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EnkaiMs. Universe Pageant-Kaorinite

Published: 2010-08-28 04:30:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 25896; Favourites: 434; Downloads: 226
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Description My entry for the Miss Universe Pageant contest over at #Heavenly-Princesses .



To look at the designs in detail, I recommend viewing the individual submissions. The width will fit nearly all screens, but is big enough to see them well. I specifically recommend this for the wedding gown and gypsy outfits.

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Overall Look: When I chose Kaorinite, I above all wanted a collection of designs that suited her. They needed to be sleek and sexy, and more than a little revealing to show off her ample curves, yet still classy looking. I chose to do this with a darker look--she is evil after all--with dark, rich hues and varied textures.

Headshot - "Braided Beauty"
Drawing inspiration from her usual braided ponytail, Kaorinite sports an intricate updo accented with many tiny braids. The style is matched with jewelry featuring lots of strings and chains as an equivalent of the braids. She completes the look with dark makeup of a rich brown-red, accented by tattoo-like designs in eyeliner.

Swimwear - "Yacht Club"
In typical fasion, Kaorinite sports a swimsuit and accessories idealized for spending the day on an extravagant yacht. Her large breasts and hips, and by contrast, her narrow waist, are enhanced in a halter-and-shorts style of suit. The blue color and patterning evoke images of the ocean, while the color features just enough purple to suggest seductive warmth. The look is tied together with dark straps and square buckles in the suit, jewelry, and wedge sandals.

Theme - "Gypsy Dancer"
This design is all about the movement. Two large, loose skirts are worn, designed to swirl with every turn. A loose fitting top also contributes to this, yet Kaorinite maintains her sexy look partnering the loose clothing with a corset. The more bohemian-gypsy look is enhanced with lots and lots of gathers in the skirts, as well as numerous colors and textures.

Evening - "Black of Night"
What starts as a classic black gown becomes something more when constructed on a diagonal pattern of two shades of black silk charmeuse. Glitter fading to the hem and top evoke images of night and darkness. With its curve-hugging nature and deep cut and high slit, it shows Kaorinite as the dangerous, sexy, powerful woman that she is. A fur wrap and silver jewelry of black gems brings the look to a new level of elegance.

Wedding - "Wine and Roses"
The primary challenge of this design was creating something that was clearly a wedding dress, yet suiting Kaorinite as a character. Somehow, I don't see her working the typical pure white look. Romance therefore became the primary focus of this design, taking the classic bridal look, and turning into something dark and rich. The colors were chosen to represent the contrast of red and white wines, and a rose motif-the flower of romance-was incorporated throughout the ensemble.

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Stock credits are given on the individual images.
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Comments: 95

Enkai In reply to ??? [2011-04-19 18:55:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, the whole gypsy look was less about consistency with the personality and more that I saw an opportunity when I considered the main elements of what she wears (there's a materials collection sketch of her holding a scarf that lead a lot to that).

And thanks! The wedding dress is by far my personal favorite as well. And yeah, the evening dress is supposed to be two similar but different fabrics. I was playing with texture on that one.

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Creativesm75 [2011-01-20 08:02:27 +0000 UTC]

cool

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Enkai [2010-11-10 07:18:27 +0000 UTC]

Bug test. This worked when something similar happened before.

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Acaciathorn [2010-10-07 03:47:38 +0000 UTC]

I like the dresses, but the noses could use a bit of a tweak.

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Enkai In reply to Acaciathorn [2010-10-16 04:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And yeah, I agree actually, and I've been doing several of drawings in the few couple weeks trying to tweak my style. If you don't mind giving some feedback on what you think, they're in my browse gallery (I think I only submitted one to the featured gallery).

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XRealityIsNothyngX [2010-10-07 03:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Aye, this takes skill and the outfits are gorgeous, but the noses just kinda ruin the piece for me =/ Congrats on the DD though!

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Enkai In reply to XRealityIsNothyngX [2010-10-16 04:19:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment! And when it comes down to it, feedback on the outfits is really what matters to me as the fashion design was really the whole point behind why I did this in the first place.

