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Rien, a fiery redhead adventurer whose maturity far surpasses her relatively young age, and gives her great insight into tactics and societal situations, but still lets her have fun while she makes her smart moves. Though her sharp tongue is known to get her into trouble, it's never a problem for her close circle of friends as they find it more amusing than anything. She gets along better with the male gender, since they seem to be more laid back to her... but they all could just be trying to get into her pants, so she doesn't trust them that far, except for a select few -- but it's still fun to tease them every once in a while. (ie. "I've got two boobs more than you'll ever get close to." *snicker*) That isn't to say that she doesn't have her fair share of female friends though. Her flexibility and dance-like movements add a grace to her preferred fighting style of hands and feet only. She believes that it leaves her hands free for anything else that may come at her, whereas holding weapons would hinder her movements. Her most deadly skill is her ability to become intangible at will, making conventional weapons useless against her anyway.*------------------------*
Ah, this must be the fastest piece I've ever done. A week and a half. Go me! Gifty goodness, sorry for its belatedness. Happy (very belated) holidays!
I was dumb and started this in a low resolution sketch and didn't bother to blow it up before I continued, so it's all pixely. Blech. I've learned my lesson. >.<
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Comments: 80
warriorwing17 [2006-12-12 09:55:32 +0000 UTC]
I think a bigger version of her would a great idea. You could most likely add extra detail to her that a smaller version normally would not allow!!
Sorry it took so long to get back to you.* Holds out roses and cookies*
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rindarro [2006-03-25 18:58:14 +0000 UTC]
She's beautiful. I envy your coloring style, because it's so subtle yet effective. The way it gives the soft, almost glowing appearance to her skin and hair is amazing.
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exdevlin In reply to rindarro [2006-03-26 22:01:04 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, I'm so glad you like her! I thought this image was too low res for my liking. That's what happens when you sketch in a low res file and don't think it'll become a finished piece, yet it eventually does.. doh!
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rindarro In reply to exdevlin [2006-03-26 23:36:04 +0000 UTC]
That's why all my files are high res.
I guess the extra disk space is worth it.
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exdevlin In reply to rindarro [2006-03-27 15:21:45 +0000 UTC]
Which reminds me, I really really should go and backup all my docs...
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rindarro In reply to exdevlin [2006-03-27 18:54:55 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, don't be like me... I backed them up off DA and now all I have on this computer is low-rez screen versions. ^_^;
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XunZaer [2006-01-30 04:22:58 +0000 UTC]
wahh I really like this I relly just like how it looks like she just jumped down and landed I really like her pose would you mind if I used it thou? I'd give you credit if I can
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exdevlin In reply to XunZaer [2006-01-31 15:06:18 +0000 UTC]
Please note me with where you want to use it and how. We'll talk about it there, okay? ^_^
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Mew-Inu [2005-10-17 23:11:01 +0000 UTC]
That is really cool. I love the story behind her as well.
Mew Inu
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satek [2005-04-01 05:57:03 +0000 UTC]
Devlin this is Fantastic! I love your style and her clothes are great. The pose is really nice as is the redish orange combined with the light cream colour. I love the symbol on her leg and the intense look in her eyes. The flowing ribbon is great as are the folds in her costume. Beautiful work and sorry it took me so long to comment *hug* XD
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exdevlin In reply to satek [2005-04-01 06:01:54 +0000 UTC]
Awww.. thanks Stewy! Now if only I could do this in a higher resolution and still be good at it. XD
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blue-vanilla [2005-03-28 14:28:08 +0000 UTC]
Okay, critique, like I promised. I note that I'm horrible at critiques cause I don't recognize mistakes very much. XD Hence the reason my pictures have tons of them.
I have a quibble (that is an odd word) with her outstretched arm. Well, not the arm but the hand. I think I can tell (but then, as I said I'm not very good at this) what sort of hand-figure-thingie you were aiming for with it, but it doesn't look quite there yet to me. It looks like her fingers are just sticking out straight, I'd suggest spacing them out a little differently. Curving them apart a little more? Or not. I don't know how to fix that, really. XD My other thing is the sleeve of her insanely cool outfit. It's not... drape-y enough to me. XD! I'm picky. I'd... add a few more drape-folds to the wider part?
Her head should be lower for the pose. I think. I don't know. Depends on what she's doing, actually. oo; But I think so. The part where her dress connects with the side-thingers and is sort of scrunchy could use some texturizing? Like folds, I guess, where the fabric rumples and folds together.
Okay, that's it. oo;;; Now to say, the shading on both her knees I love. Especially the fabric covered one. I don't know why, but there's this one shadow that shoots off that I like. XD And her hair is to die for. oo;; The shading on the right (left? XD Oh crap, I need sleeeeep) side where the curlyish lock shoots off is also really striking to me against the white. And as I said, her design roxorz my soxorz. XD
Okay, I'm done now. >>
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exdevlin In reply to blue-vanilla [2005-03-28 14:32:48 +0000 UTC]
Sankyuuu Alex! You're right about her arm .*Her* left arm really annoyed me while I was doing the image, and decided I'd just cop out on it. ><. All my fixes looked SO utterly wrong, so I left it terribly bland. I know I know.. terrible of me.
