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Okay, I admit, i have always had a love for crystals and their beauty. My grandfather would collect rocks and polish them, and I grew up having boxes of them around the house. I always have marveled at how beautifully they reflect the light of the area around them, or the small tiny fragments of changing color hues that go into the rocks. So, I set myself about the task of trying to replicate some simple crystals in an image.
This is the result of such experimentation.
Almaca's species primarily lives underground, the planet they occupy is very hostile on the surface, not because of the creatures, but because of the planet itself. Much of the landscape appearing like a desert made out obsidian like shards of sand. It is beneath the ground where the true beauty lies. Entire cities hidden beneath the surface some structures hand made, others created by nature. They are a peaceful people, not reliant on technology like other races, though not unacquainted with them either. They welcome strangers, and assist those they can when they become lost in the hostile environment of the world above.
It may be difficult to find a kinder mass of creatures.
Almaca, and art belong to =TheEvilTeaDrinker
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Comments: 49
WarriorsWillSurvive [2015-02-21 17:05:45 +0000 UTC]
I suck at compliments, but here I goooo
Ze lighting and refections on Almaca are, stunning, and does rocks. Dey.... Stunning.... And Shiny! I also like how you put lighter colors in the crystals the farther away you went. Now this is sounding like a essay.
DIS IS AMASING I EXPLODE NOW
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Octeapi In reply to WarriorsWillSurvive [2015-03-25 22:46:41 +0000 UTC]
*slowly places ya in a box and seals to contain explosion* :I
Gonna hurt yourself doing that darlin.
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KarolinaSkaUniverse [2013-12-14 06:07:43 +0000 UTC]
Wow! Such great use of lighting here love it!
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DGgarcie [2013-12-03 02:32:15 +0000 UTC]
omg this is so beautiful your really good at making crystals ouo
I would love to just sit there and watch the crystals =u=
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Octeapi In reply to DGgarcie [2013-12-08 03:19:11 +0000 UTC]
LKSJD:LKSDF THank you!
I hadn't really done any before but I decided to give it a shot and am really pleased with the results I got!
I would as well. Just sit there and watch the light reflecting through them causing the lights to dance on the walls. It would be beautiful.
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DGgarcie In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-09 02:23:28 +0000 UTC]
you're welcome!~<3 well your really good for your first try x3
then lets watch it together -3-
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Misty-chanXx [2013-12-01 22:28:37 +0000 UTC]
... I see the title and immediately go into fantasy mode with Merlin and The Crystal Cave. Then I see the picture and I'm like asskdkslskdjgl it's amazing!
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Octeapi In reply to Misty-chanXx [2013-12-08 03:20:00 +0000 UTC]
:I huh, i hadn't even thought about Merlin when I made the name for it. XD; had to go google what you were talking about to get a better idea of what you were mentioning.
:LSKJDFS THANK YOU
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acoffedrinkingfool [2013-12-01 21:58:21 +0000 UTC]
wow i really love the mist! the lighting and shading of it all is stricly beautiful.
Plus the color selection really makes the mind believe its cold/cool in there
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Octeapi In reply to acoffedrinkingfool [2013-12-08 03:21:04 +0000 UTC]
Deep underground there is hardly any place to let the light in, so it is gonna be cold :T. Perfect climate for these kinds of crystals to grow I would suppose given the amount.
:LKJSFDSF:LKJ Thank you
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OtakuJess77 [2013-12-01 20:55:36 +0000 UTC]
This looks really beautiful! I love the crystals and the lighting! 8D You must have really worked hard for this XD
Andohmygoshthey'rebluemyfavoritecolorhfewlufhfa
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Octeapi In reply to OtakuJess77 [2013-12-08 03:24:01 +0000 UTC]
LK:SJDF:LSDTHANKYOUSOMUCH
I have been dying to try out some ideas i had to color crystals and while it was tedious i loved the result i got >w
So many hours sitting :I
But worth it
Blueisoneofmyfavoritecolors~!
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OtakuJess77 In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-08 03:28:37 +0000 UTC]
FEIUWFHFEWNOPROBLEM <3
It was definitely worth it! The results are simply fantastic! 8D Please keep this up! I REALLY would love to see more! >XD
Sah much blue... ALL OF THE BLUE... ALL OF IT...
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Octeapi In reply to OtakuJess77 [2013-12-08 04:20:18 +0000 UTC]
LS:FJKSD WELL I AM ENJOYING IT SO I SHALL KEEP IT UP
PROMISE~
All..the blue... BLUE FTW
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serenadefox [2013-12-01 19:04:57 +0000 UTC]
all those crystals... ;w;
Bihaan would love to come here....
Love how this turned out! And Almaca being adorable there awwww <333
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Octeapi In reply to serenadefox [2013-12-08 03:22:34 +0000 UTC]
Almaca stop being so adorable fox might steal you :II -pulls him over-
I am sure a lot of people would love to come there XD it is just full of treasures.
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serenadefox In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-08 03:39:04 +0000 UTC]
;-; hoigawhigoaw I would steal him. To give him lots of hugs. And give him back with a care package.
...even if that sounds more like borrowing.
fff
Totally want to ;w;
Geologist side of me wants tooooo
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Octeapi In reply to serenadefox [2013-12-08 04:24:04 +0000 UTC]
PFF I SHALL STEAL HIM >8U!
