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Published: 2007-10-07 21:19:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 1174; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 27
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Description Sing your joys to the moon. Title inspired by the Wolf series by Jane Lindskold (best books ever!). Anyways, here is Ary with Shinrai. Aryenne is a shapeshifter, in case I haven't mentioned that previously. And since she's on the run, she hiding out, temporarily, as a wolf. Because of her unique colorations, she doesn't tend to hide so well.

This was a big challenge. My only defense for poor forms is that I rarely draw wolves. All the bushy fur hides the body's true shape and can make it difficult. And then I go and pick difficult positions! I also tried for the forest background again. No floating trees this time, but still not quite what I wanted. Anyone draw forests much? Any tips? Please don't be harsh with the wolves either. Shinrai does appear rather gaunt, but that is how the wolf in the photo looked. Done for ~kuro-shinzui-ookami 's contest.

Shinrai wolf reference: Wolf 40 by ~ForsakeWolf
Aryenne wolf reference: Wolf 36 by ~ForsakeWolf
Shinrai referene: Shinrai

Aryenne © me
Shinrai © ~kuro-shinzui-ookami
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Comments: 31

byrch [2008-03-23 00:41:21 +0000 UTC]

That's a good forest, better then mine.

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Aryenne In reply to byrch [2008-03-28 17:03:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It's been a lot of practice. My forests used to be a lot worse! Keep working at it, and make sure to reference nature herself! You'll get there.

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abearpaw [2007-12-28 20:28:40 +0000 UTC]

It's so loverly!

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Aryenne In reply to abearpaw [2007-12-29 05:54:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I am happy you think so!

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Neko12 [2007-10-22 01:10:13 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow! What a lovely drawing ^^
The coloring is so well done
Its also nice to find another Jane Lindskold fan ^_~
Awesome job making the white wolf white while still adding the much needed colors ^_~

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Aryenne In reply to Neko12 [2007-10-22 02:06:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Eventually I'll even get around to doing some fan art . . .

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Neko12 In reply to Aryenne [2007-10-22 02:17:34 +0000 UTC]

OMG really?! I would love to see Firekeeper fan art from you^^!
I love seeing other people interpretations of her characters ^_~
Unfortunatly, the fandom seems to be dying o_o
I guess I missed the bandwagon u_u

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Aryenne In reply to Neko12 [2007-10-22 02:22:29 +0000 UTC]

There's never been much fan art from that series. I don't think enough people know about it. I'll just have to wait until I have some time . . . My to do list seems to keep growing.

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Neko12 In reply to Aryenne [2007-10-22 02:26:02 +0000 UTC]

Such a shame there isn't more art u_u
Too bad I don't have awesome Jedi powers that can make forget that 'to do' list and just draw Firekeeper art ^_~
Which character do you plan to do?

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Aryenne In reply to Neko12 [2007-10-23 03:26:53 +0000 UTC]

Probably start with Blind Seer. Humans aren't really my strong point, if you can't tell frmo my gallery! Elation would be fun to do too . . .

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Ferrilonver [2007-10-14 13:17:51 +0000 UTC]

I like how you drew the fur, so soft and realistic

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Aryenne In reply to Ferrilonver [2007-10-14 17:27:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Realistic has long been my goal. And I love smooth and blended colors.

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DarkWingedWolf [2007-10-14 03:28:00 +0000 UTC]

That is sooo cute!!! :3 I love the colouring!!

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Aryenne In reply to DarkWingedWolf [2007-10-14 04:22:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I have fun with my colored pencils . . .

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Xaliandrea [2007-10-08 19:46:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! The wolves' form looks fine! I really like Shinrai's face. So pretty! It's very dramatic.

As far as the forest, try working off photos, if you aren't doing that already. I think the biggest problem is just getting an accurate perspective on the trees, which is easy enough to clear up with the help of some references. The only other thing is that grass doesn't grow in forests (there's no light).

Hope that was helpful! It's a really lovely piece, cut yourself some slack.

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Aryenne In reply to Xaliandrea [2007-10-09 03:34:10 +0000 UTC]

That is true. I haven't done much with forest photos because it's hard to find ones portraying what I want. I'll do more for sure. I like the concept, but it's hard to pull off. And I'm very happy the wolves looked good! I had a hard time drawing them . . . Thank you so much! And I always love advice . . .

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Xaliandrea In reply to Aryenne [2007-10-10 04:01:41 +0000 UTC]

It is hard to find just what you need for references, I know what you mean... You did quite well considering-- perspective is the only real issue (the trees look fantastic).

The wolves look like they would be tough, but they turned out awesome. Glad to be of some use!

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Aryenne In reply to Xaliandrea [2007-10-10 04:14:00 +0000 UTC]

Eventually I'll have a good collection of forest reference pictures, but I've been too lazy to hunt for good ones the last several pictures I've done.

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Xaliandrea In reply to Aryenne [2007-10-14 07:35:20 +0000 UTC]

Lol, I know how that goes...

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Maeix2 [2007-10-08 18:18:02 +0000 UTC]

the wolves are beatuiful....

only thing is, they seem quite large compared to the trees though. Are they that size?

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Aryenne In reply to Maeix2 [2007-10-09 03:35:50 +0000 UTC]

I hadn't planned on it. I think it's my weakness with forests and trees . . . And I'm happy you think they're beautiful! They were very challenging to me!

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EmperorNortonII [2007-10-08 05:13:31 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!

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Aryenne In reply to EmperorNortonII [2007-10-08 05:56:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Anima-Lux-Artifex [2007-10-07 23:17:56 +0000 UTC]

o.o

Wow! Thats really amazing, very nice detail!
Thankyou so much for entering!!!

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Aryenne In reply to Anima-Lux-Artifex [2007-10-08 02:26:53 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I'm just happy I got it done on time. And I'm very happy you like it!

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Dalgeor [2007-10-07 22:42:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow! amazing draw I must fav it!

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Aryenne In reply to Dalgeor [2007-10-08 02:27:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I am happy you think so!

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xxxxBlackDragonxxxx [2007-10-07 21:21:01 +0000 UTC]

They look wonderful, wowee !!!!! I love the stance and the background, looks like it took forever!!!

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Aryenne In reply to xxxxBlackDragonxxxx [2007-10-07 21:24:11 +0000 UTC]

It felt like it took forever! I'm just happy to finally have it done . . . And thank you!

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xxxxBlackDragonxxxx In reply to Aryenne [2007-10-07 21:32:05 +0000 UTC]

I bet !!! Yes that's a relief I bet, of course, wonderful work as usual !

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Aryenne In reply to xxxxBlackDragonxxxx [2007-10-08 02:33:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I was worried it just wasn't as good as some of my previous ones lately.

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