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One word frees usOf all the weight and pain in life,
That word is Love
~ Socrates ~
I had this idea floating in my head about an ATLA/Little Mermaid crossover. But then I thought, "No, too overdone and simple." ...Then, I ended up doing a deviation about an underwater theme. Forget the Little Mermaid, I have a whole new plot in mind.
Aarghh, the idea for a Zutara fic is swirling in my brain. But I want to make a comic about it. But I already have a Zutara comic in the works. But that project's come to a halt because, for the life of me, the daunting and tedious task of creating a background brings out the procrastinating monster. >_<
About this little scene:
Zuko was thrown overboard (by accident, on purpose - details not really worked out, yet), and is in the obvious danger of drowning since he'd never learned how to swim.
Katara, the water-dweller, swims up to him and says she can save him if he promises to give her his most valued possession.
Thinking he's hallucinating before sleeping within death's embrace, he agrees as he slowly fades from consciousness.
Ridiculously corny, I know, but I can't help it. :3
Edit
Oops, gotta add that Zuko and Katara look extremely red on my monitor and must be on yours, also. I know I've ignored the fact that objects become slightly duller in the ocean, but I needed a contrast of passion vs. calmness.
Here's a list of what to expect as well as remind me of my ideas. It might/may not change, depending on my mood.
Maiden Voyage
- Zuko and Katara
- Aang and Toph - [link]
- Iroh and Ozai
- Sokka and Yue
- Suki and Avatar Kyoshi
- Mai - [link]
- Ty Lee, and Yangchen - [link]
- Azula and Ursa
- Katara Screenshot - [link]
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Comments: 132
paintedbluerose [2008-10-05 19:34:35 +0000 UTC]
Oh, that's beautiful and I don't mind at all the Little mermaid crossover.
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EvilMaiden [2008-10-05 18:01:34 +0000 UTC]
wow....0o!!
i like it
but something in the body looks weird
oh well, migth be my imagination
lovely work!!
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Snickerdoodle-sensei [2008-10-05 08:01:16 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful! I'm liking the look of this series so far. ^_^
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SarcasticLeaves [2008-09-30 18:04:21 +0000 UTC]
I love their expressions and poses, they're so beautiful
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darkambrosia [2008-09-28 19:09:37 +0000 UTC]
wow.. this is really amazing, and the idea is really original .. do you plan to write it? or just do pictures?
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VanilaH [2008-09-27 16:38:43 +0000 UTC]
one word: SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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CynicalMuse [2008-09-27 15:56:28 +0000 UTC]
This is absolutely gorgeous! All your artwok is. ^.^ I really like the concept and Zuko's expression is really well done. Great job!
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ShadowsAndLight [2008-09-27 07:27:14 +0000 UTC]
The [rettyness of Katara dazzles me. And her being so skinny does too, but not in the same positive way. Zuko looks funky.
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Tomochii-Chan [2008-09-27 02:12:01 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful *A*
I really love the way you colored this! Especially Katara's hair
Though her lower body looks small to me...
But either way, it's still beautiful
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Blush-Art [2008-09-26 06:14:33 +0000 UTC]
so pretty! I am loving the texture and all the fun details you put into this!
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Neurosylum In reply to Blush-Art [2008-09-27 17:55:01 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I had fun...trying to figure it out!
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Sunstruck-Nymph [2008-09-25 23:28:52 +0000 UTC]
Zuko is gorgeous in this! I love his hair. And Katara! What a beautiful water dweller we have. Keep up the awesome work. Just love the backdrop too! Totally make this into a comic.
Fave.
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Satori-Blackthorn [2008-09-25 23:27:47 +0000 UTC]
This is so pretty! And definitely different, which really draws your attention in! I like the parallels between The Little Mermaid and Avatar, and how you changed everything up!
Can I just say I am mad jealous of your hand drawing ability? It's still something that I need a lot of work on....
Great job! A definite fav!
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Elegant-Blue-Heart [2008-09-25 22:54:07 +0000 UTC]
Is there a fanfic to go along with this by chance?
It looks so interesting!
Good work!
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chocolatesketch [2008-09-25 22:42:07 +0000 UTC]
i love the lightness in their hair, it really gives you that sense of being underwater
well done
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MercuryFox22 In reply to ??? [2008-09-25 14:59:53 +0000 UTC]
So so so so pretty.
Your description has interested me. More, I say!
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Whiterosepetals91 In reply to ??? [2008-09-25 09:52:53 +0000 UTC]
lovely...and Zuko is extremely sexy in this...just throwing that out there...>.>
haha but seriously, so adorable and not at all corny.
btw, I second the idea of Katara taking Zuko's honor...hmmm lemony fresh
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Frau-Holle [2008-09-25 01:46:59 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous work. And doooo the fic. Dooooooo eeeeeet.
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princesspuffpupp5153 [2008-09-25 00:18:40 +0000 UTC]
Ooh so pretty!
But is Katara is going to be like some water nymph or an Undine?
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beauty-of-latte [2008-09-24 23:21:03 +0000 UTC]
The colors are just perfect on my monitor, so I think it's just yours.
I have seen hundreds of Zutara artwork and I've never seen one as unique and original or as beautiful as this one. My words can't express how wonderful this is. I wish it was real! I love Zutara!
