congratulations MapleRose
you are our shining artist of the month of August
you won again

Quote by MapleRoseI love the tones you used for the colouring, reminds me of a painting you'd find in a palace or something. The shading is awesome. and I agree with firefly, the determined look in her eyes makes her look like a general Do you just use the pencil art for the lineart, or do you treat it somehow before colouring?

Thank you-thank you! That's just the effect I was hoping to achieve. I make some changes to the contrast and brightness in the lineart so it looks more clear after scanning. Unfortunately, pencil art doesn't show up very clean I also tint it once I get to Photoshop so it matches the actual coloring.

Quote by MapleRoseI love your lineart ^^ Lovely colouring, esp the hair. I like how Lacus looks more mature in your picture than in the anime ^^

I'd love to see a series of Gundam girls done in this style, reminds me of portrait paintings ^^ Since you did Relena and Lacus, maybe someone from G00 next?

I'm on it I have the lineart for Wan Lui Mei (G.00), Cagalli (GS), and Lady Une (GW) just about done. I'm planning to start Aina (8th MS), Rain (G), and Marina (G.00) once I finish with those... Heheh, so expect more in a similar style from me in the coming weeks... months... whichever...

Quote by MapleRosecuuute! I agree with Chloe, love the sky and clouds ^^ the trees look nice too (the watercolour look is nice), though I think the grass (on the left side) could be a bit neater (I know your style is not-neat painting, but it looks a bit too random and scribbly compared to the rest of the picture)...

Thank you! yeah, the grass was just laziness. You got me. xD

Quote by MapleRoseThis is the 3rd time we had to remove your signature. Please read the MT rules, in particular, please upload your sig image to MT, and use the [sigimg] tag.

i know i read it, but i cant upload image on mt, so i used with photobucket.
then i wont upload any more signatures.
but i can leave the text right?

<3 Hope your exams are going good.

Quote by MapleRoseah, so that's what took you so long to submit this one, 'cause you vectored the scan

Anyway, I think the perspective looks fine, although I think usually the ceiling and walls should be different colours (or at least give the ceiling a different texture), just to differentiate it. Also, rim of the window, since the two parts are at different angles, the shading should be different (er, I'm not sure if you know what I mean ^^;; ). Did you use a texture on the walls? it looks like there's a texture to them....

Thanks for the comment! Not sure of what you mean with the window, but I've fixed the ceiling's shade. Like I said before, I didn't use texture, the noise filter is just the trick.

Quote: merged: 08-06-2008 ~ 08:24pm

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One account per member.

New first warning for dup accounts

Well... only http://neon.minitokyo.net is mine, really.

The other accounts are of my sisters (I have 4) and I live in a residential for students with some friends. All they have accounts, but they never use that.

I don't really have any dup account, but if you want delete the others accounts and allow me to preserve http://neon.minitokyo.net

It is not that I have a lot accounts, I think that all this is an misunderstanding.

I talk with my sisters and other people who lives with me and only one wants to preserve their account (Anarel), but I can share my account with her if you have to delete the others. I have uploaded recently some wallpapers created by Anarel and me with my username.

Neon.-

mhmmmm...ok....but...if i can't submit they as scan can i submit they as wallapers ...i mean i make wallpaper from that pics...though they are from fanart and i dont know who made them....?

Quote by MapleRoseKunie love <33 yay, new CL layout is gonna be Kunie =D

Anyway, I like what you did with their clothes, the sun/moon idea is cool. The blue outline idea is cool, though I think the moon should be lighter than the sun

Thankies for the comment! I thought about the sun and moon being up higher, and originally the moon was white, but I wanted it to be more odd-looking.

Quote by MapleRoseYou're not allowed to submit fanart or wallpapers other people created as scans. (the signature should be a good hint that it's made by someone).

This is your First warning.

Any more and you'll be restricted.

sorry if i did mistakes.....
but can u tell me which of my scan is an fanart or wallpaper....i just put it there because i think it was scan by someone...i did'nt think if it's a wallpaper or fanart...so as someone who know and understand about it....can u tell me pls........................................(...)

Quote by MapleRoseYeah, I blurred the background a bit 'cause it was far away ^^; maybe I shouldn't have?

The farthest part looks okay to be blurred, but not as much with the nearer part to the characters. But nevertheless, it looks great as it is.

Quote by MapleRoseoh and, what happened to Vectory's contest?

I dunno Sakura supposed to finish the banners and Kashi should announce it. Ah well, I guess we have to wait more.

