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Published: 2017-03-15 16:24:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 1741; Favourites: 153; Downloads: 0
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Dream time!
Ok, I’m super excited every time I have dreams with this guy. First time I met him was a while ago in a nightmare where he was feeding on people around me (I’ve already put this story in a description for another drawing of mine). But from that moment, from time to time, he appears from nowhere, out of the story line and tends to change the whole dream into another… at its own will. It is a very strange feeling when the world changes around you like some theatre decorations and you can only observe, and then it’s a new place like nothing happened just few moments ago. Very fast and clean job. Sadly, he disappears as suddenly into nowhere. Sometimes I can catch only a glimpse of him, sometimes he does some stuff and leaves. All this presence of him makes me think that he is not just some imaginary character, not a part of a dream, but a pretty real being who visits random dreams and follows his own logic and needs. But… C’mon! We all know, that dreams are made by our own brains! Still… this guy greatly excites me with his unusual and unpredictable visits.
So far I know that his name is Kai and he normally looks like a horse-size beast or a black cloud/fog, but few times he was in human-like form (you can see him on some of my drawings: the guy with a grey skin and long ears. That’s him. Say Hi). And his transformation from humanoid form into beast looks like that! Always starting from the head. Something tells me, that he is a cloud after all, because there is always black smoke around him at this moment and when he appears or disappears from a dream, or jumps into some shadow (yep, he does this too when he hunts).
The drawing shows a moment from a dream with a wasteland planet (had a couple of dreams with this place. Really cool place, but I get killed fast there… So, not so fun). Kai was just standing near some rocks on a side and observing a little gun fight, while I was really struggling with my jammed laser gun. Then someone tried to shoot him and here we go! Quick transformation in a leap and the offender is getting devoured.
Enjoy!
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Hehehehe
Most of a time, yes, dreams mirror our feelings into visions, but sometimes there is something new too. No matter how long I analyze Kai, he is always there just 'out of blue' and out of context. Yes, he linked with something dark and scary, but at the same time he is never harmful toward me, so, yeap, I don't know what he suppose to mean and what to think about all of it. He is dream intruder or visitor. And i like to see him too. He is so cool
Thank you so much 
Oh, animation is out of my reach, sorry. But I will draw more of him later, that's for sure
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I have another question.. did you put him his name or it was revealed on a dream?
(I make a lot of questions, I know
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No problem
Yes, names Kai and Valkary are from dreams. I heard it from other people/creatures in multiple dreams, so, I assumed, that these names are belonged to them for sure... Hmmm... At the same time I never pronounced their names in dreams. Maybe I should ask about it next time I catch Valkary for a chat... Good idea.
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Very interesting, I have bad quality audio on my dreams xD
I like Valkary (I'm not sure how I must prounounce it, but it looks good)..
Btw, who is he/she? XD
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If it helps, pronunciation is... [valˈkari] Like this
He is a dream guardian. Basically, it means that if you have some creature/character appearing multiple times in your dreams and helps you or just follows you or means a lot to you then it's your dream guardian. I've met a few people here on DA with very interesting dream guardians. So, it's someone very significant in your dream world.
I have this creepy and scary guy, named Valkary. I tried to explain about him to someone... I just copy it here, if you don't mind:
So, Death granted my wish for eternal protection from any 'scary stuff'
And here we are, Valkary appeared in my dreams. It makes me think that if Death could be a person (not that skeleton in a robe thing), that it would be Valkary. He has this personality... Also he gives this feeling. It's like... I shouldn't be scared, because the scariest thing that can happen stands next to me, so it just can't get worse anymore.
The good part that I accepted his presence instead of trying to run away or fight him. I learned to admire him. I guess, that was the right thing to do, because in the beginning I was very scared of that deal and I could feel his tension and even rage, but after he became calm. I think... I'm a pet for him. Like a cat or a dog. Too small, and fragile, and far not as smart as him, but he has to take a good care, because it's his pet. And he has some certain attachment. It's probably the best explanations of our relation that I can get. He isn't my friend and he isn't my master, he is a pet owner. Well, I'm fine with this. and I can't imagine it anyhow better, he is not a human after all. Even the fact that I see him in a human form is probably just to make me feel better.
