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SapphireGamgee — The Elements of Harmony

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Description I've actually been saving this one for awhile. I'm still not sure where this came from, but it's here, so I might as well acknowledge the fact. Now, on to the boring explanation which no one but me will read!

I'm sure I'm not the first to imagine the mane six as alicorn goddesses (theories on whether or not Celestia is grooming them to take over for herself and Luna in future can be discussed ad nauseum later) . In my re-imagining them, they're still tied to the Elements of Harmony (hence the necklaces/crown) , though I couldn't tell you what they're doing here. Maybe someone worse than Discord showed up? I'm also still not sure about the proportions. These are pretty messed up, but I did make an attempt! I also tried to make them individuals, but also put them all in the gold that their original necklaces (and Twilight's crown) were made of. I thought that would tie them together.

Twilight is still probably the leader/uniter, so I gave her the insignia/symbol of the elements of harmony img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20… around her neck, in addition to the crown. Also, since the whole alicorn thing seems to include a change in the mane/tail, I gave her a kind of sunset motif (Twilight. yeah. )

Rainbow Dash pretty much needed to be in one of those lovely Romanesque helmets, and I figure that, as a goddess, her mane and tail would trail a permanent rainbow behind her. (I didn't make it very long in this pic so it wouldn't get in the way) . She almost got a full set of armor, but that seemed to be overkill.

Rarity was born for this kind of thing. Seriously. What's more fabulous than the grace and elegance of goddess-hood? Besides being longer, her mane and tail gained a lot of sparkle. Of course Rarity would have to have lots of sparkles! I also designed a little crown for her. Something that wouldn't compete visually with Twilight's, or be heavy-looking.

Pinkie ended up with a mane that appears to be half-cloud, half creamy globules of sugary who-knows-what. While all of their manes and tails would move on their own (like Celesita's and Luna's) , Pinkie's would change shape like smoke. I just imagined her to have wild, fun hair, like the silliness is bursting out of her!

Fluttershy is another pony who would have the right kind of poise for being a goddess. Despite being a pegasus, she's so tied to the earth and its creatures, I can see live flowers growing out of her hair, and maybe wafting out behind her when she moves. Potentially messy, but could look lovely! I'm not sure how I feel about her or Applejack's design, and may change them in future, if I ever draw them again.

Yeah...Applejack... I debated the hat for a long while, because it seemed like such a part of her, but let's face it; cowboy hats do not look right on royalty. (AJ might disagree, but I can see Rarity putting her diamond-shod hoof down on this one) . The fire mane and tail were more because I liked the way they looked, and because her coloring fit. She can be pretty fiery, though. It's more of an emotional than intellectual fit.

I may think of other things to say, but for now, I'm signing off.
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BrutalityInc In reply to ??? [2013-02-13 07:39:00 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, let's go with that.

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SynCallio In reply to ??? [2013-02-12 15:49:44 +0000 UTC]

I think fire totally works for AJ's mane and tail. Fire can symbolize purification, and something that's been forged or tested by fire is reliable and "true". I think Pinkie's mane is very appropriate, and Rarity felt the same way about Fluttershy and flowers!

My only criticism is that the Mane Six appear to be looking toward the bottom of the picture, instead of "forward", or wherever they're going.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to SynCallio [2013-02-13 05:15:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it! Fire can work for the reasons you stated. I'm still working on it- I think she may end up with leaves, rather than fire, but it'll look similar.

I did intend for them to look toward the bottom, as though they're descending to earth for battle. It may not work, though. I'm not sure about it myself.

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DolphinSilverwolf In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-02-24 18:03:10 +0000 UTC]

Ah can forge mah own metals with mah mane...Applebloom, would ya mind not roasting marshmallows over mah tail?

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SapphireGamgee In reply to DolphinSilverwolf [2013-03-05 06:49:54 +0000 UTC]

Poor AJ would probably get that a lot XD

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TastefulCostume6 In reply to ??? [2013-02-11 03:05:58 +0000 UTC]

The things you find when thanking people! This is amazing!

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SapphireGamgee In reply to TastefulCostume6 [2013-02-13 05:15:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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TastefulCostume6 In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-02-14 00:13:23 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

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6thfloortseng In reply to ??? [2013-02-10 08:30:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow. I just saw this linked on Facebook by my friend who cosplays Fluttershy. . I knew you did some pony art, but holy crap! It has been a long time since I've commented on any of your work for the most part. I miss the old Econtra days.


Anyway, this is awesome! Loved it!

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SapphireGamgee In reply to 6thfloortseng [2013-02-13 05:17:12 +0000 UTC]

I miss rping in Econtra, too! And thanks so much for the comments!

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Elakoma In reply to ??? [2013-02-10 00:22:30 +0000 UTC]

If all the ponies lived together in Canterlot, and were pricesses, who lived alongside Twilight, then MLP would have a good ending.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Elakoma [2013-02-13 05:17:58 +0000 UTC]

Well, we don't know how it'll end. Maybe that's the plan, who knows?

