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dommi-fresh
Date Submitted
11/26/2009 | 04:10PM EST
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Illustration | 983 x 1204 px
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4.62 / 5.00
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Author's Comments
this is my own little tribute to an oh so awesome game i am sure you'll agree
The People Have Spoken
Average Score: 9.8 / 10
I agree. The blood and detail of the outfit suit Link nicely.
Author's Response:
thank ye very much schteeve
possibly the best link piece ive ever seen! you captured the whole thing perfectly and the touch of blood makes it so much kooler!!!
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kool with a k now thats fucking METAL
i never saw him bloody...
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i always liked it when people broke the nintendo violence taboo with mario and stuff so i thought it woud make sense to do it with link.
Absolutely love this piece. Your style sets the perfect tone for Link and Navi, and really captures the innocent bond that they share. Keep it up!
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thanks man even though every hated navi link somehow didn't
Amazing! :3
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one word...
thank you very much....
wait....
if people think that link wasn't badass before, he is badass now
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how cool would it be if there was like one zelda game that was super hardcore and violent.
not to say it would improve the old games because they are amazing already but i would just love to give that a try aswell.
This looks very impressive. And since I love Zelda I favourited it.
Nice details and link just looks cool in that pose.
Could you make another one? :D
Maybe an epic Oni-Link pic or something?
Author's Response:
most likley i will do another zelda pic thanks for the interest.
Pretty cool. I never really got into any Nintendo games, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying great fan art. Keep up the good work.
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thanks you should get into them because they are amazing.
What game is this from theres not many options but im curios.
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are you serious? wait do you mean what game in the series is this? or do you which game is this?
its legend of zelda and the costume is basd roughly on the twilight princess.
... They were made for each other. Link = Sex <3
Author's Response:
link is a sexy beast
good legend of zelda art i love legend of zelda but i lost my memory card...
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get a new one and play it from the beginning.
awsome art also how do you get pictures onto youre photo thingy.
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i scan it and edit it on i photo or photoshop
i love it....10/10 definitely.....btw i dont do water colors and i know you dont do backgrounds but this is something that just popped in my mind.....what if you paint the whole page a dim darker color and leave a light spot where navi is.....oh and i know navi is suppose to be dark in this like she hurt or something......but just for the futur lol :D...............AWESOME
Author's Response:
cool thanks man.
Waw! that make me wanna play the games!
Let's start the n64 right now! ;P
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doing the ol zelda marathon eh? groovy
I always scroll down to the art section on the front page, and since its addition, this was the ONLY picture that made me click it to see it larger! Loved it, and I love how it makes you think what happened.
:D
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thanks mate but you should check out the art more often theres loads of good stuff.
Water color, at least in my opinion, is very difficult to use if you don't know how to use is. It would end up looking a little... cartoonish; but you pulled it off. To the contrary of to what I have seen here, he doesn't look emotionless but, sad in a way... almost an ashamed or regretful look in his eyes. What it says to me is that, I don't want to do this, but I am the only one who can and will. Good job...
Author's Response:
thanks man you got it just right that was exactly the emotion i wanted link to portray ... thanks alot
I agree 100% that Legend of Zelda is awesome!
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it certainly is. a friend of mine once told me he didn't like zelda ... we aren't friends anymore.
Stick to how you've done this, don't let these fanboys tell you how to paint. Brilliant use of water colours, worthy of a definate 9, at least. What you've done here sets an atmosphere and needs no background or 'glowing Navi' to 'fix' that.
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thanks otto you're the man!
This is an awesome tribute to a great game! I think its nice how you added blood and let link look a bit more evil in this one, it really fits with the "old paper" look.
Very nice shadows also. I like your style.
Great work.
Author's Response:
groovy ... dark is my style man.
... But I think this is beautiful!
Amazing attention to detail, great technique, and very cleanly executed. Which can't be easy with water colours!
5/5 10/10
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thanks chum water colours aren't too hard to handle though.
Very nice, very gritty, and I love the view you had of link when you made this. It's great watercoloring and attention to detail: I noticed the crisscross of the mesh under the shirt, the sword details, stiching, etc. It's all great :3
But still I have to agree that while yes, navi does look gritty, she's also the wrong hue =[
It's not so much that she needs to glow, but she looks kinda green/grey >.< Not exactly her shade of blue =/
But out of everything I really do think this is a great piece, and I look forward to more of your work :3 Cheers!
