Mandi's Gallery of Art

Serah · Aug 16, 2007

Hmmm I studied the sleeves on Yuna before drawing her and her sleeves don't fold like some do >.< then agan, her arm wasn't bent that much, so I didn't bother with them. I redrew her eyes like 4 or 5 different times. I didn't want them too close together. I thought they looked okay but...oh well ^_^

Thanks for the advice! And now I has another new picture. I decided to draw Ed Elric from Full Metal Alchemist.

Here's the sketch: http://morningstar83.deviantart.com/art/Ed-Elric-Sketch-62385325
Here's the finished: http://morningstar83.deviantart.com/art/The-Full-Metal-Alchemist-62441720

Yeah I know his one arm kinda looks funky, but I got lazy

Serah · Nov 29, 2007

It's been a long time since I posted an update ^_^

Erythritol · Nov 29, 2007

o_o *Stare* Holy crap! You drew those? You're really talented! And your coloring is phenomenal! I'm so jealous XD

Keep posting your art! You're really good!

Mugen · Nov 30, 2007

Wow, and I thought I was a big FMA fan

those are awesome, keep em comin.

Advice, work on the hair a bit, tis good, but you can still improve

Serah · Nov 30, 2007

Work on the hair as in how? xD I need specifics if you're going to critique me...You're actually the first person who said I need to work on the hair O_O Everybody else has always said that's one of the best things I do in a drawing xD. Thank you so much Eryth! ^_^

I sure did draw them all. If you go into the scraps section of my gallery, you'll find the sketches for most all my pieces ^^

Twilight Dawn · Dec 1, 2007

i really like the Yuna Anime in color art it's AWESOME HOW DID YOU DID THAT It's the sending in Kilika isn't it...

Mugen · Dec 1, 2007

Work on the hair as in how? xD I need specifics if you're going to critique me...You're actually the first person who said I need to work on the hair O_O Everybody else has always said that's one of the best things I do in a drawing xD.

Sorry :/ What I mean is, it's great and your coloring is superb, but I don't like as much that you try to make it exactly the same, it wont hurt if he has a different hairstyle

Do you have some work not FMA related, something original? Would love to see it.

Serah · Dec 2, 2007

Mugen said:
Sorry :/ What I mean is, it's great and your coloring is superb, but I don't like as much that you try to make it exactly the same, it wont hurt if he has a different hairstyle

Do you have some work not FMA related, something original? Would love to see it.

I still don't understand lol Edward wouldn't look right with a different hairstyle and I prefer to draw fanart. I don't really have any original characters and all that because I don't have time to sit around and make them up. If I were to take Ed and give him a different hairstyle, it wouldn't even look like him. I want people to know it's Ed or Winry or Roy or Riza or Al that I'm drawing. Besides, giving him a different hairstyle would take away from his character. Having high bangs and long hair is one of his trademarks. Why would I screw that up?
Also I do draw more than just FMA stuff. If you go into my main gallery on DA, you'll find all my other works, but I'm a fan art artist...I'm sorry if that bothers you, but that's what I like to do, that's what I'll do and continue to do.

Soraeon · Dec 2, 2007

I like the way you draw and colored fran and balthier in chibi style. But i think the best are ''you were my pillar of strength'' and ''let me be your strength'', they are exelent, and how you colored the hair was great. Only remark is that in one of those pictures cloud's right eye is invisible, but it should be seen a little.

Mugen · Dec 2, 2007

Also I do draw more than just FMA stuff. If you go into my main gallery on DA, you'll find all my other works, but I'm a fan art artist...I'm sorry if that bothers you, but that's what I like to do, that's what I'll do and continue to do.

Doesn't bother me at all, like you said , that's what you want to do. I will take a look at your gallery for sure. Also seems to me like you though I was being smug or something, sry if I gave you that impression, and I assure you it was not intentional.

Serah · Dec 3, 2007

sora22 Thank you ^_^

as for that Cloud drawing, I meant to have his right eye covered for a reason ^_^

that's why it's covered. A lot of manga/anime artists either draw one eye visible or both eyes hidden quite often

Mugen, no I didn't feel you were coming across smug. It just felt like you were dogging on me a bit because I prefer drawing fan art above anything else... and then telling me I needed to change Ed's hairstyle, etc...just didn't make sense to me. I was trying trying to explain to you that would completely ruin his character. That's all. Right now, I'm on an FMA art kick so that's probably what you'll see for awhile lol

Anyway, here's a couple of new ones.

I drew this one the other day when I was pissed
http://morningstar83.deviantart.com/art/Ticked-71024959

And this one I just finished today. I'm getting into the Christmas Spirit!! Already know the foreheads are small, so there's no need to point that out.
http://morningstar83.deviantart.com/art/Under-the-Mistletoe-71235821

Soraeon · Dec 3, 2007

you have to show me how you worked on the hair it's just great!!!

Mugen · Dec 3, 2007

Found this

Thought you might like it

Also here a real tip now, Ed's forehead is a bit small, compare with the original to see, just noticed that on the las pic you posted.

Serah · Dec 3, 2007

sora22, it's somewhat complicated on how I do hair lol I'm not sure how I would explain it to you.

Mugen, I've seen that before but thanks anyway ^^
I already know the foreheads are small, I stated that in the drawing. Besides that, weren't you just on me the other day because it was too close to the original? I don't use references to draw Ed, so nothing is going to be perfect. Besides that, you don't want to draw their foreheads too big because then the face will become disproportioned, and half of his forehead is hidden behind his bangs.

Serah · Dec 7, 2007

I finally broke down and created myself an OC today. It's actually weird how it happened. I was just sitting with my son watching Christmas cartoons, no real inspiration or muses when it hit me...This is my char ^_^

Celeste Nayamashii

Celeste pretty much embodies my serious/quiet side. She's serious to a fault and rarely smiles, hardly shows any emotions ever unless she's pissed, she's quiet unless spoken to and she'll kick your ass if you provoke her. She's not a 'Sue' and doesn't have big angel wings or random magical powers either. She's just skilled in combat but behind the scenes she is very feminine. She's only close to those she loves and it's hard for her to learn to trust anyone.

Shenorai · Dec 7, 2007

Two words;

Kick. Ass.

Mugen · Dec 7, 2007

Sweet! Good job, I envy you that you have the patients to color, I'm a lazy bum when it comes to that.

Marshy · Dec 8, 2007

I love your art LA

it looks so awesome. I have such trouble with hair and faces and i wish that i could do it like you can. Anychance i could get some help from ya?

Bei Bei · Dec 9, 2007

Love it LA! And I love it more because it's an original character which I think are more difficult to draw.

I love how the hair turned out and I love the color of the hair. I think hair is probably your greatest strength while sketching since most people have trouble drawing texture especially in hair.

Serah · Dec 10, 2007

Luxord, if I had more time to make tutorials and such, I wouldn't mind helping you out. I just don't have the extra time right now. I will implore you to browse human anatomy tutorials on Google and DeviantArt. You will without a shadow of a doubt, find something there. They will come in handy. Good luck!

Bei, thank you so much hon!

That's one of my favorite parts to draw is the hair <3 I LOVE drawing hair ^_^

and eyes.

And now here is my newest piece. Now before you say anything I know his left leg is wonky, but like...I didn't really notice it until I was nearly done with the damn drawing xD And I couldn't go all the way back through and fix it, so I'm just leaving it. Anyway, hope you guys like this one as well ^_^

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