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Have I ever mentioned how much I love bats? I remember watching Sesame Street when I was little and the Count singing a song with cute little foam muppet bats and I just fell in love

That aside, this started out as something completely different, but halfway through with the sketch, I decided why not and went this route. I swear, it was cursed through, as when I wanted to scan the sketch was when I discovered cat killed the scanner and then after getting the new scanner, I couldn't find my vellum...but in any case, it's done now and I'm happy, so I guess none of that matters

As for the painting, besides going back to look at some Mucha's again, I was looking at some of the artwork from the 'Miso Pretty' cosmetics and noticing how they were using such precise and resrtained color palattes. In any case, I decided to be a little more restrained than I sometimes am and I'm pretty happy with how it worked in this case. That won't always be the way I want to go, but definately something I'll need to consider when I start to paint from now on.

Medium: lineart-Col-erase brown on vellum, painting done in Photoshop and Painter. Texture is papyrus I scanned.

And my appologies for having to bog down with the legal hoop-la, but all rights to this image save those granted to deviantART for purposes of posting are reserved. It may not be used eleswhere or reproduced without express permission. Thanks much
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Comments: 371

MetaFoxx278 In reply to ??? [2007-05-10 20:27:10 +0000 UTC]

I think it's absolutely beautiful. You've outdone yourself with this. Beautiful work, Milady!!!

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mrfrodothefluffy In reply to ??? [2007-05-09 04:38:47 +0000 UTC]

I was going to say that the style reminded me of Mucha....so good job, lol. I love it!

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TonomuraBix In reply to ??? [2007-05-09 04:23:06 +0000 UTC]

I love this! I can see the mucha influence in it, and I just want to say the coloring is really pretty.. I love the lighting/colors of her skin and hair.. not to mention her hair is adorable, and the bats! <3 The tree that she's sitting on is really cool looking too, i love how it twists and almost looks like fabric.

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Merlynx [2007-05-09 03:58:32 +0000 UTC]

The bats are so cute. n_n This goes on my favorites.

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Breasticles [2007-05-09 02:12:47 +0000 UTC]

I love the colors!

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reimei In reply to ??? [2007-05-09 02:12:27 +0000 UTC]



I LOVE the lighting and coloring!

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Etoli In reply to ??? [2007-05-09 02:04:45 +0000 UTC]

The colors on this are beautiful! That and the interaction between the bat and the girl is just too charming. :3

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ReleanKanaki In reply to ??? [2007-05-09 02:02:26 +0000 UTC]

this artwork piece came out very well... great work on those details dear...

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melvinawright [2007-05-09 02:01:50 +0000 UTC]

There should be far more adorable bat drawings... And I adore the way you drew the costume AND the hair...

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Fellier [2007-05-09 00:42:22 +0000 UTC]

love the style :3

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DollyPrincess [2007-05-09 00:31:16 +0000 UTC]

very cuuute

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bycandlelight [2007-05-08 23:43:06 +0000 UTC]

i this this is one of my favorite deviations i've seen. because its original, (i mean, come on, how many people draw bats that are cute). I love bats. great work.

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Smuairean [2007-05-08 23:28:46 +0000 UTC]

I feel its reminiscent of Alphonse Mucha's style, and thats why I love this.

Great work.

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SammyMcBoy In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 22:29:05 +0000 UTC]

Very cute this would be a cool tattoo

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Driadas In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 22:08:19 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!^^

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apolly0n [2007-05-08 21:38:34 +0000 UTC]

oh wow, I really love the composition!! the color work is excellent! you are so talented!!!

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SquirrelOfChaos In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 21:23:39 +0000 UTC]

Those little bats are absolutely adorable! The one on her arm has a great expression.
Nice work!

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concettasdesigns [2007-05-08 20:55:03 +0000 UTC]

your style is very nice love the cool tones of this painting.. great work!

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angelgaby [2007-05-08 20:42:17 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha ... I double dare you to answer all your messages.

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Shannanigan [2007-05-08 20:38:41 +0000 UTC]

The Count and Oscar the Grouch were my favorites on Sesame Street
when I was a little kid. That really explains a lot... LOL!

This is beautiful!

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marshmallowblue In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 19:33:49 +0000 UTC]

AAAAAAAAAAAAH! *girlish freakout* I love bats. They're my favorite animals. I see one and I can't help but melt they're so adorable. <3!

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rikusgirl [2007-05-08 19:18:59 +0000 UTC]

this is absolutely brilliant!

