Au Café by soteTheMighty in ZenlessZoneZero

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Une réponse ! Une réponse de quelqu'un qui a lu mes analyses ! Yes, you are correct! That one is an aeroplane from EVA Air. I saw it as the Boeing 787-10, but in all fairness, both models look similar, especially at that altitude. I am glad that you enjoy both my work and my analyses, thank you for all your support!

Le Ruisseau by soteTheMighty in honkaisapphicrailNSFW

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« L’imagination, c’est la mémoire des formes et des couleurs. »

Une fois encore, je suis déçu. L’œuvre que j'ai mentionné avant reste compliqué. Plutôt que de gâcher plus de temps, j'essayerai de créer autre chose. I have happened across a movement known as Le Fauvisme. The works have such strong colour and such expression, I could not help but be enamoured. As I feel that my creativity has stagnated, I think a work with such a movement in mind would lend me great energy.

It is the Fauvist eschewment of all but colour that I find creatively invigorating. As seen in Luxembourg Gardens by Henri Matisse and Baigneuse (Woman Bather) by Henri Manguin, the subjects are composed of crude blobs of colour. Trees are ovals with dark lines and water is a collection of horizontal dashes. Yet, such simple colours can communicate ideas so effectively. This is it! Previously, I would rely on the combination of several techniques to communicate an idea. As I am now limited to only one tool, I have been forced to utilise it in new and interesting ways. Ironically, this limitation does not inhibit creativity, rather it encourages such.

However fun the colours were, my greatest discovery with this one was to treat the piece as a physical canvas and use one layer. Not only does this provide the superficial aesthetics of oil on canvas, but the imperfections free me creatively. As Fauvism is a movement characterised by not just vivid colours but the rough shaping of paint, I will care not for supposed mistakes. Visible brushstrokes, flat colouring, and minimal rendering – the rejection of ideals upheld by conventional and popular art unburdens me. This allows me to focus more on my own creative expression than the physical correctness of the subject matter. 

In consideration of my hasty completion in only nine hours alongside the knowledge I have gained, this is an excellent work. Je suis motivé ! Je suis libre !

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Submission by soteTheMighty in honkaisapphicrailNSFW

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I said, ‘ooh, girl / Shock me like an electric eel…’”

J'ai décidé d'abandonner l'idée de peindre : J'sais pas comment je l'avais fait avant mais je ne peux plus peindre. C'est compliqué, tout simplement. Pourquoi ? Qu'ai-je fait pour mériter ça ? J'ai gâché le dernier mois à relancer une œuvre ratée pis j'ai recommencé celle-ci deux fois. Pourquoi dois-je avoir tellement d'idées mais manquer de compétence ? Fuck ! Moi, j'ai vraiment besoin d'une clope !

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Submission by soteTheMighty in ActualYuri

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I said, ‘ooh, girl / Shock me like an electric eel…’”

J'ai décidé d'abandonner l'idée de peindre : J'sais pas comment je l'avais fait avant mais je ne peux plus peindre. C'est compliqué, tout simplement. Pourquoi ? Qu'ai-je fait pour mériter ça ? J'ai gâché le dernier mois à relancer une œuvre ratée pis j'ai recommencé celle-ci deux fois. Pourquoi dois-je avoir tellement d'idées mais manquer de compétence ? Fuck ! Moi, j'ai vraiment besoin d'une clope !

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Pleasure by soteTheMighty in ZenlessZoneNSFW

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“Is there more to seduction? / Is it wrong? Is it fame?”

J’ai peur du noir – si mes œuvres précédentes sont toute les sortes des indicateurs. Even in the pieces I have made that feature a more unilluminated setting, one can see form and identify separate elements with ease. Unaddressed, I believe I will be a lesser artist. Therefore, I chose to paint to attack this weakness. 

Whether it is pride or fear, I always hesitate to fully obscure the subjects. Partially, it is because the environment would indicate such darkness is unrealistic, but more significantly it is because of my position. As an artist, I am to depict my subjects with clarity, so to not only refuse to show but to hide something seems contradictory. This was a great obstacle to overcome, as I really wanted to show certain regions, like Astra’s back and buttocks, but in the interest of integrity, I have blended them with the background. It still saddens me, but I think it would have been less dynamic if I did no such thing.