Author's Response:
thanks man. i appreciate it a lot.
navi should be brighter . but their needs to be a background. give it an Ocarina of time background and the picure will be 10 satrs contsantly!
Author's Response:
read the other comment i did for ch1p
and as for the background
1. i don't do back grounds.
2. i wanted to keep the focus on link and navi and not their surroundings
3. i don't do back grounds.
I think navi should be brighter, she/he is still a fairy
Author's Response:
i have some little points for you.
1. it is very hard to make a bright glow with water colours.
2. i am not using digital programs to make a glow its not my style
3 navi is supposed to be gritty and bleak its just the way i like it if you don't then at least these other guys do
4. navi is piss annoying anyway what do you care?
i dont get it O_O... i understand that link got outa a fight and is bloody but did navi get hurt or something? lolz still amazing
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why don't you decide its a picture for you all ... the idea is that you think of the story behind it.
maybe link is injure and he is using a fairy to heal.
maybe link is making sure navi is ok after a fight.
you decide.
The old school "drawn on a scroll" look is dead on.
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cool glad you like it
I love Link this portrait rocks!
-SalsaMaster
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cheers salsamaster
I think I love you O.O
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ditto.
this is an awsome picture . I like the way Link look like he just came out of a battle with his blood stained clothes and the look on his face looks loke hes about to woop somebodys butt. what did you make this with its very cool? five and a ten
Author's Response:
its done with pen and water colour mate
thanks for writing.
I really enjoy the pose of the figure in this. The choice of color and sensitivity for gradient is also commendable. This looks like pen and water color but I'm not sure, you should put your medium in the description! The solid tone over the fairy could have used a little more variance as well as the two tone hair. Those are just a couple suggestions if you wanted to work on it more. Otherwise great job!
Author's Response:
well thanks man i use pen ink and water colour that is all.
link of the twilight series is the best link so far, tho i dont like the green you put on his cloths , i say a darker green would be better on him IMO, other wise well done
Author's Response:
thats fair i guess.
i do like the detail in the latest link game very nice
Hey I was thinking of making a Zelda Collaboration with a few different artist wondered if you where interested in this?
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you can use this one if you like! sounds cool
Its beautiful...
You made an amazing picture for the most awesome video game character in history (Suck it mario)
I love the details.
I either think that hes hurt cause he was fighting, or he attempted to kill himself because of navis constant screeching. but he came back to life because he had a dam fairy in a bottle so now he can never be free of navi.
Btw did u see the Power Puff Girls where they had a Zelda parody where link killed navi and then himself? It was funny ass hell. Props to tehy Power Puffs XD
Anyways again amazing job! id love to see more
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no sounds funny though i wanna see it now.
coooooooooooooooooool
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cool
watch out!
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ok you do navi and i will do link...
YAH
YEAAAAAAR
HU
AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGH
very good work man, very serious, mysterious, dark, bloody... everything's great... except for one thing: the face... i don't know, may be a little bit more work and it will be better... but maybe is just my opinion... keep the good work ;)
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thats not very specific but thanks anyway
Thats very dark and tragic, but its so lovely and nice
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So sad is the tale of link :(
I've always thought Link's story from Ocarina of Time was actually very dark. This feels very right. Oh, and Navi really does look like a slice of kiwi :)
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yea i am starting to see it now thanks alot now i can't get it out of my head ...
CURSE YOU ELLIOTTMCK
I must be halluzinating, I believe im seeing a masuclin version of Link!!!
The dude has never looked cooler than in this picture trust me! His expression is fucking cool!
Author's Response:
ha its only shadman!
thanks buddy i wanted to make him all dark and serious! and the fact that he looks like he has some serious balls is part of the package!
I love zelda! This art is great as well!
Author's Response:
who doesn't love zelda?
could of been better if u added navi with more color, it looks like a slice of kiwi. navi should be portrayed as a very bright creature and could of done it so the fairy is the light of link but its just bland :/ im not sure if u were trying to show the fairy being usless but ur art i guess :D
Author's Response:
what kinda kiwis do you eat.
i didn't want brightness in the picture its just not my style but thanks anyway.
Actually one of the most awesome link art pieces I've seen. What do you use to make such epic pictures???? Seriously man its this kind of stuff that gets me into drawing!!!
Author's Response:
i use a pencil a pen a set of watercolour tablets and a scanner and a mac laptop.
the basic ingredients for art
Really good work done! Keep it up! =D
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you can count on me
Very well done, and bonus pts cause Im a Nintendo fanboy!!
