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Published: 2010-04-23 17:25:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 33666; Favourites: 1280; Downloads: 0
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Description Spring = new beginings, rebirth, etc.
Man, how much do I love those stories where Sesshoumaru and Kagome just happen to randomly run into each other in present day (in a city of almost 13M ppl)? :answer -> SO MUCH:

For the "Spring" contest over on , it's been ages since I've done a contest. It was also an opportunity to illustrate one of my favorite fanfic conventions AND do an illustration of "*insert favorite anime/manga couple* under the cherry blossoms" that is practically a requirement of every self-respecting anime/manga fanartist.

Also - LOL Sess' power tie.

Characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi.

*EDIT* This pic now has fic! KyuubiPandoraChan's story Power Tie? and Sakura Hanami by Miss Teak were inspired by this fanart

**EDIT2** - Thanks to everyone who voted for this, it won!!! *dances v. excitedly*
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Comments: 216

janey-jane In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 00:51:33 +0000 UTC]

yeah, most of these stories have some sort of explanation for why he doesn't have markings so that he won't stand out so much, i guess (because an insanely gorgeous, tall, silver-haired bishi wouldn't draw any attention on his own right?)

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MikomiDarkLightning In reply to janey-jane [2010-04-24 01:04:50 +0000 UTC]

Haha right.

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silkyfuzz In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 21:01:25 +0000 UTC]

I love that Sesshy's staying true to the basics flowers&honeycombs for the WIN!
Oh I love this so much, I could stare at it forever, the color scheme is absolutely beautiful!
The image itself kinda writes it's own story, which I think is a great accomplishment. Looking at an image and really getting it.
I adore Sesshy's look of puzzled surprise. I imagine they were going to pass right by one another, when something about her caught his eye, and his hand just darted out to stop her from getting away. Really good job on nailing recognition, surprise and disbelief all in one beautiful perfect facial expression.

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janey-jane In reply to silkyfuzz [2010-04-24 13:29:57 +0000 UTC]

thank you! I've been trying to make my work more narrative (and less just "hey lookit this pretty lady") so that's good to hear. And your interpretation of what might have led up tot his moment is pretty much what I had in mind

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TaxiOnna [2010-04-23 20:48:31 +0000 UTC]

Is that Miroku + Sango over on the right hand side? <3

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janey-jane In reply to TaxiOnna [2010-04-24 00:52:01 +0000 UTC]

awww...I like that idea, like maybe its their reincarnations or something? I think I'm going to go with that, so yes!

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TaxiOnna In reply to janey-jane [2010-04-24 19:34:27 +0000 UTC]

woo~

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AuraRaPhen In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 20:25:41 +0000 UTC]

I love the colors you used in this. It is lovely.

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Crimson-Usagi In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 20:05:17 +0000 UTC]

this is adorable! i love his tie!

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Kako-to-Shourai [2010-04-23 20:04:58 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty. ^__^

Also, lolz, his tie and cufflinks.

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janey-jane In reply to Kako-to-Shourai [2010-04-23 20:26:04 +0000 UTC]

heh - I'm really pleased that people are noticing the cufflinks. I like including little things like that in my pictures that are like little secret surprises...

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PepperM In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 20:00:40 +0000 UTC]

Awesome !

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fu-bby In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 19:35:20 +0000 UTC]

Lol, his tie XD Haha, I love this !

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Mishikaiya In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 19:33:38 +0000 UTC]

Lovely! I believe we must also take time to lol at his cuff links!

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janey-jane In reply to Mishikaiya [2010-04-23 20:26:48 +0000 UTC]

hehehe. I thought I was so clever with those

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Mishikaiya In reply to janey-jane [2010-04-24 02:47:59 +0000 UTC]

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nomadichomemaker In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 19:29:48 +0000 UTC]

From looking at the thumbnail size I thought it was a picture of Jareth and Sarah!

I don't know this fandom, but still admire this lovely work.

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janey-jane In reply to nomadichomemaker [2010-04-24 00:54:04 +0000 UTC]

aww, I should do something similar with Sarah and Jareth. Only Jareth would be looking a little less surprised and a little more devious I think

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Tseng-Akera In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 19:20:03 +0000 UTC]

i love his tie he still had to hold onto the family crest (at least thats what i beleive) in the modern world

and i love his face.. this picture is so beautiful

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janey-jane In reply to Tseng-Akera [2010-04-24 01:03:51 +0000 UTC]

I believe it too!

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Tseng-Akera In reply to janey-jane [2010-04-24 02:36:02 +0000 UTC]

though i still have to wonder what the hell is up with the fluff..

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silver-dog09 In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 19:19:49 +0000 UTC]

I love this. A lot.

What's in his hand?

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janey-jane In reply to silver-dog09 [2010-04-23 20:24:25 +0000 UTC]

its supposed to be a phone, but it kinda sucks

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silver-dog09 In reply to janey-jane [2010-04-26 13:36:50 +0000 UTC]

I thought it was, but I didn't want to say it. I didn't want you to be like "NO it's an iPod you dummy" xD

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spikesangel21 In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 19:04:00 +0000 UTC]

absolutely amazing.

