Paperlegends 2011: castmeaway

[einahpets]

My art for BBC Merlin Big Bang Paperlegends 2011.

This is the art for castmeaway's story.
Polarity Master Post

Art for castmeaway's story "Polarity"


'Reflection'

'Fealty'



Break art symbol.  Inspired by the concept of polarity.

All 2011 Big Bang art can also be found on my deviantart.

Comments

[wanderhomeagain.livejournal.com]

I love the page break art! I found it so intricate and loved seeing it throughout the entire piece.

The frustration is so evident in Merlin's face in 'Reflection', and oh, his eyelashes!

My favorite piece though, is 'Fealty'. I really feel you captured that scene in the story so well. Arthur's frustration is so evident, and it is easy to see how uncomfortable Merlin is with the whole thing. Of all of them, though, I feel like you captured Gwaine spot on. I can't pinpoint what it is, exactly, but he's my favorite of this piece.

All of these are lovely! Thank you for being a part of this year's paperlegends.

[einahpets]

I was so happy to create break art like this for the story. Usually when I draw similar geometric things it's in the page borders of my school notebooks! It was great to finally liberate it!

Fealty was one of the more challenging paintings to do since there are so many emotions happening at the same time. So glad to hear I got it sorted out pretty well!

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my work!

[flypaw]

I love how well you've captured both scenes. It's clear you've put a lot of hard work into these and it really pays off because they're just beautiful

[einahpets]

So glad to hear you like them, thank you!
Also, the moment I stop working hard is the day I will stop making art.
Hopefully that day will never come!

[itzcoatl]

Beautiful work! It's so nice to see whole scenes with all the background, (and that is so difficult to do).

The second scene looked so difficult too, so many characters in it, plus difficult poses, and you did it so well, and still managed to get loads of emotion into it.

Loved the page break symbol...something slightly mesmerising about it. *G* (It would work really well as a tattoo.)

Lovely work!

[einahpets]

For me backgrounds are just one of those things were they're probably needed, but stubbornly don't want to be drawn. Gotta say I got some help looking at David's work for inspiration! Especially the second one.

I was thinking that too about the break symbol. I'm not a big tattoo girl but if anyone wanted it for one, they're more than welcome to use it!

Thank you for the lovely comment!! :D

[gwen]

Your stuff is always so AMAZING. I love Merlin looking at the mirror. The colors are so freaking wonderful.

[einahpets]

Aww Gwen, thank you so much! ♥

[dk323]

I love the art. ♥ The 'Fealty' picture is especially compelling and the break art symbol looks rather cool. :)

[einahpets]

Thank you Di!! ♥

[maddee]

Haven't read the story yet so but I can't resist going around and looking at all the pretty art^^ I always found reflections to be tough to draw. You've done a beautiful job and I'm jealous! Love the break art.

[einahpets]

I always look at the art before reading the story!!
Haha, I'm sure there are mistakes with the reflection, but I think I succeeded enough! Lol.
Thank you!

[swamp_mouse]

Did I really not comment yet?

Merlin is BEAUTIFUL in that first one. So gorgeous.

And all the detail and perfect proportions, the expressions on their faces tell the story so well, you have such talent that must make you so proud! :)

[einahpets]

I just enjoy making art to the best of my ability.
Though it's nice all those hours drawing nudes paid off when it comes to capturing human proportions. :)

Thank you so much for your lovely comments!

[luisadeza]

The break art symbol is really great. Just found myself staring at it for a bit.
The rest of the art is brilliant as well! Lovely work!

[einahpets]

Glad to hear that about the break art!
Thank you!

[gfeather.livejournal.com]

So very awesome! I love Merlin in the mirror and the break art is so nifty! I haven't read the fic yet... I blame fiddle camp, seriously, but I'm so excited. You are amazing. Has anyone ever told you that? ;)

[einahpets]

Aww, thank you!
♥

[heehee11.livejournal.com]

I really like the way you make texture effects of the different clothes! Especially from the chain mail ^^.And the break art symbol is fabulous!!!

[einahpets]

Thank you!
I'm pleased to say after this BB my chainmail texture technique is down pat.
:D

[(Anonymous)]

These are beautifully done, such original work; well done =)

[einahpets]

Thank you! ♥