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Description Happy birthday Jen! I know it's winter now, and you are hoping to be accepted into that program where you will be sent back over to your beloved Japan to teach English to lucky Japanese students, who I am sure I am sure will love you. I can only hope while you spend time over there, half a globe away from all of us here, that you don't forget about lovely Ohio, from Headlands Beach here where we swam and laughed pretending it was our own destiny islands, to the park near my house where we laughed with Eliza and found our very own paopu tree. I hope you think of the beach, frozen as it is around this time of year, the waves solid as if moment frozen in time to remain still till spring when they thaw. i could not think of a better gift for my best friend than a drawing of her favorite couple, to which the sheer mention will bring a squeal of delight from. I hope this gift will fill you with delight for the year to come, as I think I'll only be able to give a gift this big once. I hope that you'll keep all of us in your heart as you go off into the big world, so until I become old enough to go to Japan myself don't forget your friends and your roots.

Sincerely, your geeky friend~

Madeline


(P.S, don't bother sending me a thank you note, as I will probably hear your screams of joy from three hundred miles away if you like it)
(P.S.S., will send Advil and earplugs for those around you)

~~~~~

Commission for the sweet

This is a gift for her friend Jen, and wanted to have Axel and Roxas near Headlands Beach State Park (Ohio) in the winter, featuring a frozen lake Erie.

References used: [link] and googling up "frozen lake erie"

Hope you two like it as much as I loved drawing this *3* <33! Good luck on your teaching adventures in Japan, Jen \o/!



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Comments: 210

Nijuuni In reply to ??? [2012-03-03 05:06:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for such a well-thought comment ! I had a lot of fun putting in the background details, especially coloring in the wood and the ice XD

LOL oh god, indeed Roxas's hair is one of the most difficult things to draw. I'll have to try and remember to keep the details constant in his hair as you said, because it's REALLY easy for me to just take the easy way out and dull the details when it comes to the back of his head LOL
ahhhh thank you for mentioning the breaths, I keep forgetting to include it in my winter scenes ><;

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE CRITIQUE <333

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DragonLover2000 In reply to Nijuuni [2012-03-03 05:09:46 +0000 UTC]

You're so welcome!! I don't normally critique artwork because the only people who ask for it are already really good to begin with. I can tell you had fun, though, I wish I had been able to watch you color in the whole thing. Would have been a great learning experience for me, ha ha~

Roxas's hair is the main reason I never attempt to draw him. Of course, that also includes everyone else in Kingdom Hearts as well, because they all have impossible hair. XD

YOU'RE VERY WELCOME~!!! <3333

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flak-ninja [2018-02-12 03:28:27 +0000 UTC]

Randomly found this and clicked on it when I thought I saw the Mentor Headlands light house. I grew up there and visited often. Great work!

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colormymemory [2015-05-29 06:28:36 +0000 UTC]

Psst, v-en pretty arts..!

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v-en In reply to colormymemory [2015-07-13 19:07:47 +0000 UTC]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE SCREAMS

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colormymemory In reply to v-en [2015-07-13 22:35:55 +0000 UTC]

Ooh cool!

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Solar-S-Shift [2015-02-08 14:51:33 +0000 UTC]

This looks absolutely amazing!

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LucyxKimi [2014-07-11 13:47:24 +0000 UTC]

Lovely....   

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decorinne [2013-09-07 19:30:26 +0000 UTC]

This is so calming. Beautiful and hopeful while still a bit lonely. I love it <3

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AxelHokage [2013-03-20 14:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Love this, but honestly, there are very few places in Ohio that are even remotely pretty. This is one I will visit with hopes of replicating this image with my own Roxas when I meet him one day.

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GambitAndRika [2013-01-21 04:15:50 +0000 UTC]

so sweet love this so much im in envy

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L-Sparrow [2012-12-30 19:14:29 +0000 UTC]

The bottom is surprising of realism!
It's funny how the winter scenery highlights this small couple warm and conversely... They are really adorable ! I love how it seems Roxas is a little on tiptoe to kiss Axel with his mocking smile and full of tenderness haha.

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Nijuuni In reply to L-Sparrow [2012-12-31 00:25:07 +0000 UTC]

thank you! lmfao yessss tip-toe affection is so cute ;u; <3

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Neko-Toast [2012-12-28 00:41:14 +0000 UTC]

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Neko-Baka-Olush [2012-11-15 15:08:22 +0000 UTC]

Aww,this is so cute x3

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MegaAnimeFreak7 [2012-10-17 05:39:39 +0000 UTC]

AWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

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PinkRussian [2012-09-14 03:13:54 +0000 UTC]

all my feels ever... *explodes*

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LuLu-Fukurou [2012-09-01 15:15:05 +0000 UTC]

The background it's almost real! D:

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Nijuuni In reply to LuLu-Fukurou [2012-09-05 06:24:55 +0000 UTC]

thanks ;v; <3

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runkia-yaoi [2012-08-26 05:51:27 +0000 UTC]

so pretty ! i love this ~ so much
it makes me happy so see a great pic

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jazzysuika [2012-08-12 02:51:42 +0000 UTC]

