There is a beautiful liminal space between Germanic storybook illustration and Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy concept art and Vampire Hunter D) that your work evokes for me. Breathtaking character designs that elevate the story beyond the author's time period granting a universality that doesn't diminish the horror of the world itself. Your work is astounding. Truly beautiful and astounding. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment - and for bringing up Yoshitaka Amano, on whose art my younger self absolutely imprinted. I love his more abstract art approaches, especially! Adapting characters from historical settings and making them suit my own style, taste, and still retain their essence was quite the challenge. Thank you!
I love how Dracula’s brides look! The painting on them reminds me of those older novel covers from the 60s and 70s and I think it makes them look even more unearthly. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Thank you so much! I love old-school cover illustrations (hopefully the publishing industry moves back to that one day) and had quite a collection of second-hand fantasy novels with exactly this vibe in the past.
seriously perfect. I watch and still don't understand how you get those glazing layers to turn out so utterly perfect. If only I could have you as a teacher .
Thank you so much! I paint with very thin layers, and soft brushes - very slowly building up paint. The OPEN acrylics mixed in with my regular ones also help with smoothness ^^
Ah, this turned out so well! I think the limited palette worked out super well here. Mina is particularly beautiful. I also love how much thought you put into the details, especially your color choices for Dracula's skin, and Lucy's hands. Looking forward to your zine!
So happy to hear that you like Mina - her portrait was stuck in the "ugly phase" for the longest time, and then I was so glad when I managed to turn it around! 💙
I really enjoy watching you draw and paint and get your thoughts~ It's so fun and inspiring for my own artworks. Also, you make me want to re-read Dracula. I wish for an illustrated copy of it by you ♥
I'm glad if my rambly art thoughts can inspire others! Thank you so much, and I hope you get to re-read Dracula soon (maybe join the Dracula Daily newsletters next year! :D)
This is beautiful! I want to reread Dracula now. I love your tones and control. You’re reminding me of how much I used to love acrylic paint, but having canvases all over was too much for me. I need to dive into the idea on using gels and such.
Thank you! I hope you find time for a reread - I'm following the Dracula Daily newsletters this year. :) The canvases were a big issue for me, too. They just take up so much space, but luckily, acrylics work just as well - if not better - on paper.
Im not a dark lover but I love your style of sketching and painting! I love the contrast of the warm of the fire and that bluish gray tones on the other side!!!! Love all the clothing painterly style! Is beautiful. I’ve been slowly desiring to learn acrylic because this type of painting is what I love!!!! You’re videos have definitely been an inspiration ✨❤️🔥 thanks!
Thank you!! I wanted this to be a nice balance of "dark fantasy" and also "Victorian historical setting" to represent the book, and loved playing with the color palette. Acrylics are a wonderful medium to paint with, especially if (like me 😂) you don't get things "right" on the first try - always able to paint over faces and details and build up layers.
I'm so glad you finally released this video, this is truly stunning! Personally I loved your rendition of Mina and the brides 💕 Absolutely wonderful! Please consider doing a 'Little Women' masterpiece soon?? Or Jayne Eyre? Think you'd bring them to life 😊⭐
Thank you so much! I was very worried about Mina - the "ugly stage" of her painting took a while to get out of... I love Jane Eyre! That would be amazing to give a try as a painting - just need to find an idea for a composition. 🥰
There is a beautiful liminal space between Germanic storybook illustration and Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy concept art and Vampire Hunter D) that your work evokes for me.
Breathtaking character designs that elevate the story beyond the author's time period granting a universality that doesn't diminish the horror of the world itself.
Your work is astounding. Truly beautiful and astounding.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment - and for bringing up Yoshitaka Amano, on whose art my younger self absolutely imprinted. I love his more abstract art approaches, especially!
Adapting characters from historical settings and making them suit my own style, taste, and still retain their essence was quite the challenge. Thank you!
I love how Dracula’s brides look! The painting on them reminds me of those older novel covers from the 60s and 70s and I think it makes them look even more unearthly.
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Thank you so much! I love old-school cover illustrations (hopefully the publishing industry moves back to that one day) and had quite a collection of second-hand fantasy novels with exactly this vibe in the past.
seriously perfect. I watch and still don't understand how you get those glazing layers to turn out so utterly perfect. If only I could have you as a teacher .
