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Published: 2006-09-13 13:47:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 46920; Favourites: 244; Downloads: 959
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The objective of this one was to show the moment right before she capitulates--which means "gives in." Here the pressure on her is at its greatest, with the ties in her hair pulling her head backwards, and the noose on her neck pulling her forwards and squeezing off her air supply. Her struggle to regain her feet and higher ground now just increases her own trouble--the gremlins just have to hold on and her own struggles will spell her doom. Yeah, I tried to put all of that in there, most of it concentrated into her face, the poor girl. I use that last icon a lot...

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Comments: 62

Greeneyes80a [2013-11-19 23:14:50 +0000 UTC]

'that's how I get undressed every night, they come out of the closet and from under the bed and take care of my clothes, then they launder them, iron and fold/hang them up for me and lay out my things for the morning!

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faile35 In reply to Greeneyes80a [2013-11-20 05:02:17 +0000 UTC]

Well, that's great! And even better is that they leave you free enough to type comments on DA!

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Greeneyes80a In reply to faile35 [2013-11-20 05:35:14 +0000 UTC]

well yes, I feed them 3 meals a day and they can watch satellite tv when I'm a work so they are happy

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greenhuntingcat [2013-07-31 12:02:39 +0000 UTC]

A key step in getting to this point was putting the ties in her hair. www.deviantart.com/?offset=48&… Now that pays off big time!

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faile35 In reply to greenhuntingcat [2013-11-20 04:59:29 +0000 UTC]

Definitely. A friend of mine once pointed out to me the importance of gaining control of the victim/opponent's neck--the idea was shared at the same time I drew these original Rats pieces, actually. Tying into her hair is one way of doing that. It's a way I rather like. Thanks!

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dougb770 [2013-05-11 13:05:28 +0000 UTC]

stripping the meat

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faile35 In reply to dougb770 [2013-11-20 04:57:13 +0000 UTC]

It's a necessary step.

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Warlock1935 [2013-02-09 00:54:15 +0000 UTC]

That "moment of capitulation" - Great concept, buddy. I'm going to focus on that in some of my videos. I know how you feel about not liking to see women in pain. As a D/s, High Protocol Dominant, I have to put submissives into pain, even if I don't want to - it's something they need, and it'll wreck the relationship if you don't. As in any kind of relationship, failing to give your girl what she needs will certainly doom you to losing her. I just have learned to look past the pain to the happiness she finds on the other side of it.

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faile35 In reply to Warlock1935 [2013-02-10 05:21:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yes, I don't think Valerin here would agree that she needs what she's getting, but this is a fantasy after all. As you said, your insights into the D/s relationship sound true of most relationships, well, except for the pain thing. Thanks for the comment!

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Knotfever [2012-10-10 04:33:51 +0000 UTC]

Marvelous, simply marvelous! I am one of the new faile faithful! Cheers!

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faile35 In reply to Knotfever [2013-02-10 05:19:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you approve.

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Knotfever In reply to faile35 [2013-02-10 07:17:38 +0000 UTC]

You are entirely welcome, good sir.

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YamiKariShadow6 [2011-10-23 07:09:05 +0000 UTC]

poor lady...

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faile35 In reply to YamiKariShadow6 [2013-02-10 05:19:47 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it's a bad time for her.

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ZenMichi [2008-06-12 19:40:33 +0000 UTC]

fantastic art and story!

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faile35 In reply to ZenMichi [2008-07-04 16:22:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying it/them!

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dashinvaine [2007-01-29 14:51:02 +0000 UTC]

I like the way you don't patronize (which means 'talk-down-to') your audience in your commentaires

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faile35 In reply to dashinvaine [2007-01-29 14:56:38 +0000 UTC]

Hmph! As if I didn't know what "patronize" meant... Thank you. Honestly, I don't think art has much room for that kind of thing.

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DaisyBurrows [2006-11-08 21:45:24 +0000 UTC]

That posture is also a lil sexy usually

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faile35 In reply to DaisyBurrows [2006-11-09 02:27:38 +0000 UTC]

Sexy postures make good pictures...

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DaisyBurrows In reply to faile35 [2006-11-13 15:54:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes, I mean I hadn't noticed *coughcough*

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Cherille [2006-09-14 15:36:52 +0000 UTC]

Lovely shadin', mate!!!

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faile35 In reply to Cherille [2006-09-14 16:08:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Cherille In reply to faile35 [2006-09-14 16:12:22 +0000 UTC]

Yer welcome!!!

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TBoneTony [2006-09-14 10:44:11 +0000 UTC]

I wonder what they are pulling her to?

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faile35 In reply to TBoneTony [2006-09-14 13:59:29 +0000 UTC]

They're pulling her to... the shower; she's been wearing that outfit for three years now... "No, I won't do it! You can't make me take a bath!"

Well, that's obviously not it, really, but I'm certain that whatever awaits her in the gremlins' clutches, she would be better off getting the hell out of there...

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judylee [2006-09-14 04:29:53 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't want to be her thats for sure Great skills!

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faile35 In reply to judylee [2006-09-14 04:42:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'd worry for someone who did want to be her...

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judylee In reply to faile35 [2006-09-14 05:01:27 +0000 UTC]

really? I though most women would want to be in that position!

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faile35 In reply to judylee [2006-09-14 05:46:52 +0000 UTC]

Well, yes, that's true. I mean, look at her. She's the center of attention without question. She has people seeing to her needs--removing her armor for her, undressing her, and such. She is the object of their every eye--it's really quite a flattering situation... Your avatar's... dance... is... putting me... to... sle-...

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judylee In reply to faile35 [2006-09-21 18:31:49 +0000 UTC]

You always crack me up my friend!

