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My second art post for spn_meanttobe is for walking_tornado's Deals in Brimstone.
It's a bittersweet Stanford era AU - and I'm a sucker for anything to do with Dean during that time. And yeah, that is supposed to be Crowley on Dean's shoulder there...so now you have to read it, no?
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I didn't get as much done as I wanted, and I'm not totally happy with the end result, but it almost works, so that will have to be enough!
Here's the full picture done as a book cover
deals in brimstone final

i took my inspiration from some of the promos from Magic City, which used that turquoisey colour combined with black and white photos - but this idea didn't quite turn out as I wanted when I tried drawing the figures instead of using photos. Also I really wasn't happy with John's face, it doesn't look like him at all. *sigh*
See what I mean?
deals in brimstone John icon
But I was pleased how Dean came out.
deals in brimstone dean icon

Progress stuff:
My first draft had Dean smoking but walking_tornado didn't like that (neither did I really) so I amended it to replace the cigarette with a drink. Oh the joys of working digitally!
chomaisky did a really helpful beta for me (damn I wish I had half her draftsmanship!). Thank you again, my dear. You are a star.
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This was the reference I used for Dean - it's one of my photos from Asylum 6. Mmm yummy, meaty thighs...
*P1090237

Date: 2015-06-04 01:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thursdaysisters.livejournal.com
Dean looks amazing, can I repost it elsewhere? :-D

Date: 2015-06-04 02:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks! Out of interest, where did you want to repost? I've stuck it on tumblr if you wanted to reblog it there.

Date: 2015-06-04 02:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thursdaysisters.livejournal.com
Okay I'll repost your tumblr, I was gonna tweet it unless you've done so already, i know the author was sensitive about her work showing up in public :-D

Date: 2015-06-04 02:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
On tumblr I've just linked back to spn_meanttobe and to her LJ - hope that's ok. I should tweet my own damn stuff I suppose - but by all means tweet away LOL

Date: 2015-06-04 08:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
I only just noticed you are using the toadstool! LOL

Date: 2015-06-04 03:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fireheart13.livejournal.com
I really like it, and that coloring is stunning!

Date: 2015-06-04 05:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Oh good, I'm glad something works! :D

Date: 2015-06-04 03:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chomaisky.livejournal.com
Oh right this one!
Jensen does look very very pretty! :)))))

Date: 2015-06-04 05:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Aye, this one... Dean/Jensen was the only thing I was pleased with in the end! :D

Date: 2015-06-04 04:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] milly-gal.livejournal.com
I absolutely LOVE these honey! You time and again amaze me with your awesome sauce on toast skills! :D

Date: 2015-06-04 05:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Aw thank you, petal!

Date: 2015-06-04 04:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] quickreaver.livejournal.com
You NAILED Jensen! Er, Dean. So to speak. ;)

Date: 2015-06-04 05:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
I wish... ahem. Sorry, been reading too much porn! LOL

Date: 2015-06-04 05:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madebyme-x.livejournal.com
Wonderful! I love the black and white on the colour background, its really effective!! And Dean looks especially awesome here, you really captured his likeness.

Beautiful art. Thank you for sharing :)

Date: 2015-06-04 05:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks very much, glad you think it works!

Date: 2015-06-04 05:27 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cassiopeia7.livejournal.com
Love the the air of a slightly seedy bar, just the place one might choose to make questionable deals. You've captured Dean's body language perfectly -- I'm also glad you got rid of the cigarette for the final version. John/JDM is often difficult to capture, so I wouldn't fret too much. :)

Date: 2015-06-04 05:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
I can't even remember why I gave him the ciggy in the first place! I hate smoking...
And thanks for the lovely comment.

Date: 2015-06-04 08:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dizzojay.livejournal.com
Love how these came out - great interaction between the characters!

Date: 2015-06-04 08:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks me dear, I liked to concept better than the execution! LOL

Date: 2015-06-04 08:46 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] sillie
Ooh, nice! Love the way Dean came out. :D

Date: 2015-06-04 08:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Dean was the part I was happy with, thanks! :D

Date: 2015-06-04 09:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] siennavie.livejournal.com
Mmm, Dean and that come hither, sexy and I know it languorous pose. The way I see it, Jeff's literally waving a white flag ;)

Date: 2015-06-05 07:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Ha ha I love how everybody muddles SPN and RPF...and if Jeff were to encounter Dean, I'm sure he wouldn't last ten minutes!

Date: 2015-06-05 11:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] siennavie.livejournal.com
Whoops! :P I see Jeff and always think Jeff; maybe I just know him too broadly from other works. Whereas Dean/Jensen is 50/50.

Date: 2015-06-04 10:57 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] walking_tornado
Thank you so much!!! It's wonderful! I love the ambiance you created, with the blues and blacks. And I like how the white just pops out. Love Dean and how he's sitting, and how poor John looks so defeated, and then Crowley coming around all possessive-like. . . :D hehehehe *squishes you*

Date: 2015-06-05 07:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Phew, as long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters!

Date: 2015-06-04 11:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zara-zee.livejournal.com
Love the concept and the colours and Dean is just perfect. I just love the way he's sitting. And I'm inspired to read the story now, so your book cover did it's job! :D

Date: 2015-06-05 07:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Excellent! That's good to know. :D

Date: 2015-06-04 11:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ephermeralk.livejournal.com
Dean looks so gorgeous here, you really did him justice, bb

*cough* though I would have loved to see him smoking *cough*

Date: 2015-06-05 07:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Ha ha you and quickreaver... well he does still have the cigarette in the draft pic.

Date: 2015-06-05 02:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] majestic-duxk.livejournal.com
This is gorgeous. I love the shadowy feel. it actually makes me think of a speakeasy! Dean looks great, and I love Crowley's head resting on his shoulder.

just lovely!

Date: 2015-06-05 07:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
It's good to know there is an atmosphere, thank you!

Date: 2015-06-05 03:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] borgmama1of5.livejournal.com
Love the color choices and Dean's pose!

Date: 2015-06-05 07:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks a lot, Betty me dear!

Date: 2015-06-05 05:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sleepypercy.livejournal.com
Ooh i loooove these colors here. And yes, you are right - Dean looks so fantastic!

Also, I can still totally still see John's features in your art ^_^

Date: 2015-06-05 07:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Oh thank you, John was bugging me so much!

Date: 2015-06-05 09:18 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] becc-j.livejournal.com
wonderful <3 I love the overall layout and the posing of the characters, they all tell a story and those colours are swish!

Date: 2015-06-05 11:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thank you so much! :D

Date: 2015-06-05 10:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fridayblues.livejournal.com
Wow! I like yr style very much!
Great job :)
xxx

Date: 2015-06-05 11:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Date: 2015-06-05 06:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] emmatheslayer.livejournal.com
I love this is so pretty I bet the story rocks off to read

Date: 2015-06-05 07:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Hope you enjoy it, I think you will... :D

Date: 2015-06-14 06:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] somersault-j.livejournal.com
Just read the fic! And the art is awesome! Especially love the big one, the book cover, where you can see Dean sitting on the bar chair. Love it :)

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