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AndytheB-Artist In reply to ??? [2013-02-07 03:11:02 +0000 UTC]

Why haven't I favorited this yet?

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KMCupid In reply to ??? [2013-02-05 23:18:17 +0000 UTC]

I Thought it was just twilight becoming an alicorn? But that would be SOOO Leigt if ALLbacome alicorns!!!

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dsagent In reply to ??? [2013-01-31 13:34:19 +0000 UTC]

I would watch the hell out of this.

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barney-nedward In reply to ??? [2013-01-29 19:18:22 +0000 UTC]

I have an idea that as soon as the last of the mane seven is coronated, a seventh element (communication) is revealed with a twist. The bearer is male. I bet Spike's hitherto unknown element would be represented by a watch (he's a male so it wouldn't be a tiara or a necklace, ergo a watch) , Maybe even one of those Dick Tracy communicator watches that allows him to contact any of the other six.

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barney-nedward In reply to ??? [2013-01-29 19:11:45 +0000 UTC]

Spike is still the messenger/voice of reason right?

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quiblanc In reply to ??? [2013-01-28 13:37:54 +0000 UTC]

believe it or not, i read what u typed. and apple jack needs her hat back!!

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writingbubble In reply to ??? [2013-01-28 08:26:37 +0000 UTC]

despite the fact that I'd be totally with AJ in the "cowboyhats vs royalty"-matter, I think it's a really great picture

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derpyrocks In reply to ??? [2013-01-27 09:41:58 +0000 UTC]

awesome!!!!!!

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SapphireGamgee In reply to derpyrocks [2013-01-28 04:00:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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derpyrocks In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-01-28 04:13:42 +0000 UTC]

no, thank you for drawing something awesome like this.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to derpyrocks [2013-01-28 05:30:44 +0000 UTC]

Awww!

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derpyrocks In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-01-28 11:12:10 +0000 UTC]

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IronBatMaiden91 In reply to ??? [2013-01-25 18:12:02 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous!! I actually support the idea of them being Alicorns!

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SapphireGamgee In reply to IronBatMaiden91 [2013-01-28 04:00:58 +0000 UTC]

Maybe they will be

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quiblanc In reply to ??? [2013-01-24 12:53:28 +0000 UTC]

BAM

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SapphireGamgee In reply to quiblanc [2013-01-28 04:01:10 +0000 UTC]

You don't mess! XD

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Crazycartoonfan13 In reply to ??? [2013-01-22 17:13:40 +0000 UTC]

this is the best i have ever seen

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Crazycartoonfan13 [2013-01-28 04:01:23 +0000 UTC]

That's very sweet of you!

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Crazycartoonfan13 In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-02-02 15:16:45 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Pegasusunicornhorsey In reply to ??? [2013-01-21 16:44:35 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderfull. Seriously. I love it. -faved-

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Pegasusunicornhorsey [2013-01-28 04:04:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm so glad!

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1Elementofhope In reply to ??? [2013-01-19 10:43:09 +0000 UTC]

That is wicked, they should make an episode to do with this

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SapphireGamgee In reply to 1Elementofhope [2013-01-20 23:44:12 +0000 UTC]

There's no knowing what they'll do, but it would be fun!

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1Elementofhope In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-01-21 17:32:13 +0000 UTC]

Yeah

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Punisher2006 In reply to ??? [2013-01-15 23:50:29 +0000 UTC]

Thisis awesome! I love the poses and the idea and everything! I just love it all.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Punisher2006 [2013-01-20 23:44:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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pokeneo1234 In reply to ??? [2013-01-15 01:01:10 +0000 UTC]

this is why I want them to become Alicorn.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to pokeneo1234 [2013-01-20 23:44:52 +0000 UTC]

The epic sparkles!

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pokeneo1234 In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-01-21 00:40:35 +0000 UTC]

Because it was connect to our real world.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to pokeneo1234 [2013-01-28 07:28:10 +0000 UTC]

Wait...the sparkles?

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pokeneo1234 In reply to SapphireGamgee [2013-01-28 16:21:39 +0000 UTC]

yeah but, it inspirated our feeling with friendship.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to pokeneo1234 [2013-01-29 02:18:09 +0000 UTC]

Ohhhhh....

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PrincessEllis In reply to ??? [2013-01-11 05:27:37 +0000 UTC]

Spectacular

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SapphireGamgee In reply to PrincessEllis [2013-01-13 22:53:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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alexwarlorn In reply to ??? [2013-01-07 22:59:21 +0000 UTC]

Pinkie's mane being cartoonish fits her as an Alicorn.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to alexwarlorn [2013-01-13 22:54:05 +0000 UTC]

I hoped it would!

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GlitterQueen In reply to ??? [2013-01-04 10:37:50 +0000 UTC]

looks great

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SapphireGamgee In reply to GlitterQueen [2013-01-07 03:12:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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