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It is DONE. Finally this picture is finished, after a failed save, and all the setbacks I have completed this monster of a drawing! I think it's the most large and detailed I've ever done.Anyway here is the story behind it...
The Queen is dead, my title means just that, princess Celestia named Queen to honor her after her unfortunate assassination has left the entire empire of Equestria in chaos.
Now let me explain this in detail. In my Head canon Celestia and Luna are only ones exempt from natural deaths and therefore can only die due to oustside forces ( obviously they are still difficult to kill but it can be done) which is the case with the death of Celestia. Motives for this murder are still murky at best despite having the traitor in custody ( doesn't say much, just mutters "new blood, one ruler......no good...no good) The police are investigating the stallions involvement in a cult. But in the meantime several radical political parties have arisen each with a different opinion on how Equestria will now be run. One believing Luna should take over as the next ruler in line, another believing she is not fit after the whole Nightmare Moon nighttime eternal incident. Another thinks twilight is right for the job with yet another party to rival that notion as well, believing twilight to be too young or inexperienced to rule as the highest power, the list goes on. The political balance that once held Equestria together has now shattered and been reduced to war, with small battles attempting to settle differences through violence evolved into a country wide fight for power that has left poor Twilight not only grieving for her teacher but lost without her as well.
Celestia has ruled for over thousands of years and her sudden and unexpected death shocked a population who didn't know how to live without her, letting the weaknesses of the government finally shine through the facade of perfection that was Celestia's rule.
This picture depicts the mane six carrying out a clean up/search and rescue after one of many small battles occurring across the nation.
PS. This is for a contest here baryonsweep.deviantart.com/jou…
(PPS. there is a secret cameo in this picture that is somewhat obvious, be first to point it out and i'll do a sketch commission for youCLOSED)
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Comments: 27
para-keet-normal [2014-06-22 01:03:21 +0000 UTC]
You should do a comic around this idea. It's brilliant!
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DoxySocks In reply to para-keet-normal [2014-06-22 01:20:08 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I am actually thinking of starting a comic this summer but not on this concept, sorry C:
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para-keet-normal In reply to DoxySocks [2014-06-22 01:24:35 +0000 UTC]
It's ok. I'll probably love it anyway
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Nayolfa [2014-06-20 16:18:07 +0000 UTC]
Wow... Wow..... Wow.... (still processing the sheer epicness of this image, may come back with an intellegent response relatively soon)
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Nayolfa In reply to DoxySocks [2014-06-22 01:49:53 +0000 UTC]
Here's a proper response~
The anatomy on your style of ponies is just beautiful and flawless. Everypony in the picture is doing something and has a purpose for being there, which adds a lot of depth.
The ground is filled with enough items to make it interesting, but not so much that it drags attention from the action, the dull colors help focus the eyes better too.
That sky is beautiful, hoofs down it's the best one I've seen in a long time. Especially that shot of Pinkie in the sun.
And the coloring... I'm sad, every person I've ever met (in real life) is a way better colorer than me :I
And you are the best I've met.
Great job overall! The detail on this piece was just astounding!
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DoxySocks In reply to Nayolfa [2014-06-22 02:00:58 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so mush for your thoughts I really do appreciate comments like these! But please don't discourage yourself, practice really does make perfect! we are all good at different things and don't get yourself down about things you can't do well YET!
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Nayolfa In reply to DoxySocks [2014-06-22 17:46:08 +0000 UTC]
I just don't know how I will learn to color better soon, or even ever. I don't know how people do all those awesome coloring effects.
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DoxySocks In reply to Nayolfa [2014-06-22 22:32:32 +0000 UTC]
Well, when it came to improving my skills, I watched speedpaints on youtube. You see what others artists do and you learn the process you eventually develop your own way of of doing things. You may even find some straight-up tutorials to learn from
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Nayolfa In reply to DoxySocks [2014-06-23 17:40:02 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the advice! I'll try to utilize it relatively soon!
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Nayolfa In reply to DoxySocks [2014-06-25 03:35:55 +0000 UTC]
I decided to try some new techniques, what do you think - nayolfa.deviantart.com/art/Too…
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DoxySocks In reply to Nayolfa [2014-06-26 23:06:34 +0000 UTC]
I like the textures used in this one, Toothless and the sky both look great. If I had to critique you I would say the only thing would be the rock, it looks flat, adding shading with some dark gray and perhaps some texture would help.
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Nayolfa In reply to DoxySocks [2014-06-26 23:35:20 +0000 UTC]
I didn't try to do any background XD That took me about 15 minutes tops.
I was mostly focused on a different approach to making the character pop. And apparently it worked. It took me about 3 hours to do all it T-T
Thanks for replying!
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DoxySocks In reply to Nayolfa [2014-06-27 02:02:43 +0000 UTC]
Well worth the time! and no problem.
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Nayolfa In reply to DoxySocks [2014-06-27 02:55:07 +0000 UTC]
I'm going to try and make a good background on the next HTTYD composition I'm doing.
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Nayolfa In reply to DoxySocks [2014-06-27 22:30:46 +0000 UTC]
I'm livestreaming it now - www.livestream.com/nayolfa
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MadeWithLove8 [2014-03-31 17:33:02 +0000 UTC]
WOW, very amazing piece. I viewed it fullscreen and that's when I realized how HUGE this sucker is! Anyway, I have no complaints. It is very beautiful and full of details. I really like Pinky with the sun behind her. And how "grown up" they all look.
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DoxySocks In reply to MadeWithLove8 [2014-04-01 16:41:42 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! yeah this is a biggee, it took me forever to finish!
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