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Description A portrait (in my semi-realistic style) of Sesshomaru from the manga and anime "InuYasha".
Please full view.
I hope you like my attempt...I am not-at-all fully satisfied...(as always !)
Here a close-up: marurenai.deviantart.com/art/S…

Sesshomaru © by Rumiko Takahashi
this image © Marurenai
used: Photoshop CS3, Wacom Bamboo tablet
no textures used

edit: DD!!! Here I wish to thank for suggesting and for featuring ...
from the bottom of my heart !!!
Many thanks to all the people who liked this pic and commented and in general gave me feedback about it!

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marurenai In reply to ??? [2021-03-10 12:30:21 +0000 UTC]

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Bluediamondpikachu83 In reply to marurenai [2021-03-10 19:24:25 +0000 UTC]

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Sesshomaru469 [2012-03-18 00:42:48 +0000 UTC]

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Mesmerizingly beautiful, I am lost for words as I stare at his perfect face. The delicate moon on his forehead in opposition with the crisp lines on his jagged, slim cheekbone. His nose is flawless, as is everything else. His eyes draw in your gaze, their lumicent glow pierce you heart, taking your breath away. The shading is realistic, no, beyond realistic.I can find no flaws in this "picture from heaven".

Sesshomaru in this picture is more beautiful than a god. He stands out from the background, but the background still welcomes you. The moon is barely visible, like the real moon. The clouds, ominous, hang over the dark sky, The forest, with details hard to see. The grass, bending to the wind.

This picture is flawless.

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Sesshomaru469 In reply to Sesshomaru469 [2012-03-18 16:54:40 +0000 UTC]

I love your artwork, each of your pieces are drawn and colored with such detail and care. I admire the way you draw, your pictures are absolutely breathtaking. Every single one of you artwork is flawless, that is the truth.

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marurenai In reply to Sesshomaru469 [2012-03-18 03:12:19 +0000 UTC]

You leave me speechless..what can i say? Thank you, billions of thanks for your critique! You are so generous with my little pic, your words are the kindest and the sweetest, I know very well that i don't deserve such praise but nonetheless you made me so happy reading how you like my pic...thank you! I'll take your words as an incentive to work hard to improve.

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SapphireStar753 [2012-01-22 17:09:49 +0000 UTC]

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The colors are wonderful. The style is amazing. And you even drew him without his left arm, which very few people do. I've never really liked the look of anime people in realistic style... But with this picture it fits very well. Although the direction of the light is a little confusing. You can see the moon in the back, but the light is coming from in front of him, and in the opposite direction of the moon. The hilt of the Tenseiga is a little short. His eyes need to be less orange and more yellow. The crescent on his forehead is not supposed to be tilted, and the marks on the sides of his face need to be a little bit longer. But other than what I said. It is very well done, and fits Sesshomaru very well.

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marurenai In reply to SapphireStar753 [2012-01-22 23:47:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking the time to write this and for your kind words!!
I imagined that the main source of light was the dim sun peeking among the clouds (in a stormy late afternoon) in front of him (on his left).
About his features, i didn't want to copy any preexistent image but simply to make a personal interpretation of the character..of course without any "real" changes that would made him unrecognizable.
Thank you again very much for your critique!!!

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Divine-Fist-Ouka [2012-01-03 22:17:38 +0000 UTC]

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Inuyasha has always been a favorite for many. The story line and the artwork make it an instant classic, yet there are some of us who wish to give our own tribute to the work of Rumiko Takahashi.
Sesshoumaru, the brooding and unemotive royalty, is one of the many heart throbs of the Inuyasha series.
So we come upon this work picturing this prince...it cannot be more accurate itself.
For one, the facial expression thought motionless exudes emotion throught the eyes. Not the usual cold stare but a profound calmness and even a tinge of sadness. What draws the viewer first is the absolute beauty and contrast of his eyes, giving him an ethereal look.
One of the important components in any fan art piece are the details, which in this piece are very well thought of and executed as best. The armor and color of his robes are accentuated well with good tinges of lighting and contrast.

The whole image itself is dynamic but there are several details that are easily missed which can be improved.
The direction of the wind, apparently existing because of the direction of the hair, sash and sleeve, is well done but can be modified if only a bit. The material of the robe for example is a bit heavier and should drape a bit more. The wind strength is a bit contradictory but it is a small detail.

The lighting although well done, leaves the question of, where is this light coming from? Looking closely the moon is in the backdrop of the image. That as well is a small detail that can be overlooked but is a bit distracting.

Other than those minor details, this image conjured the ideal atmosphere for our brooding royal beauty. A work that with important elements and good execution reunite to create this appealing and alluring piece!

Sesshoumaru fan girls will surely spend their days staring at their computer screens!

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marurenai In reply to Divine-Fist-Ouka [2012-01-03 23:03:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your words!!!
I am very grateful that you have found the time to write such a thoughtful and constructive review of my pic, and I'll make treasure of your advices.
In visual art, the lighting is always a crucial matter...in all form of it (cinema, photography and of course painting) light has been used in many ways not always realistically...night scenes in movies are often very clear the actual source of light in many classical paintings is often mysterious...I am glad you understood that it isn't the moon the main light source in my picture
Thank you again

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Divine-Fist-Ouka In reply to marurenai [2012-01-04 06:04:38 +0000 UTC]

You really are welcome, the other critique-er gave a good one but I just thought you needed a bit more
Anything else you ever want me to look at, just send me a note!

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marurenai In reply to Divine-Fist-Ouka [2012-01-05 23:38:04 +0000 UTC]

I wish to give you another big THANK YOU!!!

