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spring (Kelda, Original)
🕑 Added 2025-01-14 21:04:13 +0000 UTCStill on my "learning to digital paint" arc -- tried to make a cute Kelda that was a nice mix between semi-realistic vibes and stylization. It started off very realistic, but the more I worked on it, the more I wanted to add some anime to her, lol.
Sorry if anyone's waiting for more basic anime or manga-style stuff -- I know I'm much better at that than painting, but if I don't keep practicing, I'll never get comfortable with it. Hopefully in the future I'll be able to execute ideas like this just as well in a painterly style as a simple cel-shaded style. Gonna do my best!
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A digital painting of Kelda, my water elemental character. She's seen submerged up to the shoulders in sun dappled water, looking off to the side with a smile, her hair a saturated blue that reflects the sun at the top and flattens stylistically as it falls into the water. Little beads of water are dripping down her rosy cheeks and her shoulders.
Comments
neon.cyp
Even in paintings, you're able to convey such natural human emotion in your subjects' expressions. Also loving the subtle texture details on her hair!
Naj
It's good to try other style from time to time. To be honest, I'd love to see you create a semi-realistic full body piece someday.
Natwin
KELDA-POSTING WOOOOO🎉🎉🎉
JLunaarS
Oddly enough, her eyes are catching my attention the most. Something captivating about them!
Penguin
Practice is good looks better than anything I could do lol happy to see you create
