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The K'i-Lin, in china. Also known as the Kirin in Japan....
I'd like to say something here... This image was sparked after several people told me things like... "A dragon can't have hair or feathers. A unicorn can't have horse hooves or a curved horn. A naga-type creature can't have six arms." etc.
This is fantasy. The wonderful thing about fantasy is that you can make whatever you feel like making. So... with that in mind... I sat down and researched the K'i-lin. I didn't look at any other artist's rendition of this creature... I simply read page after page after page of descriptions on K'i-lin. Then I drew what my mind's eye told me. This is what *I* see when I think of the K'i-Lin. This is *my* interpretation of the words I read about a mythical (to some) creature.
I'll be doing an entire series... focused mostly on different culture's take on unicorns right now, since my researches lead me in some... interesting directions. Expect the unexpected...
But what I am trying to say is this: Please, take a little time to think before you say that something "can't be". Keep in mind that each time you say that, you are working to surpress an artist's creativity a little more... until they no longer want to express themselves through art. Unfortunately for all the people who have told me I "can't" do something.... I'm afraid that I don't listen very well. Sorry.
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Wow! that's awesome!
Love the scales and the hair/main
Now I shall bounce around with joy
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You can always do something, anything, more than before.
And anyone who says otherwise can be sent to the long list of fans who agree with me. We could have quite a lot of fun.
This is very pretty indeed. I have no idea about K'i-Lins as it's not something I've researched *makes note of name* but they look fascinating, and have a rather gorgeous body shape. It's a lovely piece of work *_*
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I think I know what you mean about people saying 'can't'. I constantly get told that drawing things the way I do is wrong- for instance I was in art class and was told to draw a tree. Everyone drew a green tree I drew a fall tree and people told me I was drawing wrong. And I draw dragons with fur and feathers and people tell me dragons don't have fur or feathers. With art people have to think outside the square if there is one at all.
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ACK!!!! *faints before beauty*
You have really out did yourself on these beauties!
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this is an absolutely beautiful pic, the hair and scales are awesome, it's all wonderful! and yea, you're totally right...there is no right or wrong in art...if there was, then it wouldn't be much 'art' anymore, huh? lol
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That is an amazing piece of work Mistressofspam. I love your style tis so awesome.
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How can anything be impossible to draw?
if you can imagine it, the only thing stopping them from putting it down on paper would be their skill level. Or their thoughts on how it would be "proper" to display a thing.
I love the detail on this, it's absolutely gorgeous. I have to fav it.
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So true..... its tiring when people are so stuck in the normal way that creatures are portrayed.
I really like these by the way..... excellent job making a beautiful image as usual.
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Not sure why anyone would tell you what you can and cannot do when creating fantasy art...
But, anyway, great drawing.
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You'd be amazed. If it's not the 'classical' fantasy then 90% of the time the comments are riddled with people saying that it's not right and you can't do that.
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Seems rather close minded of people to say such a thing, afterall, the best fantasy artwork is when someone deviates from the 'normal' way of thinking.
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For all the people who said you can't, I say you can. It's amazing girl! I love fantasy..and your drawings sweep me off my feet to a new world. Each image from you I adore to see more than the last and you share a beautiful image from your mind's eye.
Thanks for making life a little bit brighter and a little more magical through your art.
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If this is what you can create when you don't listen to those people, then please don't ever listen to them.
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Don't worry, I'm pretty well known for not listening to people. Just ask my parents. They said it was a blessing when I finally moved away from home *laughs*
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Hehehe, that's good (the not listening part).
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That's a lot like what I imagined a kirin would look like ^^ have you ever read petshop of horrors? there's one erpisode with a kirin represented like a little girl with a split personality. ^_^ people can represent things any way they want.
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no but *at least* one person mentions it on every single one of my drawings. Got a buddy who's bringing it down so I can see what's so interesting.
......... I don't even know what it is. Is it a tv show or something?
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It's a manga, then a TV show. (Manga's sort of a graphic novella if you werent sure) It's set apart from all other japanese art primarily because its not about romance or robots or anything but fantasy creatures and really intricate mythological subplots. I really recommend the manga...the anime leaves much to be desired, though colour is nice.
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*nods* I figured out the manga part (A bunch of friends decided to educate me about a year ago and dumped a bunch on me)..... now... to find it.....
And thanks.
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i agree with everything you have said. and i think its good that you put t here so others can see it. i love this picture! the scaly looking skin is a very interesting touch. great job. all your stuff is awesome
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I definitely agree. It's wrong to tell someone something they've created isn't right. Doesn't make sense. =i Anyways, I've actually heard of a story with a unicorn that had a curved horn, so... ?
