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Published: 2014-03-15 23:08:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 1160; Favourites: 72; Downloads: 34
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Description Wasn't too stoked about the previous 3 mlp episodes, but this week's episode, oh my goodness I pretty much smiled through the entire thing. I really loved Maud, so I dropped everything else and started drawing her as soon as I finished watching. 
She reminded me a lot of Raven in her way of talking. I expected her to be the grumpy type of character and while I would have enjoyed that as well, it was sweet to see that she wasn't.
I found her really relatable and had the feeling she was smiling for a mayor part of the episode and the others simply didn't realize  thus the drawing's title. Or maybe it's just me having dealt with the same issue a lot of times, lol. If your mouth points downwards naturally it doesn't mean you're sad or grumpy 24/7 yet people repeatedly ask you what's wrong or ask you not to be so moody... so even if in a good mood, being asked that constantly will result in having a bad mood.  

The other reason I drew her were her gorgeous eyes - each time she blinked: those lashes. Plus I've always loved purple hair - green eyes combos.
I sure had my fun with her eyes in this and oh boy was it hard to keep the purple at a reasonable level. The background was sooo purple until shortly before I was done. Oh, and rock textures for obvious seasons.

I'm not sure how much it actually looks like her, but
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Comments: 17

AdanRocks [2014-05-20 02:15:45 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! Nice one

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raininess In reply to AdanRocks [2014-05-20 15:11:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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DumpShotDan [2014-03-18 13:25:45 +0000 UTC]

I'm such a sucker for the hime-cut hairstyle.
lol omg who's this stranger commenting on your artsies?!

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raininess In reply to DumpShotDan [2014-03-18 20:27:28 +0000 UTC]

I usually prefer slightly more messy hair styles as I find them more dynamic or lively, but for composed characters this cut works just perfectly, so it's also fun to draw once in a while

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backstabbingspoon [2014-03-16 20:13:47 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, just...beautiful 

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raininess In reply to backstabbingspoon [2014-03-22 16:45:21 +0000 UTC]

thank you ^^

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AwokenArts [2014-03-16 01:26:22 +0000 UTC]

amazing 

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raininess In reply to AwokenArts [2014-03-20 18:32:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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Ranmano1fan [2014-03-15 23:32:08 +0000 UTC]

I haven't seen the episode yet   but from the screenshots I've seen of her, I'd say if they had a humanized version, this is what she'd look like.

From the way she looks, I'd agree she has that Raven-esqe feel to her.

And of course you have to have that much purple

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raininess In reply to Ranmano1fan [2014-03-15 23:37:39 +0000 UTC]

I really enjoyed this episode's humor. Less goofiness and more awkward silence - so wonderful. 

Just listen to her and I'm pretty sure Raven will be what comes to your mind

Aww come on! "that much purple"? I already reduced the purple! I could have had soooo much more purple! So. Much. More. *bites table* 

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Ranmano1fan In reply to raininess [2014-03-16 00:34:40 +0000 UTC]

I bet.

You do know the VA for Raven is the same one who does Twilight, right?

I think I struck a nerve

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raininess In reply to Ranmano1fan [2014-03-18 20:24:03 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, Tara Strong is Twi's voice, I know that. Not sure if she voiced Maud as well though. But I don't think she did because I believe she'd want to keep this type of voice for Raven alone instead of re-using it just like that.
Speaking of her, had you seen www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZozXCp… yet? 

Well of course you did. I point out that I held back on the purple - which was not easy - and you suggest it's still too much. O_____O

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Ranmano1fan In reply to raininess [2014-03-18 22:32:03 +0000 UTC]

No, I don't think she voiced Maud either. *Googles* She was voice by Ingrid Nilson *Googles again* oh okay she's a Canadian-born actress who only has 11 appearances to her name, most being the voice of Raspberry Torte from Strawberry Shortcake episodes and movies.
lh5.googleusercontent.com/--zD…
And that is why I didn't share the link with you myself, lol, I've watched it a few times already.

Did I say "You still used too much?" Even if you did hold back on the purple, I knew you wouldn't pass up the opportunity to use as much as you could, that's all I was saying.

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raininess In reply to Ranmano1fan [2014-03-22 16:45:06 +0000 UTC]

Most people working on the show are Canadian, if I got that right. 
lol, yeah I've seen the cloak joke with Raven's outfit. Not sure if it was the same drawing though. *scratches head*

Well, her hair and eye shadow are purple to begin with, there was no way getting around that. The only additional purple was the frame and in the background it's hinted so slightly that I don't think it's too noticeable. 
Had I actually used as much as I could... oh boy, it would have taken over the background completely until the character would have been swallowed whole by it. 
"And of course you have to have that much purple" can easily been read as that. I mean "that much purple" hints at there being outstandingly a lot of it. 

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Ranmano1fan In reply to raininess [2014-03-28 01:43:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I didn't know that.
that's the only one I saw.... *Googles* How about these then?
fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/201…
th03.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i…
th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i…
derpicdn.net/img/2014/3/16/576…
derpicdn.net/img/2014/3/17/578…
derpicdn.net/img/2014/3/19/579…
derpicdn.net/img/2014/3/20/580…

Well, then I apologize for hinting at something more than I thought I had

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raininess In reply to Ranmano1fan [2014-05-12 18:47:35 +0000 UTC]

lol, hadn't seen those yet. Raven-Mauds, Raven-Mauds everywhere 

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Ranmano1fan In reply to raininess [2014-05-14 00:51:24 +0000 UTC]

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