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Guardian of Gate by =thehiddensapphire:iconthehiddensapphire:

Categories Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing > People > Open Format

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Keeper of Gate II [link]


So sick of the mainstream pretty boys.


This started off as a black and white doodle, then I colored it. Well, that little bit of color anyway.


Photoshop CS + tablet, approx 10 days on and off.

Texture stock by `Princess-of-Shadows

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*Hira--Akami Apr 23, 2009, 3:28:37 PM
This piece shows excellent understanding of the human figure, along with good feather work. The perspective is intriguing, but the layout seems ever so slightly awkward. Perhaps if the line of attention were slightly more diagonal it would pump things up. This could be achieved by rotating the image slightly clockwise or by angling the weapon more. Although the rough finish provides a wonderful texture to the piece, the shading lingers too much in the midtones. Deepen the shadows, and pump up the highlights (especially on the metal) and this piece will absolutely pop! I also love the expression, which is full of complexity and a nice dose of spretzaturra.
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~CeciliStargazer Apr 23, 2009, 6:23:27 AM
Beautifully exquisite.

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*keep-breathing Apr 23, 2009, 6:30:41 AM
beautiful!i love so much his wepon!

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*wyrdaslayer Apr 23, 2009, 7:42:22 AM
woah this is incredible.. :wow:
i love the foggy look and his expression.

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~Neo-dessinator Apr 23, 2009, 8:11:06 AM
really interesting ^^ nice work darling ;)

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~JerryCai Apr 23, 2009, 8:45:37 AM
mainstream pretty boys LOOOOOOL!
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Mood: Speechless ~Fluffy-Braided-Girl Apr 23, 2009, 9:13:21 AM
Sometimes the pics which are supposed to be a doodle come out as masterpieces - just like this one ;> Amazing. Truly.

Wow. I mean... WOW. I'm speechless...

P.S. Mainstream pretty boys are not bad - there's so little of them compared to all the fanservice-girls out there... We deserve some good mainstream pretty boys, don't we, ladies?! XD

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=Em-j-akahana Apr 23, 2009, 1:29:31 PM
he's pretty!

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~DarkestElemental616 Apr 23, 2009, 2:27:00 PM
Of course, warriors are even more awesome than pretty boys. :love:

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*Hira--Akami Apr 23, 2009, 3:30:29 PM
Very pretty. Hope you like my critique! I tried to be as constructive as possible.

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