A Master Study featuring Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. In which Link hangs out with the two Zeldas post-game (Who do you think became the Queen of Hyrule?)
This was a difficult piece, but I'm happy with it!
Based on 'The Chess Players' by Jacques-Clément Wagrez (1902)
Information on inspiration and process under the cut!
Original piece: "The Chess Players" by Jacques-Clément Wagrez (1846-1908).
The moment I saw this artwork I immediately thought of Zelda II. One of the women is wearing a medieval-esque red velvet dress, and she looks a lot like the design I made for the cursed princess Zelda!
I thought it would be very fitting to reimagine this artwork in a Zelda II context, so I went ahead with it! doubles as a master study and LoZ fanart.
I learnt a LOT from making this piece! Since I worked on it digitally, I got and made brushes that acted as close to traditional brushes, and I also worked on the entire piece in one layer. So whenever I made a mistake, I'd have to paint over. No return. But it was a big learning experience! Learnt more about rendering silk and velvet by observing how they are painted and blended in the original.
Here are some WIP shots! It took a long time to get to where it is now xD It was difficult to finally pen down the right proportions and placement. I probably should've done a grid copy, but I opted to just eyeing it out all the way through. It was... hard. (lesson learnt?)
I read that in a lot of older pieces, they are made in greyscale, then flat colours are overlaid on top. makes rendering much easier. and it truly has! I probably should’ve rendered the greyscale version even more. Since there were still a lot of mistakes that I had to rework and adjust while colouring.
Very fruitful experience overall, and I’m just happy to make a grand-scale Zelda II artwork xD I’ve never seen one so I made it!!!
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I think maybe the secret to digital art is no layers and no adjustment layers. Make the process as much like painting as possible but without permanently staining every single article of clothing I own. Anyway this one is called Three Reasons To Stay Alive Until Late July 2024. Maybe Even Early August.
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Upcoming charm/sticker design brought to you by my most wonderful patrons 🤍thank you all for making it happen!
I could draw long dogs all the time...🤍
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You are my tether. 🌌
how we feeling, imaudna nation? happy 50 eps of campaign 3! 🎉
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2024 Printable Monthly Calendars (4 Designs, 6 Colours)
Decided I'd post a few treats for everyone at the end of the year, so please welcome the 12 Days of Giving!
For Day 1, I'm sharing 2024 Monthly Printable Calendars! I've loved posting these for the last several years and am back with next years version. This time, I've added an extra 3 colours to pick from.
As always, they're available in Monday & Sunday starts, A4 & letter, with landscape or vertical designs for all.
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Check back in each day for a new free item! Hopefully they're all useful and a fun way to end the year 🥰🎁
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