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kelleigh ([personal profile] kelleigh) wrote2010-11-26 11:59 am
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Look what I did, Ma! And a story pimp :)

I don't even know how this started! [livejournal.com profile] dugindeep and I were talking about her (now newly posted) Law and Order-esque story when she was writing it, and the subject of art came up. It probably began as "will you make me a banner?" and turned into 65+ graphics in one general theme for a 65K+ story. I had a blast, not just because it was one of my best friends, but because I rarely get to do art and I was so excited about the story!

So, no way I can include all the graphics in my first ~official~ art post (eeeep!), but here are a few, and I'm just proud. And, even though I had all of the locations, dates, and times for the scenes, I haven't gotten to READ the story yet even though I know it's amazing because I had snippets (I wanted to be surprised), and now I'm planning to get my butt right over there and jump in -- YOU SHOULD DO BECAUSE [livejournal.com profile] dugindeep IS AWESOME. SHE KNOWS COPS, YO.


IN THIS WINDY CITY
MASTER POST
Authored by [livejournal.com profile] dugindeep | 65,000 words | Rated NC-17 | Jared/Jensen

Chicago Homicide Detectives run themselves all over the city to tie together
a handful of bodies, a potential scandal with a local Alderman,
an unnamed dirty cop, and a possibly even dirtier partner.

In Chicago, it's not just the wind that'll get you ...



For all of the banners and title images, I used a mix of my Chicago photography and images of the actual Chicago locations where the action's taking place. In some cases, [livejournal.com profile] dugindeep had to go and take the pictures for me! I wanted to carry the red (Jensen) and blue (Jared) themes throughout the banners, plus it looked great against the stark and grainy grays of the locations.

THE SOUNDTRACK

I love how the background images on the soundtrack turned out. Plus, both pictures use my own photographs of the Chicago skyline! Capturing images in Jared and Jensen's silhouettes was a theme I tried to keep throughout.

END CREDITS

They just had to be smiling at the end even though dugindeep threatened an unhappy ending! ;)

SECTION HEADERS
Check the story to see the 60+ of these I made for every scene change :) Since the story was semi-inspired by Law and Order, it seemed totally fitting to have these to tell the reader (and show!) where the action was taking place.




















Check out the rest, and READ THE STORY, FOR GOODNESS SAKE here at the MASTER POST and leave some love!

[identity profile] dugindeep.livejournal.com 2010-11-26 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
OMG I'M GONNA CRY. SERIOUSLY. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME? TEARS. IN. EYES.

I'm still absolutely awed by the work you did - quantity and quality. It's gorgeous and makes me all giddy. I felt like such an ass because I had so little input or concrit for it, but it's because you just nailed it all on the first try every time!

I love you so much, not just for this post, or for the art, but also because you so selflessly helped (well and because you're you).

Thank you &hearts thank you &hearts thank you &hearts thank you &hearts thank you &hearts thank you &hearts thank you &hearts thank you &hearts thank you &hearts thank you

[identity profile] expectative.livejournal.com 2010-11-26 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I love it, it's gorgeous! And now I have another long-ass story on my TO READ list :P

[identity profile] matalinolukaret.livejournal.com 2010-11-26 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
The art was absolutely gorgeous, hun!

I told Amy in the fic post, but every time I saw your art, I had to mentally do the Law and Order noise. Which made the experience even BETTER. ;)

I loved your choice of colors and the pictures you chose. It added mire context to the scenes. IT WAS PRETTY. :DDDDD

[identity profile] mysticwaters.livejournal.com 2010-11-27 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
Gorgeous art, bb! Now I can't wait to read the fic!

[identity profile] enablelove.livejournal.com 2010-11-27 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
I haven't read the fic yet, but I love your art!
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[identity profile] auroraprimavera.livejournal.com 2010-11-27 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
BB!! These are all so very pretty! I love it and just. *stares* Also, I think that not only do the headers totally fit the story, they add to it. They made an already awesome reading experience even awesomer \o/

[identity profile] twofourteen.livejournal.com 2010-11-27 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
KELLY IS MY FAVORITE. SO IS AMY.

