Mirror, Mirror - J2 Reverse Bang art masterpost

[amberdreams]

I only entered the one prompt for this challenge, and it was just as well, since I've been stupidly busy and so haven't managed to do much art for my lovely and dedicated author, merenwen76. Thank you for putting up with me, my dear!
Awesome story link HERE!
Banner


Animated banner (it's a flashing image so if you have intolerance to that, scroll down quick)


Main pic

This is actually a redraw of the original prompt sketch, but honestly, it's not as much of an improvement as I'd hoped. A bit tidier, and coloured digitally. Both versions were drawn with blue pencil first, and graphite pencil added before importing into PS to colour.
Here's the original


I drew it in a hurry because I liked the idea and wanted to see what someone with story-writing skills would make of it. I love what merenwen came up with!
And finally, a bonus shot of lightning-lit boys for fun.

Comments

[merenwen76 (from livejournal.com)]

It was a pleasure to work with you. I saw your prompt and immediately fell in love. The banner with the plastic heart in the center ... now words just tears in my eyes. It’s perfect . Thank you so much for creating it.

[quickreaver.livejournal.com]

OH, super cool, Amb! I love the lightning, the ominous vibe, that gorrrrgeous back ... NOICE!

[tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com]

i love the animation. the light both the boys is fabulous. also, for what it's worth, this was one of the two prompts i really wanted, and not just because i thought i recognized it as yours. :D

[equally-dour.livejournal.com]

wonderful work!

[kirathehyrulian.livejournal.com]

Sorry, it took so long to comment, but I wanted to tell you that I loved your animation. The reflection of the lighting on Sam's back is so good. The color choice just makes me feel so relaxed yet intense if that makes any sense. With the lighting right behind Sam, it makes my back feel tingly in sympathy. The whole theme feels so dreamlike that it makes me feel nostalgic for the dreams of storms I had in the past. Awesome work!