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Description Once known as a retail and entertainment hub, now a shadow of it past glory as nature begin to retake the ruins

Yet still it attract tourists from all over, as a must stop area for any ruin explorers.

But do take precautions, while in the past, it might be one of the safest place on earth, but now, it will only be safer with a weapon or two at hand.

~Artist note~
This is a piece I did around 5-6 months ago, it was meant for another project but plans changed and I got to post it now

It is strange how a few months after I "completed" it, I still end up making major changes to it after I was prepared to post it up a few days ago.

Hehehe let see if anyone recognize this place

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Comments: 496

Blood-Phoenix78 In reply to ??? [2011-07-11 06:37:40 +0000 UTC]

Really like this

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Luches In reply to Blood-Phoenix78 [2011-07-11 13:01:50 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Blood-Phoenix78 In reply to Luches [2011-07-12 05:22:41 +0000 UTC]

Most welcome

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FrostKnight-IcE In reply to ??? [2011-07-11 03:47:56 +0000 UTC]

Wow, first time i see orchard road in ruins. Awesome.

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Luches In reply to FrostKnight-IcE [2011-07-16 14:40:27 +0000 UTC]

Let hope you don't see this in real life

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FrostKnight-IcE In reply to Luches [2011-07-17 12:41:06 +0000 UTC]

Strongly agreed. SOTA looks quite in ruins though. Haha...

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Chizek In reply to ??? [2011-07-11 02:58:19 +0000 UTC]

I foresee raptors in the tall grass!

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Luches In reply to Chizek [2011-07-11 03:05:52 +0000 UTC]

hahaha

"Clever girl..."

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Chizek In reply to Luches [2011-07-11 23:11:54 +0000 UTC]

Exactly the caption that was in my mind.

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tobias2 In reply to ??? [2011-07-11 02:27:26 +0000 UTC]

it reminds me of the anime flag

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Luches In reply to tobias2 [2011-07-11 02:46:59 +0000 UTC]

It's a scout emblem

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sisco810 In reply to ??? [2011-07-11 02:25:50 +0000 UTC]

Damn! epic coloring, was going to talk about the background, but the whole coloring is just amazing.

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Luches In reply to sisco810 [2011-07-11 02:47:07 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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jennymajeske In reply to ??? [2011-07-11 01:06:08 +0000 UTC]

excellent. i also really like that she looks like a pretty school girl and not an exagerated sex fantasy. it makes the painting so much more engaging because i can connect with her and wonder what she is up to.

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Luches In reply to jennymajeske [2011-07-11 01:18:20 +0000 UTC]

thank you

Personally I believe one shouldn't show too much skin to be attractive ^^

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hikaritoyami In reply to ??? [2011-07-11 00:03:44 +0000 UTC]

Armed with a sword, a rifle and a camera; she's looking for trouble.

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Luches In reply to hikaritoyami [2011-07-11 01:18:34 +0000 UTC]

Yup she is

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sandara In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 23:33:06 +0000 UTC]

nuuu... lido! lol gotta love those little orchids you put at the side there hehe...

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Luches In reply to sandara [2011-07-11 01:18:50 +0000 UTC]

Bingo, thats Lido

thank you thank you

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BO0Radley In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 22:35:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow... this is totally sick! I love the character, background, and ship! All of them work really well together. Good work with the plants, too. I couldn't do something that awesome, for sure.

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Luches In reply to BO0Radley [2011-07-11 01:19:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

I believe if you keep practicing you will eventually be able to do something awesome too

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Adalore In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 21:41:50 +0000 UTC]

While looking at the popular pages with my sister to agonize over the various art that makes it to the top, this beauty came up.

The wonders of ANATOMY, SATURATION SHIFT, CLOTHING DESIGN, and AIRSHIP, with a side of OVERGROWTH is great to see. The only thing that is a bit confusing is that focus of the picture, she has no pants on, or even apparently skorts(Skirt with shorts), once you have been out in the wilderness for a while, pants are very...very nice. At least in comparison to the rest of the outfit the skirt is out of place at the least.

