SURPRISE, MANDY!
O.K, Let's go straight to the point. I've been babbling too much ABC lately when drawing this.
I know little of Kingdom Hearts actually, only Donald Duck in mind; to be honest. So, I've to start from scratch by
researching all about it. While searching for potential images, I came across Riku in anime-type, unlike the common 3-D
version. Since its line there are clearer than colours, I came to suggest using pen as outliner in my artwork. (size 0.2
black pen)
Of course, there are many Ruki-related features I want to incorporate into it. But, as I haven't gained much
understanding of him yet in a short period of time here, I decided to use prominent items first. On the other way, it
seems to be better, <simplification> as I don't want to mess him up
Highlights here are adding the sword details only the hilt, while the love-shaped 'keychain' (is that the
word?) blends with the name 'RIKU' written in slightly modified western calligraphy. The 'light'
which sprangs up from the alphabet 'I' makes up a candle light, signifying brightness in his heart despite
being blindfolded into realm of darkness while in his quest.
Consumed Time: 4 days ahead; 5 hours a day
Credits to:
#. Eguana's
Blind Riku
#. Riku's Keyblabe pic from Kingdom
Hearts screenshots
Materials executed: 6b graphite pencil (for Riku's cloak), 2B pencil, eraser
(for bright shades in cloak), tissue (to blend the shades evenly), black pen size 0.2
Problems encountered: My printer was already spoilt! >.< So, I've to
draw in front of the computer screen. x_x For health reasons, I have to limit my time to 5 hours....That's why the
outcome of the artwork looks different in size if you flip both the original's and my doujinshi's
images....*sight*~
Anyway, I've deliver my promise to you, Mandy. Sorry very much if it's deviated from what is suppose to be
expected.
I'm always welcome to comments for future improvements. :)
Thank you very much!
