandom has been going downhill. Either it's hardcore slash without a decent plot (*cough* Freddy vs. jason *cough*), or it's been dubbed down for the romantic goth/emo crowd. ugh. Whatever. >_<
Thank you! I love Seth as a girl. Seth girl is pretty elegant and sexy. Whereas boy Seth has more spunk, girl Seth is pretty aristocratic almost.
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yes Seth is i love her female look
actually what i've been into recently is the Saw series. it's not quite horror but it turns psycological... (Saw I is the best out of the five :/ )
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Aw, thank you! So glad you love girl Seth.
Seth:
Yeah, the first Saw movie was brilliant. And I love the fact the 'bad guy' isn't killing people. Rather, he's giving them a choice. The later Saw movies got off track, but definitely, the first film really was an incredible psychological thriller.
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I completely agree with the movie thing. Oh man, do they destroy the whole idea and metaphor behind werewolves and vampires. I'm more of a werewolf person, so I really know what you mean on how they take the whole idea the wrong way.
This is a wonderful depiction 
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I think there's a lotta juicy stuff for the horror icons. Zombies too. It's got a lotta psychological horror potential, only most of today's horror movies are all about slapping a pretty face on screen. I really loved An American Werewolf in London since this film really showed that being a werewolf wasn't all fine and dandy. You couldn't just 'shut it off' at will.
With Seth, in my stories of him, he pretty much has to drug himself to sleep during full moons because he's going to kill whoever is around, friend or not. He can't control the possession. This greatly contradicts his human side, whose pretty loveable and outgoing. It makes an interesting dynamic situation because, like the character in An American Werewolf in London, you love the character but also fear that character too. Today's movies kinda downplay that. They make that loveable character able to somehow control their monstrous side, which totally makes that character less fearful.
I kinda liked what 30 Days of Night did, in making the vamps there bloody thirsty creatures. We need more movies that take these horror icons to that hardcore direction.
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Good point! They really should go in that direction, and it's all too true what they do in the industries these days.
I also like the films that portray the more mysterious and intellectual side as well, that a werewolf isn't always a scary monster but almost something you can find anywhere you are. It's part of us, each human being. It's our darker side, the side that's more primal and instinctual. I suppose the part of us that thinks with the heart and not always the mind. Of course there's a bazillion different interpretations in folklore and legend, all of them very interesting.
Same with vampires, I never saw them as an entirely seductive creatures other than a means to lure in the prey. After that, to me, they're malicious and ruthless. The symbolism behind it is intriguing to me as well; life suckers. It's interesting how important blood is in history, and how it's seen as our life source -- and vampires are the creatures who crave it and want it. Another thing you can find in most places these days.
But a lot of the films these days either mock it or just don't cut it. I agree with An American Werewolf in London -- that was an excellent film. I like the idea of uncontrollable forces and sides of us that will never be tame.
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I really love the textures and colours. I think it's really cool that you used so many traditional materials in it, and the screentones complement the effect of the ink splatters in a really wicked-cool way.
One thing I've been kind of waiting for others to notice is that Seth's right hand is on backwards. Given the position of the arm, the thumb should be on the viewer's side. Unless of course, his/her hand is supposed to be like that, and in that case I will shut up.
Anyway, it really is beautiful! A very eye-catching image.
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Thanks! So glad you love my mad experiment with traditional and digital. I really loved that screentone effect so I thought it'd add another interesting pattern against the splatter effects of my watercolor.
LOL, so true!
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I love Seth. He/she is awesome! The effects in thispicture are spectacular, and you've definately brought out her sensuality here!
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Thank you! yeah, that's one thing I like whenever i do girl Seth. Girl Seth tends to be the quiet seductive type while Boy Seth is pretty loud and wild.
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I like the colors and the splattered moon. What did you use for this, anyway? I'm going to guess markers, watercolor and acrylics, but I'm prolly wrong.
Anywho, I love Seth's face here. It really shows your style. One good thing about MR being dead is that I get to see your versatility--- your traditional really is as awesome as your digital.
Don't get a big head, though.
... by the way, I'm stealing Seth. Don't tell Brig, 'kay?
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Whoo-hoo! many thankies for your comment! *__* It's always exciting whenever someone talks about one of my pics, whether it's medium I used or the content itself. And you're more than welcome to steal Seth.
As for this image, it was a mixture of traditional and digital, an ongoing experiement of mines. I really want to marry the two mediums together and have them appear seamless. 95% of this, though, is traditional. All the lines and textures you see here came from traditional watercolors and india ink. I applied a digital brush on the eraser tool to subtract and blend colors. I also used the curves in photoshop to amplify those watercolor textures since watercolors are pretty light. While the india ink showed up just fine, my scanner had a tough time picking up the watercolors. So yeah, Photoshop is great in giving me the power to amplify the natural effects of traditional medium.
Don't worry. I won't grow a big head.
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Really nice! I love the splattering of colors and the red moon. Great!
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Thank you! Always great to get a comment from you. So glad you love the spattering color effects. i've reached this phase in my life where I'm experiementing with textures, something I've avoided for a long time. XD Anyway, thankies!
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As long as you bring it in sexy style, just bring it Seth!
Very cool picture! I really like the colors!
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haha, I'll try. With human Seth, it's easy to bring in the sexiness. As a beast, well, I don't know. That may be tough to do. O_o
Anyway, thanks for the comments! Glad you love the colors. ^_^
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