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KaceyM โ The Study of the Sword
Published: 2006-10-28 10:05:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 26629; Favourites: 994; Downloads: 228
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A clouded leopard practicing her swordplay in a rainshower...I'm rather fascinated with Ancient China, and the artistic cinematography in Hong Kong kung fu movies set in Ancient China, such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and "Hero" - which provided inspiration for this piece.
I also wanted to really have a setting that felt real - that felt like the character was really immersed in the setting - using lighting, perspective, and the rain to unify the piece.
This was a difficult piece for me, but also a very fulfilling one, in the challenges I posed for myself. I think it is too early for me to really say how well I did at those challenges, but I think it was definately worthwhile, and I'm proud of it
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oh soo much talent in one spot! -envy-
Anyways, I luff how this is put, the pose, the coloration, the shading, it's all simply amazing and put together so well that it makes oyu want to believe that it's not just a painted picture but a photograph. I must tell you, you are very talented. :]
Anyways, keep up the fantastic work, haha like you need it though. :]
-tries to muster as much scrap talent as she could-
I'm a failer... Anyways, as a question, how long did this thing take? o.o
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Thanks very much 
The piece took me roughly a week of work - I didnt count the hours, but I don't think I worked on anything else for about a week.
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hey......try doing an anthro version of bruce lee.....please?
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The rain seem's to move.
The picture is brilliant and captivating.
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This is an absolutely beautiful picture, but raising a sword over your head in that much lightning could get you fried real fast.
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Beautiful pic! Great pose, composition, and details.
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awsome, but one or other reason the background make me remeber of "Higure, the still wind" even it not like. mabye becuse of same weive^ยจ
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Great picture! She looks like she's about to take the gargyle lions head off.
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Wow, that's beautiful... the tenseness of the picture, the rain bouncing off all the surfaces, and the lighting (and the reflection in the sword!) are all so beautiful... Lovely use of colours, you're amazing!
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Oh I love, love, love. The form, expression, detail... -dies-
The statue in the background's a great touch, the setting as a whole completely believable.
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OMG do I have permission to write a story on this? Please??
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YAY!! OK here I go! I promise IT wont be all crappy! Im in da writing mood
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When I first saw this, I was under the impression of a female 'Legend of Kay'...
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This is just amazing work, darling.
What have you used to done this?
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This piece was done with acrylics and watercolors on illustration board.
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Really... kidding?
Wow, you are just so damn good.
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Beautiful. The anatomy is stunning, and the detail paid to the statue and the background is simply amazing.
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When I first saw the sketch for this, I knew it would be a wonderful piece. The finished product is nothing short of glorious. :3
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It's earned a place in my favorites. It's good to see a furre with actual fur! ...rather than plain shiney skin or whatever. Nice work.
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I think maybe you mighy be interisted in doing
some illastrations for a book by Jenneifer Fallon
give me a bell if you are
Regaurds mulleris1
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Beautiful! I love the colrs and the backround is amazing!
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The atmospheric effects and lighting are to die for. Master class.
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Well, that's just gorgeous. I love the movement you can see in her form, she looks like she could spring forward at any second.
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I love her outfit and the way the water is coming off her tail....
Absolutely excellent.
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The lighting,backround and rain all look excellent!
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Wow, that's just fantastic. Everything is so realistic. The water dripping from the tip of the sword really got me. And the lighting is awesome. The little ripples of water as the raindrops hit in the background... Just awesome.
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Wow Kacey, this is wonderful!
So when will I see the reprints on FurBid?
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thank you
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do you remember the time bruce lee smashed Oharra in "Enter the Dragon"?
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Oh my goodness... I am blown away by the perfection!!!! The rain and surfaces it splashes on are extremely realistic, as well as the lighting effects, as well as literally EVERYTHING this pic has to offer!!!! And of course I'm enthralled by the naturalistic, determined pose of the character!!!!
This is probably one of your highest achievements in using your artistic skills to its maximum potential.
HOW on earth did you do so well? Are there ANY references or prepared studies used in making this masterpiece? Was your grandfather a Civil War veteran? (alright, I'm getting a bit carried away)
I love you with so much intensity it's immeasurable! ^_^
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nice wow...i like the surrounding and setting....very nicely done...
wat media...?
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Thanks
The painting is done with watercolors and acrylics
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wow....i'm just stunned...
watercolor...its hard to get with details with water color at times....
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beautiful. I did not think this was a night scene when I saw your scrap. Very nice work in all aspects.
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