So, I usually see him in my nightmares or I'm in his body in some clear adventure dreams. Every time I see him, I want to ask him so many questions, but he breaks it. I almost never can reach him. Oh, I so wish to catch him in a lucid dream again. Only there he talks. Last time I saw him in a lucid dream I asked him 'are you real?' and he answered 'Yes. More than you want. Could ask something less obvious.' and then he was scolding that I couldn't hold that dream steady... Heh, talking about reality... Sometimes I feel his presence in the real live. It's so weird! And I know that he sees what I see. Maybe that's what he feels when I'm in his body in dreams. Sometimes I can feel his feelings a bit too. It's a very very weak connection, but anyway...
I've tried to draw him couple of times
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Wow
The more I read about your dreams the more I get impressed with all the chars and situations...
I saw and read the description of your child nightmare you put above, but I didn't make the connection with the handsome char (Valkary, I didn't read his name either, I think)...
Only to confirm I understood fine:
Valkary is the human form of Death, who takes care of you like a owner, because you were so afraid of monsters as a child and you made a kind of protection pact with him.
Talking about he sees what you see is so weird, I don't know if it can be just your imagination or your wish for something more relationed with him.
And finally I like a lot your drawing about him, he looks so misterious, distant, intriguing, disturbing with his forehead skin becoming in feathers instead of hair. He looks handsome too xD
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Thanks!
Well, yes, he is a dream guardian. He has something to do with Death and the deal, but I'm not sure is he this Death or he just has the same origin? Need to find out...
And me too, I don't know is it a good imagination or this is for real... Maybe I'm just a little bit crazy, ahahah. But the thing that he 'can see through my eyes' is a feeling, doesn't mean that this is real at all. So, I think... it's just a fun feeling, no more than that
He is handsome, but his personality is really nasty, ahahaha
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Ohhh I understand everything clearer
Don't worry, the best people is usually a bit (or a lot) crazy 
I would feel paranoic if I had the same feeling about someone following my steps xD
You're mind is his creator, so I'll trust your words and feelings
Keep dreaming and drawing
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Hehehehe, true!
And yes, I hope he is just an imagination, otherwise I'll freak out, ahahaha.
Oh, yes
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Ohh my... I've just read that I posted "you're mind" instead of "your mind"
(My english teachers would feel ashamed of me x_x)
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I'm happy that you like it
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this looks crazy cool you've must have got up close an personal in that dream of yours with this creature since he's very well detailed all the way around seriously that back looks crazy an those eyes look menacing an that dark like fog around him just looks killer cool
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Ah, thank you so much
Yes, that's true, I have personal attachment to this character. I find him fascinating. And I've already had many dreams with this creature. He is like... my dark side or something. Perhaps that's me in some other life, hehehe Or... it could be that I should stop watching scary movies
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Could be
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I like this demonic design, especially his four eyes !
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Cool piece, really impressive atmosphere,I love the feeling of light and the lost edges!!!
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Thank you so much! I'm happy you like it!
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Hehehe, I'm happy you like it!
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I wouldn't want to meet him as an enemy! Not even in my dreams!
Super cool! I love how subtle the colors are. Love the background, love the pose! His skin looks very shiny & sleek. Great work
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True, this thing is scary
Thank you! I'm happy to hear it from you! I love his hands so much!
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Do you really get such a clear image of Kai in your dreams? Usually my dreams are quite fuzzy and it's difficult to recall what I saw.
When I draw I usually don't draw from a visual image in my mind - I just start and see where I go to. I can imagine it can be difficult to draw an image from your head..