A decent compromise would have been either a longer leather or heavy cloth skirt, or a layer approach. She already looks feminine even without legs saying "LOOK AT ME".

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Luches In reply to Adalore [2011-07-11 01:22:51 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha I am not trying to make sure everything make sense here

If not, she will be armed with a smaller blade, (a long katana strap on her back is pretty much unwieldy) and give her a smaller gun like a pistol and submachine gun combo

Just like my girls to show a little leg XD (okay that don't sound right) hahaha

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heminder In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 21:02:13 +0000 UTC]

woa that's really well rendered!

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Luches In reply to heminder [2011-07-11 01:22:58 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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DBRv6 In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 20:55:36 +0000 UTC]

Like the design - nice use of depth

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Luches In reply to DBRv6 [2011-07-11 01:23:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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LadyInkling In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 19:48:37 +0000 UTC]

Love the perspective angle in the picture! Quick question: which program did you use to color this in?

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Luches In reply to LadyInkling [2011-07-11 01:23:17 +0000 UTC]

Photoshop CS2 and CS5

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LadyInkling In reply to Luches [2011-07-11 06:40:20 +0000 UTC]

You did all that with photoshop? Holy crap! Do you use custom brushes?

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Luches In reply to LadyInkling [2011-07-11 13:43:52 +0000 UTC]

I just around 3 brushes customised from default brushes if you consider them as custom brush

Yup all photoshop

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LadyInkling In reply to Luches [2011-07-13 05:30:00 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome! I've been using Photoshop and Corel Painter on and off, trying out different techniques. Would you mind if I used your art as a reference? I won't copy your work, but I love how you paint digitally.

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Luches In reply to LadyInkling [2011-07-14 01:25:16 +0000 UTC]

Sure why not.

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LadyInkling In reply to Luches [2011-07-14 02:07:12 +0000 UTC]

Woot! Thank you! I'll link back to your gallery when I'm done painting!

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Kitsune--Kami In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 19:47:29 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning, really stunning. Great idea and concept.

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Luches In reply to Kitsune--Kami [2011-07-11 01:23:27 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Chobittsu-Studios In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 19:32:49 +0000 UTC]

GOD DAMN IT LUCHES!!!!!! YOU SIR WIN A SOLID GOLD INTERNET!!!!!

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Luches In reply to Chobittsu-Studios [2011-07-11 01:23:39 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Chobittsu-Studios In reply to Luches [2011-07-11 01:33:24 +0000 UTC]

So totally buying a print of this what quality material does it come on?

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Luches In reply to Chobittsu-Studios [2011-07-11 01:35:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow thanks,

there's fine art, canvas and photo prints available

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Chobittsu-Studios In reply to Luches [2011-07-11 01:40:14 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm, I'll look into it ^.^ Also, do you do commissions? Its no problem if you don't, I'm just curious.

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Luches In reply to Chobittsu-Studios [2011-07-11 01:42:22 +0000 UTC]

Yes I do, but currently there's not a fixed pricing system yet

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Chobittsu-Studios In reply to Luches [2011-07-11 02:28:01 +0000 UTC]

Well the moment you figure something out I am SOOOO going to hire you. Hell, if I can scratch together the massive funding, would you be interested in illustrating my book? (still nowhere near done so you'll have at least a year to think on it)

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Luches In reply to Chobittsu-Studios [2011-07-11 02:41:10 +0000 UTC]

well it is easier for you to email me about the specs and I will quote you according

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sketchy208 In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 18:49:42 +0000 UTC]

awesome work!

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Luches In reply to sketchy208 [2011-07-11 01:27:12 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Dredogol In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 18:36:42 +0000 UTC]

Love the background details!
I feel the small patch of clear blue sky just above the "SHAW" should be darker in color... but that's just me.
Great job overall.

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Luches In reply to Dredogol [2011-07-11 01:24:41 +0000 UTC]

IMO if that area is darker, it will push the background further towards to front into the foreground reducing the depth

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JPremier In reply to ??? [2011-07-10 18:35:56 +0000 UTC]

so amazing

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Luches In reply to JPremier [2011-07-11 01:24:48 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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