Artwork SPN_J2_BigBang 2019 - the first

[beelikej]

There were once again many great fics on offer in this year's spn_j2_bigbang; this was the first one I managed to claim. I was inspired to try some magical animation. I was happy to learn the author didn't mind not having J2's faces in the storybanner, so I could experiment with the image of the tree I had in my head. This is what happened...

Comments

[deadlybride]

Thank you so much for all the hard work! I really love looking at your process--such an intensive one, and with such a neat result! I've already gotten some squee from people irl who love the gifs, and I love them too. <3

[beelikej]

It was my pleasure (despite all the grumbling whenever I accidently touched other leaves while removing one, it was fun to create that animation;) I loved your story and hope to read it again after I'm done with all of the BigBang. Thank you for letting me play with the tree, I'm very happy that you like where I ended up with it!

[wetsammy]

These are gorgeous! I love the animation on the tree and the snow coming down. The layered, textural effects, especially on the sculpture, are amazing!

[beelikej]

Thank you very much:) The 'messy' layering on the sculpture was a new experiment, thrilled to know it worked!

[amberdreams]

I love the animated leaves (both colours) and the driftwood feel for the horse definitely works. Well done for pushing through your neat-freak barrier!

[beelikej]

Thank you, Amb! It was a big step to let go of the tidy precision cutting and build the horse up randomly:) I'm very happy with the final woodlook.

[meus_venator]

Woah, I don't want to even think about how much work all this was, but it's gorgeous! The leaves, the colours, the SNOW! And bonus horse for the win! Just a gorgeous art set.

[beelikej]

Heehee, I once again underestimated the time I needed to put the whole thing together, but it was a fun process! Thank you:)

[amypond45]

I adore this! The animation is beautiful, the sign and door captivating, and the sculpture seems to come alive. I love reading about your process. All those tiny little leaves! Wow! I’m really looking forward to reading the story. Thanks so much for making this and sharing it!

[beelikej]

*beams* Thank you very much! The door is supposed to make you curious, so I guess that worked;) I love your comment about the horse <3 Enjoy the story!