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Description Edit: Thanks a lot for the DD, and the favs and comments
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Made for ^Mistress-Jaeden big head challenge .
30 colors, way too much time. (Yes, I saw the "cram as many colors as possible" line, but when I do that, my mouth starts twitching.)

A gigantic THANKS to the regulars and less regulars visitors of the Digital dolls chat , as well as to ~Fyin , who suffered through weeks of my constant whining and complaints, and yet endured it with an admirable restraint while keeping me motivated.

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The character: Zira of the scarlet sands, from the fantasy novel I'm writing. (Warning to my only reader: spoilers ahead)

Zira is the high priestess and ruler of a religious tribe worshipping Khalida, the goddess who created the earth and all its creatures. They are peaceful people, living in a small fertile area between a desert and dangerous mountains.
The main belief of the tribe is that Khalida died after creating the world, in a sandy cave near their village. It is said that her blood turned the sand of the cave a deep scarlet, and that she would be reborn it the same place in the form of an immortal newborn. To prove his divine origin, the child had to be able to survive in the cave for a week, without being fed or tended to.
As you can imagine, this belief led to quite an amount of abandoned babies - unwanted ones, or simply children of poor mothers thinking they could get away with hiding in the cave to take care of their newborn until the test was completed, only to discover that the priests kept the children under close watch.
Many infants starved to death until a true immortal - an Everlasting girl - was finally born.

Zira was the daughter of a teenage girl who died in childbirth, sick and weak after her pregnancy. Magic, in the story's universe, is highly toxic to humans, and causes mutations and premature ageing. Carrying a magical child usually leaves the mother severely weakened, and the damage is way worse when the baby is powerful. Conceiving an Everlasting is in most cases a death sentence.

Zira was raised as a deity born again, and obviously grew as the worst spoiled brat you can possibly imagine. Time eventually taught her patience and quietness, and she turned into a proper protector and leader for her tribe.
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Comments: 348

mostlypixels In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 11:07:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for that lovely comment

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Chibi-Fisch [2009-05-04 03:10:32 +0000 UTC]

I love the texture in the hair! It's shows that you put a lot of effort into this.

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mostlypixels In reply to Chibi-Fisch [2009-05-04 11:22:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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theoriginalhappydais [2009-05-04 02:56:56 +0000 UTC]

...Wow....
Great job, and congrats on the DD! ^^

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mostlypixels In reply to theoriginalhappydais [2009-05-04 11:08:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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theoriginalhappydais In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-04 19:36:03 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! ^^

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colorwonders In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 02:17:45 +0000 UTC]

how long did this take you?forever?

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mostlypixels In reply to colorwonders [2009-05-04 11:08:28 +0000 UTC]

About a month of procrastination.

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colorwonders In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-05 03:41:49 +0000 UTC]

holy shit!

it looks awesome.

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Kitt98 In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 02:10:39 +0000 UTC]

WOW this is so stunning you did a beautiful job

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mostlypixels In reply to Kitt98 [2009-05-04 11:08:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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emera In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 02:04:53 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I love how clean it is, and the warmth and depth of the colors (even with such a limited palette) is lovely. The detail in her hair is fantastic. I think this is actually my favorite out of all the pixel pieces I've ever seen, as absurd as that sounds.

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mostlypixels In reply to emera [2009-05-04 11:12:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for this comment, you made my day

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emera In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-04 22:17:32 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure! She's so beautiful.

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Miss-Glitter In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 01:32:56 +0000 UTC]

hehe i so knew you would get a DD for this..
once again i think its absolutely stunning <3

congratulations! ^-^

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mostlypixels In reply to Miss-Glitter [2009-05-04 11:12:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ;D

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Miss-Glitter In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-04 11:24:41 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome <3

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OnePeace [2009-05-04 01:18:45 +0000 UTC]

love the cheeks

and this artwork is great : )

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mostlypixels In reply to OnePeace [2009-05-04 11:13:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, OnePeace. ^^

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OnePeace In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-04 23:17:15 +0000 UTC]

your welcome ^^

please call me manny

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voltafiish In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 00:49:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow... That's INCREDIBLE! O_O; I can see how that would REALLY take a long time!