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Yep
Yes, you're right. It's tricky... Like... you sure, that you have a very clear picture in your head, but when you draw it... you find it 'not what you expected'. Just like with a bicycle On another hand, when you've seen something really exciting you will have enough info and details to make exactly what was in your dream. Sometimes strong emotions make you remember way better.
Challenging anyway... But it's really fun too
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Woah lucid dreaming is quite tricky, at least what I think I understand of it. I remember one guy who really wanted to learn lucid dreaming as well - so he could control what he was doing in his dreams. How long have you been practicing? Have you noticed improvements? I'm glad you find so much inspiration in your dreams! The last two weeks I find it hard to find some inspiration to draw something. It feels as if I can't bring up the concentration to do it? I tried a few sketches but the proportions are quite off. Anyways I bet I'll find my art vibe back again
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The last 3-4 years, but I don't have always time for that... Right now I have a lucid dream in a one/ two month. And 2-3 normal dreams each night, so it's a good source, you are right . Lucid dreams are so awesome! Love it! Just love it! I'm trying now a bit different technique. Hopefully, I can have more lucid ones!
Oh, that happens, yes. I believe in you! You can do it Maybe you need a small break? Like, as fast as you stop drawing the inspiration will strike!
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I had to think of you two days ago! I think I had a lucid dream! I had a creature that was like a ferret but then in fox colored fur and the body was much longer. It was super fluffy and very cute!
I think I should try out traditional art again - I feel a bit lost when I do digital art - because I know I can work hours on end on it and continue to make it better and better. It feels as if I'm not finished with the artwork..? And I want to be able to have the proportions good / better from the start. I just bought a sketchbook so we'll see
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Yes, draw it!!! Oh, I love sketchbooks Now you have to fill it with art till the last page
Agree, digital drawing is like that. It has no end. You draw till you hate that drawing, ahahah.
Oh, I had so cool dream today! I rushed to my tablet to do a sketch as fast as possible. And I almost crushed my cat on the way In few days will post it, hopefully.
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Pff I just noticed that the paper is not thick enough - as in you can see the pencil lines when you turn the page. I also have an old sketchbook lying around, but that one has rings and it's really high... I bought the new one because it is hardcover :3
Ahah yes yes.. digital art makes me feel lazy because it feels unfinished! Ugh.
Whoo I also have cats - well our student house has two cats. They're called pieow and roesj. Is your cat male/female and what's her/his name??
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Does it happen to you being stuck in a book shop choosing sketchbooks? There are never enough sketchbooks at home... even if the old ones are still empty
I have a male cat called Crevette He is such a crevette (shrimp)
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Actually not really! I don't like using sketchbooks for some reason. I've tried multiple times as it's a great way of improving your skills... but it just doesn't feel natural or very fun to me. I prefer digital art too much. I can immediately splash colors around hehe.
Nice! Our eldest cat is losing in health. Last week he tried to clean his hind leg and he literally fell over because he couldn't stay in that pose... sigh. I won't be surprised if he dies before winter
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Oh, that's sad to hear about your cat! Well, they don't live long.... sigh
I have a few sketchbooks, but only two are filled I usually just like a cover
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Neat! Today I'm actually bringing my colored pencils + art tutorial book to my boyfriend's place so I can draw more there.. I hope that'll work!
What do you mean with 'I usually just like a cover'? - as in you see some pretty sketchbooks, buy them and not fill them in completely?
Such is life. All things must come to an end. The most important part for me is that he's not in too much pain at the end of his life
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Cool!
Yes, I have only 2 sketchbooks with actual drawings. The rest were re-purposed for notes or recipes...
true, true...
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Hmm nope! But i'm of mind to play around with vibrant colors... at least today 
I actually gave a sketchbook away to a friend a while ago - traded it for beads and feathers
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Feathers are good! Can't be to much of it
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Haha so true! A month ago I built a wooden box so I could store the feathers properly.. the other box was too small xP
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