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Ice-Cube-101 — Winds Of Change

Published: 2011-02-03 23:24:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 1125; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 18
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Description Any day now
Any way now
Winds of change they blow in my direction
We both see that its time
Go on cry don't say words of inspiration
We both know that its time
So walk on by
So walk on by
~Fitz & The Tantrums

I like that song And seemed pretty fitting for this here picture. Dis be a huge thank you gift for =Horsesnhurricanes for buying me a 3 month subby out of stinkin NOWHERE! I logged on and was like whaaaaaa? And, cause hes one cool kid

So, this is his Derecho who is full of awesomeness (I'm thinking of uploading a pic of just him cause I liked the way he turned out) I've finally figured out a way to color markings that isn't a pain in the neck. I feel sortof like a cheater, but it gives me more patience to put the effort into a different part of the picture He was a lot of fun to draw though for sure Now, for the meaning behind the madness

I initially did another picture for him, but it was full of yuck, so I started over with this. And, it not only turned out WAY better, but it has more meaning (like my other pieces) then the first one. And, not only does it mean something for him, sortof did for me too (Yay happy vent arts! ) But, initally it was just a picture with a cool tree on the skyline, but it was also turning out really lame, so I was looking around at different trees, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE cherry blossom trees (wish we had some up here ) And I got to thinking, life is sortof like a cherry tree. It's full of beautiful flowers. But, not all of them are worth our time, some don't work out, some wither away, some we never get to see. Some come and go, some blow right on past us with the winds of change, some seem juuust barely out of our reach. But, there are some that we want to treasure forever, some that compliment us and make us beautiful. And with passing storms (hence the receding clouds) the flowers that still stick around, or the new flowers that come our way, those are the ones worth hanging on too.

Now, interpret what you want the storm and what exactly the flowers are. The storm could be a loss, stress, a fight, work, a person, some trial of some sort. And the flowers could be a person, a place, a job, a hobby, a pet, something you want, an opportunity. But don't let the coming storms get you down, because life is full of them, theres no escaping them. And don't try to keep all the flowers, it's like chasing after the wind. Don't get too discouraged when a flower slips through your grasp, because surely another one will come by, and well maybe not fill its place, but make the loss easier to bear. Hold onto those flowers that you love, that make you complete.

Wowza, look at that WALL of text! Anywho, about the actual drawing, I found out I really love drawing cherry blossoms, albeit it was a naked one I forgot to make the branches sort of sway toward Derecho though Oh well, I'm happy. BUT, I drew all of those flowers by hand, individually It was a little bit easier then I had expected, but man, was a pain. Glad it's over Sorry the grass is crappay, I couldn't get it too look right, so I did it like that. And, I guess it's semi ok.

So, I shall quit typing cause that was a lot

Hope you guys like it! Zac especially!

Horse reff: [link]


Oh! Forgot ~Huntress614 tagged me

1) I usually sit in the same place to draw, I need to find a new place then the floor though cause my legs start hurting after a while, lol.
2) I feel really bad I've been a horrible commenter lately Srsly, I need to work on that
3) My closest friends are way older then I am.
4) I've had stitches 4 times now. *is klutz*
5) I love jogging and biking, even in the winter. I've been looking for a pair of studded tires for my bike as of late, they're spendy though
6) I always look forward to hoar frost
7) Lately I've been helping my aunt and uncle with some of their business (cake baking and web design (if youre in the market for either, lemme know ) But I've really been enjoying it Using my art for something useful.
8) My dogs can tell when I'm sad, and they always make me feel better
9) December and January SUCKED *is not thrilled*
10) I'm horribly indecisive sometimes. And I'm a push over. One of my least favorite qualities.

I taaaaag.... ~Zarac and *LadyRavensknot
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Comments: 27

Horsesnhurricanes [2017-09-20 04:50:16 +0000 UTC]

I still remember and love this ;w; I miss the good ole days on here so very much and I fear most people I once was friends with have left the site and I'll probably never hear from them again. Kinda my fault for being absent for so long, but as we get older and have more responsibility, it's hard to dedicate much time to places like this... which is highly depressing, as I have so many wonderful memories here.

