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I was inspired to do this by Buck Tick's album '13 Kai Wa Gekkou'. It's actually an illustration for one of the songs. Not sure what the lyrics mean but that's what i see when I hear it.
Good music always gives me inspiration.XD

This is not  finished yet, I'm still working on some details. I was trying to draw her with correct proportions but seems like it's still distorted in places. What bothers me more is her skirt which looks flat and the lights and shadows. Not sure I like the current lighting, maybe I should keep the curtain dark. [emoticon] I'd appreciate some pointers on how to fix this, and I mean a real roast. [emoticon]

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Submitted by: Sayonara Ame

Posted: Oct 24, 2006 5:48 am

Completed: unknown

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Galleries: Bishoujo, Costume Design, General, Original Art, Work In Progress

Keywords: puppet, puppet, theatre, anime

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Minimaid

Total Posts: 1930

Oct 24, 2006 7:42 pm

I love how this is coming along - perhaps sime highlights and creaseas where the skirt joins with the top of the dress would help do make it more 3D.

Still - it's looking really good, luv.

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Oct 27, 2006 12:20 pm

Thank you hun. Yes, I see now that it will look alot better if I do some shadows and creases on the skirt. I'm glad you like it so far. [emoticon]

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arkillian

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Oct 25, 2006 3:56 am

A few thoughts of crit- Minimaid has said alot of it- creases in the skirt with corrosponding lighting... I don't think you need to darken it more- I like the overall lighting effect- it's highlighting. What kind of light is it though? This is important. Google stage lighting effects- you'll find that they use bright coloured lights to give the person on stage colour and stuff- this will effect your colour, and even everything out. I suggest using a 25% or 50% black to shade the darkest areas rather than such a light shade- don't be affraid of it cause it's harsh in comparision. Stage lighting makes thingsbright, but it always has contrasts- it'll be over bearing for her too.

Uhhh- refer to the visual crit.

I also suggest making her wies easier to see. I had to full veiw it to see them. That's my 2 cents [emoticon]

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Oct 26, 2006 2:19 am

I understand...Well, I first wanted to make it a directional light, so that it would fall on top of her, but I don't want it to be very bright. As for that thing hanging next to her, it's not the light source. I just want to put some decoration there later. I've done as you said and looked for some pictures in Google but I still haven't found what I needed, I will though. Your visual crit is very helpful, I now see what Minimaid meant. She does look alot better even now. [emoticon] Thanks alot! [emoticon]

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Kekoura

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Oct 30, 2006 6:48 pm

This is a be-a-utaful work, wow! And i agree with Arkillian- focus on the lighting, it a rabble of harsh colors and, for me, not convincing enough. Try using more of the orage and light blue to make the skirt more defind and darker shaded corners. Also focus on the corset thry to give it a lighter glare on the bottom half of the belly.

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Oct 31, 2006 6:15 am

Thank you for the input. =3 I will try to do that. [emoticon] Hmm, you think I should recolor the curtain? Anyhow thanks very much! [emoticon]

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Kekoura  (Reply)

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Oct 31, 2006 11:13 pm

Welcome! And don't change the colors just even-out the amount of orange tones in the picture. I love the chilling efect the curtin has- not in a bad way more like not being able to turn away from it. So dont mess with the curtin too much, it pulls you in to the pic!

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Nov 1, 2006 12:29 am

I see. I've gotten to work [emoticon]

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drewamoo

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Dec 4, 2006 1:51 am

I really really love this! When I first saw her I did not think of a puppet. Even though she is the focal point and it is clear that she is being manipulated in some way, my wondering eyes caught the ball joints. ; ; I love dolls! Either way, this is really beautiful!

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Dec 4, 2006 8:23 am

Thanks very much. [emoticon] Right now I'm obsessed with poeple looking like dolls and dolls looking human. [emoticon] Too much jrock I guess... I also wanted her to look a bit like those dollfiles. It's incredible how human dolls can look. Funny that you mention it, I once used to hate dolls. [emoticon]

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drewamoo  (Reply)

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Dec 6, 2006 2:26 am

That's exactly what I was thinking of! Like the little life like doll on the music video of Gardenia by Malice Mizer. Something like that. I loooove Dolfies. That's why this caught my eye right away!
And, I used to hate dolls too. I would tear the heads off of Barbies, but think about the consequences of letting them 'live'. I mean...what exactly are they plotting at the back of the closet? xD

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Dec 7, 2006 2:00 am

I've seen some really gorgeous dollfiles.*swoons* I can give you the links I visited if you like.^^ The doll in 'Gardenia' freaked me out at first, I thought she was human because they did have a real girl in some of the scenes. [emoticon]
Haha, I was doing the same thing! You sound alot like me. [emoticon] I'm sure they are plotting to take over the world. [emoticon]

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drewamoo  (Reply)

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Dec 7, 2006 10:48 pm

That would be wonderful! I can't afford them at the moment, but I'm sure one day I will get myself one.
Yeah, the doll in Gardenia did that too me too! That was a really genious idea to make her move around (and one of my many favorite MM songs).
Yes,...barbie conspiracy. Kill or be killed. Rofl.

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Dec 10, 2006 2:34 am

Here you go:
http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~mizue_7/

http://www.ming-tea.net/

http://www.geocities.jp/gamisanjp/cool001.html

http://chic.site.ne.jp/doll/others/DD/0/indx.html

Some if not most of the links are in Japanese so you'll just have to click and see. I haven't found any jrock related dolls but I hope I will find such a site. Enjoy! [emoticon]

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drewamoo  (Reply)

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Dec 11, 2006 3:53 am

Thank you!

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Dec 11, 2006 12:29 pm

NP. [emoticon]

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