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:iconlys-antigone:
Omg there's a human in my gallery. :O

Okay so a few days ago I took the time to read the whole story/character info of Dr. Thomas Destastiel (created and owned by the overly awesome *Altalamatox), and I totally fell in love with him, and I struggled with the urge to draw him, refrained from doing so because I was sure I would never do him justice because I never draw humans, but then the urge just grew and grew until I couldn’t ignore it anymore, even though I have many other more serious things to do, SO I opened a new photoshop file and BAM, this happened.
End of the story.

GAH I knew I wouldn't do him justice I KNEW IT DAMN oh well I just HAD to get it out of my system before moving on to anything.

Time taken : 2 hours 20 mins from the blank file to end result (for once I actually checked)

Enjoy !

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:iconaltalamatox:
DEAR LORD I have missed this in my inbox until this very moment. DDD: Without further delay lemme just say HECK YEAH, THANK YOU SO MUCH! :glomp: Man, it's very cool to see him done in a style that's much softer than mine, and you'll have to explain your coloring method to me, I thought for sure this was traditional marker when I first saw it. It's actually a very pleasing texture. (:

I have just made a mental note to use that blur around the shoulders in a portrait next time I can remember, as that looks seriously cool.

Heehee, I'm actually happy you drew him without his fancy pants clothes, I personally enjoy seeing him all roboty, and informally he doesn’t at all mind either. Speaking of robotics, you are brave for taking on this particular fella and his funny face, and you did just fine. All kinds of bonus points to you for trying something new and kicking its butt- in my experience humans are hard even for people who drawn them lots, so go you.

So totally stoked you read through that monster post I did for Destastiel and that you enjoyed it! Tom's totally one of my babies so I'm always thrilled to the toes when he's found to be interesting.

Man, I'll say it again: dat coloring style. :D I can see it all over your gallery, you have a very good grasp of lighting and I mean that. Keep it up! And thanks again so much for doin' some arts for Tom, you have both our undying love! <3
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:iconlys-antigone:
Oh man, I'm totally honored ! :excited:
The robotic parts actually looked easier to do than the clothes, to me, I don't know why :XD: And I wanted to draw him especially, because of his backstory. Also his face is indeed original (and eye-catching), congrats on the way you designed him !

The coloring was pretty simple, I remembered a tutorial =Feyrah made long ago. It's all on one layer set to multiply, with the color layer hidden, and a low opacity brush. Basically I paint then pick a color in the area I just pained, thus picking a less "strong" color, then painting again to make the transition smoother... I do prefer how your shading looks, though :XD: I have yet to find a way to make it all look alive like you do. :) I think next time I'll keep those lines rougher, for a start...

Haha, I always feel like I can't quite make 3D-like shapes, with lighting being so "abstract", (no math formula to do it...). But I guess I've got the bases. Now all I need to do is observe and practise until I die :D

:D Thanks for all this praise, and you're very welcome too ! (is now excited over every new pic of Tom)
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~dandypandy12 Nov 2, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
seems youve done him enough justice to me!

obviously not as good as the almighty *Altalamatox but then Thomas does belong to her so you cant really beat her on that part!!!

but you have him there! it does look like him! not just a person base with his features. youve done gooooood!

(excue the strange sentance. the brain is sleepy)
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:iconlys-antigone:
Well, thanks a lot ! :D I'm in dire need of practise (lots of it), but I'm glad I made him decent anyway :D
(Though now that I look back at it, I really feel guilty for drawing him "naked". He would merit having his top hat and classy outfit... but I thought I'd have too much trouble with it if I tried XD)
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