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Published: 2006-06-02 04:47:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 1699; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 94
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Description This anime fanart was based off the The King's Mistress. The character is supposed to be Ayame of the anime Inuyasha. I called Ayame a courageous beauty because that is how I saw her in TKM. She was courageous and beautiful in that she continued to love and support the man (Kouga) she loved despite him loving someone else (Kagome).

I particularly liked the fact that dolphingirl0113 gave Ayame a substantial and credible personality in her story than what was given to Ayame in the anime. I have read too many fanfics were Ayame isn't given her just due in which she is so often made into a jealous maniac or bimbo that only serves to get on Kouga's nerves. The King's Mistress was a fresh look into what Ayame's character should have been (at least in my eyes) a courageous beauty that has a soul similar to Kagome's.

Anyways, I hope my fanart shows this. I can say that I worked hard on it, I had worked on about three different versions of Ayame with the first two not coming up to my standards. I am not 100% happy with the third version either but it was the best out of the possible three.

I put the picture up at the request of my younger sisters and as a promise to my good friend Megan that I would put it up.

The pic was done in prismacolor pencils which took over a week to finish coloring. This picture makes it painfully obvious that I am NOT good with backgrounds. At least I tried.

Happy Viewings.
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Comments: 27

Vampyre-Lover [2010-08-16 22:09:24 +0000 UTC]

Lovely Work!!!

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RenaInnocenti [2008-02-17 18:26:02 +0000 UTC]

cute

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judyeve In reply to RenaInnocenti [2008-02-17 18:28:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank You!

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RenaInnocenti In reply to judyeve [2008-02-17 18:30:09 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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Athyra [2006-08-09 22:56:39 +0000 UTC]

I didn't know the voting had started when i disappeared....
I was going to vote for yours though because I really loved it!! Especially the coloring technique ^_^

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judyeve In reply to Athyra [2006-08-10 01:22:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your comments, they sure mean a lot!

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cureus-mind [2006-08-01 01:14:27 +0000 UTC]

I love the techniqe you used for this drawing
splendid

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judyeve In reply to cureus-mind [2006-08-01 19:41:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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dolphingirl0113 [2006-07-30 22:50:21 +0000 UTC]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! This piece is just beautiful!!

(And we'll be getting the details for your contest theme posted in the very near future, so stay tuned.....it was a beautiful idea....)

~Megan

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judyeve In reply to dolphingirl0113 [2006-07-31 17:01:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. It was a big honor to win a contest. The first time I have ever won!

I am glad you liked my idea for the next contest.

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KeLLe917 [2006-07-12 16:21:33 +0000 UTC]

The background actually looks very fitting and very beautiful. The piece has a certain harmony to it and your portrayal of ayame is very good...I love your coloring style!!!

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judyeve In reply to KeLLe917 [2006-07-12 18:20:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, your comments are fully appreciated!

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false-angel [2006-06-10 15:54:37 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! The colors and shading are wonderful. The background is especially lovely.

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judyeve In reply to false-angel [2006-06-11 03:44:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, your comments are greatly appreciated.

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LadyBloodaxe [2006-06-06 16:16:27 +0000 UTC]

This is really nice! I was going to submit something, but now I'm not so sure...You'll win! Lol. The soft shading and use of colors is very complimentary to the charecter, because Ayame is usually protrayed so harsh. You've given the charecter another level. I especially like the facial expression.

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judyeve In reply to LadyBloodaxe [2006-06-07 06:59:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your kind comments. I was trying to give Ayame a different portrayal than what is usually given to her and I am flattered that you see that.

By the way, I think you should submit your entry if you have one. You never know what the outcome in a contest might be.

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EllaCatticus [2006-06-04 01:26:04 +0000 UTC]

actually, you're amazing at backgrounds. it's Ayame's face that needs work....hope you don't mind me saying so.

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judyeve In reply to EllaCatticus [2006-06-04 06:08:49 +0000 UTC]

nope, I don't mind. I knew the face needs some work.

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could-u-repeat-that- [2006-06-02 05:49:36 +0000 UTC]

It's gorgeous! I love the dress especially.

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judyeve In reply to could-u-repeat-that- [2006-06-02 06:19:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, it took me forever to come up with the design.

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scoobylady [2006-06-02 05:43:25 +0000 UTC]

Hi, sis!

Great drawing I love the soft colors especially Ayame's hair!

Scooby Lady

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judyeve In reply to scoobylady [2006-06-02 06:18:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks sis. I am so glad you made me submit this.

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dolphingirl0113 [2006-06-02 05:39:44 +0000 UTC]

This is incredible! Just stunning! I'm so thrilled with it! I'm definately getting it uploaded to the club gallery asap! The details are wonderful (again, from an untrained perspective) and the colors make everything soft and gorgeous. Thank you so much for the effort I know you must have put into this.

And I'm glad you came away with that impression of Ayame. That's exactly what I wanted people to see. She's a hard character to write; on the one hand she can be portrayed as clingy and needy (and thus annoying and unbelievable as a love interest for Kouga), or she can be too independent and strong-willed (and thus, again, annoying and not a believable lover for our wolf prince). Even though Ayame was an invented character in the anime, I still feel they could have done so much more to give her character shape and personality. She really came across mostly as "He's my fiance, not yours, because he promised me!"

Anyway....I love this. It's definately one of my favorite TKM pieces!

~Megan

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judyeve In reply to dolphingirl0113 [2006-06-02 06:17:05 +0000 UTC]

I am so glad you liked it Megan. Ayame is one of my favorite characters in the Inuyasha universe whether in the anime or fandom. I thank you Megan for inspiring me to draw Ayame in such a decent way. Your opinion matters to me whether it is untrained perspective or not.

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BLueSkybutterfly [2006-06-02 05:02:55 +0000 UTC]

wow thats really beautiful Great job!!

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judyeve In reply to BLueSkybutterfly [2006-06-02 06:10:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Your comment is much appreciated.

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BLueSkybutterfly In reply to judyeve [2006-06-02 13:28:08 +0000 UTC]

You're very much welcome

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