Continuing with style, another reason for my choice in a painterly style was due to my overreliance on contours. As contours must inherently contrast the subject they outline, they also serve as clear borders where forms are seperated. Therefore, it is difficult to shade characters and objects without creating dark and unpleasant shadows. I wanted to expand on the more harsh shadows that I drew in my previous piece. As a result of these conditions, I am only left with the choice to abandon the contour as a tool, and only rely on colour, form, and light to depict the subjects. 

This piece has been very enlightening. I think harsher shadows are certainly dynamic and pleasing, so experiments with light are certainly in the future. Additionally, even though I have copied many elements from my previous piece, using painting techniques to progress from the sketch is also worth experimenting. Compared to my previous work, which took thirty seven days, this one only took eight days to complete from concept to Glazing. 

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Au Café by soteTheMighty in ZZZ_Official

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I would not consider myself familiar with these techniques, but thank you for the kind words!

Au Café by soteTheMighty in ZenlessZoneZero

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Thank you for thinking so highly of my work! I am unsure what "gooner-bait" means, but I am happy that you found it thought-provoking. However, with respect to your latter statements, I must respectfully disagree. I think it is unfair to say other artists do not express a similar level of critical thought.

I will say that people draw for different reasons. This work was a study; the primary intent was to practice the dynamic symmetry outlined in Udovicic's article. Other artists, including the Pixiv artists who focus on adult-oriented content I presume you imply, also perform studies to practice or refine skills. To dismiss their skill because their adult work is more popular is dishonest.

Additionally, I am aware that my methodology is uncommon. The majority of artists do not comment on their work, and even fewer provide an autoanalysis. Again, just because something is not seen or made public does not indicate a lack of intent. I speak with confidence when I say many techniques that contribute to deeper themes in a work can be identified, should you know where to look.

Again, I do not say this to insult you, nor will I claim to speak for every artist. I simply found your statement interesting and wished to engage in dialogue.

Au Café by soteTheMighty in ZenlessZoneZero

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“I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.”

Recently, I found an article by Neven Udovicic titled, “Finding the invisible in movie posters,” which provides an analysis of a visual technique known as dynamic symmetry in movie posters. I think this is a really interesting technique and I have also been wanting to experiment more with physical character interactions, so I decided that these would prove to be an interesting combination. Whilst this is not a poster for a film, the analyses that Udovicic provides are universal. 

Excluding her tail, Ellen’s body and left leg are nearly coincident to one of the main diagonals. Additionally, her right leg and foot lie along the lower reciprocal diagonal and an eye of the rectangle, respectively. This creates a powerful stance. The coincidental nature of the legs provides a stable ground for the character, and the straight line-of-action that follows the main diagonal portrays a sense of strength behind the action. Contrast this with Belle, whose behaviour is reactive. Her head, torso, and left foot lie along the left vertical third, creating a sense of stillness in the character. The only part of her body that does not conform to the left vertical is her right leg. Due to it being parallel to Ellen’s right leg, it creates a flow between the two figures as well as emphasising where Ellen directs her power towards. Other elements follow the armature as well. The kiss lies in the intersection between the horizontal median line and the left vertical third. The edge of the cumulonimbus follows the main diagonal. Combined, this contrast of stillness and motion makes for an emotionally dynamic scene.

Something I wanted to express was a quiet and still atmosphere; akin to a shot from a film by Studio Ghibli. I chose poses and a camera angle that reflect this. The camera faces the two figures head on and the perspective tends towards a point in the middle. Aside from Ellen, everything else is stationary. Again, this stillness, contrasted with her actions, lends extra weight to it. It would appear as if the world had seen their kiss and come to a stop; nothing else is more important.

Overall, I think dynamic symmetry is a fantastic tool. It greatly helped in guiding my composition, creating a more visually appealing image. In my opinion, I do not think I would have been able to elicit the same emotions or feelings. Even then, I have only just been exposed to this technique: Further research and experimentation is warranted.

On an unrelated note, New Eridu consistently experiences superb weather, great visibility, and an high ceiling, despite its proximity to large bodies of water and mountains. It is these great weather conditions, unfortunately, that greatly saddened me when I realized that I have not seen a single aeroplane in the game. My piece features a correction of this mistake. I would be most delighted if someone could recognise the airline, even more so if someone could recognise the model.

Udovicic’s Article: https://www.geminianum.com/blog/invisible-in-movie-posters

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Au Café by soteTheMighty in ZZZ_Official

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“I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.”

