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AlexisRoyce — Chibi Jekyll
Published: 2008-05-05 18:57:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 992; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 18
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I'm trying to clean up my coloring style, but I'm also dissatisfied with how I've been drawing chibis lately. The proportions are never constant, and all in all I felt confused. So I used it as a chance to do a little study (picking a subject was not difficult in the least; I'm way overdue to draw our dear Henry Jekyll ) in both. Ten points if you can guess whose coloring style I'm trying to learn from.Related content
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Awww! I love it! Gorgeous chibi 
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Thank you very much! I'm glad to hear that I got near my target. ^_^
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good job on the line work in this, it's very smooth, as is the coloring and shading
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Thank you very much! It's tough to get smooth line art with traditional methods, so it makes me happy to hear that.
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Thank you so much, and double for the fav! I had a lot of fun doing this picture of Henry. ^_^
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You know, I saw this, and loved it, and realized that, "D'OH!" Forgot to comment!
I love your work, really truly. Love to see little Henry!
I don't know, that's just my opinion. I still really truly love this picture of him! If you're offended in any way, just disregard what I said.
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Thank you, double for the favorite, and triple for the criticism! It's so good to hear how I can improve, and I don't feel offended in the slightest. You put it very nicely.
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What IS your icon from?
Awww Jekyll is cute. Jekyll and his pimp cane, watch out! (I'd say, if the body is supposed to be at a fairly constant proportion, make the neck smaller.)
I'd say either Endling or Bleedman?
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Ding ding ding! It's Endling. I'm such a fangirl (he visited my page the other day, and Chels heard about absolutely nothing else for that day. 
Yes, you're right, the neck is too long. I will work on that when I'm doing Hyde. Thank you for critiquing, even a little bit will help me get better.
And by now you know from whence cometh the icon, because you've read the journal.
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Ah--well you should see Bleedman, because he has a similar coloring style.
Yes, but I still want to know where I can watch this. XD
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Yes they do, you're very right. But Endling has a peculiar affinity for gradients, which combined with good color choice, make his shading something subtle and complex, with bits melting into one another, even though seperate pieces. Bleedman, on the other hand, tends to keep his shading blocked off into sections, or painted style. He does make use of gradients, but his color changes don't have the subtlety that Endling's do.
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YAY! <--Standard Beebo Response.
I was so stoked to see the title "Chib Jekyll" in my inbox, you've no idea. And I'm so glad to see some J&H luv again! ^^
For some reason I just love the way you did the pocket watch in this one. The little stylistically spaced beads and it just peeking over the rim of his pocket, when it could have been easier to not draw the watch itself at all. That little effort makes me smile, and we all know how Henry lurves his pocket watch, right? X3
As for a minor critique, I do love how you've done his eyes altogether--a big yay for Determined Men of Science!--but I feel the color in the irises themselves is a bit flat. Perhaps something of a broader blend with different shades of blue? *feels inadequate at picking at others' work*
Still, this whole thing is loverly and definitely fav worthy! Punkrockchick24 should be proud. *knowing smile*
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Thank you very much, and double for the fav!
I thought that the picture really needed the pocket watch; it breaks up the monotony of Henry's clothing, both in shape and by adding a bit of color in. (And Henry needs something to play with when he gets nervous. 
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You did do a really lovely job on this and you should be proud! As for color critique, personally I think the light spot on his head and the lighter gray around it seem off, I really prefer that hair shines show the direction of the hair, so the plopped down shades up there don't look as nice just because of the texture that hair is.
However on the outfit and cane I really love how the shading looks when it's really drastic like that. I think shading is most nice when it's texture based, so make sure you always think about the texture and how it would affect the shines and shadows.
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Thank you for taking the time to critique. It means a lot to me.
Okay, I'll work harder next time to make the shine logistically fit the texture and contour of the hair (Ack, Henry, why must you have the curly hair? T_T ). Do you think that the shading on the face is too dark? I like how it's worked on the clothing, but I'm not sure about the face.
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He's so cute! And very Jekyll-like. I was considering doing a Jekyll chibi myself. Nah, this cannot be beat.
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Nooooo! It's a wonderful compliment, but never let anyone else's artwork dissuade you from your own creations. After all, chibis can be drawn doing anything, in any pose or situation, so two pieces of the same character in chibi can be radically different, and certainly not compared to each other just because of the chibi-ness. Besides, I'd love to see your chibi Henry. Please don't decide to not draw him!
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Chibi Hyde would be cute as well, in a strange way.
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He's up next, half-sketched. *Grin*
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Battle of the chibis in that case...
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Very nice job on the coloring overall; I just have two minor critiques.
1) When you fade, you do it excellently, but sometimes the color contrasts for the shadows seem a bit striking. (Face, hair, vest.) If that's intentional according to this new style, then disregard this.
2) The white spots in general (hair, shoes, eyes) seem a bit too large... especially the eyes. And in the hair and shoes, maybe they should be more oblong instead of round?
Overall though, very nice. And adorable of course.
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Thank you, and double for the critique!
I'm still trying to find an acceptable level shade for shadowing, so thank you for telling me. I usually go too light, and it seems that I've overshot the target here. As for the shines, I will keep working to get them right, as well!
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Looks great! Love the fade to black on the shoes. Chibis are difficult. That's why mine are... Pez dispensers. xD
Anyway, I'm digging the art and colouring style. But I will never guess who's it is, so... C'mon. Tell me. x3
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Hehe. Pez dispensers are fun. And those candies are something akin to pure sugar.
Thank you!
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I don't know who, but I like it. Continue the experimentation!
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Thank you! I shall, for experimentation is the basis of progress, and progress is the basis of civilization!
*Henry, Griffin, Victor, Frederick, Moreau, Nemo and Sherlock nod*
(They made me say it.)
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