I liked the facial style for a long time, but I've been slowly coming to the same conclusion myself. I've done a lot of busts/headshots recently trying to tweak it; I'd appreciate if you'd take a look and tell me what you think! They're mostly in the browse gallery.

Thank you for the feedback!

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kecharagrl [2010-10-07 01:52:15 +0000 UTC]

I don't know who Kaorinite is, but this is a gorgeous piece!

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Enkai In reply to kecharagrl [2010-10-16 04:14:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Kaorinite is a villain from the third season of Sailor Moon. One of the aspects of the challenge I drew this for was that we had to draw a minor character from the show.

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kecharagrl In reply to Enkai [2010-10-16 12:35:55 +0000 UTC]

cool! thanks for the information. and you're welcome.

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Andora [2010-10-07 01:46:39 +0000 UTC]

Nice work congratulations, but ...

Why is a Daily Deviation?

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Enkai In reply to Andora [2010-10-16 04:14:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the congrats.

And honestly, I don't know either. You'd have to ask ^Lilyas , but I'd hope it was because of the fashion design, as that was the entire point of piece. *shrugs*

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Acaciathorn In reply to Andora [2010-10-07 03:47:57 +0000 UTC]

I was just about to ask the same question...

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Enkai In reply to Acaciathorn [2010-10-16 02:52:56 +0000 UTC]

I didn't choose to have this made a DD so I can't be certain myself. You'd have to ask ^Lilyas . The entire point of this was the fashion design, however, so I guess (hope?) that was the reasoning. I do wish that the mod had left a reason for why he/she featured it.

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dinobatfan [2010-10-07 00:09:52 +0000 UTC]

Very cool and classy!!

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Enkai In reply to dinobatfan [2010-10-16 02:50:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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dinobatfan In reply to Enkai [2010-10-27 00:40:50 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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Nehelania [2010-10-06 21:43:49 +0000 UTC]

LOL her swim wear face is like peek-a-boo. Great work!

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Enkai In reply to Nehelania [2010-10-16 02:50:26 +0000 UTC]

Hah, absolutely. If there's gonna be that much cleavage involved, it's kinda a necessity. XD

Thanks!

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Sky-Yoshi [2010-10-06 20:43:49 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful! The incredible ammount of detail in those dresses is just amazing! Keep up the outstanding work!
Crongratulations on the DD , well deserved! ^_^

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Enkai In reply to Sky-Yoshi [2010-10-16 02:48:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I did have a lot of fun with designing the details. I appreciate your kind words!

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dias-tra [2010-10-06 20:23:51 +0000 UTC]

Your work is lovely.. but those noses are a little disappointing.

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Enkai In reply to dias-tra [2010-10-16 02:46:50 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I agree actually. I've been using the nose style for a while, but I've been growing more and more dissatisfied with them over time. I did a whole bunch of quick drawings trying out other looks recently; I'd appreciate if you'd let me know what you think. ^.^

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dias-tra In reply to Enkai [2010-10-17 03:45:49 +0000 UTC]

I can give it a shot, just will need a link to the image is all. :3

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Enkai In reply to dias-tra [2010-10-20 00:53:07 +0000 UTC]

Here's a few.
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dias-tra In reply to Enkai [2010-10-20 01:05:18 +0000 UTC]

the first and last noses look good, though I think it's the dark semi circular line you use for the flare of the nose that might be taking away from it. if you want to keep that style, you should use a thinner line or use a skin tone for the line to give it the shade without over powering the image itself.

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Enkai In reply to dias-tra [2010-10-20 01:16:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the feedback! And yeah, I'm trying to do the thin-line thing; the paper on the last one was probably the best for actually keeping the lines thin. The skin-tone idea is a nice one (especially when I go digital), but my sketchpad stuff, doesn't always end up colored. I'm trying to figure out a way that works regardless of the finished media.