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mini-kirara In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 19:03:25 +0000 UTC]

Wooowww. Fantastic job! This is so amazing! Congrats on being featured, you deserve it!

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Adena22 [2007-05-08 18:29:26 +0000 UTC]

I love the hair!!!! She also has a cute little pert nose. I trully adore your work because you have a variety of styles.

Beautiful as always

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YueCos [2007-05-08 16:24:32 +0000 UTC]

That's so cute --I really like the colours, and how it's mostly the red and gold that stands out Her costume and hair are exquisite <3 excellent job. The little bats are so cute, too ^^

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angstmonkey In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 08:43:15 +0000 UTC]

I love teh bat on her arm!

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HowUseless [2007-05-08 07:58:46 +0000 UTC]

yayyy! cute girls! and bats! two favorite things! it looks beautiful.
favoriting now...

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HikariJade In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 07:29:52 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty! For some reason, my favorite part is that tree she's sitting on. It just looks so...flowy, and squiggly. xD I don't know, I just like how it's drawn. Nice image anyway, the bats are super cute, and I love the colors. ^^

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WazzuOtaku In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 07:28:28 +0000 UTC]

Queeeny, it's gorgeous!!

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SwitchValentine In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 06:01:33 +0000 UTC]

The bats are adorable! They look so cute! Now I want a fluffy bat for a pet. *sigh*

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stainit [2007-05-08 05:42:53 +0000 UTC]

mucho gusta!

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SMfelipe [2007-05-08 05:37:53 +0000 UTC]

I loved this!

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sprinkles182 In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 05:11:05 +0000 UTC]

bats kick arse >.< i love this piece

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ImAGirlNamedMichael In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 04:31:22 +0000 UTC]

I don't know how you managed to slip through my Devwatch net, but I have you now! HaHA! I also adore bats. They are highly misunderstood creatures and generally unappreciated fgor their beauty and value. That aside, this is lovely. The lines are fluid and elegant, and the muted color palette draws attention to the artistry of the piece, as opposed to screaming "look how bright I am!". This is wonderful indeed

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FannyJane In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 04:11:30 +0000 UTC]

I love the beads in her hair and that is the cutest little bat I've ever seen!

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Nagi-no-Miko In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 04:11:18 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh, maan~! I think I'm in love~!!!

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Yew-Clover [2007-05-08 04:03:09 +0000 UTC]

i dont know why this pic can make me smile. anyway I do like the way of your colour A LOT !!!

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ImBlacKAT [2007-05-08 04:02:45 +0000 UTC]

I love it!!!

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Jykle-and-Hyde [2007-05-08 03:57:18 +0000 UTC]

omg! loved those bats too! I remember them signing along with the count something like "battybattybatty bat!" lol

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El-Bonio-aka-Bones [2007-05-08 03:56:14 +0000 UTC]

I hate bat's, was attacked by bats when i was young, eww, bat's are vermin, rats with wings... they sleep upside down for pete's sake!
BUT!!!!!! this interpretation will take away all those bad memories and dreams forever...
I wish i had this character and her lil bat friends livin in my attic!!!

Nice work and Thanks!!!

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Terrali In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 03:51:52 +0000 UTC]

lovely^_^

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st-jude In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 03:44:04 +0000 UTC]

honestly it's all the bat for me.

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BLGhost In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 03:38:53 +0000 UTC]

An adorable little piece of cuteness!

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kamethehermit In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 03:35:04 +0000 UTC]

awesome!!!

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SALioness In reply to ??? [2007-05-08 03:31:34 +0000 UTC]

Very nice...u shud look up lesser fruit bats...they are the sweetest thing and if ur good at drawing bats..wich u are.. u cud make them justice..

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Amei-san [2007-05-08 03:29:13 +0000 UTC]

Very very nice ^^

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JK-Arts [2007-05-08 03:29:07 +0000 UTC]

Nice work !

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nenwen [2007-05-08 03:28:24 +0000 UTC]

awww
the little bat is so cuuuuuteee!

i've never seen a bat like 'pretty'
but this onee is so daaaamn adorable!

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sneekie-fochs [2007-05-08 03:22:03 +0000 UTC]

oh mucha is so good. i just did a project on art nouveau and i fell in love with him.

lovely work.

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trinket [2007-05-08 03:08:51 +0000 UTC]

Great piece of work, I really enjoy the subject matter, and especially the color scheme... really lovely all together

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