Congrats on the DD! Well deserved. c:

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mostlypixels In reply to voltafiish [2009-05-04 11:15:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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voltafiish In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-05 03:07:43 +0000 UTC]

Welcomes! :3

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djRimzi In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 00:43:53 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on your DD, well deserved.
You have done a wonderful job on this... simply brilliant.

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mostlypixels In reply to djRimzi [2009-05-04 11:23:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your comment

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BlackZephyr13 In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 00:39:29 +0000 UTC]

Normally I'm really stingy when it comes to faving, and I'm even worse when it comes to commenting. When I saw this, however, I literally gasped in amazement. The detail is INCREDIBLE; you can actually feel how much time and skill went into this. The result is stunning! The DD is more than well-deserved. Congrats!


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*insert funny and meaningful signature here*

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mostlypixels In reply to BlackZephyr13 [2009-05-04 11:18:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the comment and the fav, then - it's even more appreciated knowing that.

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SupremeChocolateLove [2009-05-04 00:15:26 +0000 UTC]

I love this!!
The blending of the colours!!!
Wow!
Pixel art?
Woah!
No words for describe this!! I LOVE IT!!!

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mostlypixels In reply to SupremeChocolateLove [2009-05-04 11:19:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot, I'm happy you love it.

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SupremeChocolateLove In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-04 18:14:21 +0000 UTC]

ypur welcome!

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Wolfsstare5 In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 00:09:21 +0000 UTC]

She is soo gorgeous! A goddess!!!
The detail and colors are absolutely deliscious (oiishi!)

She is quite mezmerizing!! hehe makes me wanna go back into having braids

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mostlypixels In reply to Wolfsstare5 [2009-05-04 11:23:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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velvetina211 In reply to ??? [2009-05-03 23:38:24 +0000 UTC]

beautifull

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mostlypixels In reply to velvetina211 [2009-05-03 23:41:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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velvetina211 In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-03 23:43:44 +0000 UTC]

you welcome

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totallyunmotivated In reply to ??? [2009-05-03 23:25:14 +0000 UTC]

This is a very big head for pixel art and...man, how much time did you spend on this? This is brilliant!

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mostlypixels In reply to totallyunmotivated [2009-05-03 23:26:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Around a month, because I procrastinate an awful lot.

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totallyunmotivated In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-03 23:43:06 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! i procrastinate too much, except I procrastinate on homework and stuff like that, which is even worse. I never have the time for anything anymore (because I'm too lazy )

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mostlypixels In reply to totallyunmotivated [2009-05-03 23:43:53 +0000 UTC]

You've the perfect username. *tries to steal it*

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totallyunmotivated In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-03 23:46:01 +0000 UTC]

I dunno where I came up with that. Although, my friends complain that it's too long of a username to type.

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mostlypixels In reply to totallyunmotivated [2009-05-03 23:48:05 +0000 UTC]

XD I dunno where you found it either but I think it's great.And if it's too long, well, there's macros and copy pasting.

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vanessa-peretti In reply to ??? [2009-05-03 23:16:50 +0000 UTC]

beautiful job with wonderful combination of color and style, perfect!

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mostlypixels In reply to vanessa-peretti [2009-05-03 23:19:47 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for commenting.

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Topsie-Krett In reply to ??? [2009-05-03 23:14:25 +0000 UTC]

That's amazing!!!!!!

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mostlypixels In reply to Topsie-Krett [2009-05-03 23:16:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Topsie-Krett In reply to mostlypixels [2009-05-04 02:25:15 +0000 UTC]

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spiritdetectivegirl In reply to ??? [2009-05-03 23:13:20 +0000 UTC]

This is breathtakingly beautiful--well done.

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mostlypixels In reply to spiritdetectivegirl [2009-05-03 23:16:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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sabbz103 In reply to ??? [2009-05-03 22:49:45 +0000 UTC]

wow this is soooo extremely complex. this is gorgeous!

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mostlypixels In reply to sabbz103 [2009-05-03 22:52:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your comment

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