I've been away from dA for a while, and when I came back and saw this, my brain melted. Your already-awesome skills are improving into beyond awesome in every aspect, especially the colors, shading and details. And the way you draw their expressions is always amazing, so touching and sincere. I've always loved your work and now I love it even more! I'm also glad of the fact that you still keep drawing AkuRoku from the very beginning up until now! Most artists usually move on to another fandom, but you certainly don't. That's one of the reasons I love you

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TheBlackRose88 [2012-07-18 11:41:24 +0000 UTC]

Aww so sweet! I've noticed Roxas alwasy seems to be wearing ear muffs in winter pics XD

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kimberlei [2012-07-18 10:40:10 +0000 UTC]

owa cute i love him very very much

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Kanome [2012-05-13 23:13:48 +0000 UTC]

This' beautiful, from the background to the characters. I think that this' one of the most unique and detailed pieces I've ever seen on here. I like so many things about it... from the way Axel's casually leaning forward and crossing his leg, to the way it's obvious that they're in love. Great job!

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Nijuuni In reply to Kanome [2012-05-19 06:35:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much <33 i love these two so much, i'm very happy i managed to portray their love for one another ;3; <3

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Kanome In reply to Nijuuni [2012-05-22 04:23:06 +0000 UTC]

Yes! You did brilliantly it's easy to see the love that's there by their expressions and body language (: thank you so much for the wonderful piece!

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Kina-chan92 [2012-04-27 21:12:16 +0000 UTC]

This picture is absolutely gorgeous! The background is superb, and of course Axel and Roxas are, too.

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Devikel [2012-04-26 12:07:08 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful! I just love this!

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LoveJoyLoveJoy [2012-04-12 13:42:28 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful artwork and its really cute >w< AKUROKU4EVA!! <3<3<3<3<3<3

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panicKingly [2012-04-02 00:44:41 +0000 UTC]

This looks adorable! So sweet and atmospheric. Just...ahhh.

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bonjourxmeadow [2012-04-01 23:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Oh gosh, I thnk my favorite thing about this whole picture is Roxas' fingers twined in Axel's <3

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DJRockgirl [2012-03-26 16:47:28 +0000 UTC]

Hey Erin, I really love those that couple! Are they your own originals?

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Nijuuni In reply to DJRockgirl [2012-03-29 18:20:09 +0000 UTC]

haha no they're not, but I've ttly adopted them as my babies they're Axel and Roxas from the Square Enix game, Kingdom Hearts

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DJRockgirl In reply to Nijuuni [2012-03-29 20:37:41 +0000 UTC]

I really love what you turn them into xD

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Namigiveshartz [2012-03-18 03:42:16 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous background, and I love it. As always

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Nijuuni In reply to Namigiveshartz [2012-03-19 19:27:33 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much <3

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painofaninnocent [2012-03-14 07:53:57 +0000 UTC]

Erin your art is so beautiful is makes me cry big fat tears of joy while I soil my pants. I just. I can't. O3O ♥

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Nijuuni In reply to painofaninnocent [2012-03-19 19:29:52 +0000 UTC]

OH NOOOO, LEAKING FROM BOTH ENDS 8'( *throws you a nice change of undies and some tissue*

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SIeepyBears [2012-03-13 11:33:32 +0000 UTC]

once again, your backgrounds never fail to amaze me. I swear, they bring the whole picture to life. the trees, the water, everything.. i love the shades of the sky and the poses of Roxas and Axel. the only thing i gotta point out is either Roxas's body is too small, or his head too big. other than that, it's amazing! C:

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Nijuuni In reply to SIeepyBears [2012-03-19 19:29:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! Haha I might have drawn Roxas's hair too big :') and inadvertantly made his head huge LOL
thanks for the comment and critique!

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SIeepyBears In reply to Nijuuni [2012-03-21 13:42:37 +0000 UTC]

lol big hair is big
your welcome! <3

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redredmoon [2012-03-10 23:02:15 +0000 UTC]

incredible

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Kyo-Oky [2012-03-08 03:02:07 +0000 UTC]

I love your AKUROKU fanart. It's so lovely.

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Nijuuni In reply to Kyo-Oky [2012-03-19 19:32:07 +0000 UTC]

thank you <333

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AteMozzarella [2012-03-05 13:54:31 +0000 UTC]

I adore the genuine tone and feel of it, the coloring making it look almost realistic.

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michele-bellx [2012-03-05 04:01:44 +0000 UTC]

You are so amazing <3

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Steleamaria [2012-03-04 18:52:44 +0000 UTC]

Sooo adorableee ! <33

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TheGreatMillz33 [2012-03-04 03:25:05 +0000 UTC]

So very adorable.

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0nSilverWingsX [2012-03-04 00:05:45 +0000 UTC]

This turned out incredible! I remember watching you work on it in LS before.

(My name's actually Eliza, too. So when I read ~ethickca 's letter you included in the description I was like 'wha?' lol. I rarely come across others who share my name.)

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ordonlink [2012-03-03 22:57:42 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely incredible as always!

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