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us nintendo boys gotta stick together.
Great job! kepp it up!)
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sure thang budday
ur great try making at lest characters thay u know alright piece
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you what?
very good work! i hope that the blood is from navy xD
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unfortunaatley the blood is supposed to be from links fallen enemies but who knows navi might be next
This is a truly lovely piece, the blood really dosen't disturbe me at all, but really adds to the creativity.
I also love the painting-like style you have here, though from the looks of it, it was done in colored pencil or colored digitally correct?
Anyway, love the work. This gets my first favorite. (wow I forgot those existed here ^^; )
And on a side note, there was blood in LOZ, but only in OoT and MM.
Author's Response:
all done in pen with watercolour paints nothing digital about it.
A bit disturbing, a bit bloody and awesome.
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nothing wrong with a bit blood and violence
this is one of the most coolest pieces of art ive ever seen. The colors, design, and everything else is just fantastic. This is going on my favorites, check out my page if you dont beleive me. This is one of the greatest zelda artwork ive seen in a long time. Great job. Like sigmundfrog said, you should really go to major art places. your really skilled.
Author's Response:
thanks mate i would love to do something with my art someday
so much detail he even has the fairy, gauntlets, and master sword you realy know link like i do good job!!!
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i wanted to get the master sword aspecially perfect so i looked at lots of versions of it to get it right thanks for noticing
FUCK, IT'S SOOO GOOD AND I LOVE ZELDA SHIT LIKE HELLL!
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FUCK YEA!
Well, first off. Excellent drawing skills. I had to favorite this because of the loving attention to detail, which goes a little more than skin (or in this case paper) deep.
This picture I find is a much darker, grittier and more realistic view of Link and Navi than the games portray. Besides that though, it is also quite dramatic. You show the warrior's strength with the blood stains and dirt and shading. You show his heart with the gentle cradling of Navi, the only one who was alongside him as he fought through all those battle fields. Sure he had allies who would be there occasionally, but through the entire trudge across the darkness of Hyrule, Navi was there the whole time.
Well I got a little off track there, but I'll finish by saying this is a beautiful and excellent piece. Very well done.
Author's Response:
beautifully written thanks
I love the realism this portrays. It shows a side of the game that we all know must be there, but one that you seldom see.
Author's Response:
thanks man thats cool.
who knows maybe they will make a really violent zelda game unlikely but you never know
When playing the game you never really learn much abut the relationship between Link and Navi (other than "Hey, Listen!").
How this illustration appears to me, in a world where darkness loomed on the horizon, the weight of everything really did rest ypon the two of them.
And under those conditions, I'd think they would become very close indeed.
And, well... I guess in this I see how devoted they are to one another, as well as stopping Ganon.
I wish we got more of a sense of that in the game.
So good on ya for this! It's top notch, and you have my respect and appreciation for it.
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wow you really looked into this drawing thought of all that huh? thanks man
I like the seriousness this portrays.
I also like the fact that you shaded out Link's eyes to add to the epic.
In my opinion, if you would've shaded out the top half of his face just to cover the eyes, it would've added more to the epic, lol. But I still think you did a fantastic work. The bloodstains add realism, I mean, how could he have gone through the game killing hundreds of monsters without getting a single blood stain on him.
The details on the clothing and the sword also add to the epic.
This is so epic you didn't even need a background for it.
I like it, good work, keep it up. 10/10
Author's Response:
epic review man
First i thought ´´i´m gonna kill you Navi!!!´´ but then i noticed that Navi was Alive. But Awesome Picture of LoZ.keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author's Response:
so many people want navi dead ha ha ha ha ha.
This is definitely one of my favorites from you, seems like you took your time on this one lots of nice detail in it. Now i just have to climb the mountain that is this page to get to the add to favorites button.
Author's Response:
ha ha ha cool thanks wendigo
What did u use?
Inkt?
Cuz im kind of experimenting with inkt myself and do ya have a few pointers cuz im just starting.
xD anyway, good work man and if ya do have some pointers for starters. Pm me or else I have to check this everyday if u commented on me.
Author's Response:
all my stuff is done by hand.
i am working on a video tutorial thing so i will message you when it s done
Wow, damn! I honestly wish I had even a tenth of your skill! I honestly think you could go places, man!
Author's Response:
thanks mate i hope to go places. and by places i don't mean the corner shop down the road.
