WIP ~ Diablo III submission

So as it turns out, Blizzard is hosting a contest for art submissions. I’m at somewhat of a disadvantage that some people will have a whole month to perfect their art and I’ve less than half that, but I haven’t been excited to draw in quite awhile, and a $5k prize is quite exciting. ::laughs::

I think I’ve zipped along quite fast for muddling around for a few days now. One thing about Photoshop that I think is awesome is the ability to layer artwork, like working on a stack of onion paper. I had the idea germinating in my head to do something similar on a larger scale – draw a person and accompanying scene life size – but I hit a snag when the store I wanted to buy from, only sold rice paper by the roll at 8 1/2″ wide. I was certain they used to sell it wider, but regardless I’m back to square one until I find a supplier. In the meantime, this provides an interesting distraction.

It’s just incredible, that this drawing has 27 layers, and I’m not even done yet. If you want to quibble, 4 of them are redundant 2 layers for an alternate cloak and two for a different pair of pants, but that’s still 23 layers and counting. And to think, we do all of this on ONE sheet of paper, which is really so much easier.

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::preens:: Certainly proud of myself.

She stood there, hesitantly.

With reluctance, she pulled herself away from the only thing standing between herself and anonymity.

Throat constricting, she cautiously peered from behind its rough edges of bark and across the tall grass, until her eyes met with the house sheltered across the clearing. This was the closest she’d dare come all year. Just thinking about taking another step caused a cold sweat to break out between her shoulder blades.

She closed her eyes, and slumped back against the tree; it took every will of effort to not be violently ill over the tips of her shoes.

“‘Never far’ you said,” she mumbled, “Fucking liar.”

The words hung acrid in her mouth, as the tears streamed unbidden.
Apparently this would be as far as she could muster.

I can draw [but I swear I’ve forgotten how]

I’m in a slump.

I’ve been working on a drawing that someone inspired me to do, but you know how it goes… you have a [permanent] schism and the dissonance becomes an impediment to your work. As such, I’ve been stumped on how to get out of this rut. I already did the “fun” bits to that drawing, and it’s just a slog at the moment, so time to turn to something else.

With zero inspiration, I thought I’d just, well… practice. See what hit the virtual paper. I have all these digital tools at my disposal and I’m awkward with them.

 

 

Certainly nothing fancy, but it’s cute, anyway. Maybe I can try this again tomorrow.