ain't this sooooooooo awesome?! <3
Yone Kazuki Mangaka
Idea Factory Studio
Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan Series,Visual Novel
Hajime Saitou (Hakuouki) Character
2560x1440 Wallpaper
Artist Comment
AnimePaper and DeviantArt
Edit: Whoops I found some minor errors needing fixing asap! The wall should be
better now! Redownload it so you don't keep the messed up first versions. lol
Edit 2: Oh snap! I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the gold border! Thank
you guys so much! As for that bg photo comment, these are the various refs I used (all my pics):
I mostly used #s 5 and 6.
…Yes, Nysha has walled a bishie!
And for those who already knew I was working on this, it’s finally done! D:
So I had two main goals before this project: I wanted to wall a bishie (way too many girls in my gallery), and I wanted to wall bamboo (because I love bamboo!). And I didn’t want to wall just any bishie – I prefer the more serious and badass ones lol.
And thus Yone Kazuki’s fabulous artwork of Saito was the perfect match for what I wanted to do. Although I don’t really care so much for the anime, I really like her official artwork, and Saito is my fav character design of hers. :D
http://www.animepaper.net/art/158836/kazama-and-saitou
The basic idea of the wall’s scene is that Saito is getting ready to defend/fight against an antagonist in the middle of a bamboo forest. Expect a super showdown with bamboos hacked over and everything. The extra blood is for those certain fangirls who like that. >D A “clean” version without any blood is also available.
Everything was painted via vector masks like how I usually do. And 100% Photoshop with my Wacom Intuos 3 tablet. The background was made from scratch, while I used some various bamboo reference photos I took during my Japan trip to get the basic perspective. Some details of the original scan were either incorrect (the directions of the string’s braid) or too dark to make out (the sword’s handle), and I had to reference some tsuka-maki images http://www.montanairon.com/tsukaimages.html to see how the handle is wrapped.
Check out the progress pic!
And also a gif animation showing the steps from each day I worked on this:
Oh, and there is a default burlap texture on the cloth, in case you wondered why it looks fuzzy. :D
And for those who wondered how, here’s his hair tutorial: http://missnysha.deviantart.com/art/Hair-Coloring-Tutorial-186007368
The hardest part was actually starting this and deciding on a final crop to use. @.@ I first had a much closer/portrait crop, but I felt more of his body needed to be seen, especially the lower hand, because without it the string he’s pulling looks very awkward. XD
Basic stats:
Time taken: in 16 sittings, about 4-6 hours each time, over the course of about 2 months (I was busy with other RL
stuff), so roughly 80 hours total, more or less.
Layers: about 400
Psd size: 292mb at 2844x1600px
Get the 16:10 and standard resolutions at Brokentone! http://www.brokentone.net
Special thanks to Deto, alenas, Kitten, and ashlie for your continual support/suggestions on msn. :3
Enjoy! Just no stealing or removing my sig, or I’ll hunt you down like Saito here. D<
Highlighted
Chosen by Kitaan and Fran
Nysha's amazing use of gradients are the win in her newest piece.
The soft, nature scheme that is so rich in color highlights the delicate work she's placed on her main character.
The painting is firm yet so neat, bringing Saito to life. She even took care of correcting those small details that most
wallers would ignore, such as the sword handle.
The background, which was crafted from a combination of photos looks flawless.
Nysha really shows off her level of care for perfection in this piece, well worth a highlight.
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Comments
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crmc13 Jan 14, 2011
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ashuraeffect Jan 14, 2011
just see my comment in AP lol
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HurtHattori Jan 14, 2011
Since the moment I've seen your hair tutorial on dA, I've been waiting for the complete Saitou to come to life. And litterally : with your amazing skill, he looks so alive on this bamboo forest, which is equally gorgeous and realistic looking. The wait was long, but gawd... it was worth every hour you spent! I add you to my watchlist, right now, too. I don't want to miss any of your next works.
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XxEliDarkangelxX Jan 14, 2011
Now that's a real warrior I could fight beside! Love the determined look in his eyes! <3
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Tanis-Rune Jan 14, 2011
Wonderful ! I really love it. Your wall is amazing !
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Katkoota Jan 15, 2011
Waaaaaah! you always amaze me with your wonderful wallies! @_@
im speechless i rly am O.O great job! *set as a desktop* :3 -
AllBlacks Jan 15, 2011
Wow.... am in love... *faints*
Thanks a lot for the share *faints again*
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Fran Retired Moderator Jan 15, 2011
Yay! it's finally done! :3
Congrats on this absolutely fab wallpaper, won't say much 'cause I feel everything was already said.BUT! I must say this: MOAR BISHIES!
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Suzumu86 Jan 15, 2011
WOW indeed this is a masterpiece, I love it! <3
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ChaoticMirage Jan 15, 2011
cool wallpaper :D very nice job! congratulations ;D
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AirJack Jan 15, 2011
Very Great and Fantastic Work on the wallpaper
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Hooyaah Jan 15, 2011
I particularly appreciate the gif image that you provided. Such a rarity and most illustrative of your methodical technique. There are key elements that are present here which are often missing in the otherwise magnificent works of others. The dramatic lighting and the excruciating foreground detail which skillfully fades into and contrasts the misty background, thereby mirroring reality. Additionally, the palette that you selected is well balanced and stimulating without becoming garish in the slightest. Brilliantly executed, I must applaud your labors.
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chobits1220 Jan 15, 2011
nice art work! thanks for share~
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megaagnes Jan 15, 2011
gambar yang bagus.aku menyukainya.sangat penuh makna dan misterius.
:)
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aki2510 Jan 15, 2011
it's so nice!If only you made a picture of Hijikata-sama^^ Pls:>>>
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Lady89 Jan 15, 2011
Woah~~~~~~~~! @_________@
I can see a lot of efforts in this wall~! wow u r rly a talented waller/painter :D
I always enjoy to see ur work/walls ^^Wonderful wallpaper. Great job :)
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Anya007 Jan 15, 2011
This is too beautiful to be true... Thanks! Really really thanks!
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GeneDNC Jan 15, 2011
Jip, still speechless by this fantastic peace of work, but I have to comment something because you deserve it. :)
+Fave
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Pulver15 Jan 15, 2011
I already showed my super love for this wall on AP
and I stll love it very much! <3333
Keep up the great work ;D
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GreenRebel Jan 16, 2011
Wahhh nice haha love the lightings! haha thanks anyways
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drknessangel Jan 16, 2011
Amazing details, devotion, and persistence xD
Pulling this off must've been tough; nevertheless, effort speak for itself in this splendid wallie ;3 -
minchis Jan 16, 2011
nice image... good work, thanks for sharing!
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Tina18 Jan 16, 2011
It's done, wow. I think the people that went ahead me and commented already used up all the english words of praise I know.
I don't care much for the guy, never seen the series as well, don't find him sexy or anything, but the whole scene have swept me away. All that detail on the bamboo, the scene is perfect for him, reminds me of old samurai anime, somehow bamboo works with badass xD And the back of the sword is pretty much amazing, the whole sword is actually.
The blood is so realistic it was a good choice to add it, it really completes his killer image. The hi quality vectoring and painting is completed by your great sense of lightning and depth. I really feel like I'm there, ready to get my ass kicked.Also, just reminded me that you went to Japan, envvvvy much ;-;
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sailorchiron Jan 16, 2011
O_O
This is unbelievable. Watching your video of your progress makes it even MORE amazing, since everything was done by you for the wall. I don't even know what to SAY I'm so blown away. Your stuff is always so freaking good I want to claw my eyes out. Great job.
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