THE END.
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[identity profile] big-heart-june.livejournal.com 2010-11-27 11:37 am (UTC)(link)
You should be proud because these are seriously BEAUTIFUL. Really and truly. I AM SO IMPRESSED. I LOVELOVELOVE what you've done with the grainy greys and the blue and red and I love each and every picture you chose. They've really added to my enjoyment of Amy's unbelievebly wonderful story, I couldn't stop staring at them, so THANK YOU SO SO MUCH. Gah, you two should always team up together! GREAT AWESOME WONDERFUL JOB! ♥
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[identity profile] painted-pain.livejournal.com 2010-11-27 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
The banner in particular is stunning, the symmetry and negative image and the use of colour for their ties. Absolutely incredible.

[identity profile] akintay.livejournal.com 2010-11-28 10:54 am (UTC)(link)
YAY! I was waiting for you to post this after I read the fic so I could tell you how awesome the art is :D Really gorgeous &hearts

[identity profile] electricalgwen.livejournal.com 2010-11-28 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow. Lovely! I like your choice of font, and the overlays and color accents are really cool. I have no idea when I'll get time to read the story but I'm very much looking forward to it. :)
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[personal profile] violateraindrop 2010-11-28 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I know it sounds kinda weird, but I think this is what a perfect art post for a fanfic looks like.

I love how you managed to use the same kind of blending (which I love btw.) and always kept the same colors for Jared and Jensen on every banner. Consistency FTW!
The Crime Scene Unit one and the one for Jared's apartment are my favorites :D
But they all fit so perfectly to the story.

You didn't make a wallpaper though *pouts*
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[identity profile] jenna-thorn.livejournal.com 2010-11-29 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
These are beautiful and the time taken with them is apparent, even to a non-artist.

[identity profile] insane-songbird.livejournal.com 2010-11-30 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
I really like the black and white concept with the spots of color in. very nice.

[identity profile] oldbatj.livejournal.com 2010-11-30 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Been in Florida for 20 years but the sights in beautiful, lively CHICAGO will always move my heart....... Thanks so very much. So very many trips along Lake Michigan's waterfront....or the lights along Canal Street.....OldTowne......Navy Pier..... the Museum campus area ....THANK YOU,DEAR..........and pictures of our beautiful boys....THA FROSTING ON THE CAKE !!!!!!! Yay!!!!!

[identity profile] ebcdic.livejournal.com 2010-12-01 12:55 pm (UTC)(link)
i love your art. the splashes of red and blue look so cool.

[identity profile] timehasa-way.livejournal.com 2010-12-03 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
Just dropping by to say your art is AWESOME!! :D

[identity profile] evil-witch666.livejournal.com 2010-12-05 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
The art really is amazing. Just beautiful.

[identity profile] grace-fully.livejournal.com 2010-12-05 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
this is seriously gorgeous work, in so many ways. the cropping, textures, and levels alone are so gritty and characteristic. it creates a specific mood that aligns itself with this "cop" theme of things that are hidden, or sullied, or don't want to be found. on top of that is the shrewd and measured usage of color, and this BEAUTIFUL CONCEPT of tying in the silhouettes with the city images. you must have worked so hard -- it shows, and has paid off. this art makes a great statement on its own, and really shoved amy's story into another category. awesome, awesome job.

[identity profile] mistyzeo.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
THE ART WAS AWESOME. You're amazing.

[identity profile] mystery-spot.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I've already left some love for [livejournal.com profile] dugindeep and now it's your turn. The art is amazing! How you managed to create so many wonderful pieces is beyond my understanding. I love everything! You should definitely do it more often! ♥

[identity profile] wendy.livejournal.com 2011-01-04 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
These are GORGEOUS, but I feel you already know this. :) How are you so talented in so many different ways? It's awe-inspiring!

[identity profile] sandymg.livejournal.com 2011-04-20 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
The art for this story was fantastic! Totally awesome. The scene dividers with the time and location were genius and added such great exposition and atmosphere to the story. I loved the story. Adored the art and thought the marriage of the two was a thing of beauty. It's lovely when it comes together like that. Magical.

Bravo!

[identity profile] trickling-sand.livejournal.com 2011-05-15 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
WOW
:stares at Art:

I have yet to read the story (can't wait!!!!) but I just want to stop by to say that the Banner was the first thing that caught my eye.
Then I scrolled down and saw the dividers :gasps:

I love the black/white vs red/blue thing you did. Ad the background of teh city. Just. Yeah.

I'm going to go read the fic now - I've got the pdf with all the Art so will pop by with some more, ahem, relevant comments later. For now? I just want to let you know how impressive your Art is ;)!

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