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Falcolf — Speedie of the Week 8 MIRROR
Published: 2009-09-18 16:41:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 3048; Favourites: 127; Downloads: 121
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Subject: Jane from my story Kingdom of SpiritsExperiment: Reflections & Shading
Time: 3 hr
Comments: Well I was going to write a big speel about what ki-rin are, and KOS, but it's class right now so I won't. Maybe later.
This turned out as an experiment in water techniques, but changed into more of a experiment with shading - there's three layers of it on this. Anyway, for now I'll just say that I did sacrifice some sleep for this and I hope you enjoy this first truly experimental speedie! BTW, before anyone points it out, my ki-rin are inspired by Windstone, but I have changed their anatomy. They're more truly deerlike, but they have horsish features too and of course koi. Soon I'll upload a picture featuring my take on asian dragons*.
*Probably more commonly known as Chinese dragons, but this is kind of incorrect, since they're found in countries other than China too, such as Japan. (I'm trying to be polite.) Interestingly, while ki-rin were created in China, they're actually more important in Japan. Cool stuff!
Speedie of the Week Gallery: [link]
Also Shown on my New Blog!
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Look forwards to next week's speedie. Updates every friday!
See gallery link above for details. (c) Rosanna P. Brost do NOT copy, trace, alter, reuse or redistribute!
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Comments: 42
Great work. You need more contrast in the dark areas. The values are to similar. Otherwise great use of reflection. Keep growing. Check my gallery if you want. I appreciate constructive criticism. [link]
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wow! that sounds a lot easier than I thought it'd be >XD i ought to try that some time
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Yeah go for it!
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The contrast is great! looks so appealing since preview!
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I'm the one being slow!
Don't worry anyways :3
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GAWD I love that splash!
When I saw this in my artbox for the first time I thought "It's in a parallel dimension!" Lol.
This is a really cool picture, I love the pose, and that tail. I love the tail.
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Woahhhh that's amazing, I wish I could buy a print 8O!!!
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LOVE the water effect! very well done
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I saw the thumbnail and just knew I had to fav this! It's just so gorgeous!
The water ripples and reflection is amazing, you've done a fantastic job!
One thing I would love to learn is water, one day I will do it! One day after I get a tablet.. >.<
Great job Speedie Queen!^^
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The water effects and refection are gorgeous and very realistic. The scales are a nice detail as well.
Windstone Editions. I want one so bad as well. Another thing for the wishlist. Another deviant I know picked up a bunch of them at a yard sale for a huge steal.
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I came to your page to say thank you for the fave and saw this! I love it! *faves* XD
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Wow, i love water ripple effect! :3
It looks so cool, i love the way you drew this up falcolf!
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Woo, Pretty
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Woo, Pretty
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Oh man. This is gorgeous. In all it's simplicity, it's so beautiful and well put together.
This is great, Fal!
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Haha, it's once in a blue moon that mine does! You're very welcome!
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:3 I really like this piece. It's simplistic yet speaks of a freedom we all long for with the vastness of the blue background and the implication of the water. Very good, love it!
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Falcolf, you are amazing as ever
ki-rin is beautiful and it really looks like he is running on water. It's so beautiful and perfect, that i'm starting to plan drolling over it for this evening
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ROFL! 
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Always welcome ^^
And i'm still drolling
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Wow! It's so high quality. At first I thought it was a photo by looking at the thumb. XD The water reflection is great.
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Hehe thankies
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That is gorgeous!! I love ki-rins dearly. Ah another Windstone fan! Do you collect them? I'm a huge hoarder of the dragons and recently I acquired a PYO unicorn that was done as a lovely buckskin.
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I WISH I collected them! I'm more of a admirer, since they cost so much. 
Windstone is pure awesome. It's through them that I first heard of ki-rin!
I'm jealous of your unicorn, got any pictures to share of it?
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You could try collecting the little hatchers or fledgie dragons, or the griffin chicks.
I have a scratcher, a less common jade one. That's always been my favorite and I've had him for over 10 years. Which color scheme do you like best? (Hint-if you go on eBay and look for not-so-perfect ones, you can get a good price and then just fix them up yourself. I had an old original green hatcher and young dragon recently fixed ((had some chipped paint areas and the hatcher had a small piece broken off the top)) for like $25, she does marvelous work you could never tell they were damaged in the first place!!)
Do you peruse the Windstone forums, by the way?
Sorry Falcolf if I ramble on it's just one thing I'm big on talking about.
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Ramble away, I'm fascinated by Windstone!
I didn't even know you could buy them on ebay, but I guess that's sorta obvious lol. Maybe I'll look for one of the original ki-rin. (So pretty!) I haven't been on the windstone forums before, are they cool? I guess I should check them out.
Windstone is so addictive. I used to have a brochure of their products which I used to just drool over, all the time. 
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Oh you sound like me! I used to hoard and collect those brochures but I lost them I think...
But..heh...you can go to the link below, scan the website, buy something (though it's hard since they moved production has been slowed down so a lot of stuff is out of stock) and if you join the forum you can get a chance to talk with Melody Pena, the creator.
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gorgeous work ^^ wish I could do something like this but I always fail T_T love how the water is splashing up
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Awww, you just need practice! That and tutorials help.
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yea ^^ I have 2 big heavy duty binders full of tutorials, references, poses, and picture help XD
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This is so pretty! I love the water reflection and how its shaded!
I also love your anatomy!
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Aw thankies so much
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