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Yeah I totally agree with you =) Hoid in shock is super fun to see! (Well done, Shallan!) When I read that hugging scene for the first time, I just couldn't believe my eyes… Wait, what happened?! Then I burst into a long-time laugh (And, I like the Shallan becoming Wit idea)
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Oh, finally see some mentions of Shallan/Hoid!!! I personally looove this ship, but I agree that Hoid may not be romantically involved with any character from SA. Despite that, I'd also like to see he and Shallan becoming mentor-apprentice or just good friends =) (Some scenes in WoR really made me scream like a fangirl )
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Lightweaver! Their creative abilities and perhaps non-warrior type are amazing. (Pure personal reason: because Shallan and Hoid are both Lightweavers ) I'm also interested in Dustbringers, Willshapers and Stonewards and would like to see how their powers will develop. (Man, it's a hard choice!)
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Late reply, sorry, folks! Thanks for all of your comments! Thanks! I did a search and found the illustration of this series is really awesome =) Ah me too! Elhokar is just so fit to be a blonde guy, but the reality says no. It took me a very long time to finally decide how he may look like because I could hardly get rid of the former mental image. (Actually, he is among the characters that I often can't get right.) About depicting Dalinar, it is always a challenge for me, because I'm so bad at drawing tough guys... I'm trying to do him a fair work, and I hope I could do better in the late ones =) OK, must make his face much squatter! Haha Sadeas is an interesting one. To be honest, that pose was intentionally done for the dramatic effect =) (Judas-esque, I like your association ) Oh Loki! I haven't thought of this before, but it's a great idea! Dalinar's beard problem always confuses me because I can't find any specific description of that in the books. At first I thought that he does have a beard (I used to depict him as a bearded guy.), but then a clean-shaven soldier Dalinar came into my mind and it's also acceptable. I'm not so sure about it. Maybe I'll make a change in the future =) Oh, if that counts =) (This is my first art post in the thread, though, 'cause I think this piece is interesting enough to be shared with you ) Oooh this made me laugh so hard! Glorious! Thanks so much Wow you got it right! My mental image of Sadeas is exactly the tan-skinned Snape in French noble outfit with a reddy bulbous face =) But a Loki version is also an awesome choice ;D
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Hello to all! It's my first post here, please be kind This piece is a rough faceshot sketch of Elhokar and the ten highprinces, drawn by pencil. (Full resolution: [x]) To know who is who, here is the key: (Full resolution: [x]) I did a keyword search for the exact description of each character, but still couldn't find useful information about Bethab and Thanadal, so I had to make some wild speculations. Actually I'm not so sure about the appearance and outfit design for all of them, any suggestions are welcomed =) (I did have a try, though )
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These are amazing! I'm thrilled to see them again on 17S =) If possible, really hope to see your take on some male characters!
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Ah, speak of the eyebrows... At first it was very odd for me to read the description and I almost burst into a laugh. (Sorry, the people of Thaylenah!) But then I came to realize that it is such a great worldbuilding aspect because of its unique and cute visual effect Also, Thaylens with white eyebrows always remind me of some old sages from the folklores I heard when I was a child. It's so interesting! (But women with white eyebrows? that's something new!) For Emperor's Soul, I've got a plan to depict all the main characters I don't know when I can finish it, though. Yeah that youth is Balat Thanks!!! Taln is one of my favourite characters so I often feel an urge to give him a fair depiction Oh I agree with you. Next time I'll make him look stronger and more powerful! -
Thanks so much! Wow thank you!!! She is among my favourite, too! She's getting more and more attractive as a character. Really hope we will see her more in the future books, or could it be possible that she is going to play a bigger role in the second arc?
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Oh my this is perfect! I have never considered the overlap thing, and all I can think about is something like the first picture. Thanks for the inspiration! Must upvote!
