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"Pegasi looked almost more like four-legged birds standing next to horses. Their necks were longer and their bodies shorter in comparison, their ribs tremendously wideprung for lung space and their shoulders broad for wing muscles, but tapering away behind to almost nothing; their bellies tucked up like sighthounds', although... there were deep lines of muscle on their hindquarters. Their legs seemed as slender as grass stems, and the place where the head met the neck was so delicate a child's hands could ring it; they moved as if they weighed nothing at all, as if they might float away, even without spreading their wings. And no human could ever take their eyes off a pegasus' wings" (McKinley 129)Trying to get back in the habit of drawing frequently- and as I just finished a novel about pegasi (Pegasus by Robin McKinley you should all read it), I was very inspired. Also, very driven to make this piece because of the lack of adequate representations of McKinleys' pegasi with their cute little alula hands!
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dpdesautels [2022-09-04 14:25:51 +0000 UTC]
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OkamiNoYume [2013-08-01 09:40:59 +0000 UTC]
Oh my, this is stunning. Gorgeous, absolutely, breathtakingly gorgeous. And the wings! They're so grand. You've captured the majesty of the pegasai from McKinley's novel. <3
*love*
I presume this would be King Lrrianay?
Pegasus should get a movie adaptation. Plus, there's a sequel coming! 8D
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Leashe In reply to OkamiNoYume [2018-05-19 01:00:07 +0000 UTC]
Late reply, but yes! I know the series will eventually take off, it's so dear to me as well C:
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The-Skykian-Archives [2013-02-05 02:54:26 +0000 UTC]
I'm reading this book now and am enjoying it very much Beautiful drawing!
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Fira1 [2012-10-12 08:16:34 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful, and accurate! I love "Pegasus" Ebon is hilarious.
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jebjenniewren [2012-06-13 01:06:26 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful. It matches the description perfectly and just - wow. I love it.
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BlasphemyTwins [2012-04-19 21:47:22 +0000 UTC]
Funny I had just got done reading the page only a few moments ago, beautiful artwork it really shows all the wonders and mystical feautures of the pegasi. You even got their odd little hands in there. Only I always pictured them as really small and kinda clear looking, don't know why I just do. I love Robin Mckinley's books, if you havn't done so already you should look into reading others than just pegasus.
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ShaeLyian [2012-01-19 22:37:40 +0000 UTC]
when i saw this in you gallery, i was 'ok, that looks interes--WHOA!!' you did REALLY good! i was super impressed by the lineless coloring, cuz i suck at that.
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GonXKillua [2011-08-22 05:57:55 +0000 UTC]
Ish sooo pretty
but....when the pegasus tucks its wings down... wouldn't they drag, since they're so big? just wonderin'
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TannenNinja [2011-08-16 00:11:12 +0000 UTC]
I'm currently reading this book and I absolutely love what you've done with the concept.
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processofwinter [2011-08-14 06:45:53 +0000 UTC]
What a breathtaking pair of wings. I definitely couldn't take *my* eyes off of them.
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Bast-Incarnation [2011-08-11 03:36:07 +0000 UTC]
Oh my god her wings have hands! Those are quite the pair of wings she has too...
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Leashe In reply to Bast-Incarnation [2011-08-11 04:12:26 +0000 UTC]
Tee hee. Sure are! I have no idea how a horse would be able to fly toherwise
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Bast-Incarnation In reply to Leashe [2011-08-11 04:22:00 +0000 UTC]
I agree! They are heavy... they would have to have some pretty big wings lol
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Susiron [2011-07-17 23:44:37 +0000 UTC]
Oh, my! The lighting-- the wings-- the pose! < 3
This entire piece is just amazing. e u e
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NewShine In reply to Leashe [2011-07-17 13:05:47 +0000 UTC]
Haha, welcome! I have this thing when it comes to peg wings... I hate when they're all tiny and don't even look like they have any business holding up a horse. I squealed so hard and had to show this to a friend when I came across it!
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Leashe In reply to NewShine [2011-07-17 19:05:23 +0000 UTC]
hahahaha thanks! I have the same problem XD
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serinity52 [2011-07-14 18:57:27 +0000 UTC]
OMG I love this. ^^ Pegasus is my favorite book right now, and I am eagerly awaiting the sequel. :3
Your representation of the pegasi is spectacular.
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WolfPawDragonClaw [2011-07-11 03:02:37 +0000 UTC]
This is gorgeous, breath taking and beautiful all in one!
This was featured!!!
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Washington-Pony [2011-07-06 03:06:07 +0000 UTC]
oh wow I read that book not too long ago, it inspired me as well!!!!!!! This is a great drawing, and Pegasus is a great book!
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Leashe In reply to Washington-Pony [2011-07-14 05:20:52 +0000 UTC]
Really is! The sequel is coming soooooon
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Washington-Pony In reply to Leashe [2011-07-14 17:51:55 +0000 UTC]
Oh ok GOOD! I wasn't sure if there was a sequel or not, because it ended totally weird, and it never said "To Be Continued" or anything! That makes me feel a lot better and now I'm looking forward to it yay
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AnonymousManiac [2011-07-04 17:44:13 +0000 UTC]
Amazing as always, another great work to add to your unmatchable collection of marvels.
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Leashe In reply to AnonymousManiac [2011-07-14 05:21:09 +0000 UTC]
you are much too kind. C:
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