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Artist's commentary
from deepest dark
all wreathed in aster
fall now, Night
obey your master
Image Description
An illustration of Tharja from Fire Emblem, done in a sort of painterly style with a thick, bristly digital brush. She's on her knees and leaning forward on her hands, cape draped over her back, looking at the viewer with black, lightless eyes and the barest hint of a smile forming on her lips. The background is abstract and purpley-blue with little flecks of vivid pink.
Painterly-style stuff is difficult for me, but I find it very rewarding. Pleasantly surprised with how this one turned out, and hopefully learned some stuff that will help with my next attempt at this style.