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My second art for spn_j2_bigbang is for anactoria's beautifully atmospheric Via Negationis.
I have to apologise to her for being less than prolific - I hadn't realised just how much I rely on last minute races to the finish until this week hit with GISHHWES at the same time and I just ran out of time. So sorry I didn't do any more art for this one, because the fic is awesome.
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Anactoria banner-1


This was the first image that stuck in my head. Here's the picture without text.
Anactoria-1.2
And a close up of Lucifer
Anactoria Lucifer crop-1
This was (I think) the first time I've tried drawing Lucifer, apart from a pencil sketch a while back of Mark P, and I was pretty pleased with how it turned out. So much so, when I read a certain passage towards the end of the story, I have to try and illustrate it... (this isn't really spoilery as the picture only hints at what might be going on)
Anactoria-2.1
And I'm afraid that was all I had time for. I feel bad about that...

On to the process, as usual...

These pieces were all digital this time.
I forgot to save some earlier shots so this little sequence just shows Sam building up. The background is a screenshot from an episode where Crowley was in the bunker dungeon, I layers and gave it paint effects then painted Lucifer in Crowley's place.
Anactoria-draft-1
Anactoria-1.2 prog
Hiding the lines somewhat before doing Sam's clothes
Anactoria-1.2 prog 2
Lucifer's ref was a promo still and I can't remember which photo I used as a ref for Sam. But refs were used!

Date: 2016-08-05 09:27 am (UTC)
frozen_delight: (sam)
From: [personal profile] frozen_delight
Eeee, I love these! They beautifully complement [livejournal.com profile] anactoria's amazing story. I particularly like the one with the blue symbols tattooed into Lucifer's skin.

Date: 2016-08-05 09:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks a lot, it's great to know someone who's familiar with the story already thinks these fit!

Via Negationis

Date: 2016-08-05 09:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] livejournal.livejournal.com
User [livejournal.com profile] anactoria referenced to your post from Via Negationis (http://spn-j2-bigbang.livejournal.com/498274.html) saying: [...] Link to art: LJ [...]
From: [identity profile] livejournal.livejournal.com
User [livejournal.com profile] anactoria referenced to your post from Fic: Via Negationis (Supernatural - SPN/J2 Big Bang 2016) (http://anactoria.livejournal.com/107897.html) saying: [...] | Check out the art! [...]

Date: 2016-08-05 10:54 am (UTC)
ext_57687: (♥ actor | ja jib11 laughing! (ani))
From: [identity profile] big-heart-june.livejournal.com
Their faces are incredible! Wow, can't stop staring. Don't feel bad, BB, because the art you did manage to create is beyond gorgeous ♥

Date: 2016-08-05 09:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Ah thank you, i just meant to do more!

Fic rec: Via Negationis

Date: 2016-08-05 11:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] livejournal.livejournal.com
User [livejournal.com profile] frozen_delight referenced to your post from Fic rec: Via Negationis (http://frozen-delight.livejournal.com/86505.html) saying: [...] | Check out the art! [...]

Date: 2016-08-05 11:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] anactoria.livejournal.com
There is really no need to apologise -- I'm beyond happy that you have created this awesomeness. They're beautiful and atmospheric and creepy, and I just wish I could stare at them all day. ♥

Date: 2016-08-07 03:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thank you, that's a great compliment! And it's a pleasure to create something for a story so well written. ♥♥
Edited Date: 2016-08-07 03:11 pm (UTC)

Date: 2016-08-05 12:25 pm (UTC)

Date: 2016-08-05 09:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thank you!

Date: 2016-08-05 01:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] emmatheslayer.livejournal.com
Such amazing art work I love this so much

Date: 2016-08-05 09:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Cheers me dear, glad to hear it!

Date: 2016-08-05 01:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fridayblues.livejournal.com
WOOOOOW WOW WOW
I am a big fan! These are so neat and dark and neat. And I also love to read about all the processes. And I agree with everyone, don't feel bad. These are gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing. I LOVE them :)
xxx

Date: 2016-08-05 09:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks very much, I'm very happy you enjoyed the art and the process bit.

Date: 2016-08-05 01:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madebyme-x.livejournal.com
Wowzer!!! Your likenesses here are so awesome and beautifully captured, and I adore that steely gaze of Sam's. Both pieces of Lucifer are standout, you draw him so well and perfectly capture that uneasy and chilling body language.

Wonderful as always! Thank you for sharing :)

Date: 2016-08-05 09:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Sam is good at steely, almost as good as he is at puppy-dog... LOL. Glad you liked it all!

Date: 2016-08-05 03:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] expectative.livejournal.com
This is absolutely breathtaking! Sam's determined face, Lucifer's smirk... It definitely makes me curious, and a bit sad I won't be reading the fic because the warnings are not for me!

