the stars fill up my eyes

[reflectedeve]

So I've mentioned a few times that I really want to get back into doing more fanart this year (at least until school starts in the fall, meep). I sort of thought I'd be starting off with some brightly-colored Killjoys shenanigans, but well. :)

This is my first illustration for jjtaylor's The Detective's Secret and the Mystery of the Dancing Flowers. If you haven't read the story yet, you probably shouldn't look, as it spoils one of the more climactic scenes. And seriously, read the story. It's amazing.

Comments

[ataratah]

Totally gorgeous! <3

[reflectedeve]

Thank you! And thanks for the hand-holding, while I'm at it. ♥

[were_duck]

OH MY GODDDD THIS IS AMAZING! It is so perfectly them and that scene and I just love the composition and the trees and the fire, Frank's perfect little curl, the certainty in Gerard's eyes, the LIP RING NNGH, the surprise and hope in Frank's expression, WOW. Incredible!

[reflectedeve]

Gosh, thank you so much! :D It's such an amazing scene; I had to try and draw it, so I'm glad it works for you!

[jjtaylor]

I don't actually have a better grasp on words since I called you. Because HOLY SHIT. This is seriously amazing. Seriously, you capture so much that's going on in that scene with their body language, and the way Gerard is just *different*. Ugh, it's gorgeous.

[reflectedeve]

Oh, well, I had incredible material to work with. ♥ I put a lot into this piece; I'm thrilled beyond words that you like it so much.

[(Anonymous)]

I love Frank's fang poking out next ot his lip ring. It's really easy to overlook, and I didn't even spot it at first, but it's a great detail.

It's really amazing all over.

(If I miss my bus because I'm busy staring at this I might yell at you a little but I probably won't because I'll be too busy staring at the picture. Just so you know.)

[reflectedeve]

Oh, thank you! I'm taking a bit of artistic license with the fang, I guess ... normally I wouldn't imagine them extending quite so low, but I liked the effect. :) I'm glad you do too.

(I hope you didn't miss your bus!)

[paperpenguin]

Yeah. That's COMPLETELY awesome. I would also like to give you a particular \o/ because Gerard especially isn't drawn in a usual body type for you, and they both look very natural and alive. It' so evocative of the scene--Well done.

[reflectedeve]

Oh, thank you, bb. That's a lovely compliment.

[safire]

THIS IS SO GOOD! Omg <3

[reflectedeve]

Aww, thank you! :D

[turlough]

Ooooh, this is gorgeous! The way they look at each other and their body language is just perfect and I love the way the fire is the focus of the picture, lighting up their faces and the bole of the trees, and how the dark of the night sky and their clothes contrasts with it.

[reflectedeve]

Thank you so much! It's a powerful scene; it wouldn't let go of me until I got it right.

[cybel]

Hi!

Would it be okay for me to use this lovely illustration on the cover of the podbook version of pennyplainknits' new podfic of the story?

Let me know and I'll proceed!

[reflectedeve]

If you don't mind the spoilery aspect ... I'd be delighted and flattered! :)

[cybel]

Fantastic!

I'll send you a link when it's done.

Thanks you!

[cybel]

The post is here.

Thanks again!

[reflectedeve]

Awesome! Thank you. :D I really can't wait to listen to it.

[cybel]

Penny is a wonderful reader! Enjoy!