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WSTopDeck — Eternal Friendship

Published: 2007-12-10 03:17:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 7754; Favourites: 332; Downloads: 0
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Description Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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I finally finished it! The commission for *Riabhach that I've actually had for quite awhile now...

This is a picture that not only represents an everlasting bond between friends, but the thoughts that they will all meet again someday. Each of the three main horses in this picture has passed away. Each was owned by a different person, all friends. The bay brindle mare trotting down the Rainbow Bridge is Brenda Batty Atty, quite possibly the single most famous brindle horse in the world. The galloping black Tennessee Walking Horse mare is Aspen, not as famous, but one that meant the world to those who knew her(also snuck in the BG is her mini, Dancer). And the galloping bay Arabian mare is Annie, another that may not be world famous, but that doesn't change the fact that she was adored by her friends and, in her case, blessed the world with a colt before leaving.

These three mares were owned by three wonderful people, all of whom have accounts here on deviantART.

Brenda was owned by
Aspen was owned by
Annie was owned by

I sincerely regret the passing of each of these horses, even though I never had a chance to meet them, I hope I captured their spirits here. Thank you...

Art is COPYRIGHT to ME. This is a commission. Seriously, please don't steal this.
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Comments: 119

Dalgeor [2007-12-10 19:15:00 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!! You did an exelent job on it

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WSTopDeck In reply to Dalgeor [2007-12-11 04:18:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^^

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BrindleLady [2007-12-10 18:09:05 +0000 UTC]

I am touched so deeply that words can never express. Thank you.

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WSTopDeck In reply to BrindleLady [2007-12-10 21:52:59 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome I really enjoyed drawing your beautiful, unique mare. I'm really going to try to get your picture done over my winter break. I know I've taken so long with it...

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ShelbyTSheep [2007-12-10 16:59:33 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful I love the story, it fits so nicely

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WSTopDeck In reply to ShelbyTSheep [2007-12-11 05:06:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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ShelbyTSheep In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-12 00:58:34 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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LadyRavensknot [2007-12-10 16:27:16 +0000 UTC]

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WSTopDeck In reply to LadyRavensknot [2007-12-11 05:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Crazy-Sparkles [2007-12-10 16:18:52 +0000 UTC]

Ahw how sad I give my condolences to those who lost their equine companions. In regards to the picture, its great I think it really captures their spirits!

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WSTopDeck In reply to Crazy-Sparkles [2007-12-11 05:05:52 +0000 UTC]

Yeah...I only ever kinda knew Brenda, but I know they were all well loved by those that did know them personally.

Thank you so much!

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clarabear [2007-12-10 15:40:52 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful! Great job on the coloring

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WSTopDeck In reply to clarabear [2007-12-11 05:04:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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clarabear In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 05:50:53 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Nyxen In reply to ??? [2007-12-10 14:13:04 +0000 UTC]

This is such a lovely piece.

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WSTopDeck In reply to Nyxen [2007-12-11 05:04:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Nyxen In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 14:03:03 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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NativeHorse32 [2007-12-10 13:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Simply marvelous!!! Love the details!!

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WSTopDeck In reply to NativeHorse32 [2007-12-11 05:04:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^_^

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Marina17 [2007-12-10 13:08:26 +0000 UTC]

Awesome picture

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WSTopDeck In reply to Marina17 [2007-12-11 05:03:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Marina17 In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 08:24:31 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful

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unicorndreams [2007-12-10 12:40:35 +0000 UTC]

this is so amazing, beauitful, sweet and eye catching! I love this!

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WSTopDeck In reply to unicorndreams [2007-12-11 05:03:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much ^^

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PearlyPony [2007-12-10 12:10:33 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful picture and concept!

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WSTopDeck In reply to PearlyPony [2007-12-11 05:03:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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ashmarav In reply to ??? [2007-12-10 11:30:26 +0000 UTC]

cool!!

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WSTopDeck In reply to ashmarav [2007-12-11 05:02:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^_^

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ashmarav In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 11:47:47 +0000 UTC]

anytime!!

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celuthea [2007-12-10 10:37:18 +0000 UTC]

that's so beautiful, it works perfectly with the quote you posted

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WSTopDeck In reply to celuthea [2007-12-11 05:02:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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celuthea In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 09:38:59 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome!

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VixenPurple In reply to ??? [2007-12-10 07:50:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow this just so beautiful . your art work is just gorgeous. :heat: this picture.

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WSTopDeck In reply to VixenPurple [2007-12-11 05:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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VixenPurple In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-12 05:01:58 +0000 UTC]

your very welcome.

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Hanna-Riikka In reply to ??? [2007-12-10 06:13:04 +0000 UTC]

OmG, I'm almost crying. I watched Rainbow bridge -video few days ago after a long time again and it touces me very deeply every time. It's funny how you released this picture just now. :'D
I love this picture. It's very beautiful scene of friends who meet again.

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WSTopDeck In reply to Hanna-Riikka [2007-12-11 05:02:03 +0000 UTC]

Awwww...don't cry, this is a happy picture! ^_^

Thank you so much, it means a lot to me

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Hanna-Riikka In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 06:15:04 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it is but I remember that video and .... x'D Anyway, this is a great picture inspired by that!
You're welcome!

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Tobiteus [2007-12-10 04:52:13 +0000 UTC]

this is truely a piece of heart felt art...the amazing happy colouring of not only the rainbow but the general background definatly adds the the feeling that its just as good on the other side..


I think it is your best picture yet, not just for the artistic manner but for the time, effort and heart that went into it.

As memorable as the horses it features.

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WSTopDeck In reply to Tobiteus [2007-12-11 05:00:47 +0000 UTC]

I knew how much it would mean for all three people involved, so I knew it had to be my best effort ^^

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words

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ElkStarRanchArtwork [2007-12-10 04:43:54 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for this picture. I am at such a loss for words. It is completely and utterly beautiful. I think you captured each mare and I love that you added my little Dancer too. This is beautiful and the write up is fantastic. I cried. It really hit home with my loss of Bria last week too. Thank you.

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WSTopDeck In reply to ElkStarRanchArtwork [2007-12-10 13:47:06 +0000 UTC]

You are so very welcome I am so glad that you like it! I really tried to make sure that everything was 'right' when I did it...I didn't want to mess it up in any way.

Thank you so much, you are a wonderful friend and I really feel for you with your recent loss.

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ElkStarRanchArtwork In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-10 14:20:50 +0000 UTC]

thank you. I still have the wonderful picture you did of Bria. I love it lots. And thank you for this.

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WSTopDeck In reply to ElkStarRanchArtwork [2007-12-11 04:59:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm happy to have drawn her ^^ Did I ever send you the big file...?

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ElkStarRanchArtwork In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 12:06:53 +0000 UTC]

nope haven't seen the big file.

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bluedrgnMethy In reply to ??? [2007-12-10 04:10:24 +0000 UTC]

Man, I love that poem...*happy tears*

You captured the spirit of the individual horses and the poem very well...I love it

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WSTopDeck In reply to bluedrgnMethy [2007-12-11 04:57:37 +0000 UTC]

Aww.

Thank you so much!

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bluedrgnMethy In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 12:46:14 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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Animerockergrl27 In reply to ??? [2007-12-10 03:46:12 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful art and story. This is fantastic.

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WSTopDeck In reply to Animerockergrl27 [2007-12-11 04:57:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you on the art, and I agree about the story ^^

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