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It travels great distances,bringing light in it's jeweled crown,
The Majesty of Forests.
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I told you I would draw Xerneas, too! This picture just took way more time than I ever thought. But I think I'm entitled to feel proud of the finished work. And I must say, I'm damn proud.
Xerneas is one of the most beautiful Pokemon designs to date, hands down. It's grace and majestic appearance surpasses Arceus any day. This is what I call a legendary Pokemon. This is what I would call a god Pokemon. It is true that Xerneas resembles the Deer God from Princess Mononoke a lot, but I think it does so in a good way.
There is so little known about this Pokemon, but what I think, Xerneas could represent light. Or life. It would go well with its counterpart, Yveltal, that could represent either sound or death, in contrast to Xerneas.
This was very, very educating and interesting to do. I almost lost my mind a great many times, but I'm surprised my patience allowed me to work with the same quality to the end. It was really hard to put my pen down and say "I'm done". But I think I'm done now. For real. And I really like the outcome.
I hope you like it, too!
My first version of Yveltal:
Media PaintToolSAI | Wacom Intuos4 M
Time taken A lifetime.
Xerneas c Nintendo Gamefreak
Art c *ShadeofShinon
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Comments: 272
ShadeofShinon In reply to ??? [2017-05-01 08:38:36 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much! I appreciate comments like this.
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Fishypaste In reply to ShadeofShinon [2017-05-07 20:37:31 +0000 UTC]
It's really no problem. There's a lot of strength in the pose that you chose. Overall, its wonderful to look at.
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emeFlagrusTheEmperor [2014-04-13 16:22:40 +0000 UTC]
Just watched the movie yesterday again. The Deer God really reminded me of Xerneas. And somehow the Nightwalker for me had some similarity to Regigigas.
But anyway, I really like the movie and I like the resemblance between the movie and this picture. Really great work!
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ShadeofShinon In reply to emeFlagrusTheEmperor [2014-08-17 11:48:29 +0000 UTC]
Regigigas? That's new to me. But the resemblance between xerneas and the deer god is striking.
Thank you!
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Octoboy-the-8th [2014-03-12 06:12:01 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful! You've really taken the X-axis theme of this pokémon and put it to full use! I love the vastness you gave the landscape, the canopy, the pond, and even the horns of the beast itself, all of which is emphasized by the drawn out, rectangular dimensions of the canvas. The wide clouds of fog give an excellent air of mystery to the magical woods xerneas roams in, standing as proud and majestic as the Great Prince over his domain. The details of the trees, moss and leaves are gorgeous, and really do well to counterbalance the fog to ensure that it makes the forest seem mysterious, yet not at all ominous or desolate. The composition with the reflection to make the entire drawing surround the horizon of the shore of the pond that stretches across the page is masterfully done. Brilliant use of thematic imagery here, you've really brought the idea of the X-axis far and wide with this picture.
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ShadeofShinon In reply to Octoboy-the-8th [2014-08-17 11:51:08 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much for your, once again, detailed and in-depth comment.
I'm very glad to hear I succeeded in creating a mysterious forest scene, that was my intention. And what can I say, details are my addiction. They're so nice to draw most of the time.
Thanks again!
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ShadeofShinon In reply to superayaa [2014-02-24 13:34:38 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad to hear that! :>
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L-Storyteller [2014-01-28 09:28:09 +0000 UTC]
LÖYSINPÄS VIIMEIN! : D
Ostin tän julisteena viime vuoden Traconista ja siellä se mun seinällä nyt komeilee.
Ota watchi. x'D
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ShadeofShinon In reply to L-Storyteller [2014-01-29 09:10:29 +0000 UTC]
Oi, mahtavaa! Hieno homma aina, kun joku conivierailija päätyy sivulleni. Ja mahtava kuulla, että printti pääsi seinälle.
Kiitos paljon!
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L-Storyteller In reply to ShadeofShinon [2014-01-29 09:18:02 +0000 UTC]
Se oli kyl seinäpaikan arvonen, tosi majesteettinen. :3
Toivottavasti törmäillään joskus vastaisuudessakin coneissa. Laatuprintit kelpaa aina. x3
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ShadeofShinon In reply to L-Storyteller [2014-01-29 10:39:56 +0000 UTC]
Toivotaavn näin! Suunnitteilla olisi ainakin tämän vuoden Animeconiin ja kenties joihinkin pienempiin coneihin osallistuminen. Tracon ei ole varmaa, sillä en välttämättä ole Suomessa silloin. Mutta ainakin deviantARTin kautta infoan, missä päin basaaripöytääni voi taas törmätä. :>
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galacticpink [2013-07-13 21:32:56 +0000 UTC]
I think it might be a life/death parallel as well as the obvious earth/sky one given some of the recent reveals about the duo. I totally agree with you on Xerneas though. I simply LOVE its design, its just so gorgeous.
