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marurenai — Dragoness Kikuya (kiriban for Miisu)

Published: 2013-03-17 19:55:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 10060; Favourites: 622; Downloads: 146
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Description This is for Miisu, winner of the 100,000 kiriban prize.
Kikuya is her fascinating oc dragoness, I painted her in the water because in the East dragons are associated with this element. Patterns on her robe features Carps and clouds (on the collar) referring to the old belief about Carps that turns into Dragons.
Her garment is freely inspired to the style of the sengoku period (1467-1573), a kosode with large bodice and short sleeves (the obi is below waterline, being only a narrow strip of fabric).
I hope that Miisu will like my efforts, and of course all of You too!!

a close-up of the face here: fav.me/d5ydv9e

here's Miisu's lovely painting, with her description:
fav.me/d5nx746

entirely painted by myself (patterns on the dress included) with Photoshop CS3 with a tablet Wacom bamboo
 some of my works:
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Comments: 92

EkaFantasy [2014-12-09 19:27:10 +0000 UTC]

She's so Beautiful   

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JanetR2014 [2014-11-25 04:58:31 +0000 UTC]

wow... she's so pretty!

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HelloKpopKitties [2014-09-23 11:50:05 +0000 UTC]

this is so incredibly lovely.  It's so beautiful, the way you captured her hair and her expression.  Shes very frazzling, the detail you put into your artwork, i very much admire it thank you for sharing such charming pieces with us.  Everything about it is delightful, i hope youre extremly proud of yourself.

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Rosa-Lynda [2014-08-23 20:35:58 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful design of the character !!

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RandyAinsworth [2014-06-25 03:57:09 +0000 UTC]

Very nice.  

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marurenai In reply to RandyAinsworth [2014-06-25 19:56:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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RandyAinsworth In reply to marurenai [2014-06-25 22:51:30 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome.  

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PhunkyMnkCreations [2014-04-30 00:00:09 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful   You are an amazing artist  

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marurenai In reply to PhunkyMnkCreations [2014-04-30 22:07:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

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PhunkyMnkCreations In reply to marurenai [2014-05-01 17:23:58 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome sweetie  

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VasilissaBlues [2014-04-02 06:40:05 +0000 UTC]

she's so beautiful i love love love it

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marurenai In reply to VasilissaBlues [2014-04-02 20:45:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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XxMeeMe-chanxX [2014-03-04 13:51:56 +0000 UTC]

ur art is AMAZING  

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marurenai In reply to XxMeeMe-chanxX [2014-03-04 23:19:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kindness!

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XxMeeMe-chanxX In reply to marurenai [2014-03-05 20:43:32 +0000 UTC]

Aaaaw ur welcome  

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BATTLEFAIRIES [2014-01-07 14:44:34 +0000 UTC]

Such an outstanding job on the fabric - consider me in awe!

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marurenai In reply to BATTLEFAIRIES [2014-03-02 16:17:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!

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Niknak71 [2014-01-01 09:57:40 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous ♡ ♡

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marurenai In reply to Niknak71 [2014-03-02 16:17:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!! <333

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CheckerBoardAZN [2013-12-25 04:05:40 +0000 UTC]

I like the color choices!

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marurenai In reply to CheckerBoardAZN [2013-12-25 18:38:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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RingRingRingin [2013-12-15 14:37:59 +0000 UTC]

Omgomgomgomg words cannot describe the beauty of your art!

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marurenai In reply to RingRingRingin [2013-12-25 18:38:00 +0000 UTC]

You are too kind! Thank you so much! <3

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AYMCreations [2013-12-06 07:35:03 +0000 UTC]

Looks pretty!

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marurenai In reply to AYMCreations [2013-12-25 18:36:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! <3

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Zumiex [2013-11-26 04:33:10 +0000 UTC]

I love it!

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marurenai In reply to Zumiex [2013-12-25 18:36:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Zumiex In reply to marurenai [2013-12-25 20:05:43 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Merry Christmas!

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marurenai In reply to Zumiex [2013-12-26 21:45:13 +0000 UTC]

Happy New Year!

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Zumiex In reply to marurenai [2013-12-27 02:04:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, you too!

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maxevry [2013-11-18 17:42:30 +0000 UTC]

Really enchanting! Her gaze is captured so intensely, and the color dynamics really catch one's eye. Great deviation!

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marurenai In reply to maxevry [2013-12-25 18:35:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

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Demonfx1 [2013-06-12 20:37:38 +0000 UTC]

great artwork

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marurenai In reply to Demonfx1 [2013-06-23 20:17:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Demonfx1 In reply to marurenai [2013-06-24 03:13:38 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome keep up the great artwork

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SchwarzWieEbenholZ [2013-05-16 18:21:54 +0000 UTC]

Simply great!

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ArtisticMystic76 [2013-03-22 19:36:18 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!

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cloeliae [2013-03-20 18:01:30 +0000 UTC]

Oh my, look at those details!!!!So precious Perfect, as always!

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Giappi76 [2013-03-20 15:08:57 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work!

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VickyInu [2013-03-20 04:31:50 +0000 UTC]

wow
I love the colors *-*
your style is amazing !!

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marurenai In reply to VickyInu [2013-05-03 16:54:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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VickyInu In reply to marurenai [2013-05-06 11:46:35 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure <3

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K-Koji [2013-03-18 23:18:23 +0000 UTC]

Featured here: [link]

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marurenai In reply to K-Koji [2013-03-19 23:04:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you again!!!

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K-Koji [2013-03-18 23:01:07 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! Lovely, lovely work

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marurenai In reply to K-Koji [2013-03-19 23:10:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!

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Akemi-Amaya [2013-03-18 21:07:13 +0000 UTC]

oh my god just perfect

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marurenai In reply to Akemi-Amaya [2013-03-19 23:12:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! <3

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Miisu [2013-03-18 13:35:10 +0000 UTC]

You're just so amazing, you just don't even know! I'm so glad you thought Kikuya was interesting! I have it as my desktop now, I can't stop just staring at it and every little detail, there are so many details... I admire how much work, effort, and forethought you put into a piece. It truly reflects your dedication and true skill.

I'm honestly just... so grateful! You chose the perfect background, and it adds some mysteriousness to her character! And the kosode... It's stunning. It appears like real embroidery and you can almost 'feel' the texture of the fabric! Thank you so much sweetheart! This is an all around gorgeous piece and perfection in every aspect! I appreciate everything!

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marurenai In reply to Miisu [2013-03-19 23:00:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, your super kind words let me speechless...I am very happy you like my rendition of Her...

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