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dragoon811 [2010-04-23 19:03:15 +0000 UTC]

as much as I dislike inuyasha.. I still love this pic. So beautiful <3

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janey-jane In reply to dragoon811 [2010-04-23 20:25:07 +0000 UTC]

I saw a piece of twilight art the other day that was like that. I was just looking at it going - "this is SO pretty, WHY does it have to be Twilight art?!?!"

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dragoon811 In reply to janey-jane [2010-04-23 21:04:36 +0000 UTC]

tis a sad, sad world, isn't it... ~_~.

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ox-Honey-Bee-xo In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 19:00:00 +0000 UTC]



This is absolutely beautiful, it truly is! By the way Sesshoumaru is holding her arm like that, I'm guessing he saw her first? He certainly looks awestruck by the sight of her (it's very subtle, but I know it's there... I think). And Kagome looks surprised but not overly so; it's like she knows who it is, but she's hesitant to believe that the person before her really is who she thinks it is... that made sense, right?

Anyway, I love how you've taken the pattern from Sesshoumaru's feudal era outfit and added it to his modern clothing. (Power tie! lol. XD) And I just adore the little crescent moon cuff-links! I don't know why but I find them adorable. hehe.

Wonderful job on the artwork! It's gorgeous.

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janey-jane In reply to ox-Honey-Bee-xo [2010-04-23 20:29:42 +0000 UTC]

I think you pretty much 100% interpreted it the way I was trying to draw it (seriously, I did a little dance when I read your comment - i was thrilled because there's always that doubt when you're drawing something that what's going on might be clear to you, but not to the audience).

hehehe...the cufflinks were a late addition, and I'm so ridiculously pleased over them.

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ox-Honey-Bee-xo In reply to janey-jane [2010-04-24 02:31:03 +0000 UTC]

Hehe. Well, your expressions and poses are always spot on. My mind doesn't have to work hard to imagine what's going on in the drawing: it just plays out in front of me as I look at it.

Just so you know, I've been stubbornly holding on to my Eyeshield 21 desktop wallpaper... until now. Now, this is my new wallpaper, and I don't see it changing any time soon.

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janey-jane In reply to ox-Honey-Bee-xo [2010-04-24 13:12:16 +0000 UTC]

awww, that's so sweet thank you!

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M-Skirvin In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 18:47:04 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent! Bravo!

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janey-in-a-bottle [2010-04-23 18:39:17 +0000 UTC]

hmmm, looks like somebody (even both of them?) didn't expect this meeting.
and both don't look overly pleased.

very nice contrast with the people in the background.

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janey-jane In reply to janey-in-a-bottle [2010-04-24 12:47:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It was a challenge to figure out how to make it look like their in a crowd without having them lost in the crowd. This was by far the most complicated photoshop piece I've ever done in terms of layers and layer effects etc. etc.

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Rivionna In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 18:36:26 +0000 UTC]

your people look really good, i do wonder what medium you are using,

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janey-jane In reply to Rivionna [2010-04-23 20:30:05 +0000 UTC]

thank you! this was done 100% in photoshop.

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Sessymaru In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 18:29:29 +0000 UTC]

I love it!

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sandmanda In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 18:29:20 +0000 UTC]

I loves those stories so much, too!! <3

And this is lovely! I love the soft colors.

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janey-jane In reply to sandmanda [2010-04-23 20:38:36 +0000 UTC]

the colors are SO spring-y, I had to keep asking people if they were too bright because I generally use such muted earthy tones (and my bff rolled her eyes at me and was like "they just look bright because you always use muddy colors"). I ended up really liking the overall color scheme though thank you!

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abbydavies In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 18:26:23 +0000 UTC]

aww its so cute why it he holding her wrist

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DayleC [2010-04-23 18:25:07 +0000 UTC]

Amazing picture! And I totally read the fanfic <3 it.

I also noticed the little moons on his sleeves! hehe great picture

((DC))

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janey-jane In reply to DayleC [2010-04-24 00:54:41 +0000 UTC]

its so terrible - no matter how many times I read stories that are variations on the same theme, I STILL love them.

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ilovesilverhair In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 18:23:11 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful! I love his expression, and his eyes just seem to pop. You did a wonderful job on this, thank you for sharing it with us

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janey-jane In reply to ilovesilverhair [2010-04-24 00:54:54 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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KittyHawk626 In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 18:12:42 +0000 UTC]

this is absolutely exquisite...your line work is breathtaking, and Kagome is so beautiful! I can't believe how much detail you've given to everything...her purse looks real. I can almost feel the leather. Very, very nice job!

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janey-jane In reply to KittyHawk626 [2010-04-24 00:55:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm particularly pleased with how Kagome came out - I feel like she ended up looking extra nice.
thank you!

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deepmellow In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 18:10:48 +0000 UTC]

This pic reminds of a small world!!! lol... But kudos to you... It's a fantastic artwork... cheers!!

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janey-jane In reply to deepmellow [2010-04-23 20:39:09 +0000 UTC]

haha, the manga or the ride at disney land?

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nmmi-nut In reply to ??? [2010-04-23 17:49:15 +0000 UTC]

OH my goodness it is spiffy how amazingly awesome all your art is that I favorite it pretty much automatically.

... >.> although it is kinda freaky how many fandoms we have in common...

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