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Aeronwen · Nov 26, 2010, 12:36 PM // 12:36

Thatranger picture is wonderful, what do you mean finish it? I can't see where you could improve on what you have there.

Ravenhawk · Nov 26, 2010, 01:05 PM // 13:05

Tommy & Aeronwen - Thanks!

@Tommy - yeah I wasn't very happy with the background lol. I dunno what brushes settings to use >_> Do you use special settings on yours? I always loved your backgrounds.

@Aeronwen - I meant clean up more and maybe full color. I'll keep that version and make a colored version I guess. I also like the b/w by itself already.

Ravenhawk · Nov 26, 2010, 06:55 PM // 18:55

Well, I decided to finish that ranger drawing. Trying a more realistic route. Here's the WIP so far:

http://roguemina.deviantart.com/art/Ran-WIP-187510930
http://roguemina.deviantart.com/art/WIP-2-187519059

Ravenhawk · Nov 28, 2010, 12:54 AM // 00:54

And it's done. My ranger (alternate design version):

frostkisses · Nov 28, 2010, 01:16 AM // 01:16

Looks great Raven ^^ Always love when you draw your own characters, no "guidelines".

Charlie Dayman · Nov 28, 2010, 05:38 AM // 05:38

Very nice, Raven. I'm loving the anatomy of the arm holding the bow.

Perynne · Nov 28, 2010, 07:51 AM // 07:51

Lovely background and colours!

I love how smooth the brushwork is on his skin, it looks almost luminous... :3

Aeronwen · Nov 28, 2010, 09:33 AM // 09:33

I agree the colours are lovely. Awesome work.

Ravenhawk · Nov 28, 2010, 09:24 PM // 21:24

Thanks guys! <3 <3

And Charlie - I had a hard time with that arm because the angle of my reference was a little tilted and my drawing isn't. lol

Ravenhawk · Nov 30, 2010, 03:38 AM // 03:38

And take 2 for my art trade with Tzu because I really hate the first one I made..I hope I don't make a habit of making my drawings twice ...

Aeronwen · Nov 30, 2010, 02:08 PM // 14:08

Oooh lucky Tzu, thats gorgeous.

There is something arresting about that one, she looks really cute, until you look at her eyes and then somehow she is quite scary.

Ravenhawk · Nov 30, 2010, 04:22 PM // 16:22

Thanks Aero! Always appreciate the comments <3

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There is something arresting about that one, she looks really cute, until you look at her eyes and then somehow she is quite scary.

haha, that's a good way to describe it. And I agree! I did not do it intentionally though. When I draw , I never have a clear idea of the facial expressions beforehand. The look of the character changes as I work on him/her and all the while thinking about his/her personality. I'd show you the original sketch but I don't have it right now *is at work*. I remember the Tzu sketch looking less fierce lol.

I guess that's why Frost always say that I tend to draw my own characters well because I know their stories and personalities by heart.

As for what's next, hmm..My three other art trades are not starting until January so I might work on either a character concept design that I have been putting off or that one New Year themed piece I have in mind for a Calendar or a Wintersday Entry. >_>

frostkisses · Nov 30, 2010, 04:44 PM // 16:44

wintersday entry!!!!!!!

Ravenhawk · Nov 30, 2010, 04:59 PM // 16:59

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Originally Posted by frostkisses

wintersday entry!!!!!!!

Curse you Frost! I just had an idea. And it's no fun because it's a four people entry! Well three people and a bear >_< I don't know if I could finish this lol