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[balaa]

*random*

I finally got a pencil sharpner so I can start using my prismas...and today went and bought some bristol paper and a micron pen XD! Oh and random...does anyone know where one can purchase derwent pencils at a decent price. The local arts and crafts store kinda sucked selection wise.


Baggy's chara Jowana..random sketch

Icon for maui-dolphin on dev

and finished pic for Jenny Jen. Imma edit the ears before I send you the final, sorry about that :).

Comments

[glddaisy.livejournal.com]

wow, the lighting on the bottom image is beautifull..it looks so much softer than your usual works and the end of the tail, the bit thats going behind the branch looks like an actual painting.

[bagheera.livejournal.com]

*pounces dah Balaacat!* Hey you! x3

You already know what I think of the piccies! But I wanna say it again: I F'KING ADORE THEM ALL! xD Jowana looks perfect, just the way I imagined her happy and carefree self to be before she lost her sister! :D

*huggle-squishes you*

[dark-jaguar01.livejournal.com]

I love the way you are doing the spots on the sketch. And the way you did the lighting in the Jenny pic is amazing. That is how I have been wanting the lighting when I commish someone to make me a rain forest background, but never know how to describe it. Great job!! XD

[orangedragoness.livejournal.com]

*waves and adds you to FL*


Beuatiful picture there! That moss is a great touch.

[mottled-kitten.livejournal.com]

=o I love that LJ icon. What's a kitty gotta do to get one? >)

[xianjaguar.livejournal.com]

Wow, that last one is INCREDIBLE. *boggles*

[hannahclover.livejournal.com]

*smacks* stop being so awesome D:

My best bet for the pencils would the...the intarnet. Or even try garage sales. I got a 50 pc Ticonderoga set of colored pencils brand spankin' new at a garage sale once.

[ann-chovi.livejournal.com]

That little kitty up top is so darn cute! He kinda reminds me of Koda from Brother Bear- must be the attitude. =3

Such beautiful funnyfunfunness...nes! 8D

[kaided.livejournal.com]

Derwent? Meh, I personally prefer prismas a lot better. They don't seem to layer/mix as well as prismas in my opinion, but I may just be using them wrong.

But no, these things will always be expensive unless you manage to get lucky and snag a batch cheap on ebay.


I love the sketch, though. I like your style...realistic and a mix of toony. It's really nice. I do really like the way you drew the eyes in this one, and the little muzzle. ^^ The chubby structure is so adorable, as well. (I'm physically unable to draw chubby things.)



And I love your shiny icons, by the way. They're really eye-catching....really pretty. The rendering/shading job on them are really something else. Very unique. :3


And wow. The finished commissioned picture looks quite different from the WIPS, you've shown us. The lighting has changed quite a lot. A lot more dramatic and a new feel to it has been added. I'm quite fond of the lighting. It's really pretty and the color coordination is really well....coordinated. ;P

You have quite a distinct style of painting your fur too. I can't help but admire how realistic the face of the feline is, as well. Those eyes, that nose...really well rendered. The color differential in the fur is also nicely placed, else it would throw the realism off...so nice job, a very nice job. I don't think I've ever commented on your work before, but I'm exceptionally fond of your realism pieces. They show a lot of effort and you really achieve something special with them. I'm always looking forward to seeing new paintings from you. :3 Keep it up and don't let the trolls get you down, 'cause I'd really miss seeing your work.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_stellaluna_/]

Wonderful arts Balaa! Your style has developed so much since you started out. *worship*

[chikapika.livejournal.com]

I love the little character on the top <33 Hes so adorable! ^w^

And wow that commission you did is amazing @@; I love how you do realistic fur its just so, pettable? XD I dunno I just love the look to it! <33 Beautiful job luv! I also love the sun beams and the highlights on the character/tree 8D Very nice looking~

[miaor.livejournal.com]

Wow. That picture of Spike is just breathtaking. I love the lighting you used. And Spike herself looks so soft and floofy. And ditto to what Daisy said about the tail.

I love your shiny icons too. They're always so sparkly and happy.

As for colored pencils (I definitely commented backwards), I'd say get them from the internet. You can check the usual places like ebay and stuff. Or, you can make a post to artist geared livejournal communities. In my experience, I've found that livejournal offers a great buyer/seller medium as well. My roommate sold t-shirts that she got from Goodwill at more than double the price she paid.

[xetsa.livejournal.com]

Hehehe I saw the bottom firsies. >3


Still think it's awesome. O_O


I can't wait to see Zügel when you've got the coloring started on him! O_O!!!!!!!

[tivadu.livejournal.com]

YAAAAY BALAA ARTS! I luv the realistic picture, but then again... I'm a sap for all of um! AND That pic for Baggy is AMAZING! ;)

[drawinks.livejournal.com]

Hi, this is Teyrdragon! Just wanted to mention that I have moved to another account. :3

The bottom image is amazing!

[fyregryphoness.livejournal.com]

Great drawing Balaa! I really adore the dolphin icon. :D Dolphins used to be my all time favorite animal when I was little. I still love them very much, but now I adore frogs. ;D

I really love how you managed to get a "partical effect" in the rays of light on your last picture. It seems quite difficult to do and I've rarely seen CG artists do such. :) Lovely work!

[timali.livejournal.com]

Nice stuff. :) The dolphin icon is really cute, and I love the way you mix realism and cartoony style in your big cat drawings.

[bi-ancha.livejournal.com]

Ooooh Balaa, that's so lovely O_O
*is paralyzed by the last one*

EEEK it looks so real o-o
*is hungry and starts hunting*

[growing-rose.livejournal.com]

Aw, you said pencils and I hoped to see pencils! XD Oh well. It's always good looking at your stuffs.

[camelai.livejournal.com]

Wow, gorgeous art as always Balaa! *wants a balaa-made icon sobad* :P That last piece is gorgeous. Howcome we haven't seen it on DA? I absolutely love your realism. The fur you do is just incredible. What kind of cat is that by the way? Looks a bit like a clouded leopard, but could be an ocelot too, they're similar (except for size). GRAH I wish I could afford to commission you. *pokes her empty bank account*

[dapplet.livejournal.com]

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That was actually my expression when I saw that Spike picture... just breathtaking, again Balaa! It's simply amazing to look at a peice of work like that.

The softer colours that you used and the way you framed the picture brings out Spike even more, and you especially notice the detail in the fur and it makes it all the more floofier. And the pose is perfect for the character, aswell.

Beautiful work, Balaa-floofs! XD

[x-horselover-x.livejournal.com]

what a kittyful sketch! *hugs kitty* i love the bottom picture! it looks like its going to pounce on something :D *pounces on the balaaness* sqwee! your artwork is so amazing!