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darkspeeds — The Skies No Limit
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Published: 2008-05-16 10:20:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 6360; Favourites: 132; Downloads: 81
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Hi again everyone. = )Came back from work at the warehouse and had a great day there with my boss and colleagues. ^^ Working there keeps my body fit and my mind afresh which is fantastic for any artist who is doing for recreation or for business - plus you earn quite a lot cash there (roughly 21.00 AUD after tax! XD)
Anyways I like this piece because of a few new added features. I've tried some lighting effects on this occasion and it seem to work pretty well in a skies setting.
Glare effects were also implemented based on what I've observed on some of the more technical/digital styled artwork from the past (e.g. Airlight and E09ETM) and you can see this on the coloured jewels, Ashworth's red gemstones on the boots, Parmir's memento necklace and garment and the Windkye's red light bulb (the one where Parmir and Ruby are riding on)Anyway after having a chat with a good friend of mine (Raul aka - much thanks for your honesty and care buddy, I really appreciate it *thumbs up*) I felt the need to open up to something that has happened lately. Though I'm not going to state directly what that is or force myself to resolve the issue in a proactive manner because I'm currently not in the best mood to do it but I will however state it here that I will take criticism with a '
inch of salt'. = )So go ahead and feel free to let me know what you think of this piece if you have something technical to point out. Thanks guys! *thumbs up*
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this is freakin awesome dude!
what program u use?
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I sued Adobe Photoshop software to do all of the colour, shading and digital effects. ^^ Any version above 7 will do justice.
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Now...will this ever be actually published? when it is I wanna know where cuz I want a copy!
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I will be having plans to self-publish copies of the first volume containing the industry standard of 190~220pages. 
Do spread the word to your friends about it! This way TGAF will continue to grow strong in the future. ^_~
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*shakes head with a giggle at Ashton and Fei*
silly silly boys
*pinches the air ride*
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wow, this looks like some awesome movie/anime poster, I kinda has that one piece/skies of arcadia look to it. I like the characters expressions and poses and the colours are great too.
Awesome job.
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That's the coolest thing ever!!! I'm so getting a windyke!!!!
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I so want to get one myself too!
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This piece is another excellent display of how you have not only developed a memorable collection of characters, but also how you have master much more of the realm of digital colouring.
What is represented here is outstanding in both the foreground and background for you have demonstrated a wise mind for colour theory. The comic book approach of colour works well and the addition of two tones allows them to have a crisp appearance and allows their expressions to feel much more lively. It is a demonstration of how much the series has evolved and just how further it will go with a talent such as this.
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Wow! Nice feedback there buddy! O.O I really appreciate the compliments on the colouring and digital methods used to enhance the presentation of the concepts of TGAF cartoon series.
I'm doing my best to do whatever I can to keep updated with my methods on both the comic and the coloured concept art that is FORTUNE in COLOUR. *thumbs up*
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Pleasure Darkspeed. Glad you enjoyed it so and are determined to keep up the fine craft of work and talent that is developing further and further.
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Is the air thin up there or what cause Parmir.. Your nose is bleeding
This makes an awesome wallpaper Elson
Everyone looks like they are having a good ti-*eyes Ashworth and Fei*-. .. *cough* Yeah they are having a good time!
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Thanks Ainsley!
Ha ha! Yeah Parmir and his nosebleeds... It ain't the thin air I can tell you that right now... XXD
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I know EXACTLY what's causing Parmir-kun's nosebleed...
...can't explain at present. Read Scott McCloud's "Making Comics". Page 97, top-right panel, left sub-panel...
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Wow... Somebody actually made reference to Scott McCloud! Thanks for sharing that with me and yes indeed that is the reason behind the nosebleed! Well done!
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wow,when seeing this picture i feel like I would fly myself.
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Another amazing work of art, Elson.^^ Gah, Ash and Fei just never give up, do they? XD Never fails to amuse me though.^^ I always get a good laugh from Parmir too. 
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LOL Ash and Fei have to share the same Windyke. XD
Hmm, I only noticed it in this picture, but Parmir's real form reassembles Ash a little bit. Maybe it's the hair? xD; lol
Again, a great protrait, Darkspeeds!
As for anything technical, "useing" should be "using".
But other than that, it's great!
BTW, I hope you get to sort any problems that you're experiencing right now.
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lol!
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*~*..see into the dark and u'll find me with the undead..*~*
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Oh wow I like the way this pic has been structured having the cast thrown in one corner and the nice synopsis/description in the other with the funky fresh background
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Ooo, very, very awesome picture! I love everybody's expressive poses!
Where did you get the picture of the buildings?
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They were photos taken from chapel/castle during a trip to York in London. ^_~ A good friend of mine named Adam 'T-Bird' Tuff was kind enough to let me stay over and show me around this beautiful heritage town. *thumbs up*
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Cool! Ooo, England, my granny just went back there to visit with relatives. I got two UK plushies of classic Sonic and Tails and a CD from Muse. "Black Holes and Revelations", you should listen to it sometimes.
Well, of course! There's never been a bad word to say about Mr. T(-Bird)!
...I pity the foo' who doesn't...like...he.
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You're such an great artist! The colors, the background..the expressions [lol'ed at Ash, Fei und Ratty XD] everything fit's toghether! X3 And..well..Parmir..he must be really happy that Ruby..well..part of Ruby is touching him...XXXD
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when i look at this draw...i alway could sing....I believe i can fly
I believe that i could touch the sky...
XDDDD
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looks really awesome
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your vibrant use of color is just so great... All my comics are steadily getting darker...
Anyway, where do you get all those cool pictures you use in the backgrounds? That old-timey row of buildings in the upper right is awesome, if illogical.
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Pretty much all the photos I've used are either from my personal archives (i.e. WORLD TOUR 2007 or 'casual at the home' stuff) or my sibblings/relatives travel photo archives. *thumbs up*
The castle/chapel buildings were taken from my trip to York in the United Kingdom. I stayed over with a good friend of mine named Adam 'T-Bird' Tuff and he also showed me around the town which was really fantastic.
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Ah, that's what I thought. Thanks anyway.
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I think this is a wonderful picture!!!
the colors, the background, the poses and the expression, all are perfect!!!
wonderful work Elson, really n_n
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Looks awesome, especially Ruby (I dunno why, but I LOVE her in this pic.XD) Lol, of course you had to make Ash and Fei next to each other.
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i love the way you did this!!!! 8D
the first time i saw this was on my wii, and i hate typing on my wii....
but the good news about the wii is the effects stand out more!!!!!!! 8D
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^__^ I think its a very cool picture here. Though I'm not sure if its a safe idea to drive with Hearts in your eyes, or with a bleedy nose for that matter X3.
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That's Parmir's true form.. XD
Kid and Beast forms are his other ones.
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Oh! No wonder!!!! He looks very handsome! How old is he? Like 15, or something, 'cause that's how he look like. ^^
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Yup somewhere around that age.
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Man the sky looks AWESOME!
If my friends and I did that we would play bumper cars and one of us would fall. lol
Once again, magnificent work
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...why can't I draw like that T.T your sooo lucky XD nice pic!
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