Thank you! With this one, I certainly put in the time to make it look good. I'm glad others think it turned out well, so once again, thanks for the comment.
I think my yearly submission barely made it this year, haha. At least I got it finished eventually!
It was kind of tricky to give it depth, but linear perspective always helps in that department (and it was a pain coloring all those bricks slowly getting smaller due to distance). The shadows on the ground also helped, especially when those falling, sunlit sakura petals are contrasted with the shadows cast by the trees.
If I did make another pic this year, it likely wouldn't be this detailed. I like the idea of doing a very basic one in watercolors alone. Anyway, thanks for your detailed comment, as usual!
Yes!! The yearly submission! 8D And as always, the quality of your painting is so fantastic. *u* YOUR COLORING... JUST SO BEAUTIFUL... in the background, especially. There's a real sense of depth in the background that I don't see often in submissions. I think it's the shadows of the trees on the ground that really ties the background together. (Kind of weird that I like those shadows so much, maybe...? But it looks really nice!)
Anyway, you did a nice job with Niko/Nico, too. :D Her face is really cute! The shines in the hair look really great, as well. :)
WISH YOU SUBMITTED MORE OFTEN BECAUSE YOUR FAN ART IS ALWAYS SO NICE TO SEE... but I suppose for now I'll settle for once a year. :P
Thank you! I didn't want to do too much shading, thus making it too dark. I wanted the lighting to look like that region between late afternoon and early evening.
twilight samurai
Redeemed (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/01/15 | Reply
So this is soooo detailed! I can't imagine working on the ground details...I'd grow so impatient! Great job!!!!
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 04/13/15 | Reply
@62108:
Thank you! With this one, I certainly put in the time to make it look good. I'm glad others think it turned out well, so once again, thanks for the comment.
62108
Otakuite | Posted 04/07/15 | Reply
Beautiful art work!
µwy.
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/22/14 | Reply
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Thank you for the comment! It makes me glad that even thought this is an older work, it still gets the occasional view and comment.
I really should start working on a new pic, though!
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 04/09/14 | Reply
@NYANiX:
Thank you! That background took forever to make, so getting a positive comment on it makes me feel like making it was time well spent.
NYANiX
Otakuite | Posted 04/06/14 | Reply
Uwaahh so cuute! *-* the background is colored amazingly *Q* <3 Good job!
madalinehatter
Senior Otaku | Posted 10/09/13 | Reply
*Jaw Drops* SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I love your art work!!!
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/05/13 | Reply
@moonlit dream:
I think my yearly submission barely made it this year, haha. At least I got it finished eventually!
It was kind of tricky to give it depth, but linear perspective always helps in that department (and it was a pain coloring all those bricks slowly getting smaller due to distance). The shadows on the ground also helped, especially when those falling, sunlit sakura petals are contrasted with the shadows cast by the trees.
If I did make another pic this year, it likely wouldn't be this detailed. I like the idea of doing a very basic one in watercolors alone. Anyway, thanks for your detailed comment, as usual!
moonlit dream
Supreme Individual (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/05/13 | Reply
Yes!! The yearly submission! 8D And as always, the quality of your painting is so fantastic. *u* YOUR COLORING... JUST SO BEAUTIFUL... in the background, especially. There's a real sense of depth in the background that I don't see often in submissions. I think it's the shadows of the trees on the ground that really ties the background together. (Kind of weird that I like those shadows so much, maybe...? But it looks really nice!)
Anyway, you did a nice job with Niko/Nico, too. :D Her face is really cute! The shines in the hair look really great, as well. :)
WISH YOU SUBMITTED MORE OFTEN BECAUSE YOUR FAN ART IS ALWAYS SO NICE TO SEE... but I suppose for now I'll settle for once a year. :P
Hifsa
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/04/13 | Reply
@Pleiades Rising:
Well, its looks very balanced out! :)
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/03/13 | Reply
@Hifsa:
Thank you! I didn't want to do too much shading, thus making it too dark. I wanted the lighting to look like that region between late afternoon and early evening.
Hifsa
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/03/13 | Reply
Its a beautiful drawing!!! I love the shading and everything!! ~<33333