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Divine-Fist-Ouka In reply to marurenai [2012-01-06 00:16:08 +0000 UTC]

awww (:
you are welcome love!

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kanna37 [2011-11-28 22:59:12 +0000 UTC]

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Not sure about critiques, but for my part, this whole thing is lovely. The proportions are correct, the lighting is beautiful, and the lines clean and elegant. I particularly enjoy the way his eyes seem to jump out and grab your attention. The color is brilliant without being overpowering, and stays true to the lighting, which seems to be just at twilight. I also really like the background - so many people just take the easy route and use a smudge and call it good. This is detailed, gorgeous, and something I would enjoy staring at for many, many years.

All in all, a brilliant piece, and I really can't find anything to complain about.

Amber

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marurenai In reply to kanna37 [2011-11-28 23:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, i am overwhelmed by your kindness. You made me so happy with your critique, first of all because you take the time to review and write such a detailed comment about my pic....Billions of thanks and all my gratitude!

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kanna37 In reply to marurenai [2011-11-29 00:27:57 +0000 UTC]

Not at all - I was most honored to bring up my deviant art page and be presented with such a beautiful piece of art. It engendered such a strong reaction in me that I participated in critique for the first time ever. Normally, I might like a piece of art, but it just doesn't take me and shake me awake like this one did. So all congratulations to you for such beautiful and compelling work...

And my thanks to you for leaving us all with such a gorgeous piece to enjoy for years to come!

Amber

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marurenai In reply to kanna37 [2011-11-29 18:09:38 +0000 UTC]

You left me speechless. Again...all my gratitude for your support!!

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kanna37 In reply to marurenai [2011-11-29 21:41:35 +0000 UTC]

It's my pleasure, to be sure.

Amber

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art-by-Shiela [2018-04-05 19:16:45 +0000 UTC]

I've actually been meaning to make a Sessy piece myself, this gives me great inspiration!

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marurenai In reply to art-by-Shiela [2018-04-07 11:34:02 +0000 UTC]

 I am sure you'll do a marvelous job!
Thank you for your kind words about my Sesshomaru, it's a work of some time ago and I wish to make another in the future.

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Moonlightshadow-16 [2016-02-23 11:21:27 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job 

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Satanae-Ocellos [2016-01-08 20:32:42 +0000 UTC]

Love him xD

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VilDeviant [2015-11-29 20:47:44 +0000 UTC]

Yummy Sesshy!

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DonCorgi [2015-11-02 22:36:36 +0000 UTC]

Nice colors! Good job

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Snowfrost1203 [2015-10-16 02:31:03 +0000 UTC]

Sesshomaru is your fluff detachable yes or no?
I love your art work and thank you for remembering to cut off his other arm ^^ I think a lot of artist over look that when drawing him.

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treehousedesign [2015-10-03 19:28:00 +0000 UTC]

Incredible

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kathe-cat [2015-09-27 18:20:31 +0000 UTC]

Vive inuyasha!!!!

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YashasGirl1 [2015-07-22 20:25:03 +0000 UTC]

This is an exquisite rendition of Sesshomaru

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marurenai In reply to YashasGirl1 [2015-07-23 17:27:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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YashasGirl1 In reply to marurenai [2015-07-23 21:28:00 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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Katong999 [2015-07-19 08:25:20 +0000 UTC]

amazing job

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marurenai In reply to Katong999 [2015-07-23 17:27:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Katong999 In reply to marurenai [2015-07-23 21:29:49 +0000 UTC]

you"re welcome

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SuperPuffyGamer [2015-05-29 17:23:11 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING! I used to watch that "show" when I was a bit little, I still love it!

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drcula112 [2015-05-12 21:58:59 +0000 UTC]

nice work, very beautiful  

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ILOVEANIME36798 [2015-04-28 12:48:42 +0000 UTC]

OMG!!!! SESSHOMARU IS COOL LOOKING!!!
   

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AxelChakramz [2015-04-24 03:29:01 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Undeadloaf [2015-04-03 14:56:57 +0000 UTC]

i was just thinking of this show the other day, and now you make me miss it, SUCH nostalgia. This is awesome.

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85NERO [2015-03-30 16:17:20 +0000 UTC]

i loved Sesshoumaru,   the eyes from him so sexy     

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LadyShallandra [2015-02-09 12:40:05 +0000 UTC]

He's he's...
BEAUTIFUL!!!
:3 and I'm gonna fave this, and check out your Howl and Sephiroth... :3

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marurenai In reply to LadyShallandra [2015-02-10 02:01:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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LadyShallandra In reply to marurenai [2015-02-25 23:56:08 +0000 UTC]

^^

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naturechild02 [2015-01-27 04:02:36 +0000 UTC]

OMG, I love this! Wonderful realism!

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marurenai In reply to naturechild02 [2015-02-10 02:02:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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animedragon12000 [2014-11-24 23:40:15 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME!!!

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thaosuicao [2014-11-18 06:05:23 +0000 UTC]

sesshomaru <3

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iodinesilver [2014-11-09 07:50:44 +0000 UTC]

i like sesshomaru...

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Zerotheghostdog [2014-10-30 06:03:14 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful!

It makes me think back to the time when my friend and I watched the series and I would pronounce his name like Mufasa. It was fun. ^^

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XxRavenOfSorrowxX [2014-10-25 23:12:58 +0000 UTC]

T0T Sesshi... :') Its so beautiful! Great work!

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marurenai In reply to XxRavenOfSorrowxX [2014-10-25 23:57:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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XxRavenOfSorrowxX In reply to marurenai [2014-10-26 14:40:30 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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