I miss you and all the others I used to follow; the great times on here seem like just yesterday and yet they were years ago o:

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Mele-Etos-Daughter [2011-02-17 08:37:32 +0000 UTC]

it is a grat picture than shows realy how I feel when i hear the song or when I think about it.

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Mele-Etos-Daughter [2011-02-18 00:07:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Huntress614 [2011-02-15 19:41:47 +0000 UTC]

LOL... so I've had this sitting my inbox for I don't know how long... and I keep meaning to comment on it... but just never seem to manage to get around to it, cause I wanted to take time to think about it, and everytime I've been on dA lately, I pop on, clean out my inbox, look at a little art, and pop off... So now, I'm finally sitting down to write something... and I've forgotten what I was going to say! Figures... so, I'll wing it! LOL
I absolutely love the colors and movement in this! And I always wish I could draw clouds like you! (Is Jealous)
And that tree is pure awesome!

I'm indecisive too! My bf hates it... lol

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Huntress614 [2011-02-16 07:28:36 +0000 UTC]

It's ok! I totally know how you feel And I've been doing that lately too! Am here, check things, really bad about replying and commenting, then I'm out.

Thanks! I'm really glad to hear that Pshhh, they're easy! I got a request for a tutorial a while back in my scraps if you wanna check it. It's super simple and cheesy, but its what I do Shanks I quite like it!

Hehehhhe! "I love you, I love you not, I love you, I love you not...." Jk.

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Atterimus [2011-02-15 08:20:38 +0000 UTC]

I love the almost 'minimalist' feel to this pece. You really concerntrate on the tree with its blossom and the horse. Almost emotional, for some reason its pulling on my heart-strings right now. And your reasoning behind it is beautiful too. Now I just want to run into the frame and grab as many flowers as I can before those stormy winds whip them all away.

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Atterimus [2011-02-18 00:09:40 +0000 UTC]

Your comments make me feel so dang good Really, I'm so glad I got the feeling across.

If only I had a big butterfly net, then I could swoosh them all up <3

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the-redowl [2011-02-12 09:36:23 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous, I love all the pinkish blue hues I like the way he horse is not the main focus, instead you look at the picture as a whole, including things like the sky (which is incredible) and the tree
I think you shade horses beautifully and I love the way you've done the mane and tail

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to the-redowl [2011-02-13 06:47:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Yeah, I like off-centering a lot of my horses Balancing it out a little bit?
I had fun with them, the tree and sky, thanks! I'm glad you like them!

Aww thank you so so so much! You're comments are amazing! I really appreciate it

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the-redowl In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2011-02-13 15:50:59 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome
It does help the composition a lot..sometimes a try and split the picture up into thirds-that always helps me
Your welcome again

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to the-redowl [2011-02-13 16:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, I need to work on that To an extent, my gallery seems to be getting a bit monotonous

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the-redowl In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2011-02-13 16:39:31 +0000 UTC]

aww your gallery's gorgeous At least you do do backgrounds..I haven't attempted one in..well aaages

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to the-redowl [2011-02-14 09:47:41 +0000 UTC]

Pshhh, thanks
Haha, oh boy I wish my art was good enough to get away without one! They're sooo time consuming

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the-redowl In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2011-02-14 16:57:36 +0000 UTC]

aww your not that far off-and I feel exactly the same..but I still leave at the bg's anyway

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FruVider [2011-02-07 20:46:41 +0000 UTC]


This is very ..very awesome. I loved the atmosphere from the beginning, got the feeling like after a storm with those desaturated colours, then the little cherryblossoms popping and making the drawing very very nice!
Then I read that brickwall of text! Really lovley, and I think you got some of those emotions out there in the drawing. But then again, it's always up to the beholder, but it's great
omfg tagged

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to FruVider [2011-02-08 19:00:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you
The clouds still feel wrong to me But I couldn't get them right...
The cherry blossoms were fun though
I'm glad! Thank you!

