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July 30, 2010
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photoshop 1 week
process here [link]

blog [link]

Facebook page [link]

Interview of me regarding this piece [link]
hi-res wallpaper here [link]

I just want to keep Link himself just a little more "Down to earth, epic in scale, and most of all: taken seriously". keep the overly lighthearted toon games on the ds please.

I was of course inspired by Frank Frazetta, The art of guild wars, and the legend of zelda series by nintendo.

This dude posed as ref for every soldier [link] haha j/k
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Critique by ~Mudora Jul 30, 2010, 1:53:18 PM
This is definitely an awe inspiring piece for a fan based work. I can literally feel the tension in the air as the wind picks up the dust, the soldiers raising their spears, and Link ready to give an official order for a charge. The artist wanted to put a hardcore feeling into the Legend of Zelda, and they certainly accomplished that. The textures, atmosphere, and the colors really bring it together - I'm also very impressed that Link's green tunic did not overpower the foreground, since Green is usually a pretty bold color.

Though the artwork is more than exceptional, there are a few things that seem a little off. Link's face seems to be too hollow - the cheekbones make him feel emaciated rather than hard set and ready to win a battle. I can tell the artist was trying to make him very heroic looking, but the face ruins the impact of the piece. Not far from Link, the Goron off to the right also seems to be having lip problems, but in the picture as a whole, it doesn't matter too much. Another thing to point out is Link's right shoulder. It looks a little too high and it makes Link look incredibly uncomfortable to be holding it in that position. Other than those minor things, the piece really comes out strong - definitely one to be recognized by any Zelda fan.
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~Contraltissimo 4 days ago
Oh wow....

Yep.... yep, you just filled my epic-quota for the next month. :nod:

This is so cool. :clap:
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~PrincessPowers May 11, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
DARUNIA!!! :iconw00tplz:

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Mood: Amazed ~BadassSheik92 May 11, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
It makes me feel like I'm looking at a painting of a video-still of a movie! This is brilliant!

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~JediMasterLink18 May 11, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
EPIC!!!!
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Mood: Love ~fairy-princesssstar May 11, 2012
OwO so cool!! :iconlinklaplz:

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*Dark-Gaara-666 May 10, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
amazing
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*gamefan84 May 11, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thank you

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*Dark-Gaara-666 May 15, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
yW
if you want you can visit my Zelda Fan Arts, in my Gallery.
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Mood: Wow! ~MIDNAISCOOL May 3, 2012  New member
wow i love this!!!!!
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*gamefan84 May 4, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
thank you

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