Merlin Zodiac Project: Gaius as Taurus

[altocello]

Comments

[gealach_ros]

Wow, this is fantastic! Thank you so much for the detailed description, it was so interesting to read about the meanings of the colours and the flowers you chose. :)

Great work, thanks for sharing! :D

[altocello]

Thank you very much! :D This was a fun project, and I got to draw a character that doesn't get much attention!

[altocello]

Oh, and I love your icon! That's one of Mrs. L's photos isn't it?

[gealach_ros]

It is, she also made the icon and was kind enough to let me use it. :D

[wingslapped]

I love the way you shaded his face and the design of the clothing. The design of the bull is great and just fits as one that would be used on a banner.

Ooh, I just noticed the scrollwork behind the flowers.

[altocello]

Thank you! It's an interesting face to shade, that's for sure! And I'm glad I hit upon the banner idea, because otherwise I was at a loss as to how I was going to get the bull to "work." And I'm glad you like the scrollwork, it was put there for fun!

[mrs_leary]

Oh, this is brilliant, hon! You've obviously put a lot of thought into it; I really enjoyed reading your detailed explanation of your choices. And the result is awesome. I adore Gaius, but I don't imagine he's got the easiest face to draw. You did him proud! I love his expression. Excellent choice for Taurus (I think even the negative qualities could fit neatly with goblin!Gaius) and excellent execution. Thank you! ♥

[altocello]

Thank you so much! What a lovely comment! And you're right, Gaius is not easy to draw! It took several tries before I finally decoded his expression and was able to get what I wanted; Gaius is so stoic that he usually doesn't show humor openly (in case you're wondering, the secret is that his chin is rumpled when he's holding in a smile). But I really wanted to do well by him, so I'm very glad you like his expression! I did also think it interesting that the goblin!Gaius demonstrated so many of the negative Taurus qualities.

[reni_m]

Lovely! The description you have matches Gaius perfectly. Though I will admit, when I read the part about being greedy I immediately thought about the goblin licking the gold while in Gaius's body. :P

[altocello]

Lol, me too; interesting coincidence that goblin!Gaius should still be so much like a Taurus! And thank you!

[altocello]

Thank you so much! I did have to do a few "practice" drawings to get the wrinkles in the proper places. :D