Date: 2016-08-05 09:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Too triggery? I admit, this isn't a pairing I'd go looking for, but Anactoria writes so well... Anywho, I'm very happy you like the art!

Date: 2016-08-05 10:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] expectative.livejournal.com
I wouldn't say triggery, because it doesn't trigger anything for me, but it definitely squicks me A LOT.

I just can't help looking at the blue symbols on Lucifer's chest, so intricate and delicate, it looks amazing!

Date: 2016-08-07 03:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Ah ok, and thanks, I'm glad the glow works!

Date: 2016-08-05 04:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jimbobjoe.livejournal.com
This story is not my cup of tea, but OH MY, I really like your work here! You captured Lucifer so well!!!

Date: 2016-08-05 09:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Is it the pairing or the dark theme that puts you off? Just wondering, because this is a beautifully written story. Not a pairing I'd normally go looking for but it works.

Thanks so much for the comment about the art though, I appreciate it!

Date: 2016-08-05 11:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jimbobjoe.livejournal.com
Yeah, I'm not a big "Lucifer in fic" fan, but mainly it's the dub-con. That's almost always a nope for me.

Your art deserves it! :)

Date: 2016-08-07 03:12 pm (UTC)

Date: 2016-08-05 06:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] red-b-rackham.livejournal.com
Holy wow!! These are so well done - it looks JUST like them in the best way. Lovely, lovely work!

Date: 2016-08-05 09:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks very much! :D

Date: 2016-08-05 06:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] katwoman76.livejournal.com
Wow, I think your Pellegrino/Lucifer turned out great.

Date: 2016-08-05 09:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks Kat!

Date: 2016-08-05 07:17 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (BigBang2011)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
First off: STOP apologizing for not doing more, djeebus, woman, an awesome banner PLUS a scene -to paraphrase a certain Mr. Padalecki- IT'S more than ENOUGH!

Now. The art. WOW, just WOW. I love the composition with Sam up front and staring slightly past us with those gorgeous almond shaped eyes, the light coming from the side of Lucifer, dragging the two together across the dark. Lucifer's expression and pose is just perfect. Up close I love the broad strokes and the fast lines.

The glow effects in the extra scene are stunning. Good stuff.

Date: 2016-08-05 08:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Well I meant to do more, you know? So. Anyhow, thanks for the lovely feedback, it's great to know what worked for you. I was going to work through a PS video tutorial for the glowy bits but ended up fiddling through the settings myself and ended up how you see it now. I'm sure there are better ways of doing things!

Date: 2016-08-05 10:27 pm (UTC)
sillie: (BigBang2010AmriaDean)
From: [personal profile] sillie
These are amazing bb. The piece you did for the banner is def. my favorite; love how you drew Sam. <3

Date: 2016-08-07 03:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks bunches! I wasn't sure about Sam, he didn't turn out how I wanted, but if you like him I must have got something right!

Date: 2016-08-06 06:47 am (UTC)
ext_12410: (spn - he said shut up (by eyestoowide))
From: [identity profile] tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com
that is such a good lucifer. he was one of my favorite things about s5 and you captured his face just beautifully. not to take anything away from your sam, who looks angry in a way i really like, but lucifer, man. two thumbs up.

Date: 2016-08-07 03:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Yay thanks, so happy Luci works for a fan of his!

Date: 2016-08-06 07:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sleepypercy.livejournal.com
Pretty! I love Lucifer's little smirky look there, so spot on to Pellegrino.

And I LOVe that glowing art - it's making me dizzy but in a good way :D

Date: 2016-08-07 03:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Ha ha sorry about the dizziness, but thanks for the compliment!

Date: 2016-08-07 04:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] moonlessnightz.livejournal.com
Beautiful work! Your drawing ability is obviously amazing and I love how the colours contrast with the dark room and the intense expressions on both characters' faces...such lovely art! The glow effect you've done with the blue sigils looks really mystical and cool as well :)

Date: 2016-08-07 03:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thanks very much!

Date: 2016-08-09 11:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aerynsun5.livejournal.com
So very nice. And your Mark P/Lucifer totally captures his attitude, I think. Good work.

Date: 2016-08-28 09:02 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Thank you! And sorry for the late reply!

Date: 2016-08-27 10:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] quickreaver.livejournal.com
Oooooh, you did a BANG UP job on Lucifer! I mean, your Sam is good too but I think you really nailed Pellegrino. Love the use of sigils too. SPARKLY! You rocked this, lady!

Date: 2016-08-28 09:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
Sam started out well then I overcooked him (poor boy...LOL) but I'm so happy you liked Lucifer! :D

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