Happy belated birthday, Kairi-chan! Wah, how late is this? Let's see...1 month and 26
days? Something like that. Could be worse? Heh heh~ And my first work of the new year!
So I was inspired by Kairi's Clannad X-mas wall to also redo a character's clothes. And I loved Zange in this scan
but I'm not a fan of the swimsuit fanservice. So I decided to dress her up :D I created the clothes completely from
scratch. Sketched it first then vectored it. It was all easy and fun except I was a little unsure about where the
shadows would go, but I tried my best. And I'm obsessed with argyle socks so I had to throw them in. I also changed
Zange's mouth because, I don't know, this is cuter and suits her better ^^ (If I were to rate the top 3
Kannagi girls, Zange would come in last. Not because I don't like her or anything. And I truly adore her character
design. But Tsugumi is love <3)
The vector was finished a while ago. And I had an idea for the background. Great. Now comes the part I always dread.
Making the background a reality, ha ha. So after a month or so of trying to make trees, no luck. I tried every shortcut
way i could think of to make nice painty trees. Finally last night I said screw it. I'm just going to doodle and
see what happens. And whaddya know! Decent looking painted trees? I was like huh. I guess putting forth effort can
actually work sometimes. So when I was done with the trees, I did a simple painted sky and wispy clouds, added a little
snow...Googled "lamp post", found one, stuck in in the wall and painted over it. Painted some little leaves on
the trees. Made some adjustments and it was done! 5 hours straight. Easier than I thought and I'm happy with it.
What are the chances. Now it's 4 AM and I have work in the morning :P
In my mind the wall takes place in early December, in the daytime. But it could also pass as evening since the lights
are on :P Oh, and I would love to hear feedback about the background. Now that I've discovered I can do some things
when I actually try, I might attempt it more...
In short, made the outfit and the background all from scratch, and hope to do more walls like this ^^ Kairi-chan I hope
you like it and I know you'll continue to inspire me with your amazing and original works ^^
Other Versions:
Texture Version
Alternate
Version
Original
Scan
Stats ~Vector~
(For the first time ever, I lost the PSD file :o So I'm approximating...)
Outline: 6 hrs
Colouring: 4 hrs
Total: 10 hrs
Layers: 30
Original Size: 4746x4078
Stats ~Wallpaper~
Time: 5 hrs
Layers: 15 (after merging)
Duration: Not Sure 2008 - January 19, 2009
PSD Filesize: 41.3 MB
All support is greatly appreciated; much love for you all <3 Enjoy and have a great Monday~ (Yuck,
Monday...)