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Published: 2015-04-13 04:13:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 11343; Favourites: 291; Downloads: 112
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Rarity, the only pony who would buy gifts for her friends, on her own birthday.I had this idea for a comic in the middle of the night, and for some reason it really persisted and kept me awake. This happens often, but this one in particular gave me quite the headache; until I finally decided to sketch a storyboard for it.(all during the middle of the night of course)
Coincidentally 's birthday was so close to when I did this, I worked on it a bit more and really wanted to give it unique feeling to turn this into a gift for her. I was racking my brain over what to do days before, but never found something that seemed meaningful enough to put time into. The fact this came up how it did, I had a bit of a strong feeling toward working on it.
While ironing it out I thought back to when I first made her a gift and how well it was received. Not that i'm looking for lightning to strike twice in terms of popularity, but I really wanted that sentimental feeling back into my work. Lately it's just felt like a slew of empty drawings, which as an artist is horrible to say about your work. I realized then that art should hold weight behind it's image and I want to continue that message now. Why an artist like out of the plethora of other artists made me want to achieve this... well, it's this radiance she always seems to give off. I realized that I wanted to be an artist who creates something with emotion carrying it; rather than be just some pony artist who draws a character and that's it. I want artwork I make to impact others in one way or another, and fortunately ever since I made that realization here: Β I have taken art farther than I ever intended to.
I really am thankful getting to know you . The fact you continue to make artwork daily with how busy you are speaks volumes. Especially these vivid, simple, but impressionable scenes. They are a delight to follow.
I know this comic is a bit on the sloppy side though, but it was intentional. I wanted a style that was slightly minimalistic, and still held a message. Not sure how much of this was achieved, however I hope you enjoyed it . You have given everyone who enjoys your art so much. I just wanted to give you something in return.
Happy(late) Birthday.
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Comments: 57
AquaticSun In reply to ??? [2015-10-06 05:09:33 +0000 UTC]
Same here, they make such a cute couple.
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Hatchetstein4Real [2015-07-16 08:23:22 +0000 UTC]
This doesn't need words to explain. This is all to say the whole thing. I love it! X3Β
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AquaticSun In reply to Hatchetstein4Real [2015-09-11 15:56:58 +0000 UTC]
I'm really glad you do. Thank you. ^^
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Hatchetstein4Real In reply to AquaticSun [2015-09-11 16:07:29 +0000 UTC]
With pleasure!Β
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AquaticSun In reply to ArrJaySketch [2015-09-11 15:56:06 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much. ^^
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TheBaraclough [2015-05-16 13:59:41 +0000 UTC]
Very cute comic and I love the story behind its creation. Great work !
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D-Goldenheart [2015-04-25 15:15:28 +0000 UTC]
Oh great job on this! This is just a very cute comic! I love the style and way this was played out! Great job!!!
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AquaticSun In reply to D-Goldenheart [2015-08-24 19:35:24 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much, i'm glad you liked it.
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only-second-place [2015-04-24 18:28:15 +0000 UTC]
Wow, what a sweet comic
I say it time and time again, but I really wish there were more emotinal and/or silent comics like this.
Rarity buying gifts for others on her birthday? I could totally see that being an episode
And don't worry about it being "sloppy". Sometimes it's better to just keep things simple,
like you did in terms of the language and the backgrounds, to keep the focus on the story.
The only thing I wondered about is, why you went for a more purpelish hue with Rarity's fur.
I'm guessing it's because of the white backgrounds?
Anyways, this is a great comic and it truely carries the spirit of the show
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AquaticSun In reply to only-second-place [2015-09-23 11:27:25 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, I really wish there were too. I loved comics like these and for a first attempt i'm glad you like it.Β
Simplicity is always a hard thing to gauge when you have "just enough" I guess i'll keep working at it, but I still find it a little too sloppy...(which could just be the perfectionist in me )Β
Yup, it would either be that or adding a bit of shading to make her stand out, which might have too different from applejack. I didn't think anyone would notice that ^^
I apologize for getting back to this so late, but this was feedback that deserved a reply regardless of all the time passed. Thank you again.
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only-second-place In reply to AquaticSun [2015-09-25 03:22:19 +0000 UTC]
You are very welcome
Don't worry about, I have a habit of procrastinating/ forgetting to anwser or comment,
so I know where ya coming from
Also, I think having Rarity's coat not be pure white for once is a nice change.
