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August 27, 2012 - 6:23am — Apparanza

^ Click for "warm" version; "cold" version {Both are large files}.

...My hand ;;

I never thought I was capable of creating something like this. Skies and backgrounds always intimidated me, and I rarely ever colored something using a wide variety of different colors rather than simply one dark color and one light color and just smudging them. And I did my best to make it look less linearted to make it more real. The cold version has her accurate colors, but I like the warm version much better. It turned out just how it appeared in my head.

This is Leila, for those of you who don't know her c:

Since school started, getting online hasn't been easy, but I'll do my best to pop in at least on the weekends ♥

/rolls off to bed
August 27, 2012 - 6:35am — Honeyfur
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My goodness...this is

My goodness...this is absolutely breath-taking. I love both versions. They both give off a surreal, peaceful feeling; I didn't lose those feelings as I switched back and forth between them. Absolutely wonderful...makes me want to have dreams like that ;u;
All the hard work definitely paid off; amazing job. It'd be wonderful to see more artwork like this by you in the future ♥
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August 27, 2012 - 6:40am — Kaoori
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simply gorgeous. n afkajkfas

simply gorgeous. n afkajkfas
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August 27, 2012 - 6:44am — Lung

These are fucking amazing.

These are fucking amazing. Normally, I like cold things more, but the warm one sticks out to me the most with these. It has an apocalyptic feel to it. Not sure why though, it just does. I like it.
August 27, 2012 - 7:14am — Spirituelle
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Holy fucking god 'Ranza, this

Holy fucking god 'Ranza, this is amazing. The shading is impeccable, especially on her ribcage and sliding down her hind. The highlighting really emphasizes on the depth too. The sky is also very pretty - subtle, but the colours are perfect. The softness is beautiful.
August 27, 2012 - 12:08pm — Dampir
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Both versions are great. Your

Both versions are great. Your style is very interesting and beautiful. I very like her ears and the way you did a skull.
August 27, 2012 - 1:23pm — Eledhwen22
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You're so talented Appa ! I

You're so talented Appa ! Shocked

I also like better the warm version (even if I prefer cold colors most of the time).

I love the light on her skull and this mysterious and piercing glance. Good work ! <3
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August 27, 2012 - 4:57pm — Tulloh

You. -points- I'll return to

You. -points- I'll return to this when I get home. ._.
August 27, 2012 - 5:01pm — Sighthoundlady
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Wow, this is lovely work, you

Wow, this is lovely work, you really pushed yourself here and it paid off. I prefer the “warm” color scheme too, it’s so vibrant. The skull mask is creepy yet somehow elegant at the same time. I adore her ears.
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August 27, 2012 - 5:39pm — Apparanza
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@Honeyfur: Thank you so much,

@Honeyfur: Thank you so much, your comment made me really happy ;; I think it's so interesting that both versions gave you a feeling of peace - for me, the warm version makes me feel slightly uneasy and haunted for some reason. The cold version does make me feel peaceful though.
I'll definitely work on more things like this! ♥

@Kimi: Thank you ;U; ♥

@Lacie: Thank you! I can definitely feel the apocalyptic sense coming from the warm version. I like it too (:

@Spirit: Thank you very much! ;o; I spent the longest time shading Leila, so I'm really glad it came out all right. I'm so happy you like the sky too, it's something I never paid much attention to before c:

@Dampir: Thanks! I'm happy you think so ♥

@Eledhwen: Aww!! Thank you! I'm happy you noticed the intensity of her stare ♥

@Tulloh: xD ♥

@Sight: I'm really glad that my effort shows ♥ Thank you soso much! 8D
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August 27, 2012 - 6:05pm — Clare

Gorgeous. I love the 'cold'

Gorgeous. I love the 'cold' version so very much. ♥
August 27, 2012 - 6:23pm — Apparanza
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Thank you, Raven! &hearts;

Thank you, Raven! ♥ That one makes me feel like it's about to snow~
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August 27, 2012 - 6:55pm — 1Antidote
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/speechless jaw drop your

/speechless jaw drop

your hand
is the best thing in the whole dem world.
And this is the best dem masterpiece i have ever stared and drooled at.
And you
you're just awesome k.
August 27, 2012 - 7:06pm — Apparanza
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Omg ;O; Baww Anti fff

Omg ;O;
Baww Anti fff well
you're just awesome too, k?
♥ x 10937103089 |:
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August 27, 2012 - 7:16pm — 1Antidote
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no, i mean like srsly

no, i mean like srsly awesome.
i'm not that awesome.
i could hang your masterpiece on my wall. It would make my whole room look like a.. like a... I dunno, some priceless mansion or something. Everyone would have to bow to your masterpiece upon entering my room. Because it would be so awesome.
what am i even talking about, i feel tired today. I am tired. Okay, i'll stop talking.
August 27, 2012 - 7:41pm — Apparanza
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You're freaking awesome

You're freaking awesome ==
Omg no pffffft no 8|
ROFL ilu ♥
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August 27, 2012 - 9:59pm — Narina
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Aw shit, this is amazing! The

Aw shit, this is amazing! The way you draw female deer is so beautiful, you always make them look sleek and feminine. ;;
Special love for the eye and the hind legs. Always good to see your art, haven't seen any from you for a while. ):
August 27, 2012 - 10:12pm — Apparanza
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Fffskdh thank you so much,

Fffskdh thank you so much, Nari! 8D Her eye was one of my favorite parts in this.
I've been inactive lately, school mostly 8C Hopefully I'll be able to post every so often anyway ♥
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August 27, 2012 - 11:50pm — Joliet

the warm version looks more

the warm version looks more nightmarish and something like a horror-thriller vibe. The other seems cold and sad, lonely even. Love them both! You've got quite a talent!
August 28, 2012 - 12:50am — Apparanza
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I like those perspectives for

I like those perspectives for each version C: Thank you very much ♥
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August 28, 2012 - 2:39pm — Tulloh

Right, back drooling at this

Right, back drooling at this girl.

First, I love her anatomy. That elegant neck, slender legs, and ouch damn those muscles... This brings on the second; I am absolutely stunned how you manage to shade like that, making it look so soft, it's seriously some difficult stuff to balance, because a bit too much and it looks like plastic. ._. But you did it, making it look like the easiest thing in the whole world. And that skull... It's the same, that shading, I love it. Fourth, her ears looks so fluffy I wanna grab one in each hand and just rub it all day while enjoying the scenery - which is the fifth reason for why I adore this.


Both are really pretty, but I think the cold version is my fav. <3
August 29, 2012 - 8:13pm — Krystal
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Absolutely exquisite. Would

Absolutely exquisite. Would love to see more of your work done in this fashion.
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August 29, 2012 - 9:54pm — Apparanza
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@Tulloh: FFF /blown away by

@Tulloh: FFF /blown away by your comment
Shading was one of my favorite processes during this ;u; And rofl I think it's nearly impossible for me to draw a deer without fluffy ears xD I'm so happy you like the background! 8D Thank you so much, it means a lot! ♥

@Krystal: I plan to! Thank you ♥ (:
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