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Published: 2014-01-25 03:21:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 13912; Favourites: 446; Downloads: 0
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Description Commissioned for Key.

Something a bit different this time. I admit this is the first time I've painted leaves for hair. I was given screen shots of all the characters (and their outfits) so I can't take any credit for the outfits and character designs.

A bit about the characters (written by Key)
The sylvari of Tyria are a species of plant made in the image of the dwindling human race. Most known sylvari are born of the Pale Tree, the spiritual caretaker of the Dream, an empathic connection shared by the entire race. Inspired by the fey of myth, sylvari who remain connected to the Dream are a people divided between the Dreamers - those who cling to a code laid forth for them in ages past - and the Nightmare Court. The Nightmare Court, like the Unseelie Court, is a parody of chivalry and nobility, and every act of malice they commit is forever a part of the Dream in two places - from their perspective, and from that of the Dreamers inflicted with it. They believe that by dispelling the inherent morality of their brothers and sisters, they can ensure the survival and supremacy of their people. From left to right are champions of Nightmare: Duke Zoarise, Lord of the Court of Seasons, his consort, the Baroness of Caprice and her entwined, Sir Valdamar of Force, a knight from the Court of Thorns.


Painted completely in photoshop.
Several reference images used.
Reference for the center female character: link
No Critique desired.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/keelerleah
-Commission Info-


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Characters © copyright Key
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Comments: 24

drumgirl [2014-07-02 12:14:47 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work! All the details The characters are very interesting-looking. The middle one reminds me of a race from the game Guild Wars 2 called the Sylvari. She looks like one of them.

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RLN [2014-05-10 04:55:11 +0000 UTC]

Guild Wars 2 fanart, even if commissioned, is heavily endorsed and supported by me

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MorchellaElata [2014-02-28 19:38:26 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely stunning.

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redfrosty [2014-02-16 19:25:49 +0000 UTC]

I am a bad fan, I just saw this. I was looking around at your gallery and I saw a few things I didn't know were there, I feel bad. But this is awesome you need to do more groups.

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Zireael07 [2014-02-09 15:43:03 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I love the leafy design!

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IsisConstantine [2014-02-07 21:39:41 +0000 UTC]

They look amazing!

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littlegoblet [2014-01-31 01:36:01 +0000 UTC]

the picture is so beautiful and warm.  I had to look twice at the fellows hair to make sure what I was seeing was right lol.   Who would have thought that leaves would make such a lovely head of hair.  the details you put into this is breathtaking.  I love how you did the clothes on the lady in the middle especially her top.  and I love how you did the top of the taller man's head too.   the characters are very unique looking so well done

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ProcerDeCrepusculum [2014-01-28 18:44:13 +0000 UTC]

Incredible amount of detail.   


-PDC

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AdorkaStock [2014-01-28 01:13:47 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful as always! thanks for showing me

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twipplestoast [2014-01-27 15:43:10 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning! Leaves for hair is an excellent idea.

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Nortstar [2014-01-25 18:56:50 +0000 UTC]

wow it look so awsome

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Airumel [2014-01-25 13:23:59 +0000 UTC]

Ah! You play GW2 too?

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Muraki3777 [2014-01-25 12:53:59 +0000 UTC]

wow really amazing work!!

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Zeds-Shadow [2014-01-25 11:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that's an amazing piece of art!
I love the Sylvari - both factions. You just made them prettier!

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DeadCobra [2014-01-25 11:15:00 +0000 UTC]

Quite good

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CristianaLeone [2014-01-25 09:08:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is awesome!!! So many details!! Great job as usual!

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reptileye [2014-01-25 07:38:43 +0000 UTC]

God, what a dissapointemt for that watermark.
Well, good bye and good luck

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Blackvegetable [2014-01-25 07:38:28 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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MasterOfUnlocking [2014-01-25 07:15:50 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work, absolutely stunning! 

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raynetempura [2014-01-25 07:07:20 +0000 UTC]

Oooh, very lovely!

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Chromattix [2014-01-25 06:35:44 +0000 UTC]

Looks like they could be right out of the Zelda universe, something about the style of them and their bizarre features and designs (leaves for hair is pretty uncommon, especially in white )

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FlamingFoxx [2014-01-25 05:41:18 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhhh Sylvari <3

I love this. Really gorgeous work.

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asdarklover [2014-01-25 04:40:24 +0000 UTC]

Incredible work!

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LeviaDraconia [2014-01-25 03:38:55 +0000 UTC]

Sylvari <3

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