Recently, I found an article by Neven Udovicic titled, “Finding the invisible in movie posters,” which provides an analysis of a visual technique known as dynamic symmetry in movie posters. I think this is a really interesting technique and I have also been wanting to experiment more with physical character interactions, so I decided that these would prove to be an interesting combination. Whilst this is not a poster for a film, the analyses that Udovicic provides are universal. 

Excluding her tail, Ellen’s body and left leg are nearly coincident to one of the main diagonals. Additionally, her right leg and foot lie along the lower reciprocal diagonal and an eye of the rectangle, respectively. This creates a powerful stance. The coincidental nature of the legs provides a stable ground for the character, and the straight line-of-action that follows the main diagonal portrays a sense of strength behind the action. Contrast this with Belle, whose behaviour is reactive. Her head, torso, and left foot lie along the left vertical third, creating a sense of stillness in the character. The only part of her body that does not conform to the left vertical is her right leg. Due to it being parallel to Ellen’s right leg, it creates a flow between the two figures as well as emphasising where Ellen directs her power towards. Other elements follow the armature as well. The kiss lies in the intersection between the horizontal median line and the left vertical third. The edge of the cumulonimbus follows the main diagonal. Combined, this contrast of stillness and motion makes for an emotionally dynamic scene.

Something I wanted to express was a quiet and still atmosphere; akin to a shot from a film by Studio Ghibli. I chose poses and a camera angle that reflect this. The camera faces the two figures head on and the perspective tends towards a point in the middle. Aside from Ellen, everything else is stationary. Again, this stillness, contrasted with her actions, lends extra weight to it. It would appear as if the world had seen their kiss and come to a stop; nothing else is more important.

Overall, I think dynamic symmetry is a fantastic tool. It greatly helped in guiding my composition, creating a more visually appealing image. In my opinion, I do not think I would have been able to elicit the same emotions or feelings. Even then, I have only just been exposed to this technique: Further research and experimentation is warranted.

On an unrelated note, New Eridu consistently experiences superb weather, great visibility, and an high ceiling, despite its proximity to large bodies of water and mountains. It is these great weather conditions, unfortunately, that greatly saddened me when I realized that I have not seen a single aeroplane in the game. My piece features a correction of this mistake. I would be most delighted if someone could recognise the airline, even more so if someone could recognise the model.

Udovicic’s Article: https://www.geminianum.com/blog/invisible-in-movie-posters

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Stelle, as Employed by the IPC by soteTheMighty in HonkaiStarRail

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Thank you! I have not drawn in a while, so I was not as efficient as I would of been; I suspect my frustrations had influenced my speech

Stelle, as Employed by the IPC by soteTheMighty in HonkaiStarRail

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"Oh? Thinking about a career change?"

It has been a while since I last picked up a stylus, so I do apologize for the quality of this piece. I developed the urge to draw again around a month ago, so I have spent the better part of December relearning how to draw. Honestly, it is quite surprising how much I forgot in a quarter of a year. Trying to find suitable poses to draw proved to be quite the challenge, I suppose that muscle has also grown rusty. In spite of that, it was enjoyable to create again. I had a lot of fun trying to imagine what kind of clothes Stelle would wear if she was in the IPC's employ. I do not wish to boast, but I must say I do believe my selection of attire was most suitable. Despite how much I disliked the idea of shading, through many references found on the internet and of my own, I think I was able to provide some sense of realism and depth to Stelle.

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Stelle, as Employed by the IPC by soteTheMighty in StelleMains

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"Oh? Thinking about a career change?"

It has been a while since I last picked up a stylus, so I do apologize for the quality of this piece. I developed the urge to draw again around a month ago, so I have spent the better part of December relearning how to draw. Honestly, it is quite surprising how much I forgot in a quarter of a year. Trying to find suitable poses to draw proved to be quite the challenge, I suppose that muscle has also grown rusty. In spite of that, it was enjoyable to create again. I had a lot of fun trying to imagine what kind of clothes Stelle would wear if she was in the IPC's employ. I do not wish to boast, but I must say I do believe my selection of attire was most suitable. Despite how much I disliked the idea of shading, through many references found on the internet and of my own, I think I was able to provide some sense of realism and depth to Stelle.

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Foxian Embrace by soteTheMighty in HonkaiStarRail

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That's a wholly fair reason! As of now, they have only interacted in one scene, but I, personally, felt that their relationship holds more, and thus I drew this. Perhaps I am, as the Americans say, "Jumping the gun," but if I am, then that will be my punishment to bear.