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Published: 2014-05-27 20:30:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 3148; Favourites: 213; Downloads: 0
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Another carousel unicorn with almost only three colors! The previous one is here .
The model posing here is my Quirlicorn Myr .  
Yet again I couldn't stick with flat colors but added light shading and textures... But at least I tried to keep it simple!


Character and picture: © me
Tools: Markers and Gimp
Background texture by me at AgaaveStock

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Comments: 42

kaikaku [2014-07-03 19:42:26 +0000 UTC]

Really nice. I love how the tail looks!

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Agaave In reply to kaikaku [2014-07-08 08:38:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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kalmanen [2014-06-07 15:51:56 +0000 UTC]

Haluan 523464563465345 näitä Kaikista mun +5000 hevosista <3

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Agaave In reply to kalmanen [2014-06-08 05:02:18 +0000 UTC]

Hahaa, jos vaan keksin, kuinka tehdä näitä hiukan nopeammin, niin laitan tilaustöitä tarjolle. Näitä on tosi mukava tehdä, mutta tarttis vielä vähän tekniikkaa hioa joutuisammaksi.
Kiitos pajon!

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kalmanen In reply to Agaave [2014-06-08 12:36:24 +0000 UTC]

Tiedän tunteen, jos yhtään lohduttaa niin digihommissa on sama ongelma. xD Tekisin tilareita enemmänkin, mutta oon liian hidas

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Shindeagan [2014-06-06 17:53:16 +0000 UTC]

You know... I can't get enough from your horses and unicorns, and oh boy, how I love this piece! More unicorns and perhaps also carousel horses please!  

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Agaave In reply to Shindeagan [2014-06-08 04:59:35 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you very much!
These are so much fun to draw so no worries, there will be more - hopefully soon.

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TheAntimonyElement [2014-06-02 11:38:14 +0000 UTC]

This is *incredible!* I am in awe of your design skill, especially with the leaves and vines...the horn is such a cool design too. Just gorgeous!  

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Agaave In reply to TheAntimonyElement [2014-06-08 04:58:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, I am happy to hear that you like!

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Eleweth [2014-06-01 21:01:49 +0000 UTC]

How did you do that background? It looks dreamy and mystical!
Lovely picture again I can´t help but I again adore that tail and fur You´re simply master of curls and his/her horn fascintes me. Beautiful and detailed work - Agaave´s guarantee quallity as always!

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Agaave In reply to Eleweth [2014-06-08 04:58:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much hon!
This one was also fun to design; I love curls and swirls and this picture allowed me to go crazy with them.
Background is again from my digital texture experiments, link to the original version can be found in artist's comments. ^^

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AFrozenHeart [2014-05-31 16:43:37 +0000 UTC]

Oh my, this is one hella pretty horse ;D ♥

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Agaave In reply to AFrozenHeart [2014-06-01 07:10:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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AFrozenHeart In reply to Agaave [2014-06-01 09:49:36 +0000 UTC]

welcome Cx ♥

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ReQuay [2014-05-30 21:59:37 +0000 UTC]

I am freakin' in love with this image!    The gorgeous lines and swirling mane/tail, mixed with the details of that tack, and the use of minimal colors... all of this is just exquisite!  It's truly beautiful! 

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Agaave In reply to ReQuay [2014-06-01 07:10:01 +0000 UTC]

Yay, thanks a lot!

Same story with this picture than with carousel Thyella picture: it didn't work until I added textures.

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Ember-Eyes [2014-05-30 20:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Your ability to come up with beautiful designs continues to floor me. You'd think I'd be used to it by now, but no! This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I just love everything about this - the mane and tail are gorgeous. I love the accents you have added to the carousel elements  - the feathers and ribbons are so pretty; I love how the pole's feather curls around it, and the feather on her horn just balances everything out perfectly. And the saddle and accompanying elements (not sure what they're called, derp ) are so pretty with their leaf-like designs and swirls.  Also, the colors are absolutely stunning, and might I say, your texture looks so nice here. I think this is one of my new favorite pieces from you!

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Agaave In reply to Ember-Eyes [2014-06-01 07:08:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

I wasn't even going to post this picture at first but I am now glad I did - and I am really happy that you like it that much!
I really like drawing this style (cartoonish and stylished), I find it much more my own than for example more realistic approach, which I find boring to do.

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Ember-Eyes In reply to Agaave [2014-06-02 08:34:16 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

You weren't going to post it?? For shame! I, too, am glad you changed your mind!
I won't lie - I like realistic art styles; but I find that I like really well done stylized and/or cartoon art even more. There's just something about it that attracts me to it. I can't even properly explain! So, I totally wouldn't mind if you did more like this!

