A Solitary Dusk

Posted Aug 24, 2007, 11:22:57 PM UTC

Finished piece for Saimain's contest.

Overall, this took a little over thirty hours, and about a hundred layers (at least). I may post the large piece somewhere, since I don't think this smaller version really does it justice. :\

Comments

touchedvenus
Sep 21, 2007, 1:12:13 PM UTC
Absolutely gorgeous work. I admire the way you've colored this. It's breathtaking.
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- Inqy
  Sep 21, 2007, 9:31:39 PM UTC
  thank you very much! ^_^
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Ashkevron
Sep 6, 2007, 5:00:53 PM UTC
Oh god. This is AWESOME. Yeah...after seeing a pic like this...I've lost any bit of confidence in entering Saimain's contest...T_T This is really gorgeous!! The lighting, the clothes, everything!
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- Inqy
  Sep 10, 2007, 8:17:13 AM UTC
  Aww, thank you so much! -hugs-
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Piglet
Aug 29, 2007, 4:00:00 AM UTC
Beautiful Inqy! I wish I had the ability to do such convincing backgrounds... it does so much for the whole credibility of a piece of work and lends more solidity to the central characters. A FAV!!!
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- Inqy
  Aug 29, 2007, 10:24:17 PM UTC
  Thank you! I've never been able to do backgrounds any justice, so this year that's what I've been working on the most. ^_^
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nathie
Aug 27, 2007, 10:34:05 PM UTC
that´s such a lovely piece! so dreamy and well drawn!
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- Inqy
  Aug 28, 2007, 8:41:44 AM UTC
  Thank you! ^_^
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Eshkenazi
Aug 27, 2007, 12:47:00 PM UTC
Very lovely. I love the glints of moonlight on the water. The lighting is just beautiful. Very creative piece. It has this air of bitter sweet melancholy that I love.

The details on Faeren's clothes rock.
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- Inqy
  Aug 27, 2007, 12:50:15 PM UTC
  Thank you very much! ^_^
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natasha
Aug 27, 2007, 3:29:45 AM UTC
Oh my gosh this is an utterly gorgeous piece of art. I have absoloutly no chance at getting anwhere in saimain's competition after seeing this stunning piece of art. I love the mood and setting and everything.
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- Inqy
  Aug 27, 2007, 8:31:58 AM UTC
  Thank you, so much! ^_^
  
  You can do it! This one took me sooo long, and I nitpicked it sooo much. Just ask Saimain, LOL, I submitted at least 2 versions to her, and then I would go back and nitpick it to death. ;D
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Mars
Aug 26, 2007, 7:32:20 AM UTC
This is lovely, the soft lighting and colours creates a peaceful kind of atmosphere
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- Inqy
  Aug 26, 2007, 7:43:41 AM UTC
  Thank you!
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Minimaid
Aug 25, 2007, 6:02:32 PM UTC
What a gorgeous entry! I'm looking forward to seeing all the entries to Saimain's contest. Everyone is putting so much work into it, and this piece is proof!
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- Inqy
  Aug 25, 2007, 7:40:19 PM UTC
  Thank you very much!
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bonbon3272
Aug 25, 2007, 4:22:04 PM UTC
My first reaction was this: Oh nice! My second is....well, I'm still admiring it, lol. Very nice painting. Good drawing work too.
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- Inqy
  Aug 25, 2007, 7:40:32 PM UTC
  Thank you! ^____^
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Jilly
Aug 25, 2007, 3:00:01 PM UTC
This is just beautiful The colors are so soft and smooth looking. I could star at this forever wonderful job Good luck in the contest!
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- Inqy
  Aug 25, 2007, 7:40:50 PM UTC
  Thank you!
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  Jilly
  Aug 25, 2007, 8:25:12 PM UTC
  No problem ^_^
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Saimain
Aug 24, 2007, 6:39:23 PM UTC
Gah, you know this is gorgeous, but I'm going to say it again. This is gorgeous! ^__^ The whimsical atmosphere and colors really bring out the quiet magic of the setting. I love the idea of the Forest (or perhaps Snoots) creating a flute for him. The way his cloak twists and weaves itself into the tree behind him is fascinating...I adore creative little details like that. Thank you so much for sharing your vision and participating in the contest! *hugs*
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- Inqy
  Aug 24, 2007, 6:51:43 PM UTC
  I'm so happy you like it. ^_^ Thank you for the contest and for letting me participate. -hugs-
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LoneWandererD
Aug 24, 2007, 6:17:02 PM UTC
This smaller piece totally does it justice, it unreal.
On a side not do you know when wicked alchemy and muted faith are going to back online?
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- Inqy
  Aug 24, 2007, 6:20:21 PM UTC
  Thank you! ^_^
  
  I've been updating Wicked Alchemy again for the last three months. You can find it here: http://wa.mutedfaith.com
  
  muted faith is kaput, I believe. I moved my site to http://inqy.in , and most of my artwork will be there once I finish moving.
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