If anything, it does suit the way you draw her
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Envirotech [2015-04-17 06:18:51 +0000 UTC]
Aww ^_^ I had tears, it was soo touching to 'sight through' on this comic.Β I really do love Rarity'sΒ "YES!!"Β expression/moment seeing the diamond and it was soo hnng <3Β And when AJ presents her with a gift, that's a great moment.Β Β I really like how it is minimalistic, and conveys the whole story without a single word spoken by any character, just the images of what they convey.Β Β Β Aww great gift for a great artist!! ^_^ I truly enjoy, appreciate, look forward to and some times it even bringsΒ me out of the dumps when I look at White Diamonds art and Rarijack tumblr.Β Β Very awesome art and comic, I think I might have to print this out, I just wish I had longer paper
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AquaticSun In reply to Envirotech [2015-09-11 15:55:45 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, knowing that this comic was able to not only achieve what I wanted it to, but that it could also be enjoyed by you means alot to me.
As always thank you for the kind words, I only wished I could have shown my gratification for this comment sooner. Β
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AquaticSun In reply to flutter-butter55678 [2015-08-20 18:03:22 +0000 UTC]
Thhhannkk yooouu. X3
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VengefulStrudel [2015-04-14 13:20:27 +0000 UTC]
D'aww, so heartwarming! Especially the last panel ^^ Made my day~
What you said is inspiring too, regarding the weight and emotion behind an image.
Great work!
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AquaticSun In reply to VengefulStrudel [2015-09-11 15:49:33 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much, i'm glad you really enjoyed it. ^^
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tigreanpony [2015-04-14 11:16:09 +0000 UTC]
Daaaw that was great. I really like what AJ did for her.
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FralLeman [2015-04-14 03:34:35 +0000 UTC]
Bah, I don't know why she makes so much fuss over gems. Β She has a magical ability to find them! Β She has loads! Β
Hmm...maybe she could make side money(and perhaps a discount) by selling them to the jeweler?
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Sturmlion1 In reply to AquaticSun [2015-08-20 20:48:03 +0000 UTC]
Your welcome. Especially love the second to last panel of Rarity.
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Aurora-Chiaro [2015-04-13 23:18:07 +0000 UTC]
Aww that's so sweet of AJ to do thatsuch a beautiful gift!
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Flame486 [2015-04-13 22:17:07 +0000 UTC]
I don't get it. I thought Applejack is supposed to be poor since she works on a farm... How did she afford the diamond that Rarity wanted?Β
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CostumePartyCosplay In reply to Flame486 [2015-04-13 22:54:39 +0000 UTC]
Well, for one thing farm does not equal poor, Sweet Apple Acres is no tiny poor farm, it's a giant agricultural center that sells its crops all over Equestria (see Applejack and the Honest To Goodness Switcheroo chapter book for the basis of her selling her wares everywhere, not just Ponyville). Her family was around for the founding of Ponyville, they might be working ponies, but they run an incredibly successful business, they aren't poor, they have more land than anyone in Ponyville. Another thing, the idea is that Applejack is doing something really nice for Rarity because Rarity has spent the whole afternoon of her own birthday buying gifts for her friends, and Applejack thinks Rarity deserves something nice too, and that the money was worth it.Β
The Apple Family isn't rich, but they certainly aren't dirt poor either, and splurging on a friend/loved one is something everyone does now and then, even if you don't have that much money.Β
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DAPLR [2015-04-13 16:36:16 +0000 UTC]
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Awww...and excellent work on the picture language, I can't believe I was able to read so much with only picture representatives!
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AquaticSun In reply to DAPLR [2015-08-20 17:58:11 +0000 UTC]
Thank you I was really worried that this style of story telling would fly over so many heads with how subtle it is but i'm glad it worked as much as it did in the end. Thank you again!
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BoneSatellite [2015-04-13 16:26:28 +0000 UTC]
First panel turned me away immediately:
We're buying presents for , , , , and ... nothing for , though; he isn't one of our friends, so he doesn't count.
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kxp71 [2015-04-13 14:17:21 +0000 UTC]
the way you drew rarity, she looks so beautiful Β
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