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080322 -ravens leave the tower by ~spectralaesthete:iconspectralaesthete:

Categories Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing > Illustrations > Conceptual

©2008-2009 ~spectralaesthete
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I saw the Polish poster for Sunset Boulevard (with the picture by Waldemar Swierzy) and decided to experiment with the style.

I'm using that sentence a LOT lately.

This picture is part of a series and wordless story in my head.

The hair and coat were intentionally left flat (though am wondering if should add some depth to the hair or just use a different colour for the coat)
In terms of layout, I'm sort of wondering if it needs something to anchor it in the bottom left corner, or if that's just me and my short attention span. Probably going to include this in the Stuff To Show Off, so any feedback would be seriously appreciated :D

EDIT: Updated to the newer version now!

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~Mul Mar 22, 2008, 3:19:28 AM
I think the coat being entirely flat makes it seem a little odd. The hair being flat is fine, but I personally would add a single shadecolour to the coat.

It's so beautiful, though... ^ ^
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~biccy Mar 22, 2008, 8:53:11 AM
I really like the background for some reason

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`hokuto Mar 22, 2008, 9:41:58 AM
*considers carefully*

I do like the overall flat-colors style, but I'd agree that at least a single layer of shading on the coat would make it stand out a little more. And perhaps sharper edges and more tapered shapes with her hair, too...

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`hokuto Mar 30, 2008, 5:16:44 PM
YAY I LOVE THE NEW IMPROVED VERSION. It is cleaner and more shaded and awesome! :heart:

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~joshyartist Mar 30, 2008, 10:35:46 PM
Its been awhile since i've seen art from you lass... lets see what you have here. The scarf and blue color in the bottom right corner is a little distracting, very harsh contrast to the dark moody colors you've set about for this character who may or may not be a goth... its difficult to tell with the way the face was drawn/colored. overall tis a good image.

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~kot86 Apr 19, 2008, 9:42:13 PM
love it <D

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*lazytigersan May 18, 2008, 9:04:26 PM
Feels like it could use a little definition... although maybe that's the point.
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~kewlausgirl Jul 29, 2008, 9:58:53 PM
Hullo Kot86 showed me your work.. and I absolutely love it ^^ Especially this. The colours and shades... and the style... I'd love to see this sorta style as an animation! So pretty!! Gargh! *dies* XD

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~spectralaesthete Aug 5, 2008, 4:07:53 AM
:D Funny you should mention that, I'd love to work this style as an animation! But thank you very very much for your sweet comments, and I'm sorry I'm so hopeless at replying. :)

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