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(*Long Post Warning*) "Boldness. You must be bold with the Reshi." / Vstim (Words of Radiance Rysn Interlude) This is a scene from Rysn Interlude of WoR =) I haven’t used this style for a while, but I actually like it! The original piece is here: Also, another sketch based on the whole chapter: I think Rysn, Tyvnk, larkin, Vstim (Oh my he is cute XD), Talik, Reshi King and the eye of Relu-na are included, and the background looks like Reshi Sea and those strange plants. I’m going to do more secondary characters but choice is so hard! Some notes a bit off the topic: Rysn’s outfit is inspired by Bohemian and Norwegian folk costume. For Thaylen men wear I decided to imitate the clothes from Ottoman Empire, especially those robes and hats. Everything related to Reshi people always reminds me of Maori culture in New Zealand. Also, Oceanian people’s tatoo often makes me think of Axies’ scholarly notes =) (Wow, it’s time to study some anthropology!) (Another thing: Is there any Thaylen eyebrow fan? Drawing them makes me so happy ^ v ^) Below is something not serious, drawn by ball pen in five minutes I'm so glad Axies makes a cameo here! Since I may not have enough time to draw in the next few months, I just upload some recent art here, mostly rough sketches, please don't mind "Don't weep, Szeth!" This…is kind of a SA interlude character crossover which I promised to do a few weeks back. I’ll try to include all of them from WoK and WoR =) "Old friend, I hope this missive finds you well." Wit/Hoid and the recipient of the letter, i.e. the dragon (some wild and silly imagination here) "Welcome, lost one." Talenel and Wit from the epilogue of WoK (Finally Taln! I always want to depict him XD) The design of Wit’s enthir is inspired by cittern, a stringed instrument from the Renaissance period =) Different character design for Emperor's Soul I couldn't decide how the final product would look like... We'll see =) Doodles of Iyatil and Zahel (Oh man I'm going to confuse him with Talenel...)
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White Sand Graphic Novels Announced!
Botanica commented on firstRainbowRose's article in Brandon and Book News
Great news! Can't wait to read it and see what is happening on Taldain! -
Lego album of Words of Radiance part 1 [spoilers]
Botanica replied to fastlindyrick's topic in Stormlight Archive
Good lord!!! I had upvoted the post even before I checked the link 'cause I know it will be awesome. WOW good job! -
It's so refreshed to read the early draft! It feels like a quite different story. Renarin in battle and without Adolin being there? Wow. I believe the last fellow we see is our captain Is that Prallan Parshendi?
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Cosmere Fanart - Sketches and Works-in-Progress
Botanica replied to ExMachina's topic in Creator's Corner
Oh good lord!!! The updates are totally amazing!!! I've seen most of them via tumblr I'm so in love with those pieces drawn by marker, they look perfect. And that CLAMP style Shallan!!! It made me laugh so hard, reminding me of the days when reading their manga Also the uniform design, it made me wow when I first saw the pictures! I shared them with my friends, and they all said the design is awesome =) -
This is inspired by chapter 55 of WoR. Totally not serious, sorry Kaladin! Note: What he attracts is a baby girl chasmfiend. =) Bigger picture is here: [x] Original lineart: -
Thanks Honestly, I didn't think much about the quotes above when drawing this. I just wanted to depict the five siblings in different mood. But then I realized that wow I could use those quotes! Haha poison. I should have thought of this option Yeah it's the common purple wine. Good catch! That necklace is exactly what Father gave Shallan. -
Definitely The Way of Kings! It's a special book for me. I was undergoing a very difficult time when reading WoK. Kaladin's story arc gave me so much strength to live a better life. I was deeply impressed by Dalinar giving his own Blade to save the bridgemen. It is one of the best scenes I've read in fantasy during these years. Also, everything on Roshar simply attracts me. I don't know why but I know it does =) I also voted WoR as my favourite, too, because it is Shallan's book, who is my favourite female character across the Cosmere. I enjoyed her POV chapters very much. Plus, the whole thing in WoR is as awesome as WoK. (Maybe more?) My third vote went for the last option, since I'm still waiting for Hoid's books and the Cosmere prequel. Last, I have to admit that it's a difficult choice. Every Cosmere book has its own greatness!
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"House Davar is distinctive and enduring." (Words of Radiance Ch. 39) Modified Davar Siblings piece Characters from left to right are: Jushu, Balat, childhood Shallan, Helaran and Wikim. Jushu: Wine! Spheres! I'm the only one in this family who hasn't gone crazy! Balat: Stormin' creature! Shallan: I must save the whole family! Helaran: Father, go to Damnation! Wikim: Hmmm... (*Keep staring at the hearth*) This one is also on dA: [x]
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Yay, Lift art!!! -
Awesome work! Kal's uniform looks great! -
Good lord!!! Everyone looks awesome!!! -
Thanks! Shallan is my favourite character =) -
I've seen most of them on tumblr, really great work! I love your depiction of Wit and Sadeas. That smirk on Wit's face, gold!
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Yay, Pattern art! Shallan looks great, too. Like her outfit.
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Michael Whelan's Preliminary Art for Words of Radiance
Botanica replied to Argent's topic in Creator's Corner
Man, those preliminary pieces are great! I had to hold my breath. I totally agree that they somehow look better than the final cover. I LOVE the colored Kaladin. They really should posture like this