*dyes your hair red and curls it for you*
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deriw-eixip [2005-01-27 00:17:10 +0000 UTC]
i love this pic. very cool character! the dress and pose = pwnd by j00. ^______^+
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exdevlin In reply to deriw-eixip [2005-01-29 22:09:33 +0000 UTC]
D'aww.. thanks, I'm very flattered.
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Kyree [2005-01-22 09:39:07 +0000 UTC]
**tears well up in eyes**
Utsukushii....
**sniffle**
Utsukushii waaaaa....
**wipes eyes**
Ganbatte!
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DeRaNgEr [2005-01-19 15:37:25 +0000 UTC]
@_@ LOVE the dress,
thats such a really impressive piece of clothing.
her hair is so beautiful.
such an AWESOME piece of art.....
wow
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white-rice [2005-01-19 05:46:42 +0000 UTC]
the pixely isn't too bad, but it kinda looks like a "doll". no offence....:/
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FriendlyMotherRabbit [2005-01-19 04:55:55 +0000 UTC]
Red and white = a pretty colour scheme! The shading on the folds and ribbons is great. Hope to see more of this character!
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exdevlin In reply to FriendlyMotherRabbit [2005-01-20 05:26:45 +0000 UTC]
Ooh.. maybe I'll put her in another deviation. ^_^ All I need now is some more inspiration.
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FriendlyMotherRabbit In reply to exdevlin [2005-01-20 05:31:58 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I'd like to see more of her, she's funky.
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Blitzballbaby [2005-01-17 14:59:09 +0000 UTC]
wow thats one funky outfit there!! I love the redness >3< nice character max!
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indiochink [2005-01-16 18:24:09 +0000 UTC]
Her face is my favorite part (like your other pieces ^_^). Oh and her hair too... fiery red, very nice. The description is amusing (especially the 'two boob' comment *grin*).
Lovely, Max
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exdevlin In reply to indiochink [2005-01-17 02:17:08 +0000 UTC]
I thought you'd like that. ^_^ Thanks Joyce~!
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gadren [2005-01-16 07:43:08 +0000 UTC]
Red hair, green eyes, and she's someone I could run into in Greyhawk (or Faerun). My dream fantasy girlfriend. You've been reading my mind haven't you, HAVENT YOU? GET OUT OF MY HEAD, OUT!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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exdevlin In reply to gadren [2005-01-17 02:22:52 +0000 UTC]
.. no.. not at all.. >.>;.. *flees*
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gadren In reply to gadren [2005-01-16 07:56:37 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I'm replying to my own comment, so what? Anyways, I also wanted to add that I really like her sleeves. Oh, and I'm faving this. yeah.
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exdevlin In reply to gadren [2005-01-17 02:23:33 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the fave, I really appreciate it. ^_____^
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Scarlet-Dawn [2005-01-16 04:48:38 +0000 UTC]
Excellent work!! She's so pretty and I love the pose she's in! and those clothes...totally kickass!
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mechangel2002 [2005-01-16 03:28:30 +0000 UTC]
Very pretty I like how you painted the folds of her dres ^__^
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exdevlin In reply to mechangel2002 [2005-01-18 16:12:18 +0000 UTC]
Yeah I finally stopped being lazy and decided to start putting details in for once. >.<
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gibbz [2005-01-16 03:06:06 +0000 UTC]
Agh! I am having trouble with le comments, as of late. Here we go again!
I like this. The pose and colours are working well. What's working not so well is the pixelization (but you knew that) and the lack of background. I know, like I'm one to talk about background.
Anyway, good job! Thumbs up, Dev.
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exdevlin In reply to gibbz [2005-01-16 06:28:30 +0000 UTC]
Ah Karyl. *patpat* Don't worry about critiques not being good, I know what it's like. I've been finding myself at a loss for words when it comes to comments as of late. Thanks for taking the time to point things out though.
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animus-inflammatio [2005-01-16 00:18:05 +0000 UTC]
Did you know that "Rien" means "nothing" in french? If so, why'd you call her that? I'm curious.....
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exdevlin In reply to animus-inflammatio [2005-01-17 02:27:14 +0000 UTC]
I named her that on purpose actually. If you read the description of her, she has the ability to become intangible, ie "matter-nothingness".. You're the second person to catch onto that. ^^
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lemontea [2005-01-15 20:36:58 +0000 UTC]
Clean and stylish, as usual. GOod colouring and lovely shading. And, I quite like the amazingly long arms.
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exdevlin In reply to lemontea [2005-01-15 23:58:33 +0000 UTC]
Thanks Clay. You are the first one to say you love her long arms. Bonus points for you.
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ChaosOverRide [2005-01-15 20:35:20 +0000 UTC]
pretty but her hands seem a lil' bigg
but it's still very cool
later
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exdevlin In reply to ChaosOverRide [2005-01-15 23:59:44 +0000 UTC]
I originally thought the hands were too small, so I made them a little too big, then I realized that I liked it.. maybe it's a new step for me? O_o.
Thanks for your comment! ^___^
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ChaosOverRide In reply to exdevlin [2005-01-16 16:53:44 +0000 UTC]
you're welcome ^^ and a good way of getting the hands in proportion is to measure the face then draw the hands the same size but it still looks good
later
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exdevlin In reply to ChaosOverRide [2005-01-17 02:18:50 +0000 UTC]
Silly me.. that's actually what I was doing, except replace 'face' with 'head'. That's how I messed up.. haha XD.
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