[Caela]

Oh my goodness, I love this shading style! <3 It's so fun and relaxing. I doesn't even take very long, despite what the timer says. Most of that time was spent on shading with my normal style, which just didn't work.

Ummm but this has a meaning to it, and I thought through pretty much everything in this piece so that it all contributes to the effect. It isn't a personal meaning; it's a reflection on some stuff I've seen in people around me and in myself. I would love to hear what you guys interpret it as! That kind of stuff always fascinates me. ^^
And please guys, STOP asking if this is from Wolves of the Beyond! It's not, but it's true that it looks like it is.

Well, I'm fairly pleased with this, and I hope you guys like it too!

~ Caela

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Art © Caela
Tablet: Wacom Bamboo Fun CTH-661
Time: 7-9 hours (probably closer to 9, but I lost track)

[rocketstarletta!]

Reminds me of Phantom Of The Opera!
Such A Interesting Piece Of Artwork!

[pocketbrat]

This is gorgeous! So much talent in your whole gallery!

[yikes]

wow this is very interesting to look at! Naturally your eyes want to meet with another set of eyes but you can't in this case. Very well done!

[Snowseph]

I am the only one who thought of "The Stranger" by Billy Joel when first seeing this? x) More specifically, the lyrics: "Well we all have a face/That we hide away forever/And we take them out and show ourselves/When everyone has gone/Some are satin some are steel/Some are silk and some are leather/They're the faces of the stranger".
So I guess that's my interpretation, lol.

Anyways, Cae, this is fabulous! I'm on mobile, so I can't see the detail as much { plus it's quite sunny and there's a glare, ergg } { nvm -- the glare is gone and I can see this much better now! }, but from what I can see — its great! c: Even after knowing you for a year+, you still have not taught me your skills in depth, o' wise Sensei. ;D; You must teach me your ways.

If this doesn't get featured, then I do not know what will. Honestly, this might be one of my favorite pieces by you { besides all that fabulous gift art <3 }!

XxX Snow

[Naira]

Fascinating! The details on the mask are gentle and beautiful and I love them!
Also I would love to learn more about that shading style! ^>^

[Caela]

Reminds me of Phantom Of The Opera!
Such A Interesting Piece Of Artwork!

Thank you! And nah, it wasn't inspired by that, but good guess!

This is gorgeous! So much talent in your whole gallery!

Awwww, thanks so much! <3

wow this is very interesting to look at! Naturally your eyes want to meet with another set of eyes but you can't in this case. Very well done!

Oh hmm, I hadn't thought about the desire to see other eyes, although the eyes are part of the meaning. That's a very interesting view, and thank you!!!

I am the only one who thought of "The Stranger" by Billy Joel when first seeing this? x) More specifically, the lyrics: "Well we all have a face/That we hide away forever/And we take them out and show ourselves/When everyone has gone/Some are satin some are steel/Some are silk and some are leather/They're the faces of the stranger".
So I guess that's my interpretation, lol.

Anyways, Cae, this is fabulous! I'm on mobile, so I can't see the detail as much { plus it's quite sunny and there's a glare, ergg } { nvm -- the glare is gone and I can see this much better now! }, but from what I can see — its great! c: Even after knowing you for a year+, you still have not taught me your skills in depth, o' wise Sensei. ;D; You must teach me your ways.

If this doesn't get featured, then I do not know what will. Honestly, this might be one of my favorite pieces by you { besides all that fabulous gift art <3 }!

XxX Snow

Yepppp, as I already told you, "The Stranger" is pretty close to the right meaning. =D Not exact, but very close.

But there are no skills to teach! I fail at putting things into words so I'd probably just confuse you. X3

Thank you so much! I tend to get features on the oddest things, though. I never expect it on the pieces that actually end up featured.

Fascinating! The details on the mask are gentle and beautiful and I love them!
Also I would love to learn more about that shading style! ^>^

Thank you! I was afraid they might be too much, but it's good to know they came out okay!
And maybe someday I can post a little tutorial. It's actually very easy and fun, despite how it might look!

[Simon]

Wow the detail here is out of this world

[faraday]

Woah, I love the detail of the fur! Extremely beautiful. :)

[ru.]

Beautiful work! I love what you did with the mood and style