Quote by MapleRosewell, for some reason, I started rewatching G00 and I actually realised I like it much more than I initially thought ^^; Lockon and Haro <33

So can I join? I love the video of the month btw, I'm jealous of the artist

lmao, i always had a feeling that you would join someday >D, don't forget to vote for the doujin contest, and ya i'm so jealous of the artist too

Quote by MapleRoseYay you finished it! =D

yeah, I like the sepia-ish look and the eyes Hehe, I like my hairpin, wish I had one like that in real life...

where is Kit-chan I wonder? or is she the one taking the picture? ^^111

nah, I'll be in the next one :p

Quote by http://www.animepaper.net/gallery/wallpapers/slaka16789/item65781/ look familiar to you? You're not allowed to submit other people's wallpapers as scans, it's still considered ripping. And the signature on the picture should be a hint to you that it's a wallpaper, not a scan.This is your second warning, and you're now Restricted..minitokyo.net/"> http://www.animepaper.net/gallery/wallpapers/slaka16789/item65781/ look familiar to you? You're not allowed to submit other people's wallpapers as scans, it's still considered ripping. And the signature on the picture should be a hint to you that it's a wallpaper, not a scan.This is your second warning, and you're now Restricted.

Well, sry about that , I really didnt notice that word. Btw,any ways to get unrestricted or it is forever restricted?

Hello!

You have wrote this in my guestbook:

Quote by MapleRoseYou have posted a lot of vectors as scans. This is considered "ripping", which is not allowed. Read the MT Policy please.

This is your First warning.

If you continue to rip, you will be restricted.

Well... all the vectors that I have upload are mine, many people submit theirs vectors too. But if it considering "ripping", what I can do for my vectors continue in the Minitokyo's Gallery?

Please, help!
I try to find the option to move my vectors to the "Art" gallery, but i didn't find it

Neon

Quote by MapleRoseIcons? Who needs icons when you have Launchy? =P (no seriously, I hide all my icons )

Anyway, love the aged watercolour look =D I like how the outlines look like ink brush strokes, and the painting is nice (I think I like the original version better though, it's more bold ). Though I'm not sure if I like the white lines there (are they symbolic or something?), it's just too sharp, and distracts from the watercolour/ink drawing feel =\

Thank you very much!
Lol, not everyone is efficient. :p One of my teachers almost filled up his entire desktop. haha.

Er... well, the white lines were part of the pattern on the cloak... Thought I toned it down, but I guess I forgot to (I worked on this from 10 pm-3 am for the past two weeks... ). But you're right, it is way too sharp.

Thank you for the comment and fav. ^^

Quote by MapleRoseLovely colouring ^^ I love the lighting, and the use of blues to shade his hair. Great work!

Thankyou ^_^
and thankyou verymuch for the fav

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Quote by LilLaoRyo704hahahhahah omfg, the haro boobs, reminded me of this picture of dearka putting haro's in his shirt, and rusty and nicol laughing xD hahahha

looks great, nice job

Lol, yeah, I remember I saw a fanart of Yzak wearing Lacus' Mizu no Akashi dress and putting Haros in for boobs I guess that's kinda where I kinda got the idea of Haro boobs D Thanks ^^

merged: 06-30-2008 ~ 09:40pm
Ooh, cool WIP Shinn vector Lol, you're planning on giving him the commander uniform eh Wonder what Yzak and Kira would say to that

hmm Shinn in a captains suit, thats actually a good idea, i might do it

Quote by MapleRoseyup, knew this was yours =P Nice vectoring, did you do it the lazy way? oooh, coloured outlines, fancy

The hallway looks nice, the perspective looks fine, thought you used screencap reference or something I kinda liked it better without the light/lamp, 'cause it's during the day, don't need to turn lights on =P

Thanks! Yeah, I used that lazy technique though made each outline in seperate layers. =P

I know it's easier to use screencaps but I can't find much And I agree that the light should turn off, so I've fixed that. =]

Quote by MapleRoseWhy did not not enter which?waller? ;___;

I know, I know, so slack of me
RL has been very busy lately, mostly in a good way, and my computer hasn't seen that much of me at all, lately.
I hope I can get back for next round, since I really enjoy w?w, even if you do beat all of us so very easily
*Sighs and gives up on stealing back the most evil crown*

Quote by MapleRoseLovely vectoring, soft painting, and vibrant colours, you can hardly believe that this was vectored from a black/white manga scan! I especially like the use of stylish patterns, it fits the series well. Full view is a must to see all the amazing details and effort that went into this wallpaper. Awesome work kit-kat!

Thank you so much for the the comments and the Highlight :3! I really appreciate it :3!

Quote by MapleRoseWow, I love the detail in his hair, how you defined the strands and gave it texture ^__^ Also, love the expression on his face, and in his eyes ^^ nice work!

Thank you VERY much. My heart was actually in this one. I've been unable to work on my art for a few weeks now and missed it SO much. It felt really good to get a few days off and be able to get through a new major painting.

Quote by MapleRoseAww, thanks... when did you start calling me Murrue-chi? O__o ..

Because it sounds cuter

Quote by MapleRoseaww, no presents? ...

Yeah, but I'd probably make a late one.. But you must be happy with Kitten's gifts

Quote: btw, am I allowed to vote for Vectory's contest?

Yup! Since you made an entry