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Haekate — Thieving Magpie

Published: 2014-02-17 17:29:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1769; Favourites: 50; Downloads: 0
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Description For her birthday ,on 16th of Sun's Dawn, she's received her new pet (birds are her favourite animals). 

The magpie is considered one of most  intelligent birds: they're able to mimic others birds' sounds and even talk ,they're fond of shiny objects and they can recognize themselves in a mirror. In some culture they're associated to superstitions.

 I always  research a little before I draw a picture.


Ekate is mine,Tyv (the magpie) is own by Ekate

Skyrim elongs to Bethesda

Special thanks to Sharquelle for the name of the magpie. 

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Comments: 26

Teiglin14 [2014-03-22 02:01:59 +0000 UTC]

Great job here! I like the colors, I like the atmosphere, I like the detail, I like the game. I like I like I like.

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Haekate In reply to Teiglin14 [2014-03-25 14:40:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!  I like that you like.

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NekoWitch01 [2014-03-09 19:09:54 +0000 UTC]

this is so pretty! I love it and the detail is awesome!

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Haekate In reply to NekoWitch01 [2014-03-10 13:44:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! 

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NekoWitch01 In reply to Haekate [2014-03-13 21:52:38 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome :3

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ChloexBowie [2014-02-21 19:07:39 +0000 UTC]

I think Ekate has such a beautiful face! I love that pose and the detail on the armour I know some people might think this is a little dark, but I love adding shadows to pictures too! I love how dramatic light sources look against it! It also brings out the red in her eyes and the Daedric bow. 


I think if you added a tiny sparkle to the bracelet it would jump out a little more.


 There's a warmth in the shadows that make it feel like a peaceful Autumn evening - I also think that warmth carries over into her expression so great job! I know how hard those backgrounds are.... we just gotta keep trying Haekate hahah! Can't wait to see what  you make next!

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Haekate In reply to ChloexBowie [2014-02-22 14:02:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! 

Thanks,I'm glad you think so, now that I correct the little problem with her chin is really better. It's really my weakness,I love adding shadows and point of intense light,they made the figure more tridimensional and the skin of dark elves is a  perfect surface for yellow and orange lights in my opinion and their big bright red eyes are adorable ,plus I love elves in general so I'm always happy to draw one,they're such a beautiful race. 

I think that about the bracelet too, now that I look better I'll certainly add some lights there.

The Rift gives me this sensation and I wanted to translate it  here with its colours and the orange leaves. Thanks for the motivation,I think we get along well about backgrounds.   Thank you ,probably another Mercer and Ekate' s picture because they're funny and Mercer face is my favourite to do for unknown reasons (probably for his expressiveness).


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Skyflower51 [2014-02-18 14:45:44 +0000 UTC]

I love magpies, and this one looks brilliant, its feathers are so glossy and the colours are really accurate. Does it have a name?

The background is beautiful too!

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Haekate In reply to Skyflower51 [2014-02-18 15:02:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I used some photos as reference about colours and structure because I've never drawn one and seen one so close.

No it doesn't have a name yet,I want to name it but for now I have no ideas, so everyone is free to make suggestions.

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DeepHurting [2014-02-18 06:27:01 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work.

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Haekate In reply to DeepHurting [2014-02-18 09:39:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! 

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ferret82 [2014-02-18 00:13:51 +0000 UTC]

A perfect match!, I like her expression towards the Magpie or is it towards what's in it's beak , I love the outfit and colour of them leafs!

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Haekate In reply to ferret82 [2014-02-18 09:48:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!  Probably it's towards both the bird and the little bracelet : she always wanted a little bird as pet but domesticated ones are difficult to find,someone's been gentle enought to see it and steal it for her. 

It's the first time I try to do a tree with some effort so I'm glad you like the leaves,even if I could improve a lot more now that I understood how tree should be drawn.

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the-sage-of-wind [2014-02-17 23:40:15 +0000 UTC]

I really love this!

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Haekate In reply to the-sage-of-wind [2014-02-18 09:38:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! 

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the-sage-of-wind In reply to Haekate [2014-02-18 13:42:04 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Sharquelle [2014-02-17 20:56:57 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, I like the similarities in their color (and kleptomanic tendencies)... but ehhh, another background?! Are you doing alright?!     

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Haekate In reply to Sharquelle [2014-02-17 21:24:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!  No,I'm really stressed by these backgrounds. But when you hate something you can choose: don't do it or do it so many times that eventually you'll improve,I've chosen the latter as the stubborn person I am.  

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KingCoin [2014-02-17 20:53:57 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty! It would have helped to use fewer dark colors in your background though. Your character kind of blends in. 

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Haekate In reply to KingCoin [2014-02-17 21:13:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you very much!  It's my fault, I love using shadows too much and I hate backgrounds too much (accordingly I force myself to do them so in a future maybe I'll improve)  but thanks for the gently advice,I keep it at mind.

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gdpr-434146 [2014-02-17 17:51:20 +0000 UTC]

I don't actually recognise the bird from the colours but it looks really good. But all is right with Ekate's face?

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Haekate In reply to gdpr-434146 [2014-02-17 18:16:08 +0000 UTC]

I hate doing birds,their body is terrible,sometimes they came out like potatoes! Thanks for pointing that out I've noticed only now that her chin is not right(too much playing with shadows and colours,damn).

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gdpr-434146 In reply to Haekate [2014-02-17 18:30:58 +0000 UTC]

Last time I've tried drawing a bird... years ago. Can't even remember how to do that.

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Haekate In reply to gdpr-434146 [2014-02-17 20:42:22 +0000 UTC]

Pictures,a lot of pictures:you study them,you watch the bird in different positions and then pray  Lady Luck.At least this is my method with birds.  

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gdpr-434146 In reply to Haekate [2014-02-17 21:33:33 +0000 UTC]

I've never been interested in birds!

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gdpr-434146 In reply to Haekate [2014-02-17 21:32:44 +0000 UTC]

Seen lots and lots animal movies as a kid but...

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