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This was inspired by my friend, Alex Steacy's script for 'The Tower' comic which is currently being worked on. The girls are two of Alex's characters from the story.

It took a lot longer than any of my other drawings and was done entirely in Photoshop. The lineart for the girls without background was done within a day and the rest was reference hunting, experimentation, texturing, falling asleep waiting for slow computer to save and some other unexpected distractions. So many layers and adjustment layers the original PSD requires it's own zip code. I also referenced many different images while composing it because I was aiming for it to look like nothing else that is out there while still being believable and accurately drawn. I must say this is the most extensive artwork I've done to date.


Alex Steacy's comic so far may be found here:
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:iconaestheticrift:
Hope you don't mind if I give a few tips and ideas. Nice to see you posting again.

Nice, I really like the attention to detail in the background. I would have tried less contrast between the red and silver on the metal beams.

The out of focus stuff in the foreground works nicely, but the rest of the stuff on the floor behind the characters doesn't feel like it is in the distance despite their size comparison. I suggest fading colours or more floor space between them and the junk in the back, not sure why it isn't working really. I do like the window in the far back as well as all of the rafter work.

The woman in red, her left thigh seems too short. Love the metal shine on her though.

I like the concern the woman in red has on her face, but the other one seems really neutral. It confuses me and makes me wonder if they are suppose to be in danger or not.

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"Resist the temptation of wheat!" :nod:
:icongreybluemind:
good work. i would give critique if i was qualified but it's better than anything i could do so i won't haha! Great job! i took a look at alex's work. pretty neat. i want to see more!

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"why are you wearing that stupid man suit?"
:icondandy-l:
Thank you! I appreciate the detailed feedback. The most tips I've had on it. I think me having used a photo reference for the pose might have something to do with it looking a bit off in the spacing and the expressions.

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Miss D says "Live while you can because if you can't that means you're dead!" :faint:
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:icondandy-l:
Yeah his stuff is really good. Glad to have had the privilege of working with him on some projects in the past two years. Hope to do more at some point.

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Miss D says "Live while you can because if you can't that means you're dead!" :faint:
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:iconaestheticrift:
ya, photo reference can really screw you up. Just remember it's reference and you have control of the picture, as soon as you start limiting yourself to just what reference shows you should take a step back and try and remember your initial goal. Do some gestures if you need to loosen up your drawings again.
I know how hard it can be to get feedback in this community so I'll be here to help you out as you post in the future.

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"Resist the temptation of wheat!" :nod:
:iconauroradarknet:
Awesome! You know I love this :heart:
:icondacotaco:
wait a minute

alex drawing girls (in the tower apparently) ...that aren't cyborgs?!
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(also, to explain myself. im daco; fan of his weekly life show Ask an Alex live)

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OW SHIT!!!
:icondandy-l:
Hello there, DacoTaco! I'm a fan of it too. I'm sure you've seen or heard me on the show when I'm there. XD
Jaci is cyborg of sorts...not terribly obvious here but when it comes to the rip and tear parts seen in his sketches ...I don't want to give spoilers but yeah definitely only part human.

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Miss D says "Live while you can because if you can't that means you're dead!" :faint:
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:icondandy-l:
Thank you! :heart:

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