Comment 13386

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ArkillianDragon
Aug 27, 2005, 3:24:35 AM UTC
3-5 had more contrasts in it, also a strong light source. That's why I think it hasn't turned out to your tastes. What kind of feel did you want in this?

Comment ID 13386

[Art] Dragonball Z: Dark Trunks
karanakaou
Aug 27, 2005, 7:32:31 PM UTC on [Art] Dragonball Z: Dark Trunks
I wanted it darker and more introspective. His expression, or lack thereof, is what I wanted, but the coloring just didn't come out as I had planned. The lines just look nasty (I get to blame that on my scanner Smile ) and I just don't like the shading job in general; I think it's bad. I've created much better quality work, but I've been in quite a slump lately. Thankfully, college starts monday, so I should slink out of this rut. Thanks for the input; I haven't had many comments on my art as of late. Big Smile

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  • ArkillianDragon
    Aug 28, 2005, 5:01:46 AM UTC
    Hmmm... When you say introspective, you mean that we are looking at Trunk's inner feelings, rather than Trunks looking at his own feelings, right? I'm assuming he has some sort of sadness going on with him, rather than a tired slump- I would've used a depressive pose- a slumpped over the hands type thing, and put the light away from his face to show that he can't see the light. Maybe a tear down his arm. eaning against a wall on his arm maybe. Oh, and used colours like blue and grey to colour it rather than such a warm colour. This help more? Smile
    • karanakaou
      Aug 28, 2005, 6:43:30 PM UTC
      Most definitely Smile It runs along nicely with the original feeling I had for this. I also wanted this to be so much different than how we usually see Trunks; so dutiful to his father and the challenges he faces, I wanted to show him breaking down. As most of us who portray strength in public situations do, and sometimes break down in private. That's the kind of moment I wanted. And you've captured it in your description! Big Smile
      • ArkillianDragon
        Aug 29, 2005, 1:32:15 AM UTC
        *nods* I tend to start with what I want the veiwer to feel- sadness. Then I do the pose- what is a sad pose? A slump. Lighting- what do I want to most highlight? Well, not the face, so everything else. What colour best fits the mood- a somber pale blue colour.

        That's how I do my touchy feely pics Smile