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In these lands, everything was hard. Food was scarce, mates were unfaithful, and battles were fought when opponents weren't even sure what had caused it.. All they knew is they had to win, and earn the one thing that was hardest of all to come by: Respect.Equines were becoming a dying breed. The horned and winged breeds both had recognized early on they must produce rapidly to prevail, for while it took longer for them to mature and grow into their potentials than their plain counterparts, they lived longer. Much longer; seemingly in the space of a handful of breaths of the horned and winged breeds, the plain breeds were born, lived and died. They procreated, all of them, and as the land seemed to shrink and wither under such blooming numbers, the fighting began to grow more fierce. What would have once been an argument that was left alone turned into bloody rivalries, and the earth below whole and cloven hooves churned a muddy-red.
The equines were losing the battle.
Been a long time since I've done a pic like this just to do it. ^^ It was nice and tedious all at the same time. Trying to figure out what to do out of my own imagination is hard work, I tell you! I'm used to having directions to follow.
Stock credits:
Chestnut & grey horses: ~Colourize-Stock - private stock. Thanks babes!
Land: *F3rd4
Sky: *night-fate-stock
Personal brushes (including the exclusive enhancement brushes). Horn hand painted, manes, tails, etc etc. ^^
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Comments: 38
MythologicalWonders [2011-11-03 05:47:15 +0000 UTC]
This is still just. Breath-taking! Everything about it is absolutely perfect. *jealous*
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arrsistable In reply to MythologicalWonders [2011-11-21 12:39:48 +0000 UTC]
I don't know.. I look at it and see lots of things that could be fixed, but on the whole I'm pretty pleased with it. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!
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MythologicalWonders In reply to arrsistable [2011-11-22 03:23:52 +0000 UTC]
I do the same with my graphics, I guess it's natural. *shrug* Our own worst critics are ourselves xP
You're very welcome :3
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Mithgariel [2010-03-26 17:09:18 +0000 UTC]
I finally got to your newer works. And this is amazing.
If I was rich, I'd have this on my wall on poster size. I'm too in love with this one.
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horsedreamer1004 [2010-02-04 21:18:46 +0000 UTC]
very nice as usual
The colors on this one are very inviting and peaceful.
The story is also very fitting
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DCatz [2010-01-28 21:56:38 +0000 UTC]
...and the horned breeds and the flying breeds slowly faded away
I feel the emotion in this picture, of the unicorn trying to keep up, the whole picture looks terrific and sets the mood really well
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Kiwiaa [2010-01-15 09:54:06 +0000 UTC]
I'm always stunned that your manipulations keep being so original. And the execution is great!
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FallenDevilYamiko [2010-01-11 22:14:14 +0000 UTC]
This is so beautiful and sad... Really gorgeous!
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Insipid-Designs [2010-01-11 01:23:22 +0000 UTC]
Very, very nice work.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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LoZeldaFan [2010-01-09 16:19:46 +0000 UTC]
beautiful! its also quiet sad that all of this is true
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EternalDesteny [2010-01-09 11:12:07 +0000 UTC]
I love the concept and your execution You're an amazing artist
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Track123Star [2010-01-09 05:58:14 +0000 UTC]
wow, the story that goes with this is really amazing. great job, completely
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InsomniaticOnIce [2010-01-09 05:54:09 +0000 UTC]
Oh this is gorgeous... as usual! Just the lighting and everything, perfectly fitting. <33
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dasha-v-m [2010-01-09 03:25:49 +0000 UTC]
this is so beautiful! Your lighting and colorizing is amazing. You should do a tutorial on it
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SynysterDesigns [2010-01-09 02:11:49 +0000 UTC]
Dude. This is gorgeous. It's breathtaking. Amazing.
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LyrebirdBlue [2010-01-09 02:04:00 +0000 UTC]
I dunno what it is, but your manipulations just have the "it" factor, dude xD Love it.
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AlexLibby [2010-01-08 22:41:11 +0000 UTC]
This is amazing as always!
Your work is always jaw dropping
and the back story is incredible
Splendid job as usual
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Special-KGirl [2010-01-08 22:15:24 +0000 UTC]
Wow thats amasing, i love the tail on the unicorn thing lol...
Its just amasing keep up the good work!
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xxziggi [2010-01-08 22:10:00 +0000 UTC]
Just stunning! Thanks for sharing your art with us; it's always an inspiration to see your work! <33
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DanjahMouse [2010-01-08 21:19:00 +0000 UTC]
Even though I haven't commented on your former masterpieces, you are one absolutely amazing artist. Your manipulations and digital paintings are too good for words.
And of course this piece of amazingness is no different. O.o
I am totally in love with this, I am totally in love with your other artworks, I am totally in love basically. xxx
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nocturnalowlet [2010-01-08 20:30:17 +0000 UTC]
I saw this in my inbox and immediately thought to myself 'I am going to love this picture' and I do. The colors are just amazing and the story is lovely. It left me speechless in the best of ways.
There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about this image, I love it. <3
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Silaynne [2010-01-08 20:28:57 +0000 UTC]
I'm not usually into horse manips, but this one has some captivating qualities, so that I can't stop looking at it. It's a very exquisite picture
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adreeh [2010-01-08 19:34:45 +0000 UTC]
I faved for your description and use of words. I find the horned "horse" evil-looking and the other one scared. This might be the purpose which in that case the picture is, in my opinion Gloomy.
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MysticEssential [2010-01-08 18:35:57 +0000 UTC]
t h i s is wonderfull O___O
you make it a fairytale
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BlueIllusions [2010-01-08 17:17:51 +0000 UTC]
Wow. Again, wow. ^^
You never cease to amaze me with your stunning work - this is beautiful! Sad though, I feel bad that its all fighting and stuffs
The only thing thats throwing me off is the unicorns legs - are they grey stockings? Cause its confusing me xD
But that could just be me ^^
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arrsistable In reply to BlueIllusions [2010-01-08 17:36:37 +0000 UTC]
All four are stockings. Bad light! And human error on my part I'm sure.
Thanks much for the comment!
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BlueIllusions In reply to arrsistable [2010-01-08 17:46:57 +0000 UTC]
I doubt its human error - you are too perfect hehe.
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ducky-designs [2010-01-08 17:14:08 +0000 UTC]
Lovely!! The effect is... I don't really know how to say it, but it fits your description perfectly.
Amazing job - as usual.
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arrsistable In reply to ducky-designs [2010-01-08 17:36:49 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for that Rin! <3
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ducky-designs In reply to arrsistable [2010-01-08 21:41:06 +0000 UTC]
^____^ You're very welcome!
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