[Fan Art] Blue Pearl by UmbraScribbles on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Oh traditional art, how I've missed you <3

Seriously, why did I go off it? This must have taken me an eighth of the time it takes me to finish something digitally. Or less. I mean, I sketch traditionally all the time, but you can listen to me for days as I gripe about having to line a piece on the computer, which will take 3 hours at least. Here? About fifteen minutes. I mean, I did have to re-line it after discovering that the paper I'd used until that point was really bad for copics. So much for 'bleedproof'. I'll use that pad for sketching though, it feels nice for that at least. Printer paper is the better option for actually colouring (though it does bleed a little, unfortunately, oh well).

And speaking of colouring, I'm so happy with this *^* Having only touched my marker collection once or twice before, with only [The Demon's Seal] Kanani being a finished outcome, I'd say this is good. Plus I had to do stuff here that would be accurately described as daunting, namely the sheer skirt. I didn't quite emulate nickyflamingo's awesomeness when it comes to sheer fabrics, but I think I pulled it off decently. :> Certainly to a point I'm happy with~

I got to drag out my gouache and iridescent medium too, so she sparkles [skirt and gem] :3 (Even if you can't see it on the scanned version). I might have overdone it a little with the gouache, but again, I'm happy with this, so that's what matters~

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Sorry for the rambling, I'm just really excited and happy with this *__*

Anyway, I've been overdue for some proper fan art for a while, and since I have the right colours and the motivation, here's Blue Pearl. We only got to see her for a few minutes, but she's so cute! *^* I had to.

I thought about giving her some extra decoration on her clothes, but decided against it. I think she looks fine as she is. Plus I didn't want to stuff anything up XD

I mentioned that I'd draw Yellow Pearl next, but I might not be able to colour her for a while, since I'm lacking in my yellows. Lapis Lazuli or Amethyst would be possible to finish because I have a lot of blues and purples, and maybe Peridot. But we'll see what happens. Nothing says my next fan art will be an SU character anyway. I might finally draw someone from Sailor Moon. XD But anyway, I'm done rambling now~

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Materials Used: Printer paper [A4], Copics, White gouache, Iridescent Medium
Time Taken: ~3 hours (Will time properly next time)

Pose Reference: www.pinterest.com/pin/37816169…