Artwork: Mid-Autumn Moon

Drawn By: WrittenDusk 

I drew this to commemorate the rare occurrence of both a Super-Moon and Lunar Eclipse this Mid-Autumn Festival. 

My initial direction was to make a quick drawing in a flat colour style, kind of trying to mimic ancient drawings in colouring(?), as shown in the right. I was able to finish the artwork on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, but found that flat colours didn't illustrate the feeling I wanted. It was much harder to use flat colours than I thought. As a result I found that adding light shading helped, but the drawing felt rushed, so l decide to give it more time and thought. 

The result is the left, which I feel is a big improvement from the older version. 

The extra time put into researching and learning how to draw a better stone bridge and Japanese Maple made a big difference. But to me, the change in composition made the biggest difference. I discovered that the feeling I wanted actually came from the girl. So by pulling everything closer, I was able to show more detail and put the girl into focus; making it less empty and more expressive.

One thing l wished I could have in the new one from the old are the clouds around the moon. The new one is still good, but the old one is just better.

Character Concept: Amidst the Battlefield Ver. 1

Drawn By: WrittenDusk

A new concept drawing for another character. Though the outfit is not final and will change, the styling is exactly what I wanted. 

The greatest accomplishment in this is the drawing style and colouring improvements! After many tries and suggestions from my friend and family I believe I am finally on the right track. I finally feel like I've reached the starting line, haha.

This is named Version 1 because this what I felt to be finished. I will be adding a background for Version 2, which my friend has always criticized me for always not drawing any. 

*This is also the first time I drew a proper gun, haha*

Artwork: A Moment's Appreciation

 

Drawn By: WrittenDusk

I created this in hopes of making a phone wallpaper for myself, haha! Thinking about what I want as a phone wallpaper, I decided on a theme that represents me in a way. Something I believe in. As a result the idea of this drawing came into mind. A Moment's Appreciation. With the help of a friend I was able to make it even better than it was initially. You could see much more with the help of others.

The reason why I named this "A Moment's Appreciation" is because I feel although people should try and appreciate things, one person cannot possibly appreciate everything at all times. That is why, for a moment, at anytime and in any place. If you wish to appreciate whatever it is that you are looking, listening, reading, experiencing, etc... Appreciate it to the fullest at that moment which you are able to.

Two version of the drawing is posted here, for those who would like the title in the drawing and those who don't. (Experimenting with text in drawings, hehe, tell me what you think)

Merry Christmas!!! - Artwork: #Gifting #Surprise #Baby

Drawn By: WrittenDusk

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! 

A cute drawing to celebrate the holidays! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New year.

Artwork: Young Lovers in the Cold

Drawn By: WrittenDusk

After a long time, I have finally gotten around to drawing again. It's rough and not cleaned up because I was lazy and kind of wanted it that way, haha.

I feel especially good about this drawing though, because I was finally able to create this type of lighting on the characters. Not only that, but I also made a accidental discovery after messing around with hiding the different layers of colours I have.

This one is for all the young couples out there, I guess, haha. A warmth exclusive to them in this cold whether here in Canada.

Note: References for the clothing:
- http://www.yesstyle.ca/en/baimomo-faux-fur-trim-drawstring-hooded-parka-green-one-size/info.html/pid.1037564535
- http://www.yesstyle.ca/en/evolu-hooded-couple-side-zip-jacket-black-xxxl/info.html/pid.1036920586
         

Artwork: Female Oni

Drawn By: WrittenDusk

Done purely on the computer. This drawing was done as a concept for something else, as well as to practice this new style of drawing that I have taken a liking to. I'm really proud of the colouring as it's getting closer to the style of colouring that I like. It's still not completely there yet, but I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.

Fan Art: Brave Frontier - Kikuri

Drawn By: WrittenDusk

A fan art done for a recent smartphone game I am currently playing and really like, Brave Frontier. This fan art is based on one of the units I have in the game, Kikuri.

Done completely on computer, for the first time, it turned out much better than I expected. There was a gap of time between when I finished the line work and when I started on colouring, but it didn't really disrupt my thought process; I didn't really have a plan in the first place really. It probably helped instead.

The suggestions I got from my brother while creating this artwork helped a lot. He got me to explore Manga Studio a bit more and take advantage of the program.