This is an amazing drawing. I'm just another LoZ fan, I'm not too crazy about it, but I love both Ocarina and Majora. ...And all sorts of Gameboy versions... Haven't tried Princess of Darkness for wii yet.... But enough about me. This drawing surpassed the quality of the game itself. You added subtle details that made the image far more realistic, especially the blood. Very good work, you should try selling these.
Author's Response:
i will when i know what people are willing to pay for them.
This has got to be one of the best LoZ tributes I have ever seen, no lie. Keep it up!
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wicked dude thanks alot.
I am a big fan of zelda, especially the ocarina of time. you did a pretty good job here.
After I saw this drawing I had to print it out and put it on a frame.(that's how die hard I am about the game, LoL!) I also saw one of your other drawings I can say they are pretty good also. More Power!!!
Author's Response:
whoa a frame now that is dedication! thanks man that is really cool.
THITH ITH TOTALLY AWETHOME!!!
seriously dude you could get rich off this
KEEP IT UP
Author's Response:
rich you say? MUH HA HA HA
like the work and and i rememberd theres no blood in LOZ but this pic makes me wish there was. but gotta say the best LOZ has to be majoras mask!
Author's Response:
really?
its ocarina for me.
thanks for writing matey
youre going places
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thanks man love your stuff it means alot to hear that from you.
Awesome tribute,navis annoying on ocarina of time
Author's Response:
this is true navy was annoying but what would ocarina of time be with out navi?
the answer: still epic.
That one was oh so epic,that i got to gannons castle and can't beat.Oh yeah nice link tribute!!
Author's Response:
which legend of zelda game isn't epic?
thanks for writing.
As a Zelda fan I of course find this love this fine artwork of yours. I like your style of drawing. I hope you plan to make more LOZ characters. Keep up the good work.
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might do yea or at least other classic nintendo characters
very nice i must say as a die hard zelda fan!!!! I beat Twilght Princess, Windwaker, Phantom Hourglass.....list goes on.... and soon to get the new DS game, The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks!!!!!
Author's Response:
spirit tracks! yea that looks so good.
When I look at this picture my hole childhood pops in my head. Those games are so awesome. I actualy liked Ocarina more than any other Zelda game (but I still like the other games to)
Congrats for the art 10/10
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i think that is most peoples view on zelda ocarina is the best but they are all good.
This art is fuckin' awesome.
LINK FTW!
10/10
5/5
Erm.. and.. @ Jarngreipr
First play Ocarina of Time on N64 or Gamecube, then Majora's Mask on the N64...
That are the best zelda-games, so I think. But Twilight Princess is also kickin' ass...
Sorry for bad english ! German ~
aaaand.. I agree with Catalyste. Yesyes.
Author's Response:
cool thanks mate those are the best ones.
I like how grimy and down to earth this looks. Link truly looks as though he's gone through some battles untouched. As it should be! When you look at this picture, you can feel the weight of the equipment and his clothes. You can almost picture some the the climates that he has the travel through just to complete his mission.
Well done!
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nicley put thanks man.
"*sigh* I have only played it on VBA and that sucks"
*sigh* I wish I can play it on um the newer gadgets.
Author's Response:
get the one on the wii that one s good.
The lines are smooth, the piece is complete, tight, but full of detail.
I have to grin though, because you know where that fairy SHOULD be? Under his heel. Bloody irritating Navi. ¬¬
Author's Response:
so true.
think of it as link about to crush navi in his hands that might make you feel better.
penetrate the tightest vagina. Also, the mail under the tunic is cool.
Good job, Captain Artismo.
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nice metaphor
heh, link is having his period. Besides that awesome drawing
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once a month in the most natural way possible flows from links butt hole
realy nice represntation of Link and a fairy of zelda. athough how is ther that much blood on the ground despite him only haveing small cuts. good job otherwise:) (long live zelda!!)
Author's Response:
its not his blood.
>.<
That was horrible of me.
...
Anyway, great work with this one! Link seems pretty battle weary and the way things are portrayed it makes me kind of sad :/
Author's Response:
don't be sad for link he's gonna get some sex with the princess afterwards.
Hey man, this is some good lookin stuff....ive always been a fan of the zelda series (have them all from the NES up) and you have seemed to catched the idea that link cares alot about the fairy, good stuff!! :D
Author's Response:
thanks man i was sending so long on thinking of different poses for link but i just decided to think about the character himself then imagine what he would be like in reailty.
he is silent
he is forced to kill and go on adventures
he is destined to be a hero of time
he has to listen to piss annoying fairies all bloody day.
that roped together and i came up with this pose.
excellent. that, my freind is art
Author's Response:
cheers chummo.
