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Ex-Soldier-Cloud — As the Ground Grew Colder

Published: 2011-03-28 17:21:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 2398; Favourites: 126; Downloads: 33
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Description Just another sketch I did today...uhh...let meh seh...I need to go to class right now, but I'll add a longer description later. \

***UPDATE***
Hey everyone! This is a somewhat quick sketch I did before my class.

I was listening to Linkin Park's "Valentines Day"...and it reminds me of how Cloud lost Aerith/Aeris (w/e you prefer, lol) and how he's broken on the inside about what happened to his beloved friend. To me this sketch represents how after Aerith dies, he trudges on with his ultimatum to defeat Sephiroth, pushing through his feelings and so that her death won't be held in vain. Almost like a ghost of himself. It also reminds me of his journey and struggle of his life from the point of the Nibelheim burning to where he loses Aerith.

----"Valentine's Day" ---Linkin Park
My insides all turned to ash, so slow
And blew away as I collapsed, so cold
A black wind took them away, from sight
And held the darkness over day, that night
*(The Nibelheim burning)*

And the clouds above move closer
Looking so dissatisfied
But the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing
I used to be my own protection, but not now
Cause my path had lost direction, somehow
A black wind took you away, from sight
And held the darkness over day, that night
*(When Aerith dies/ like when the day he witnesses Zack die in front of him, Cloud loses himself)*

And the clouds above move closer
Looking so dissatisfied
And the ground below grew colder
As they put you down inside
But the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing
*(How he feels after Aerith dies, and how his mind doesn't let him rest)*

Comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, and questions are welcomed!

****UPDATE 2****
I'm gonna fix the right arm, cause I think it looks too long...XD And erase a line that's on the sword...that is all. Haha
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Comments: 27

FenrirFume [2013-04-14 17:39:37 +0000 UTC]

Shakespear "Sonnet 71" really my friend, -') is poetry starting to seep into you even more deeply?

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InyrilJace [2012-11-09 11:07:16 +0000 UTC]

Can't believe I hadn't seen or faved this one before. It's gorgeous and so packed full of emotion! I love it!!!

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xDrifterr [2012-11-02 20:39:43 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful. AND I LOVE LINKIN PARK!!!!! That song is amazing.

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Ex-Soldier-Cloud In reply to xDrifterr [2012-11-02 22:25:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I really appreciate that. Yes, I agree.

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xDrifterr In reply to Ex-Soldier-Cloud [2012-11-04 22:46:39 +0000 UTC]

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EarisuFea [2012-05-14 04:40:57 +0000 UTC]

love it

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TigrexDude [2012-04-05 15:46:08 +0000 UTC]

Dude, I love your style! The sketchiness of how he looks is just amazing!

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SazBerry [2011-09-11 12:14:21 +0000 UTC]

This is an amazing sketch!

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TheLeapofFaith [2011-09-10 21:08:42 +0000 UTC]

Very nice drawing, like Cloud is walking into a void of his grief and sadness. Especially beautiful paired with the song!

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Rimma911 [2011-06-30 13:27:03 +0000 UTC]

love it..and the description really does show in the drawing..great work!

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Ex-Soldier-Cloud In reply to Rimma911 [2011-06-30 14:39:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

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Miarath [2011-04-15 19:24:00 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work.

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Ex-Soldier-Cloud In reply to Miarath [2011-04-16 05:18:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Miarath.

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Miarath In reply to Ex-Soldier-Cloud [2011-04-16 15:35:14 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure.

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Hahligirl56 [2011-03-29 03:04:41 +0000 UTC]

I have to say, so far, this looks excellent...in that, I can tell who it is and his mood, the way he is posed. It is GREAT! XD

It shows his determination as well as his loss...I think it looks very great.

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Ex-Soldier-Cloud In reply to Hahligirl56 [2011-03-29 03:25:34 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, thanks! Yay, yeah...I was kinda fearing that it may not be as recognizable and like the sword was the thing that distinguished him...BUT YEAH...XD Thank you for commenting!

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Hahligirl56 In reply to Ex-Soldier-Cloud [2011-03-30 02:22:04 +0000 UTC]

I think it fits his composure perfectly. ^_^

And you're welcome!

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Manah-Angel-Eyes [2011-03-28 23:06:07 +0000 UTC]

I love to see these challenging poses!
I should try making some, as well ^^

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Ex-Soldier-Cloud In reply to Manah-Angel-Eyes [2011-03-29 00:50:42 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, same here. I want it to be original...well at least the pose, haha.
Yeah, just start drawin' some lines and the pose will being to appear....really! That's what I do! XD Thanks for the comment.

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kaoru-kitty368 [2011-03-28 21:18:09 +0000 UTC]

excellent figures. im TOTALLY jealous

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Ex-Soldier-Cloud In reply to kaoru-kitty368 [2011-03-28 21:19:49 +0000 UTC]

Figures? (Sorry I don't understand what you mean) ^_^" Haha, thanks...I think? XD

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kaoru-kitty368 In reply to Ex-Soldier-Cloud [2011-03-29 20:35:37 +0000 UTC]

like, human shape? proportion? figures.

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Ex-Soldier-Cloud In reply to kaoru-kitty368 [2011-03-29 22:30:18 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I see! Haha

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kaoru-kitty368 In reply to Ex-Soldier-Cloud [2011-03-29 23:04:49 +0000 UTC]

XDDDDD

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Liz-AAA [2011-03-28 19:19:54 +0000 UTC]

oooohhhhhhh BEAUTIFUL, I just love this pose
You did a nice work with this, I think it looks like Cloud has just been out and training with that sword and he just got used to the heavy sword. So nice.

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Ex-Soldier-Cloud In reply to Liz-AAA [2011-03-28 21:13:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Me too! I've been working the different angles and poses I can draw Cloud in, haha. Awesome, that's kinda the effect I wanted it to have. Thanks again!

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Liz-AAA In reply to Ex-Soldier-Cloud [2011-03-29 08:19:34 +0000 UTC]



No problem

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