Thank you so much! I paint with very thin layers, and soft brushes - very slowly building up paint. The OPEN acrylics mixed in with my regular ones also help with smoothness ^^
Saw this piece online and was stunned by how beautiful it was! Love getting to see the process 👏👏👏
Thank you so much! 😊 (and I love your username!)
This painting is emaculate and i adore your portrayal of Dracula
Thank you so much! I tried to make him look as inhuman yet captivating as I could.
Ah, this turned out so well! I think the limited palette worked out super well here. Mina is particularly beautiful. I also love how much thought you put into the details, especially your color choices for Dracula's skin, and Lucy's hands. Looking forward to your zine!
So happy to hear that you like Mina - her portrait was stuck in the "ugly phase" for the longest time, and then I was so glad when I managed to turn it around! 💙
What a great video - such a relaxing mood in all of these! Thanks for the excellent vibes and informative content
All your drawings are so beautiful
Thank you so much! ♥
@@evydraws-art you're welcome
That's makes me want to paint so baaaad. It was so cool to watch you paint and talk about the process
That makes me happy to read - I hope you have some time to paint soon! 🥰
I really enjoy watching you draw and paint and get your thoughts~ It's so fun and inspiring for my own artworks. Also, you make me want to re-read Dracula. I wish for an illustrated copy of it by you ♥
I'm glad if my rambly art thoughts can inspire others! Thank you so much, and I hope you get to re-read Dracula soon (maybe join the Dracula Daily newsletters next year! :D)
It looks amazing!!
Thank you so much!
Aw the kitty likes it too
He tried to sit on it mutliple times, so yes 💖
Your process is amazing, love your videos!! ❤
Thank you so much!
It looks so perfect❤ I really love this piece❤
thank you, so glad you like it! 🥰
Your art is stunning. Thank you for sharing your process, i'm learning a lot from it :)
Thank you! I actually learn a lot from reflecting on my own process for these videos, so I'm happy when it's helpful to others, too! :)
This is beautiful! I want to reread Dracula now. I love your tones and control.
You’re reminding me of how much I used to love acrylic paint, but having canvases all over was too much for me. I need to dive into the idea on using gels and such.
Thank you! I hope you find time for a reread - I'm following the Dracula Daily newsletters this year. :)
The canvases were a big issue for me, too. They just take up so much space, but luckily, acrylics work just as well - if not better - on paper.
Absolutely wonderful video and painting! Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for the kind comment and for watching ♥
I've finished reading this book! Gorgeous paiting!😍
It's such a fun read (except for Lucy's part... 😢) - and thank you! ❤
this is beyond gorgeous. you are so talented, this is beautiful
Thank you so much, I'm happy it resonates with people
Im not a dark lover but I love your style of sketching and painting! I love the contrast of the warm of the fire and that bluish gray tones on the other side!!!! Love all the clothing painterly style! Is beautiful. I’ve been slowly desiring to learn acrylic because this type of painting is what I love!!!! You’re videos have definitely been an inspiration ✨❤️🔥 thanks!
Thank you!! I wanted this to be a nice balance of "dark fantasy" and also "Victorian historical setting" to represent the book, and loved playing with the color palette. Acrylics are a wonderful medium to paint with, especially if (like me 😂) you don't get things "right" on the first try - always able to paint over faces and details and build up layers.
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I'm so glad you finally released this video, this is truly stunning! Personally I loved your rendition of Mina and the brides 💕 Absolutely wonderful!
Please consider doing a 'Little Women' masterpiece soon?? Or Jayne Eyre? Think you'd bring them to life 😊⭐
Thank you so much! I was very worried about Mina - the "ugly stage" of her painting took a while to get out of...
I love Jane Eyre! That would be amazing to give a try as a painting - just need to find an idea for a composition. 🥰
@@evydraws-art Can't wait! 😊✨ I know it would be something special.
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@@lulu3587 thank you ❤️
I love this
Thank you!!
Congratulations on your perseverance, this is WAY too much for me, I tend to lose interest and move on to a new piece.
@@glenda7921 thank you! I'm pretty stubborn and I like to have something to mindlessly paint away at the end of the day 🥰
What was the site with article you mentioned? Lovely work ❤
look at you go!!! ✨🤍 you're doing so well!!!
Thank you! ♥ I feel like I'm really honing in on a direction here!