I only wish I could draw this good and The Legend of Zelda is one of my favorite series.
Author's Response:
good choice on the favourite series.
keep practising on art mate don't give up.
Most excellent. Im no wizz on art, but I think this qualifies as the good kind. :)
Author's Response:
thank god. ha ha ha.
I have to ask: what kind of media did you use for this one??
It looks like watercolor, almost for sure -- but the outlines look like they were added in digitally, maybe?
Either way, it looks great.
The blood really adds to the battle-worn feel that all Zelda games have. c:
LOVE IT. Grats on the frontpage, too!
10/10 5/5
Author's Response:
hey sabtastic! love your art.
oh its all pen and watercolour there is no digital stuff in this i am afraid.
thanks i was worried about the blood to be honest i thought it might upset some hard core gamers but i guess not.
can't wait to see ore of your stuff.
I have a link to the past and im playing it again on my computer. The nonexistent emotion and the gore really show what link really is. the true hero. the watercolor work is amazing. I like the empty background too. No distractions. everything focuses on Link and Navi. Who, by the way, is finally silent!!! thank you for that.
10/10
5/5
keep doing what you do best.
Author's Response:
thanks alot man you get exactly what i was going for.
u did awesome at this painting, i agree with CanadianBlues, THIS NEEDS A TRIBUTE!
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ha ha ha thanks man if there actually a tribute to this i would be impressed... and flattered.
I'm excitedly amazed by how you combined the art style of the first few games ever made for zelda with the design of the latest ones! Awesome nostalgia bomb right to the gut! Don't stop doing what you do!
Author's Response:
fear not i shall draw until my right hand is severed from my very wrist.
I love this great wicked version of link im diggin it. (^_^)
Author's Response:
i'm diggin you! ba-bang!
BEST THING EVER :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
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oh good thanks nice.
and navi as we all wish she was. SILENT.
eerie, i just finished playing it too. your style really hearkens back to the old art, pre-64 era, although you gleaned enough features to really keep it a very good any-game link. the watercolours and pose really exemplify him well, nice choice.
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ha yea just realized that you could even imagine that link is about to crush navi in between his hand.
thanks alot sucho you art is lush
The crazzyy thing is...I just got done playing this game about 6 minutes ago....and then I see this. Stellarrrr. I like it BTW
Author's Response:
weird ha ha ha thanks buddy
there should be more tributes like this. I love this drawing!
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i agree you don't see enough zelda art work there should be trillions.
Ive never reviewed any artwork before.
This drawing is just amazing, I dont know why it touches me so much. I am not really an artist so I can't really figure out why this is so great, I just see it and.. it is. It brings back memories of playing the Zelda games as a kid.
Thanks for drawing it!
Author's Response:
thanks for choosing to write your first review on this one.
thats awesome, epic
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awesome
I love the legend of zelda and this picture is awesome
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legend of zelda ...you gotta love it
one of the best heroes captured in a great piece of art!
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thanks alot mate. link is indeed a hero.
Defiantly giving this a 5 =)
Awesome drawing =)
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thanks those numbers add up! woooo
wow very impressive, there should be tributes to this tribute, very well done
I tip my hat to you sir
ten out of 10!!
Author's Response:
thanks alot mate
Sweet! I love that game. It's my favorite.
Author's Response:
nice choice of favourite game mate
The Legend of Zelda is a great game, but it be even more awesome if they added some gore to it.
Author's Response:
thanks man i thought i would make it a little more bad ass.
Here's something To be proud of :O
How long did this take.
10/10
5/5
And my new Background on my PC (lol)
Author's Response:
this took 2 hours thanks for writing.
Its about time we got some blood-splattered gear in the Zelda universe. Nice shading, but sloppy fairy-glow.....looks like Navi got a blot of ink over her. A background would be nice too. Don't get me wrong! I like!
Author's Response:
i don't do backgrounds really i usually ruin it if i do.
also glowing effect is hard to make with water colours
im a great zela fan and i´ll give u a 9 cuz u did great!!! ur really good... just... i didnt like the expression.. i mea.. it lacks of emotion in his face.. like if he wa dead...
ANYWAY GUDA JOB!
Author's Response:
thats the expression i was going for ... link is always such a quiet character that i decided to make him look like a emotionless warrior hence the blood.
thanks for writing
THIS IS HELLA SICK
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thanks for the hella review.