[Swirlshine]

Okay, well... this... took me waaaaayyyyy longer than I thought?! Making water look like, uh, water is the definition of difficult for me, seriously! o.o


Anywho, this was going to be a MUCH simpler picture of Scatterdrop or my random filler-cat or something. It was still going to be monochromatic (it's just been an idea I've had for a while), but I can't seem to draw cat bodies well today or something, because neither of those worked out. :1
Finally, I just decided to do some realism and make something that didn't focus so much on exact lines, and this was the result! I typically use references and just try to redraw the photo as well, but I didn't do anything like that this time, which was a huge change for me! I did get get some inspiration from a background on the audio of a song I was listening to at some point, and this gorgeous photo helped me with the water, but apart from that, this is my own creation, and I'm REALLY proud of it, wow. It's really hard for me to make realistic art in general, and even more so sometimes when doing it digitally, so the fact that this worked out is... insane, really!

Well, uh, I'm taking a risk putting this in Intermediate - I hope it belongs hereeee?? I made another realistic piece of a puddle a while back and put it in Intermediate, so I decided to try with this one too! I'm always nervous my stuff's nowhere near good enough to put in here, because, well, I have a very cartoon-y style, and I don't typically do a ton of texture or anything like that. I don't really want to change my whole style just for a category though - I like my style the way it is, honestly! This is different though, so idk, I'm gonna hope for the best! <3


I forget how accurate the timer is, sorry ;-; I drew this with a trackpad (yes, I'm one of those people, XD), and please don't steal this in any way! Tysm, and have a wonderful day everyone!! c;

[JK341]

oh man i love the eerie vibe that this gives off! Perfect for october coming up in a couple of days! ^^

[Ye Olde Granny]

I think you did an amazing job on this! I find it to be very peaceful looking. Wish I lived on a lake like that!

[.Kira Nightblade.]

Oh my gosh Swirl O.O This looks like it could be a poster or something?! It gives off such an eerie and cool look ahh

IT SERIOUSLY SHOULD BE FEATURED.

[Ja986]

Oh my gosh this is sooo pretty!

[Kittycentral~]

This is absolutely stunning! I love that subtle line of light right where the water and mountains meet, along with that reflection in the water. Beautiful composition.

[Swirlshine]

oh man i love the eerie vibe that this gives off! Perfect for october coming up in a couple of days! ^^

Oh wow, you’re right! Ha, that wasn’t even intentional - guess it was destined to match the month, XDD!
Thank you so much btw!!

I think you did an amazing job on this! I find it to be very peaceful looking. Wish I lived on a lake like that!

Aww, thank you so much! I’d definitely wanna live somewhere like this as well - I imagine watching the sunset by it would be gorgeous, ahh <33

Oh my gosh Swirl O.O This looks like it could be a poster or something?! It gives off such an eerie and cool look ahh

IT SERIOUSLY SHOULD BE FEATURED.

OM, you think sooooo?! Ahh, thank you Sarah!! That means a lot! <3

Oh my gosh this is sooo pretty!

Tysmmmm Ja, gah! <3

This is absolutely stunning! I love that subtle line of light right where the water and mountains meet, along with that reflection in the water. Beautiful composition.

Oh, thank you so so much!!! That means a lot coming from you, it really does! <3

[Chloe Grace]

Can I just say this is crazy amazing? Never mind the fact that you did this with a track pad, it's insane. :O This looks so gorgeous!!! It looks all misty and eerie. <333 I really love the way the moon looks. XD It's shading looks so good!

[22tabby]

This needs a feature! This is so beautiful, and realistic too!

[Swirlshine]

Can I just say this is crazy amazing? Never mind the fact that you did this with a track pad, it's insane. :O This looks so gorgeous!!! It looks all misty and eerie. <333 I really love the way the moon looks. XD It's shading looks so good!

Ahh, thank youuuuuu Chloe!! ;-; And I’m glad you like how the moon looks too - I’m pretty proud of that part tbh? <33

This needs a feature! This is so beautiful, and realistic too!

Oh gosh, thank you, wow! ;-; That means a lot!!