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Published: 2016-06-14 08:00:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 32174; Favourites: 778; Downloads: 147
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Description Cell-shaded illustration of Nightshade and Kaylin from Chapter 8 of Cast in Chaos by Michelle Sagara.


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Comments: 32

Mouseclickchick [2019-07-03 23:19:26 +0000 UTC]

I have a question. Can you draw the nightshade tattoo that’s on Kaylin’s cheek? I want to create a custom tattoo but I need a picture of it. Thx!

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Readrlady [2017-08-07 12:52:30 +0000 UTC]

I looked up Kaylin & Nightshade and stumbled upon your illustrations.  I love them all so much!  Why can't we have an Elantra graphic novel?!  *sigh*

But, seriously, your work is amazing!  The detail, coloring, and the way you use the whole frame is amazing.  And you captured this scene perfectly.  Him finally showing and her and her wanting and not wanting at the same time.  Wow!

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Amethyst-Phoenixx [2017-01-03 00:06:01 +0000 UTC]

Your style and art is extraordinary; filled with so much love, details, and incredible colors . It makes one fall in love with your work. Not forgetting to mention how talented you are in creating such images from words. Magnificent! Keep up the awesome work. It's inspiring

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to Amethyst-Phoenixx [2017-01-16 13:18:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your wonderful compliments on my art. I am delighted to hear that you like so many aspects of my paintings. Thank you!

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chronicvillainy [2016-07-14 17:50:50 +0000 UTC]

I always love how your drawings depict a scene rather than just characters doing something; there are a lot of details such as the half-eaten meal on the table. It definitely helps to set the mood for a drawing. I also really like the poses (such as the girl, Kaylin I presume, having to stand on her toes a bit) and the details on their outfits!

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to chronicvillainy [2016-08-16 11:34:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! I am always trying to 'tell a story' with the painting. Sometimes, if I lack enough information about what has happened in a scene, than it can look a bit empty, but if the info is there, I happily try to integrate every last detail, so as to tell an even fuller story. I am glad you like it.

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ESpark1K [2016-06-26 18:07:12 +0000 UTC]

ooooooo YES! Such a lovely piece and of my fav couple! Thank you!

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to ESpark1K [2016-07-03 09:54:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank YOU as well for the wonderful compliment. I am glad this piece is to your liking.

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DameOdessa [2016-06-24 16:47:41 +0000 UTC]

Marvelous, so romantic with a beautful light to enhance the peaceful feeling of this scene. All the details are so awesome!

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to DameOdessa [2016-07-03 09:54:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! I am overjoyed to hear that this piece is to your liking.

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Neranella [2016-06-15 06:14:40 +0000 UTC]

Lovely, as always. And that light.

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to Neranella [2016-06-21 07:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I am glad you like the light.

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Neranella In reply to MathiaArkoniel [2016-06-22 06:09:21 +0000 UTC]

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Death-of-Fantasy [2016-06-14 20:07:11 +0000 UTC]

Oh my gosh, more Nightshade (& Kaylin)! That's so amazing! Your work is as wonderful as always! I really love your boots! And all the small details in the background. The candelabra, the grain of the wooden table... those small details make the picture, though it is only a cell-shading, really lively. I really love the natural ease of the poses of your persons, it looks real. Though it is a rather quiet scene it conveys the tension, Kaylin must be feeling, but also some kind of desire, that Nightshade might or might not have. Keep your great work up!

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to Death-of-Fantasy [2016-06-21 07:29:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment and review on this piece. I am overjoyed to hear that my Elantra illustrations are to your liking. I do love adding all those details to the painting, so I am very happy that you enjoy seeing them.

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Death-of-Fantasy In reply to MathiaArkoniel [2016-06-21 13:02:40 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! It's only me telling the truth!
It is great you love to make all those little details, since they make the picture vivid. Keep on doing such an extraordinarily great job!

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wntgs [2016-06-14 19:55:58 +0000 UTC]

Yes! I was hoping u would do this scene

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to wntgs [2016-06-21 07:29:34 +0000 UTC]

I am glad I picked this scene then.

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Madgahst [2016-06-14 17:54:41 +0000 UTC]

Very romantic. I love it.

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to Madgahst [2016-06-21 07:29:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I am glad you like it.

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brontolona [2016-06-14 15:16:23 +0000 UTC]

The atmosphere around them is really erotic and hot! *v*

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to brontolona [2016-06-21 07:30:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment. I am super happy happy to hear you like the atmosphere around them.

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Madgahst In reply to brontolona [2016-06-14 17:54:25 +0000 UTC]

More romantic than anything if you want my POV. 

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fish-in-fridge [2016-06-14 12:27:59 +0000 UTC]

It's so great to see another Elantra illustration from you, Mathia! And a very belated THANK YOU for introducing me to this fandom, and the talented writer Michelle Sagara, by your detailed, stylish artwork. There's no better tour guide for wonderful fantasy realms than great illustrations!

And your Nightshade/Kaylin kissing scene reminds me of how I shipped these two when I was a first-time reader~ Admittedly, my passion for this pairing ebbed remarkably as I progressed into the later installments of this series

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to fish-in-fridge [2016-06-21 07:32:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! I am overjoyed to hear that my Elantea illustrations are to your liking.

And of course, you are most welcome. I am always delighted to be able to provide great books to sink into. I am really glad you like Michelle Sagara's works.

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Averneya [2016-06-14 09:30:47 +0000 UTC]

Hooray for Nightlin!!!  

Awesome work with this piece Mathia! The colours really illustrate the atmosphere of the kiss. Personally, it's my favourite scene from that book.  

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to Averneya [2016-06-21 07:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Nightlin??? Oh my! Lol.

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment. I am super happy to hear that this illustration is to your liking.

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Averneya In reply to MathiaArkoniel [2016-06-22 03:37:24 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I'm pretty sure that's what the fans call them

You're welcome! Kaylin and Nightshade are one of my favourite pairings.

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rodsmith23 [2016-06-14 09:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Great work! The illustration really illudes what's happening. It's very romantic

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to rodsmith23 [2016-06-21 07:34:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I am very happy to hear that you think I captured this scene correctly.

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hoshimem [2016-06-14 08:57:38 +0000 UTC]

awwwwwwwwwww i love this

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MathiaArkoniel In reply to hoshimem [2016-06-21 07:34:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! I am glad you like it.

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