I'm currently attempting to make a wallpaper of my favourite Trinity Blood character, Tres Iqus (a.k.a. Gunslinger).
However, I only had a rough idea for what I wanted it to look like...
So, I started on it but thought I would get suggestions from people here ^^;
Anyway here is what I've got at the moment:

...I know there is definitely something missing and probably a few things that need changing
the trouble is I'm not sure on what's missing and I'd like to hear suggestions on what might need changing ^^
Any help is much appreciated and thanks in advance...

Also, just thought I'd point out that the text at the bottom left hand corner will obviously be removed from the actual finished wallpaper
(Including my name since I try to have it slightly blended into the wallpaper so it doesn't stand out much)

i tyhink that the idea is great..first i like the fact that is really clean..
some sugestions from me..lets pust something on the sky don`t let t emty..
like some clouds or stars..the mist efect is good..
^^ good job for now Atori-kun

wow! very nice ^-^ But like dianas said (always listen to the advice of a true trinity blood fan!) you need something in the sky. Since its so misty, instead of putting stars, what about some clouds? Like that dark effect with some cloud covering a little of the moon. It would go perfect with that bare tree in the bg. Something that bothers me is how he has bullets falling, but theres nothing coming out of the gun. So you should put some of that...er..how do you describe it - that smoke that comes out of the gun after you shoot it? (it happens in some anime shows). and instead of the smoke just rising up, you should have it coming out sideways towards the right, like theres a slight breeze.

Quote by dianasi tyhink that the idea is great..first i like the fact that is really clean..
some sugestions from me..lets pust something on the sky don`t let t emty..
like some clouds or stars..the mist efect is good..
^^ good job for now Atori-kun

Thanks ^^
and I tried to get it as clean as I could ...I really wanted to vector it but it's a little beyond my capabilites at the moment
...even extracting it wasn't that easy ^^;
(I've started learning to vector just recently and it's quite fun although I make slow progress lol)

I knew the sky was empty but the only thing I could think of adding were stars,
and when I thought about it I wasn't sure if they'd fit in well with the theme of it.
I also thought of adding some lightning instead but decided to hear some suggestions from other people first...
...also, I've never done night time clouds before so I might give it a try ^^
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to help me out ...it's much appreciated

Quote by starrliteangelwow! very nice ^-^ But like dianas said (always listen to the advice of a true trinity blood fan!) you need something in the sky. Since its so misty, instead of putting stars, what about some clouds? Like that dark effect with some cloud covering a little of the moon. It would go perfect with that bare tree in the bg. Something that bothers me is how he has bullets falling, but theres nothing coming out of the gun. So you should put some of that...er..how do you describe it - that smoke that comes out of the gun after you shoot it? (it happens in some anime shows). and instead of the smoke just rising up, you should have it coming out sideways towards the right, like theres a slight breeze.

hmm... I like the idea of having a little bit of the moon covered by some clouds ^^
the moon seemed to stand out a little too much for me but I think that would give a nice effect
...I just hope I can do it right ^^;
and I know exactly what you mean about the smoke coming out of the gun
I also like the idea of having it coming out sideways but instead of to the right
I think it should go to the left because in the pic his manteau/cape/coat thing is
sort of swinging out in the direction and the bullets too wich gives the impression
that he's either moving to the right or there's a wind blowing to the left (or both)
Anyway, thanks for the help star ^^ ...I really appreciate it

I'll start working on it now and I'll have it posted up again when I'm done adding the things you both suggested

oh yea, hahah, to the left it is! lol I didnt even notice that. good catch

ok, I added some smoke coming from the gun barrel
and I tried to add some clouds but I'm not sure if they look quite right
Anyway, if you could let me know what you think I'd be grateful ^^;

Hello Atori, you sure spend lots of time here in the sandbox, that is a good thing though. I've looked just at your updated one, is that a pathway or a wall? it looks really wacky, the perspective is all wrong. If it's a wall, it shouldn't be out so much the bricks, it looks like the wall is on an angle.

For the clouds ... The only part that looks funny is the part near the moon, the clouds should be covering moon, not transparent.

Either way, I say this wallpaper is looking good, I myself love night scenes, they are so elegant. Keep it up! ^^

yea moon arent sources of light it reflects light its not strong enough to make the clouds tranparent

and the smoke coming out from the gun for me i would rather leave that out or maybe you could emphasize it more cause the smoke seem unreal or more unfinished..

Hi again Devilet ^^
you can probably expect to see me around here for a while longer too ^^;
I really want to improve myself and I think this a good place to do so,
since it's were you get the most feedback while you're working on something
...also I was kinda hoping you'd stop by since I can count on your opinions being both honest and helpful
Anyway, to answer your first question it's a wall ^^;
I originally wanted an old broken wall but I had no idea how to go about it
so, I ended up with that wall you see there... and it is actually on an angle but
if you think it would look better straight, that's easily done ^^
I think I know a way to fix the clouds near the moon too (*looks forward to playing with a layer mask for the first time*)
...and thank you

Frost, thanks for pointing that out... makes me feel kinda stupid to not have noticed something so obvious ><
and I'll try and do something about the gun smoke but if I can't get it to look right, then I'll just leave it out as suggested...
anyway, thanks for the help ^^

merged: 07-29-2006 ~ 08:31pm
well, I got to work and changed the part of the clouds that cover the moon...
I also straightened out the wall and tried a different way of making the smoke from the gun.
...If I've misunderstood any of your suggestions, just let me know ^^;
If I have understood your suggestions but haven't done a good job of changing it you'll have to let me know that too
Anyway, here's the updated version so let me know what you think please ^^

Wall looks much better, still looks broken down to your intention, but now it looks like a wall at least. Hmmm, the clouds are still bothering me a bit with the moon, like I said the moon at night is a lightsource, so I forgot to mention this bit, but all the things near the moon should be brighter than the rest. View this example to see what I mean:

Clouds and Moon Stock

See how the clouds are the same colour as the moon that are closet to the moon?

Okay, hope this helps you, you've come a long way fast, keep up the great work always.

Thank you
and thanks for giving me an example along with your idea
it gives me a much better idea of what you mean ^^
...I'll definitely try that, not sure how yet, but that makes it more fun ^^;

merged: 07-30-2006 ~ 04:13am
I tried to get an effect similar to the one in the pic ^^;
not sure if it's actually right though
Anyway here it is:

So, is it completely off? or too light? or not light enough? or is it ok? ^^;