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©2006-2010 ~bluefooted
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Thanks for all the comments :) I guess I should say, thanks for all the new comments ;) Wow, didn't expect a DD for this, but it's nice to get.

I get asked a lot about how I color pieces. Here's a hint: it looks like paper because it is paper ;) Basically, I color a section of the drawing very roughly, take a scan of a cool piece of paper - graciously provided by RobG from Eatpoo - set it in a new layer, and erase the parts that fall outside the lines. If you set the texture to 'overlay', you can get the colors underneath the show through. So, in this pic, there are 3 different papers used: one for the birds, one for the bush, and a large piece that covers the whole thing. It's really a digital collage more than anything else. Everyone should try it because it's fun and easy. If you have a scanner, you can just scan your own cool handmade papers or anything else really. I feel dumb explaining this stuff because it's so easy it feels a little like cheating ;) Thanks again for all the comments!

Cheers!

Daily Deviation

Given 2006-05-18

birds fly up by ~bluefooted is perfectly blended the way the elements all come together into one image. This is just one of many remarkable images from one of the most creative galleries. (Suggested by =deathofrats and Featured by `Aeires)

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:iconninamo:
What a wonderfully detailed piece.
:iconfreak-on-display:
God, you're so freakin awesome.
:iconkingsteveandcouncil:
This is gorgeous! The colors, the lines...I adore ALL of it.
:iconchupachup:
ughh why are you so wonderful? I love the illustration feel of this, the colors and lines are amazing.the birds look almost... japanese? like ink block style ? or even obscure european style? i dunno, but it's really lovely :) fav !

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:iconmelissakitty:
my god, woman. you- i- there are no words.

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hmf!
:iconvelasa:
Just wow. I love the detail of the lines behind all the color, and how it's kind of muted with the texture aging it, and just that amazinf halo of birds. Then the scarf collects that to the plants, and yeah.

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:iconzebes:
GREAT!! your works are so delicate and beautiful...

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:iconzebes:
GREAT!! your works are so delicate and beautiful...

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1-Serve the public trust
2-Protect the innocent
3-Uphold the law
:iconfaeryprincess:
breathtaking. I love everything about this. your use of color is always amazing. I especially love the detail of the outline of the birds in orange that are outside of the circle.
:icondannie:
this reminds me of a series of dreams i had where birds were trying to kill/stalk me.

Anyway,

I like the textures and colours in this piece :D

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"The worst thing that happens to you can be the best thing for you, if you don't let it get the best of you" - Will Rogers
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April 24, 2006
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