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Published: 2008-01-16 12:53:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 37665; Favourites: 1733; Downloads: 544
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Clouds, it seems, make surprisingly good anthros.
I don't know what inspired this. Probably a mixture of Mario Galaxy and Sky Girls, but it could also have something to do with the fact that I just enjoy cloudwatching in general, and enjoy looking at shapes that form in clouds.
Since clouds are capable of taking so many different forms, it got me thinking about what it would be like if a cloud were a sentient being, and this is apparently the result.
This little cirrus cloud's body is made up entirely of water, which is like their flesh and blood. If a cloud is injured or made to "rain", the water will disperse, often causing the cloud to lose its limbs depending on how severe the damage is. Of course, it's possible for them to regain function later if they absorb more vapor, but that takes time.
The sword that he wields is a relic from the Cirrus clan that's imbued with the power of wind. In this picture, he's testing it out in clear skies, probably so he can do battle with menacing storm clouds or cyclones later on.
Lol, you're probably worried I'll make another series out of this, right?
*edit* There are quite a few messy and ugly lines/edges in this picture that I'm not at all happy with. Expect me to replace it with a cleaned-up version later on. The shading could be cleaner as well, I think.
*edit 2*Wow, I never expected to get a daily dev for this! Thank you very much, TaurusJ and Skifi for making it happen.
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Nice Work, I love the background, it's beautiful.
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I knew this was brilliant, but I didn't see a DD coming! Congrats!
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When I was a kid, I used to imagine all kinds of stories about the Cloud People who lived up in the sky and wore stars as crowns and fought the Storm Imps. Seeing your picture, all of that suddenly came rushing back. Thanks for the memories.
You're right that some of the lines are a bit messy, but the colors are clear and strong, and that really makes up for it. Moreover, you've created something that shows remarkable imagination and innovation. Excellent work!
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If (as it appears) you're interested in collecting any and all references to anthropological clouds, I'd be remiss not to mention Fracto (Lord Cumulo-Fracto-Nimbus, to be precise) a sentientβand often mean-spiritedβstormcloud that can be found wandering the land of Xanth. He makes his first appearance in the fourth novel, Centaur Aisle, and occasionally thereafter.
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This is really good. 
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Really cool! Remineds me of a sheep, sort of.
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awesome! Love the shortsword design and the glove-like hands
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This is truly a breathtaking picture. For critique, you could make some of the background clouds have more detail and levels of depth for realism, but of course this is more of a stylistic choice. The right hand could look more hand-like with some signs of knuckles or something, but again, this is really a stylistic choice more than anything. The right arm could also be positioned differently to show a wider perspective of Cirrus's body. The light-reflections on the water are done amazingly, and the mix of clouds and the semi-transparent body-outline is a GREAT combination! The light reflecting on the sword is equally amazing. I love this picture! It deserves the DD and a lot more too!
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Amazing job!!
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WOW! that's really good. what is an anthros anyways? your clouds are really good, and i must fave this.
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Anthro = Anthorpomorphic (Something that resembles a human by its nature or has been modified to look like that. For example, Sonic is an anthropomorphic edgehog).
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ohhhhhhhh.... thanks! now i understand. and your piccy was really good. i liked it very much
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OMG, I had a similar idea when I was watching clouds one day! Only, instead of rain causing damage it would be heat. Planes = very bad for the CloudKin. Wow, that is so cool, two people having a brainstorm like that (please pardon the pun.) It would be neat if you made a seris of the Cloud People, like Cirrus, Stratos, Cumulus....*grin*
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The composition here is just absolutely fab. I can't stop looking! All of the little details...you really did an amazing job. I love those eyes and how they stand out so well and yet don't look fake! Wonderful work! :]
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It's amazing: I love clouds and I must say this is the cutest cloud I ever seen!
Unusual anthros are so rare here :3
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wow thats so awesome ^_^ the picture really radiates the freedom of the clouds love ya work dude
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Congratulations on the DD.
Random question: You're at the Cairns JCU campus, yeah? Do the IT classes use the Mac or the PC labs?
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very original, and very well executed! fresh colors and cute! 
i like his name, it's a kind of cloud, am i right?
and as a cloud he must have cool superhero abilities as snowstorm or rain and lightning?
it's very inspiring,
you're fantastic!
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Really stylish as always~~~ ^^~ what a cool design
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This is really really awesome, but Cero has a question. Is it a boy, or girl???
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You have a point. Anyways, its really really good.
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It's supposed to be a boy, but you could interpret it either way since clouds don't have genders.
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so...did you decide what series you think you may form it to be?
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would he have the ability to fly/float?
or will that just be too cheap? haha
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he's a cloud...of course he flies!
In fact, if he gets too close to the ground, he dies.
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oh snap. bad for ground fighters then, eh?
haha. moles would be his worst enemy!
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THAT LOOKS VERY COOL!!
and I don't like to critique but since you want critique I'll give you a tiny bit of things ^-^
uhm....shouldn't the hands be a tad bit smaller for the wrists?
or if thats your style then its fine the way it is ^w^
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i love the atmosphere on this, xD heh get it , atmosphere >> bad pun
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