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dias-tra In reply to Enkai [2010-10-20 01:36:58 +0000 UTC]

let me know how it goes, if you still want/need feedback after you've completed a piece, let me know and i'll give it a shot.

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Enkai In reply to dias-tra [2010-10-20 01:44:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the offer; I'll let you know!

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LVL80Catlady In reply to dias-tra [2010-10-07 00:15:21 +0000 UTC]

seconded. The noses are really weird but all the clothing is nice.

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Enkai In reply to LVL80Catlady [2010-10-16 02:48:29 +0000 UTC]

Well, the clothing was the entire point of why I did this in the first place, so I appreciate the comment regardless. As I told dias-tra above you, I've been playing with my style lately, specifically regarding noses. I just uploaded a lot of my drawings. I'd appreciate a look at my recent drawings (not all of them in featured) to tell me what you think!

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LVL80Catlady In reply to Enkai [2010-10-16 15:59:05 +0000 UTC]

noses are tough anyway. but yeah your newer ones are lots better

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Enkai In reply to LVL80Catlady [2010-10-16 20:28:48 +0000 UTC]

Good to hear! Thanks for taking a look.

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meirou [2010-10-06 19:56:35 +0000 UTC]

beautiful but it does look like the dancer has two left feet

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Enkai In reply to meirou [2010-10-16 02:45:02 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. I can't believe I didn't realize that. Spent too much time trying to draw decent looking feet.

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Aeorys [2010-10-06 19:20:26 +0000 UTC]

OHGOODNESS. Kaorinite. I love you.
So few people give her the attention she deserves.

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Enkai In reply to Aeorys [2010-10-16 02:44:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I know. She's not my favorite Sailor Moon character by any means, but I do have a fondness for her. Plus, she was the character I thought I had the best ideas for regarding the contest prompt. Thanks!

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Aeorys In reply to Enkai [2010-10-17 01:19:18 +0000 UTC]

XD Glad to hear it either way.
She's one of my personal favorites.

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TheInnerJamie [2010-10-06 18:31:33 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work! Especially on the gypsy! It's always great to see someone turn in a beautiful and accurate Roma! My g/f is a gypsy, and she sometimes has to roll her eyes at the number of people who draw Arabian belly dancers and call them gypsies!

Keep up the awesome work and congrats on the daily!

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Enkai In reply to TheInnerJamie [2010-10-16 02:43:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that means a lot to me. I did my best, but I really wasn't certain how accurate the design was, hence why I said more inspired. Thank you! ^^

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Mischief-Muffin [2010-10-06 18:20:33 +0000 UTC]

Would ya look at that!!! Congrats on the DD!!!!!! This is a stunning piece!

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Enkai In reply to Mischief-Muffin [2010-10-16 02:42:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it!

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NuciComs [2010-10-06 18:12:51 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on the DD! This is BEAUTIFUL and definitely well deserving!

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Enkai In reply to NuciComs [2010-10-16 02:41:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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TheBrokenBride [2010-10-06 16:14:22 +0000 UTC]

I love all these pieces. They're gorgeous and very intricately designed. I would like to congratulate you on the DD =] (May I point out that the gypsy costume seems to have two left feet, literally? That was the only thing that distracted me from the image.)

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Enkai In reply to TheBrokenBride [2010-10-16 02:41:27 +0000 UTC]

....

You're right. Thank you very much for your kind words!

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bekuki [2010-10-06 14:51:40 +0000 UTC]

Enkai, you got a DD! That's amazing, girl, congrats!

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Enkai In reply to bekuki [2010-10-16 02:40:06 +0000 UTC]

OMGIKR?!? I freaked when I saw. And then realized that I went like a week without realizing it.

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winter-songs [2010-10-06 12:54:04 +0000 UTC]

I clicked on this at the bottom of the page having no idea at all that it was yours, just because it interested me. Congratulations, it was well-deserved! :-D I really love the wedding dress, like a lot.

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Enkai In reply to winter-songs [2010-10-16 02:39:25 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks! The wedding dress is my favorite as well.

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