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This was an exerimental wallpaper to attempt to get off a waller's block. It's very simple, but I kind of like the way
the layering turned out. Hope someone else does, too. ;)
I used a scan from a
Yuese Meiying artbook, which I found over at Graceful
Lament. As soon as I saw the girl's face in the background, I wanted to make a wallpaper out of it.
I vectored the face, then added and took away some details in her hair and kimono. I used a texture from DA and toyed with it a bit to make it look like old paper. Then I
filter-whored it until I liked what I saw. I wanted to add text, but couldn't find a font I liked enough to go with
it.
Layers - 40
Listening to - Look To The Sky by System S.F
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Chosen by EternalParadox and belmikry
fantastic vectoring, simple background but absolutely effective- anything else would take over from the fantastic image
of the woman. Texturing is throughoutly effective and adds emotion to the piece. Great work!
Proposed by EternalParadox and
highlighted by belmikry.
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Comments
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I love the way you did the vector. The texturing is really neat, especially on the lips; makes the whole face look more
realistic. Though I would question that little blob on her nose. It feels a bit too dark in constrast to the surrounding
face.
But overall, a very well done wallpaper. I think the old paper effect wall very effective. And looking on the scan you
used, I think the way you simplified the part you extraacted into only that which is necessary in your vector really
enhances the image in the vector medium.
Good job! :)
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I am totally in love with the use of negative space and color scheme right now...vector also seems simple yet has a
great effect. Well' let's say hello to my new desktop
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woah- i am totally impressed here.. you managed to take the essence of the original artist's work and mold it if you
will and breathe new life into it.. in effect giving it new meaning... thats what seperates great work from the
norm.........
haha i even forgive you excessive use of filters. :)
+favs
THIS SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED
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omg..beautiful. X__x
and yes~~ it's better to leave it like this without any font. Or else i think it'll ruin the calmness that i'm getting
from looking at this wall.
the filter-whoring thing is least to be worried about simply because the effect looks amazing.
excellent job zephi!~
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Amazing color shading job from the original scan...perfect choice that really creates a loose/relaxed tone for the wall
while adding an artistic touch
I really like the use of empty space for the background...the slight color/texture keeps it from looking blank
I wish you had extended the hair a bit from the original scan to avoid the flat head look but otherwise a completely
beautiful wall
(Now feel desire to check out this artist :) )
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Lol... this is lovely! If this is filter-whore then I wish all filter-whore walls could look like this. I love how
everything works so well together. And... is that tiny text I see, or is it me hallucinating? :D What does it say?
*curious*
Waller's block? Really? x3 Beautiful beautiful work :D
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interesting concept there...great vector work...lovely colours and great effects, love the amazing texture of the
wall...marvelous work!
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wow it is really really beeautiful!
I feel like if i am watching a japanese painting...
Just as elegant and deep.
I could be really great with a japanese or chinese calligraphy.
add to fav ;)
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Very good texture in photoshop skills.
It's looks cool, Great work.
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I'll give you my last free download.. XD since the wallie really looks interesting.. *__*
wow.. oh my gosh.. the vector work is really amazing.. *______*
your really one of the most talented vector artists here.. >__<
i especially like the eyes.. they look so dreamy.. XD
the wallie looks more like a painting than a design work.. xDD;;
+fav for an excellent work XD
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It's beautiful. I love that delicate, slightly windswept feel of your vector, and those wisps that seem to be floating
to the side. That texture, antique feel really gives it a certain glow. Again, beautiful.
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Looks great, probably due to your minimalistic use of only two colours and the textures. Since the colours are very
warm, the wallpaper has got a soothing and art-like quality.
My new desktop. Thank you!
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Wow. This looks so pretty. ^^ I like the style you used, and your vector.
It feels artistic, and floaty like there's a certain mystery to it. Very nice, yes.
I also like the lines on the left side, they potray scratchy lines, like the one you see on scratched glass. :P And the
simplicity. It's like a smooth surface, but it doesn't seem so. I don't know how to describe very much, but yes, it's
lovely. :D
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Ooo...this wall is very rare and ancient! The colors all blend into together to make such a pretty wall! Keep the work
up, zephirus!
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very gorgeous. the definition of the vectored face versus the softness of the background and the blends used all work
well together to make a wonderful wall. good job :D
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its rare to see such an original idea for a vector.
awesome work on the detailing esp the eyes and lips XD
beautiful stuff ^_^
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Ever: wow...so simple yet so detailed...
Shadows: love the colour combination...
Ever: delicate...
Shadows: Can't wait to se the next wallie!
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Holy Hell! =O
This is freakin' awesome!
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This is a really pretty piece. You did a really nice job on the vectoring and I really love the way you add your special
touches to it. I like the textures which gives a old paper kind of look and the overall look is quite nice to look at.
Really wonderful work~
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wow this wallpaper is just beautiful. theres no other word i can think of but beautiful. great work!
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Very good idea this sepia color and the brown-old-ink effect. So discrete.
Add to fav - to be sure. :)
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I'm running out of ways to describe the word "impressive" so that it doesn't come off the same every time, but
whatever the case, that's exactly what this is. A beautiful image taking advantage of the subject & style that you
chose, as well as the colors. One of the best I've had the good fortune of stumbling accross.
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wow, that looks really nice! wonderful vectoring ^^ I like the old paper look, esp the burned colouring style :)
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