Art stuffs!

[merimask]

Oh wow...I am SO BORED!!   And I have a bunch of fun ideas but my leather shipment has yet to arrive.  So!  I've been doodling.  Hurray for pen, ink, asnd prismacolor pencils.  They are my little saviors.

First up:  this is the conceptual drawing for my next big dragon plaque.  Asian dragon theme again.  I left out the stag antlers, but otherwise it's going to look just like this.  Summer is represented (in kimono art) by waves...so I'm calling this one "Natsu no nami".

Ignore the superfluous line up there on the top left...I'm an idiot and I was so excited about drawing the dragon figure that I went and did it before I drew the circle...which of course screwed up my circle.  Still, this is the basic idea.  All those waves will be separate pieces, stacked higher towards the front (bottom) and receding in back, so, 3-D.  The dragon will be black again (I just like it that way!) and the eye will be a pearl.  I'll find a big glass pearl-looking thing for the dragon to grasp.  It's going to be all in jewel tones except for a beige suede background, only visible in a few spots.  Not unlike Hokusai's color scheme for "The Great Wave".

Next!  As promised!  Fanart!

Naraku and Kanna, Sesshoumaru and Rin.  Light and dark.  Yin and Yang.  The term for the classic black & white symbol the Chinese use to represent this is called "Taijiutu", which is what I'm calling this sketch.

It's so funny...Sess looks so emo!  Must be the influence of Takahashi's storyline.  If Rin dies I'm going to need therapy...that kid is so damn cute.

And that's all I've got for now!  That leather better get here soon or I'm going to start drawing all over the walls.  *grumblegrumble*

Comments

[rumdiculous.livejournal.com]

That dragon is so cute and pretty! The waves are gorgeous looking and very soothing. Why are waves the symbol for summer?

And OMG Kanna!! *loves* And Rin is so cute. XD Sess does look a little worried at the upcoming events. And Naraku... ^____^

You've shoved all of my fav characters into one pic. All I'm missing is Kohaku.

[merimask.livejournal.com]

Kimono are so...full of symbolism. It's a fascinating art form, kimono painting. Mandarin ducks = marital fidelity (is why so many wedding kimono feature ducks), streams and ponds and water lillies = the "floating world" (sex! Which is why very desirable geisha would wear these designs...it was provocative).
The seasons are as follows: Cherry blossoms (sakura) = Spring, Waves (nami) = Summer, Red Japanese maple leaves (kaede)= Autumn, and Pine boughs with snow (matsu) = Winter. All highly stylized. I ought to scan some pics I have of these designs...you wouldn't believe how beautiful they can be.

Yay! I'm glad you likey the fanart (you know how fragile I am when it comes to the fanart). Naraku is leering just for you, kiddo, 'cause I know how you like the bad ones. ;-)

[rumdiculous.livejournal.com]

Ha ha! I did not know that about the streams and ponds. That is something to store away for future use. I did know the kimono patterns were important, but I'm a little fuzzy on the meanings and such. The Japanese are so subtle when it comes to art, but it always has a big impact.

I love your fanart! :D

Naraku is leering just for you, kiddo, 'cause I know how you like the bad ones. ;-)

You know my weakness. :3

Ooh, speaking of liking the bad ones: You'll love Alucard if you watch Hellsing. He's one of those ambiguous characters that could be evil as hell or a hero-depending on how he's feeling at the moment. XD