[Solarizing]

It's rare for a desert-dweller to find herself underwater - unless she's not underwater at all, and the detail in front of her is all an illuminated vision or visitation.

Comment:

This piece was a good introduction for my character Pyrite, since the work feels so narrative to me. Another Easter egg (pun intended, since a banner appeared on this page as I was uploading this c; ) is here in this painting in the form of my new watermark!

Even though I was working with this character design for the first time in my concept art, my main focus was to practice balancing darks and lights to get a sharp, cinematic depth. If I'm uploading my art to CS frequently in these next few years, you'll probably notice more than a few attempts to practice dramatic lighting and layered details. So in your eyes, how much in this painting is underwater and how much is only a trick of the light, and a mirage for our character(s?) here? c;

Sketchbook:

+ Rough Sketch +
+ Underpainting +
+ WIP: Painting Concept & Colors +
+ WIP: Drawing in Details +
+ WIP: Experimenting with Lighting +


Notes/Techniques:

Will add later

Feel free to critique if you guys want! I'm always on the search for good feedback & constructive criticism! c;

[NURSENURSE]

OML
HOW
DO YOU
EVEN
FEATURE
THIS
NOW!!!1

[ChosenFetus]

absolutely beautiful...

[sapphire77]

ooh this is lovely, as is all of your art c:

[Amberstripe]

You have such a unique and amazing style! I could look at this work for ages and not get bored.

[Toxictears]

Danggg

[Solarizing]

Thank you all so much! It means so much to hear your feedback! c:

[artisticfox]

omg.... its soooo amazing!!! you definitely have a great talent!! keep drawing!!

[*JACKAL*]

This is amazing!!!!

[PlushiesOnTheFloor]

Amazing! Your Such A Amazing Okaki Moderator Artist!