Via Negationis - SPN_J2BB Masterpost

[amberdreams]

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.
Click HERE or on the banner to read the fic

This was the first image that stuck in my head. Here's the picture without text.

And a close up of Lucifer

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)

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.


Hiding the lines somewhat before doing Sam's clothes

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!

Comments

[frozen_delight]

Eeee, I love these! They beautifully complement anactoria's amazing story. I particularly like the one with the blue symbols tattooed into Lucifer's skin.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot, it's great to know someone who's familiar with the story already thinks these fit!

Via Negationis

[livejournal.livejournal.com]

User anactoria referenced to your post from Via Negationis (http://spn-j2-bigbang.livejournal.com/498274.html) saying: [...] Link to art: LJ [...]

Fic: Via Negationis (Supernatural - SPN/J2 Big Bang 2016)

[livejournal.livejournal.com]

User 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! [...]

[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 ♥

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Ah thank you, i just meant to do more!

Fic rec: Via Negationis

[livejournal.livejournal.com]

User frozen_delight referenced to your post from Fic rec: Via Negationis (http://frozen-delight.livejournal.com/86505.html) saying: [...] | Check out the art! [...]

[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. ♥

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thank you, that's a great compliment! And it's a pleasure to create something for a story so well written. ♥♥

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

Very nice!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[emmatheslayer.livejournal.com]

Such amazing art work I love this so much

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Cheers me dear, glad to hear it!

[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

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much, I'm very happy you enjoyed the art and the process bit.

[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 :)

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Sam is good at steely, almost as good as he is at puppy-dog... LOL. Glad you liked it all!

[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!

[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!

[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!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Ah ok, and thanks, I'm glad the glow works!

[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!!!

[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!

[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! :)

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Gotcha.

[red-b-rackham.livejournal.com]

Holy wow!! These are so well done - it looks JUST like them in the best way. Lovely, lovely work!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much! :D

[katwoman76.livejournal.com]

Wow, I think your Pellegrino/Lucifer turned out great.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks Kat!

[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.

[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!

[sillie]

These are amazing bb. The piece you did for the banner is def. my favorite; love how you drew Sam. <3

[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!

[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.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Yay thanks, so happy Luci works for a fan of his!

[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

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Ha ha sorry about the dizziness, but thanks for the compliment!

[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 :)

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much!

[aerynsun5.livejournal.com]

So very nice. And your Mark P/Lucifer totally captures his attitude, I think. Good work.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And sorry for the late reply!

[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!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Sam started out well then I overcooked him (poor boy...LOL) but I'm so happy you liked Lucifer! :D