Yes, yes you were

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Cloudrunner64 [2011-02-06 02:20:10 +0000 UTC]

! Okay, I won't reply to your comment.

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Crimson-Mane [2011-02-05 23:14:59 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, purdy details! Very nice, luv.

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Crimson-Mane [2011-02-06 22:58:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank yew

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starrlightstarbright [2011-02-04 05:07:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for using my stock as a reference :3
It looks amazing!

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to starrlightstarbright [2011-02-04 21:14:24 +0000 UTC]

Pffft, I should be thanking you for providing it!
Thank you!!!

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Horsesnhurricanes [2011-02-04 01:03:00 +0000 UTC]

ASDFGHJKLKJHSGFASH EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! omg omg omg omg omg.

Can. You. Possibly. GET. Any. More. Awesome. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP. This is... my goodness, again at I at a complete loss for words ITS SO FREAKEN BEAUTIFUL. JUST... LAAAAAAAAAV. Totally my new desktop background, the first time I've changed it at all since my hard drive replacement Seriously everything about this is just... beautiful and so touching ;o; The artists comments are beautiful, so poetic as to almost bring me to tears!! And teh artz, omg, everything is so perfect and well-drawn; Der looks perfect here and the sky is GORGEOUS. You have no idea what an inspiration this is!!! First the note and now this, I think you've pretty much made this whole week twice as good as it should have been :'D THANK YOU!!!! You have nooooooo idea!! Seriously, I haven't smiled so big in a very very long time, you are simply too awesome and inspiring for words!!!! ;n; THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU OMG THANK YOU

-keeps staring- OMGJUST SO AWESOME. No comment I can leave can possibly be worthy! I feel so honoured to be the recipient of this and I think it's made my whole February awesome already. XD THANK YOU SO MUCH SO MUCH OMG THANKYOU YOU ARE AWESOME -squee's-

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Horsesnhurricanes [2011-02-04 21:09:07 +0000 UTC]

Nawh, I'm not that awesome silly! But thanks I really appreciate it!

I'm sooooo soooo sooo happy you like it!!! I had a ton of fun with it And if it's a wallpaper, I consider it quite an honor! I'm pretty picky with mine
I'm so happpy you lieeekkkk!

Yeah, I'm really happy I decided to go with this, the other one was so.... empty. But this I love in more ways then one It was a really nice vent art, and made me sortof speculate my own self, so if any of it was like offensive or anything like that, remember half of it was me thinking about myself out loud

Bawww! Well I hope your February continues to be this happy You are so welcome!!!!! Psh, no need to feel honored It was my pleasure!

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Horsesnhurricanes In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2011-02-13 21:20:52 +0000 UTC]

YES YES YOU ARE AND DUN DENY IT -slaps with mackerel-

Yes, it's beautimous! And has such a deep inspirational meaning omgs. You've no idea how touching the whole thing is, I think it kind of changed my life's philosophy a bit for the better.

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Horsesnhurricanes [2011-02-14 09:51:09 +0000 UTC]

OHKAYIFYOUSAYSOZAC


I'm so so so so so so so happy you like You have no idea.
Noway! I'm even happier! Really! You're awesome!
Your comments make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside


People like you are who keep me drawing, so I'm more then happy to add some of life's philosophies in there every now and again

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WhiteEyedCat [2011-02-04 00:53:14 +0000 UTC]

Pretty, I really like the clouds! And the shading on Derecho looks great, it has a nice, sharp quality to it.

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to WhiteEyedCat [2011-02-04 02:14:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! They were fun, defiantly different to do such big, and sortof... boring clouds? Not all fluffy like usual.
Thank you! It was really sharp, I liked the contrast too

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