And it's a fairy type! Ever since the reveal of that type I have three favorite types! (Ghost, Dark, and now Fairy. ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHERS.)
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AriaSnow [2013-07-11 21:04:25 +0000 UTC]
Hey, that would make a great pokedex entry that you wrote up there. *fave button*
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Darkminded-Letters [2013-07-09 19:47:58 +0000 UTC]
It looks so awesome...
And it also looks like a Homage to GHIBLIs Princess Mononoke^^
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ShadeofShinon In reply to Darkminded-Letters [2013-07-14 18:58:17 +0000 UTC]
Thanks!
Yeah, I agree. The two are very much alike.
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Darkminded-Letters In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-07-14 21:25:51 +0000 UTC]
^^ Yeah they are^^
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Darkminded-Letters In reply to Darkminded-Letters [2013-07-09 19:48:44 +0000 UTC]
like a very very good Homage^^
Did a fuckin' good job, dude!!
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JamesWolfsbane [2013-07-06 13:30:21 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful is the only word that can describe this piece. Well done.
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Vulkabit [2013-04-22 17:49:29 +0000 UTC]
omg this is freaking awesome Xerneas looks really cute but at the same time magastic and gorgeous awesome job!! I love your art
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bagasuit091 [2013-04-18 02:53:30 +0000 UTC]
I agree! This guy is so majestic looking. You did a beautiful job.
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Professormcwilliams [2013-04-11 16:23:16 +0000 UTC]
I so agree with your little bio blurb this is definitely my favourite legendary and u did a marvellous job portraying it
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NHarmonia-I-ly [2013-03-27 13:38:03 +0000 UTC]
Wow, just wow o.o
Beautiful, and yes indeed Xerneas is a lot more majestic than Arceus.
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chanceandmilky [2013-03-16 17:39:52 +0000 UTC]
This is fantastic. Most people seem to want to Pokemon Y, but because of Xerneas, I'm going for Pokemon X all the way!
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ShadeofShinon In reply to chanceandmilky [2013-03-27 20:23:05 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!
If I had to choose, I'd go for X as well. But I'll ge both so I don't have to make a decision. 'D
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chanceandmilky In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-03-29 00:02:33 +0000 UTC]
I would, but I have to buy the new Mystery Dungeon game and a copy of Emerald (from a friend and it's 100% real!) along with Pokémon X, so I don't know if I'll have enough money to buy Y Version after that. DX
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ShadeofShinon In reply to chanceandmilky [2013-04-04 08:53:01 +0000 UTC]
A legit copy of Emerald is always a good buy. :> But you can always buy the other version later, it's not like they stop selling it the day after the release.
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chanceandmilky In reply to ShadeofShinon [2013-04-06 23:44:04 +0000 UTC]
True, but I'll probably defeat X Version in two days and then I won't want to start over again and blahblahblahprogressblah, and then I'll be impatient and stuff. DX
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Hidavalentinwar [2013-03-12 17:42:03 +0000 UTC]
Heti kun näin tämän pokémonin ajattelin, että minun on saatava nämä uudet pelit. Mustaa ja valkoista en kiinnostunut hankkimaan johtuen niiden legendaaristen pokémonien ulkonäöstä. Ne olivat aika tylsiä omasta mielestäni. Nämä uudet sen sijaan saivat minut heti haluamaan X ja Y pelien hankintaa. Olen värikkäiden poksujen kaveri ^^
Upea rauhallinen tunnelma tässä kuvassa. Varmasti kuvastaa Xerneasia todella hyvin
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ShadeofShinon In reply to Hidavalentinwar [2013-04-12 07:42:21 +0000 UTC]
Black ja White oli kyllä ihan hyviä pelejä, BW2 sen sijaan ei. Mutta odotukset on aika korkealla X:n ja Y:n suhteen, vähän kyllä tuo uusi Eeveen muoto ja Mewtwo epäilyttää. Mutta kyllä mä ne silti ajattelin hankkia.
Mutta kiitos!
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