And respectfully return him tomorrow
God i would love to go there BU SEE ALL DA CRYSTALS MAN
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serenadefox In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-08 22:48:56 +0000 UTC]
YOU SHALL STEAL HIM
WHO ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
YOU ALREADY GOT ALCAMA
Me toooooo ;w;
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Octeapi In reply to serenadefox [2013-12-08 22:56:03 +0000 UTC]
I WAS QUOTING YOU WOMAN >8UU XDD
<3
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serenadefox In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-09 02:06:09 +0000 UTC]
FFFFFF YOU WERE PARAPHRASING ME 8U
Silly lady
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Octeapi In reply to serenadefox [2013-12-09 02:21:14 +0000 UTC]
yer da silly lady fer not understandin :I
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D3mon1cFox [2013-12-01 18:33:42 +0000 UTC]
I cherish your art a lot. The way you draw is amazing.
I'm afraid I could NEVER draw Chrystal like that...
LLama time~!
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Octeapi In reply to D3mon1cFox [2013-12-08 03:21:53 +0000 UTC]
:LSJKFDL:KJSDF:LJSDF:LWATBUTI:LKSJDF:LSDF <3 <3 <3
Thank you hun!! 👍: 0 ⏩: 1
THOUGH I MUST DISAGREE!
anyone can do this kind of thing with practice
D3mon1cFox In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-08 03:29:08 +0000 UTC]
Hmm... You need a tablet to do anything it seems... at least for me...
Welcome! ^^
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Octeapi In reply to D3mon1cFox [2013-12-08 04:18:03 +0000 UTC]
not necessarily :T when I first did digital art I did it completely with my mouse. Not even a separate mouse, my laptops touch pat mouse
D3mon1cFox In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-08 04:46:50 +0000 UTC]
Oh my, that's crazy. I use a mouse, seperate. I wish I could use my Tab.... :C
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Bludrayn [2013-12-01 18:14:52 +0000 UTC]
OMG MORE ALMACA! The crystal effect is quite nice too. :'3
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Octeapi In reply to Bludrayn [2013-12-01 18:47:10 +0000 UTC]
I know its just an almaca spam up in my Page XD
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Bludrayn In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-01 19:36:41 +0000 UTC]
Almaca spam is love. I know I wouldn't mind seeing more of him (omghe'ssofrigginadorablewherecanIgetone)
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Octeapi In reply to Bludrayn [2013-12-08 03:03:26 +0000 UTC]
Pfff XD almaca is slowly stealing your heart i see! Innocent oblivious bugger shall abduct all of your love at this rate!
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Octeapi In reply to CuddlesAndHuggles [2013-12-01 17:35:21 +0000 UTC]
you okay there cuddles ?
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Grumpy-Old-Snake [2013-12-01 15:27:36 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous! I really like the lighting. It's a little bit blurry but still beautiful. I really like the pose of the alien, how they're so obviously caught up in the beauty of the cave. Also, this might sound odd, but the curled up toes make me smile.
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Octeapi In reply to Grumpy-Old-Snake [2013-12-01 17:39:46 +0000 UTC]
Ah yes blurry, unfortunately when I tried to enlarge the image that happened, the original was a much smaller size. Due to the time that I post it Five am I failed to notice. But I Have shrunk it down a size so with luck that will have fixed the problem.
And thank you so much! ;w; 👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I am still developing the species of the bugger in the picture, but he most definitely is taking time to enjoy what he is surrounded by that is for sure. Hahah
Grumpy-Old-Snake In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-01 18:23:14 +0000 UTC]
Ah, I see. I did notice that it was a lot clearer when not in fullview, but decided making a second comment just for that would be a bit much. It does look better at the new size!
No problem! And he is cute. I'll be keeping an eye out for any other pictures of him that show more of his design.
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Ouari [2013-12-01 13:40:34 +0000 UTC]
Aaaaa pretty crystals~ I love the lighting. The picture is pretty blurry tho ; ; still lovely
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Octeapi In reply to Ouari [2013-12-01 17:34:43 +0000 UTC]
ahhhh yes apparently it was :T I hadn't noticed last night when i made it, I had tried to enlarge the image because the original was very small. I shrunk it down a size how so hopefully that fixes part of the problem.
Yesh Crystals 👍: 0 ⏩: 0
The-Clawed-Shadow [2013-12-01 13:25:01 +0000 UTC]
The effects are beautiful. I love how you added detail to every cystal.
Also, love how you noticed that in cold places there has to be steam/vapor. Great job. You juts gained my fave and my watch.
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Octeapi In reply to The-Clawed-Shadow [2013-12-01 17:44:54 +0000 UTC]
Oh thank you!
IT is the little details that make the picture after all L:KSJFDHNNNGTHANKYOUAGAINTHEN <3 👍: 0 ⏩: 1
The-Clawed-Shadow In reply to Octeapi [2013-12-01 18:24:19 +0000 UTC]
Welcomes!
Yes, details make things great. I do like to take my time to look at the artwork others have done, and mostly because they put a lot of effort in it.
Welcomes! ^^
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Grumpy-Old-Snake In reply to The-Clawed-Shadow [2013-12-01 15:28:39 +0000 UTC]
Oh, hey, I hadn't even noticed the misting breath. Or, well, I had on the crystals higher up but I assumed it was a watermark... awesome!
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