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wonderfull! k'i lins are one of my favorite creaters-almost unicorns and yet so not like them. you did a wonderfull job and its interesting to see different peoples ideas of what the look like. tre bien!
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"A dragon can't have hair or feathers"? Yeah, that's a stitch, considering dragon concepts have sometimes originated from multiple animals, including birds from the Amazon. Much appraisal for your well-spoken words on supression of imagination and interpretation.
BTW, I'm fav'-ing this. It's a very beautiful must have. Well done! ^^
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Beautiful. I love the bodies and the hair, your art is always so beautiful.
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this looks very nice ^^ i love the style and imagination. what color greens did you use for the blue maned one?
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actually I used the same greens for both, just varying degrees of shading.
Dark Umber
Sienna Brown
Beige
Dark Green
Marine Green
Grass Green
Limepeel
True Green
Apple Green
White
Light Umber
Those are all the colors for the scales.
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ah, thank you very much. this will be very helpful ^^
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Tis a lovely piece, I'm Chinese but I'm not sure I've heard of these creatures before although my parents might have.
I like your imagery of them very much, they look beautiful with their flowing locks, and I like their poses. The bamboo is also well drawn and the words nicely done.
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In my opinoin when someone draws something the way they see it, it turns out wonderful. What would the world be like without different renditions of things? I love to see peoples versions of unicorns and dragons and mermaids and fairys and everything, it expands the mind! I like this picture a lot, its very interesting, and I love the detail. ^^
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Wicked, fricken... cool. I've never heard of one of these before.. but I think it'll be something to look into. Very awesome. I like it.
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Who says dragons cant have hair or feathers? I draw them with hair all the time. (feathers are a tad more rare though 
This is beautiful. they are so unique and cool looking. I love it when people draw a mythical creature as they see it. In their own style. I'm sort of doing that right now. ^^ I take traditional mythical creatures like fawns, dragons, mermaids etc. And I draw them as i see fit. I find it really great that another person is doing that. ^_^
Very great job. Not just on the idea, but also in the colouring. The detail in their scales and hair is so awesome. And the bamboo scroll is too. I love bamboo. ^_^
Very very nice. I love it.
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*laughs* you've just reminded me that I only have one dragon pic with feathers. Now I have to go draw another *beams*
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heheh. Actually, now that i think about it, i should draw one. ^_^ All the other ones that i've drawn in my lifetime are not on DA. hmmm. *insparation bubbles*
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wow, i love this! the bg is kinda cool too ^^
and those scales must have taken some time to do O_o looks reallly great
and i hate when people make up "rules" of what one can draw and cant >_<
the greatest thing about being an artist, musician or a writer, is that you can create your own world without the rules of realism...
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You go chica! I wish people would better understand that! What is art/writing expect to push the "normal" boundaries of society?
Anyways, lovely piece. I really love the coloring.
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*Loves the blue hair* Gorgeous, as always. There are rules for drawing dragons?! Pfft, I think all yours look lovely, fur and feathers and butterfly wings included. These are gorgeous too, I worship your colouring abilities. Can't wait to see some unicorns- I love all the different variations (you know, the ones that don't have flowers and ribbons in their hair and such).
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I agree! And about the beautiful picture....this'll be another situation where I shut up and
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I can't stand it when people say, "A fairy has to look like this...." or "A dragon can't look like that..." or stuff like that. It's fantasy. Use your imagination. There' no boundaries or limits. Nobody can tell you what you can or can't do. It's that simple. You did a -very- lovely job!
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Hmm . . . . The Kirins sound familiar, I think I've seen one in Petshop of Horrors, but I can't remember. 
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I love it! The colors are beautiful. The detail is awesome. And your words, how RIGHT you are. Nothing is impossible, ever.
CeeCee
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Close your eyes, jump in with both feet. And be lifted by the mystical little winged flowers...the Faeries that fill my thoughts, there we can dance together and laugh at the foolishness of those who think life is such a serious thing.
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Good for you. I hate when people say something in fantasy 'can't be'... its really aggravating. Beautiful pic.
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I like your interpretation very much.
If you are doing research on multi-cultural views of Unicorns, there is a wonderful book you should look at: "The Lore of the Unicorn," by Odell Shepard. It contains illustrations, but you could simply skip over those.
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Grand, thank you! I'll look for that on my next trip to the store!
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