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Published: 2007-08-21 08:15:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 2082; Favourites: 40; Downloads: 45
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Here is Ceridwen, Ceri for short, for ~MiReina 's contest. Ceri is spunky and vivacious, she loves life and loves to move. She is not arrogant, but is not shy, she simply loves to be herself. Others are drawn to her because of her optimism and cheerfulness.So, yeah, ~MiReina 's contest was to create a mare for SwiftSilver, a unicorn stallion in a novel she is writing. I didn't come up with a background or anything. The pose I chose was quite awkward, actually, and I was a little nervous to start coloring because I didn't feel like the sketch was finalized enough, but I am thrilled with how she turned out! The background isn't so great, I wanted it much smoother, but you can only get so much out of colored pencils. Speaking of which, do you like this smooth look? Honest opinions please! I'm curious what others think. Anyways, I think her legs are a little long, and I'm not so sure about the tail, but other than that I'm pretty happy. So, enjoy! Feel free to critique if you see stuff wrong, but I'm not changing this piece.
What it took to create Ceridwen:
Ceridwen's Colors
Beige
Black
Blush Pink
Carmine Red
Cream
Crimson Red
Dark Brown
Deco Pink
Light Peach
Light Umber
Metallic Gold
Pale Vermillion
Peach
Pink
Poppy Red
Sand
Tuscan Red
White
LiquiMark Pink
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Peacock Unipeg
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Comments: 36
Thank you! I am so happy with how she turned out . . .
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You should be 
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I really appreciate that! 
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Beautiful! It reminds me of 's work--but with colored pencils, of course.
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Thank you so much! I absolutely love her work! I'm hoping to pursue more with this style. And I hope I win too! Actually, so far, mine is the only entry anyway . . .
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I've always loved her as well; it was cool to be reminded of her style in this picture.
I may enter the contest myself-- It's sad that a number of people who said they would enter didn't... 
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I'm scared of something similar happening too. I've gotten a few people who say they'd be interested if I do one, but maybe I want to wait until I've reached more pageviews or something. And I've done a few more in this style and I'm loving it! I love smooth, blended colors and I think it helps the picture a lot.
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If you're a subscriber, you could run a poll asking if people would enter for sure or maybe... But you have so many watchers, I'm sure you'd have no trouble.
Cool! I agree, the softness of it is just lovely.
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I am glad to hear it! When I get closer to doing it, for sure anyway, I will do a poll asking people to vote for what type of contest they want to do. I just hoped to have between five and ten suggestions, but I don't have that many ideas yet. If you have any suggestions, be sure to let me know!
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Very cool! I like polls to that effect, and you can also be sure more people will enter if the contest's subject is something which appeals to a lot of them. Can't wait!
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Very true! Especially since I hope to get a whole bunch of people to enter . . .
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Always more exciting that way.
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Wow. This is just plain gorgeous. Not much else to say!
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Thank you! I am so glad you think so!
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I love her pose and the way you drew the tail. It's just all around terriffic!
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Thank you! I am so happy people like her tail! It didn't turn out at all like I wanted.
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Haha! That's funny, because that's actually how I would've liked the tail to look like on my current WIP. It still looks really good though!
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Thanks! I really appreciate it. Much easier than I though, too! Can't wait to see your current piece.
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Thank you very much! I was surprised at how well she came out, actually!
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Thank you very much! I am glad you like it!
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She's absolutely lovely. 
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Thank you! That was the part I was most uncertain about. I think she's my best non-referenced piece to date!
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I am so very happy you think so. It can be amazing what happens when you push yourself.
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Very gorgeous!! I love her. Pink and yellow always looks awesome together! Her pose is...is...
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Thank you so much! I am very glad you like her! Its taken so many years of practice to do any type of dynamic. And she was a challenge! I actually didn't use any yellow on her, in person, it's a very nice cream. I might kinda keep her as a character, though, so I'll have to stay current with whatever you might do with, if she wins of course!
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She's gorgeous. Of course, you have the right to keep her as a character. If she is chosen, you'll be able to have a say in what goes on in the story, if it's going to be developed more. I'm a lazy bum with keeping stories going. Well, gooood luck!!
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I know how that goes with stories! I used to write a lot. And that's really cool that I'd have some say! I think as long as you kept her personality, I wouldn't have any problems. We'll just have to see what happens!
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Great! If you have any ideas (if you win of course) let me know. Like about how they meet and basically anthing!
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Sounds good to me! Plus, you might just end up with more artwork of your other characters too . . .
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