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Agaave In reply to Ember-Eyes [2014-06-03 03:58:17 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, luckily we are entitled to change our minds now and then.

Oh and don't get me wrong, of course I enjoy seeing realistic art done by someone else, that really demands talent and patience to do pictures like that.
But when I try to do something realistic myself I end up adding fantasy stuff like horns and wings for people and animals or dragons and castles in landscapes...

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EvilScarrlett [2014-05-28 13:07:33 +0000 UTC]

lovely!

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Agaave In reply to EvilScarrlett [2014-05-30 18:45:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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EvilScarrlett In reply to Agaave [2014-05-30 19:30:17 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome!

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Unicornia-Art [2014-05-28 08:53:07 +0000 UTC]

This is really beautiful, I like your style and the design

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Agaave In reply to Unicornia-Art [2014-05-30 18:45:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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Emisferosinistro [2014-05-28 08:17:07 +0000 UTC]

Simple or not, it's absolutely beautiful your designs are all beautiful, you won't have troubles in making a flat one
But the colour choice is awesome :3

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Agaave In reply to Emisferosinistro [2014-05-30 18:45:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, I am happy to hear that you like my designs!
I will practice flat colors and maybe one day there will be pure flat colored picture worth of publishing here.

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Revonsusi [2014-05-28 07:38:32 +0000 UTC]

tyylikäs harja ja häntä

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Agaave In reply to Revonsusi [2014-05-30 18:44:05 +0000 UTC]

Kiitokset!

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squishles [2014-05-28 03:51:38 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful! Those colors fit together wonderfully and the unicorn looks adorable! It's pleasant seeing unicorns that aren't just paper-white and I love the way you drew the horn!

As a child, I had a slight fascination with carousels and horses. I would get small books and would try to learn as much as I could about horses, and I even had a small collection of Breyer figurines. I was always scared of heights, so my go-to ride that made my family roll their eyes was the carousel and the pony rides at the fairs and festivals. This drawing reminds me a lot about that! 

Overall, wonderful piece! 

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Agaave In reply to squishles [2014-05-30 18:43:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

I have also loved horses all my age but I haven't ride one since I was a kid... It would be awesome to recover the old hobby tho. But I just realized that I have never rode a carousel horse! I think I would get weird looks if I did it at this age...
So I just have to admire them from the distance, the whole circus aesthetics appeals to me, especially older one.

I am glad to hear that my drawing reminded you about your childhood memories and I hope your fear of heights has been eased. ^^

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squishles In reply to Agaave [2014-05-30 21:49:18 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

Oh, same. My cousin has some horses, so maybe I'll also try riding them again. Never?? My gosh, I loved it so much! Actually, in some places you see more adults riding them than children. When I went to Disney World, there was a line of adults and children waiting to ride the carousels! I almost joined in until my mother called me and we had to meet at the gates.  
Same! The older circus aesthetics are classic.

I'm glad I found your art! Expect me to fave nearly everything in my inbox. And no, the fear grew.

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Agaave In reply to squishles [2014-06-08 04:50:49 +0000 UTC]

Maybe I have to visit Disney World to ride one, those smaller fairs have carousels only for kids.
And sorry for late reply, it has been really busy couple of weeks but luckily it is soon summer vacation which means more time to draw and be here in dA!

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squishles In reply to Agaave [2014-06-22 23:03:48 +0000 UTC]

True. XD Why can't  us oldies (( Yes, I am almost 19 therefore I am ooold! )) have fun?? XDD

It's okay, my reply was much later. ;~; I have been busy lately..

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CourtneysConcepts [2014-05-28 00:52:20 +0000 UTC]

Lovely line work, and Beautiful color choice.

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Agaave In reply to CourtneysConcepts [2014-05-29 06:16:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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MissDudette [2014-05-27 22:17:42 +0000 UTC]

3 colors is AWESOME.

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Agaave In reply to MissDudette [2014-05-29 06:16:09 +0000 UTC]

Yay, thanks!

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monymay14 [2014-05-27 22:01:05 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness this is gorgeous!!! It is so delicate and beautiful, well done as always deary!!!

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Agaave In reply to monymay14 [2014-05-29 06:15:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot sweetie!

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Anavi-Ivy [2014-05-27 20:40:36 +0000 UTC]

it's awesome

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Agaave In reply to Anavi-Ivy [2014-05-29 06:15:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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