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faile35 In reply to judylee [2006-09-21 18:54:12 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear it.

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Kaytara [2006-09-13 19:58:29 +0000 UTC]


Lesson 1: Long hair is impractical for a female-warrior (or for anyone really )
Lesson 2: Don't become overconfident just because you're good-looking.
Observation 1: Though sporting numerous layers of clothing MAY be practical, such as on an occasion like this, it's pretty damn uncomfortable... O_o Think of how much you sweat under a bodice, a jacket, and armor. O_O

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faile35 In reply to Kaytara [2006-09-13 20:19:44 +0000 UTC]


Lesson 1's Response: And so I'm all for the chain mail hairnet...
Lesson 2's Response: And so I'm all for teaching these overconfident good-lookers a lesson in humility...
Observation 1's Response: And so I'm all for the chain mail bikini...

Actually, I think the idea in a lot of fantasy art is that the scantily-clad woman warrior dazzles her opponent with her looks, then calmly walks up and cuts his heart out (with a sword, I mean) while he drools... The problem here is that such a plan doesn't work so well when you're opponent is not a pin-headed, gonad-driven brute of a man, or any creature that behaves like one...

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Kaytara In reply to faile35 [2006-09-14 09:13:36 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, my theory was something like that as well. The second problem is with chainmail bikinis is...

Have you seen those posters of half-naked female warriors standing knee-deep in the snow? Then you know what I mean already. XDDDD

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faile35 In reply to Kaytara [2006-09-14 13:49:47 +0000 UTC]

Yep. Only in the imagination, I guess.

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DarkClone [2006-09-13 19:45:29 +0000 UTC]

Man, her expression, facial mostly, really says it all for the viewer.

Gorgeous shading work on her pants.

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faile35 In reply to DarkClone [2006-09-13 20:11:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I was quite pleased with this one for that very reason. It's one of my favorites in the whole series.

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The-SilverLining [2006-09-13 19:25:36 +0000 UTC]

Now, remember how I said page 15 was my favourite. I was wrong, this one is my favourite by far!

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faile35 In reply to The-SilverLining [2006-09-13 20:09:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I hope I can keep this pattern up! Although, admittedly, the action tones down a bit for the next few because she gives in and lets them haul her around a bit. (Well, it was either that or choke, I guess... )

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FreshwaterMermaid [2006-09-13 18:24:08 +0000 UTC]

*Holding my last breath, safe inside myself* Evanescence
I love her expression! Teach me! lol I always say I lover her expression but I truly do you've got a way with the human face!

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faile35 In reply to FreshwaterMermaid [2006-09-13 20:07:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The woman's face is always the most important part of the picture, to me. So, I'm glad you think it works.

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FreshwaterMermaid In reply to faile35 [2006-09-13 21:38:33 +0000 UTC]

It does! you're most welcome! ^_^

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EclipseSiren [2006-09-13 17:20:54 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe how well you draw hair with pen. This pic is a wonderful demonstrtion of that showing whats being held tight, and whats hanging a bit more loosely. You also have texture and a bit of shine in in her hair that doesn't conflict with the dark atmosphere which I think would be a bit of a challenge since most things in here are almost black ot heavily shaded . As always the whole picture is good, but thats one of the things that stood out to me the most

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faile35 In reply to EclipseSiren [2006-09-13 20:03:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I realized a while back that, when drawing women, hair was a very, very important characteristic to get right. I did some homework to get my skills up a bit in that arena, although I still get it frustratingly wrong. I do like long hair on women, though--it's like tail plumage on a peacock, but in reverse, so without it, she's just a funny-looking bird (at least if I'm the one drawing her)...

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faile35 In reply to EclipseSiren [2006-09-13 20:02:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I realized a while back that, when drawing women, hair was a very, very important characteristic to get right. I did some homework to get my skills up a bit in that arena, although I still get it frustratingly wrong. I do like long hair on women, though--it's like tail plumage on a peacock, but in reverse, so without it, she's just a funny-looking bird...

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milbisous [2006-09-13 16:26:37 +0000 UTC]

Honestly I do not go for your theme That's just me, but I have to admit your drawing skill is amazing. Your ladies are all gorgeous and your works all have a soul

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faile35 In reply to milbisous [2006-09-13 19:38:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Well, it may be a twisted and darkened soul, but it's still a soul. You wouldn't be the first (nor the last) to dislike the theme of much of my work, but you are one of the few who feels that way but still can recognize the art and skill in it, which is a very welcome thing. Hopefully there is something in my gallery that you can appreciate on a thematic basis...

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milbisous In reply to faile35 [2006-09-14 02:18:03 +0000 UTC]

I did look at your gallery and did recognize your artistic skills I admire you for conceiving ideas and drawing them just from your head, which is a god sent talent. However I am not crazy about fantasy and shadow style I go more for... uncle Freya's colorful style But I still adnire you as an artist, for your works are amazing too:tnumbsup:

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faile35 In reply to milbisous [2006-09-14 03:25:24 +0000 UTC]

Hey, to each his/her own. Your painting style has a feel similar to freya50's, so it would make sense for you to admire his works. He seems to admire yours as well. I personally like the snapshots into people's lives that you do, like the Realism of the early 1800s. It makes me think of Gustav Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet, and Honore Daumier, although your approach seems to have a definite impressionist streak--again, like my uncle's. It's quite impressive, actually, though I don't personally do much of that kind of thing. Like you've acknowledged, I just get images popping in there and then try and get them out as realistically and compellingly as possible. Sometimes that involves color, but for years it was almost entirely black and white. In any case, I appreciate your comment and the value/praise you do place on my art. Thanks.

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