Please continue to make more! You're an amazing artist!
Someone needs to write a fanfic based on this!!
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Firelord-Lionheart [2008-09-24 23:10:53 +0000 UTC]
I'll be perfectly honest. I hate this ship. Not because I'm a Kataanger, but because I believe strongly in the "soldier's bond" Zuko and Katara have in the show. Therefor, I will comment on the drawing itself. It is "ridiculously corny" but you know what? It's a cute pic. It looks like you gave Katara a different eye color though.
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happyzuko In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 22:54:37 +0000 UTC]
Omg! This is such a beautiful picture! Their hair looks great, and the "underwater" effect is really displayed nicely. Great work, and i would love to see a zutara comic from you.
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Eschersphere In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 22:53:54 +0000 UTC]
Damn. I'm no shipper, but real nice job.
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Pathetic-Fangirl In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 22:04:40 +0000 UTC]
Goodness how I love this picture! The way Katara and Zuko's hair is shown really makes them look like they're underwater!
Beautiful job
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Iluvmyyellowducky In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 20:49:46 +0000 UTC]
This looks amazing! I love everything about it! If I could marry it I would!
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sylvacoer In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 20:17:24 +0000 UTC]
oh miy goodness, that is so gorgeous. especially the texturing, makes it look ALMOST like it could be made from stained glass. heh, zutara fandom springs ever eternal, yes it does!
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unknown-artist72 In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 19:56:28 +0000 UTC]
This is lovely! It's so beautiful!
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Minken In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 19:54:51 +0000 UTC]
Oh my Lord, KICKASS! Just kickass man!
Instant fav!
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kawaii-chibi-kotou In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 19:32:32 +0000 UTC]
I LOVE This piece! I can't stop staring at it! It's serene, passionate, beautiful and the colors work well together. I love how you drew Zuko in this piece, he looks weightless, like he's really floating and holding onto his last breath.
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kamidoodles In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 19:08:14 +0000 UTC]
I've never been a Zutara fan [no, that's a lie, used to rabidly ship it back in season 1], but you make Zutara so pretty, I can't help it. xD
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KyokoMari In reply to ??? [2008-09-24 19:03:21 +0000 UTC]
LOVELY piece, and I love the premise, and I'd so read it. It reminds me of one of those old mythologies, really. But that's a good thing! It's classic, and your idea is original.
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Darkbutterfly137 [2008-09-24 17:41:27 +0000 UTC]
I love this, however if you are willing to take criticism, her hip area seems quite off, if anything her buttocks and hips (or lack thereof) remind me of a boy. Other than that, it's superb.
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Neurosylum In reply to Darkbutterfly137 [2008-09-24 18:58:12 +0000 UTC]
Oh I wish, how I wish, I can draw perfectly round bottoms without feeling uncomfortable. When I got done, I was like, "Okay! Done with nude female! Off to create hot sexy male because I'm not comfortable drawing people of my own gender that's scantily clothed!"
No, really, I couldn't look at it twice to realize anything.
But I'm trying. Oh how I'm trying.
Thanks for the love!
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Shashi05 [2008-09-24 17:19:04 +0000 UTC]
This is amazing, pleeeease force this out of your head whether it be a fic or a comic because the idea is very intriguing. Great job.
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celarania [2008-09-24 16:47:38 +0000 UTC]
Oh my! I should not have looked at this this morning before I went to class... I had all sorts of plot bunnies running around my head all morning!
Is it on purpose? What if even he thought it was an accident, but it was really Azula or such doing it on purpose? Why did Katara ask? Did she know he was a prince and expect riches? (That could lead to so many funny situations - she'd get so pissed when it was something not as physical) Would he get his scar in the incident? Why did she save him? Did she love him, or was it more selfish? Presumably he'll be shocked when she actually shows up. See what you do to me!? Also, he's in such big, heavy clothing, does she strip him?!
On more technical notes I have a short critique. Katara's nose looks funny. That being said, it's kind of an anime nose, but if you're going for a more realistic look, the face is divided into thirds from top to bottom, with the thirds being defined by the brow and the bottom of the nose. Also the bridge of the nose starts between the brow and the eyes. You have that on Zuko, but Katara's about at the level of her cheek. This will also make her eyes look like they're back a little more where they should be. Her body is a little top heavy too, the hips are usually the same width or wider than the chest. Her clothing is gorgeous, but yeowch! The bottom would be uncomfortable! That being said, it works perfectly. The skirt looks a little funny though, when the part closer to us overlaps the part further from us it gets darker instead of lighter. The fabric is a light blue, so it wouldn't get darker. That being said it looks fine, it took me a while to notice it. A little note that if you put more bubbles to the top of the picture will make them look like they're floating more (especially if they're receding).
Overall I really like it and I can't wait to hear the story behind it! So pretty too!
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Lily-P [2008-09-24 16:11:56 +0000 UTC]
Gah!!!! This is sooo beautiful!!
and what pray be zuko's most valued possesion?
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zar33n [2008-09-24 15:32:46 +0000 UTC]
Ah, and then what happens?! Not corny at all, I wanna know the rest. I wonder what his most valuable possession is?
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kisses-from-an-angel [2008-09-24 15:13:44 +0000 UTC]
this is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! i love it
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