Curse

Star_Jewel · Mar 20, 2011, 05:53 AM // 05:53

I'm not crazy about the central placement of the urn in Preview #1. It distracts from the true focus of the piece, the ritualist. And it also makes her belly look weird.

Preview #4 suffers similar problems, but to a lesser degree.

#2 & #3 are most pleasing to me, with my favor going to #3, with the urn slightly cropped. The urn is showcased enough, but isn't given too much importance. It doesn't overshadow your prime subject, and provides balance by using the space on that side (since with the urn pushed more to the center, there's an emptiness on the left). The cropping adds a sense of realism to the piece -- framing isn't always 100% inclusive.

Tommy's · Mar 20, 2011, 10:20 AM // 10:20

I tend to say I like #4 the best. Since it still leaves part of the arm visible, and its still centered in the piece and doesn't distract so much. Second place is #3 I guess.

And as a side note: Please don't change the way you colored her legs

It looks great now. Its a matter of opinion though, but I like a more rough brush better then the skin blending brush (which I oftenly see on the portraits you do, guilty as charges myself too

), because it can sometimes be a bit of an overkill. Just my opinion on it, but I really like it as it is now

Eastern Magik · Mar 20, 2011, 05:39 PM // 17:39

@Invertation yeah, i tried million other combinations, i even tried to put urn behind her leg, but 3rd preview is definitely best looking.

@IH mmm, i tried like that, and smoke just covers rt too much.

@Frost well, if i move her arm a bit, i would need to move everything, not just her shoulder :P
(also, are tattoo designs ok? ), will probably add a little smoke like you suggested too, so we'll see how that looks like.

@Thistle I tried expanding canvas a little, but theres too much empty space, so i left urn cropped

@Star Jewel yeah, i actually had similar impressions after i took a little rest from painting. Her belly looks really weird on the 1 and 4, so i decided to go with 3

@Tommy Haha, i know, sometimes i over-blend it too much *blush* i'll leave the leg like this.

And guys, i just want to say: thank you soooooooooo so so much for the HUGE feedback, i really appreciate your support *hug* you are the best <33333

And update

Tattoos are here, still need to finish her leg. I tried those custom brush tribal tattoos, but that was a huge mistake, i don't like how they look on her skin (too sharp actually), so i painted those tattoos myself. They look a little like they are pasted on, but that just because i still need to add skin texture ^^. Also, urn is now decorated, and smoke is coming out of it.

Ravenhawk · Mar 20, 2011, 08:59 PM // 20:59

That looks very beautiful. I love the limited color palette as well. They go so well together.

frostkisses · Mar 21, 2011, 07:08 PM // 19:08

O.O i LOVE it!
The amount of smoke is perfect, doesn't interfere with anything and the tattoos look great so far

Eastern Magik · Mar 22, 2011, 06:24 PM // 18:24

@Mina thank you

@Frost great. So, i'll post finished version tomorrow. I still need to add those little details (pearls >_< ), and those take time to paint :P

InfestedHydralisk · Mar 22, 2011, 08:12 PM // 20:12

The smoke from the urn looks pretty realistic. :O

frostkisses · Mar 22, 2011, 11:32 PM // 23:32

Sweet! looking forward to it!

Aeronwen · Mar 23, 2011, 10:25 AM // 10:25

oh I have missed a lot here, the rit picture is looking great. I really love what you have done with the spirits. I was gonna say I would like to a see a a whole picture in those greeny blues but then I saw my screensaver lol

The rit is so lovely, cannot imagine what you will come up with next. Oh and its a bit late but I like where you chose to place the urn.

Eastern Magik · Mar 23, 2011, 04:21 PM // 16:21

@IH yeah, its custom brush :P

@Aero thanks *hug*

And you can see final version of Timeless here Painting pearls is such pain it the arse >_< will upload close-ups later

Next in line (and final commission ) : Minami ^^

bebe · Mar 23, 2011, 05:39 PM // 17:39

When are commishes coming back? ;_____;

&& the ritualist looks gorgeouss!

Minami · Mar 23, 2011, 08:59 PM // 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eastern Magik

*snip*

Next in line (and final commission ) : Minami ^^

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! *jumps*

frostkisses · Mar 24, 2011, 01:48 AM // 01:48

looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooove it!!!!!!!!!!!
the pearls are a really nice touch. simply beautiful <3

Ravenhawk · Mar 24, 2011, 02:02 PM // 14:02

Eastern..wow..those pearls look so real..and HAND DRAWN? *_*

Everything about this drawing looks absolutely beautiful. You just keep getting better and better.

Eastern Magik · Mar 24, 2011, 05:55 PM // 17:55

@Bebe they are not coming back, at least not for a while

thanks *hug*

@Minami yaaaaaaay

@Frost high-five

@Mina thank you

i try really hard to improve, but my stuff will always look bad to my own eyes XD

And here, like promised :

close up version:

And b/w version :3

Death By An Arrow · Mar 24, 2011, 11:47 PM // 23:47

gah... the black and white one...

its like food for my eyes... so.. much.. contrast

DD

frostkisses · Mar 25, 2011, 03:37 AM // 03:37

i agree with DBA lol
the black and white version is awesome sauce too

Charlie Dayman · Mar 25, 2011, 07:22 AM // 07:22

Liking the little touch with the glyph around her headdress. It's looking really good.

I'm not sure how far into it you are, but the anatomy on her shoulders and breasts seem a bit skewed. I think the biggest culprit is her right shoulder on which she's leaning on. It just seems a bit high in comparison to how far her right breast is tilted. I get the feeling that if she were to have both shoulders relaxed, her collar bone and shoulders would be unnaturally tall.

Maybe try lowering it a bit beneath the corner of the cloth piece and see how that effects the balance. I don't think it would have too much of a major impact.

Eastern Magik · Mar 25, 2011, 05:18 PM // 17:18

@DBAA lol

@Frost if you want, i can upload real size b/w version too.

@Charlie thanks for the feedback *hug* i kinda finished that picture already :P but tried to fix that problem, and i just made it worse

then i just cut a little her shoulder and that necklace , its not really noticeable, but if you look at that spot it looks better than before (i can't believe how i manage to mess anatomy up even when i use references >_< ), also added a little shading below the skulls (been so focused on detailing them i forgot to add shadows below them :S )

And sketch of Minami's necromancer:

Redesigned a little her armor to fit the high fashion theme

Still need to fix some things (like her shoulders >_< )

Minami · Mar 25, 2011, 06:05 PM // 18:05

<33
Awesome boots and flying skirt FTW! ^_^
This drawing is going to be so epic, Magik

Thank you again, for including me in the wishlist! I'd be kicking myself if I'd missed out on your awesome art