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Published: 2008-01-04 02:17:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 8446; Favourites: 181; Downloads: 0
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I am making a manga (or novel with a lot of pictures at least), and in doing so, I am developing my characters one at a time. Right now, the character I am working on is the main character, Kiala Katerine. If you want to see more of her, feel free to use the links below.<--previous<-- -->next-->
I think I've mentioned it before, but Kiala is a dancer and that is how she makes a living. This is a scene of her doing an Autumn Dance in a garden. The kimono is the one I drew a design for earlier, and I'm glad I put it on her.
As you can see, this piece is now finished, to those of you who watched it progress, I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for looking.
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Gorgeous! and autmn is my favorite season so double points
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Thank you for all the comments and for looking through my gallery, made my day. ^_^
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It was just my pleasure. I'm thanking you for drawing these great pics!
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The lighting in your pieces really catches my eye. it's radiant. May I ask if you produce this result on a tablet? or traditionally?
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I used a mouse for that one I believe, but my new work is on a tablet mostly, with some traditional... I do it all.
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I just started coloring recently and still don't have a tablet. I was just trying to figure out how to gain that kind of lighting effect. it's awesome
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Well that is easy enough to tell you, it is all about contrast. I have dark blues against vibrant yellows and oranges and reds. Orange and blue are opposites, so the orange warm colors really pop out in the picture.
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Thanks for the tip! I'm currently scavenging your tutorials lol. I really like your style of coloring.
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Thank you, it is all about bright colors. You do yours traditionally, right? Use a combination of markers and colored pencils would probably get you closest to my digital, and my traditional is usually markers.
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I do mine digitally using gimp 2.6 I've only been at it for 2 months so I have a lot yet to learn. still learning all the cool stuff that's possible with layers and filters etc...
I've never done visual art before and I'm really enjoying it, writing and music are where most of my energy is focused still but I love branching out into this new facet of art.
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I see, well just experiment a lot, that is what I did when I got started, have fun, try things out, and just mess around.
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Far too long to pay attention to the passing of time. 
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Okay, again I'm not sure if I commented on this one are not but I'm going to comment on it again if I have before.
I really like the contrast of the cool colors of the background and the warm colors of Kiala and the lanterns, which are beautifully done by the way. It gives a pleasing feel to the eyes. I also again like the detail you use in your pieces. Her Kimono is so beautiful with the colors and patterns, simply amazing! 
I always thought this was an awesome piece and I'm surprised I never 
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Why thank you. I'm glad you faved it now. ^__^ This is still one of my favorite pieces of her.
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Your work is just phenomenal! I really enjoy the details, each and every fold and pattern in the clothing, shimmer in a strand of hair, highlight in the trees, beam of light. It's all very gorgeous, really. Stunning. Keep it up! This is impressive stuff right here.
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Thank you very very much!
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You Have my head spinning with this drawing. wow
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Thank you. That was the intent. Dazzle people. By the way, long time no see. IT is nice to hear from you.
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Well like I mentioned ( I think) I am really busy with school and trying to work on the 3D stuff they are throwing at me that I have had little time or barely so I wasn't able to be here as much. But I will come as much as I can ^_^
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I understand. No worries on this front. The rest of the world is more important than deviantart after all... if only barely.
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No, I need to improve and at least try to get something up every day, that is how I can improve
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It helps. Just keep working on it, and watching what artist who you respect do and analyze what you are doing well and what you need work on. That is what I do
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That is what I try to do
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amazing work, I love the colors you have used in this, stunning. Going into my collections!
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Thank you for that. I was quite pleased with this one too
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not a problem, when I like something I fave or collect it (now) and thank you for the reply, not many will do that.
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That is too bad. I think that it is important to show when one appreciates something. I looked through your gallery, you have some lovely art and a good technique. ^^
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aww thank you, but I wish I was better, I have always hated how I do things and wished I could find out how the 'really good' artist do their work..*hint*
One day I will be good enough that someone will notice me and ask me to do something for them and I will be RiCH!!!! Just kidding.
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That is an honor, because you seem to be a pretty good artist yourself. If you do want tips on my technique however, you only need to ask and I will do what I can to answer... but the more specific the better in that regard, and still, I don't think you much need MY advice.
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my questions will get so annoying that you will start to ignore me. THEY ALL DO!!! Just teasing, trust me I will ask for as much advice as you are willing to share. please if you see anything that I could use some work on feel free to tell me anything new or anything old. I need all that help I can get.
your art is amazing so yes I do need your advice.
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I won't ignore you because I actually help a lot of people out... I'm actually a teacher, so this is what I do. ^^
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sweeeeeeeeeeet....finally someone who won't ignore my 200 questions
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I like it when people ask for my help. ^__^ Makes me feel like I matter on dA.
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aww, I think everyone matters. it's finding those who actially care about what you do and what you can show or teach them, then there's those who feel your not at the same level as them so they don't even bother to talk to you, it's those ones that I have not respect for. because if they think about it, they were new at one time and needed the help and the guidence of others and they asked millions of questions and probally got the same treatment they show the ones who ask them questions, but instead of helping them knowing what they are going threw they toss them aside and act like they aren't even alive. But theres this thing that I call and belive in, it's called karma, one day they will get the same and won't like it and might think about those they treated badly.
that's why I won't be like them and I will always try and help out as much as I can. So that's why I like you and others who take the time and actually take that 5 minutes to help others.
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I agree completely with you... but some people get so much attention that they can't respond to everything... so I'm careful before I make that judgment... still, it is annoying when an artist gets impersonal... and I find I'm less likely to even LOOK at, let alone like their art when they are that way.
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