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nimisha — The Lioness and a Dragon

Published: 2009-08-29 19:06:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 2846; Favourites: 67; Downloads: 52
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Description This is my entry for the August coloring contest.
The lines were done by
I got the background from .
I used Photoshop CS2 with the pen tool for the beautiful hair, since I don't have a tablet. I also used the burn and dodge tools a lot, and then smudged it up to make it look more natural.
I spent like all day on this, it took so long. I can't believe I was patient enough to finish it.
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Okay so I thought I could make the maiden a charcter from a series of books that I like a lot. She is supposed to be Alanna the Lioness from Tamora Pierce's The Song of the Lioness Quartet.
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I am open to any feedback. If you have any suggestions on how I could have colored the lines to look more realistic or something, feel free to comment.
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Comments: 25

fujoshianimechick [2012-05-27 22:33:43 +0000 UTC]

I love the dress! But what's with the dragin? I don't remember a dragon from the Lioness series...

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pressf [2012-01-04 19:09:40 +0000 UTC]

I love the dress. Why can't I have something that pretty? Dx

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penguinluffer [2011-12-09 05:45:32 +0000 UTC]

I really really loveeee the coloring on this. My only issue is the background; it takes away the awesomness. I would've just left it plain. ^^

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arken51 [2010-09-15 01:20:03 +0000 UTC]

when i saw this i thought daine was visiting and kit decided to follow alanna around.

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nimisha In reply to arken51 [2010-09-20 18:44:10 +0000 UTC]

Hey, I never thought about that, but it would explain the dragon. And the castle could be Port Cayn. Thanks for that input.

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arken51 In reply to nimisha [2010-09-22 19:54:09 +0000 UTC]

not a problem.

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Miulana [2010-06-06 10:36:47 +0000 UTC]

good job, i love the dress and the coloring!

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nimisha In reply to Miulana [2010-06-07 20:40:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, and thanks for the +fav too!

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sillylizz [2010-04-09 19:13:50 +0000 UTC]

that's really gorgeous!! good job!

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nimisha In reply to sillylizz [2010-04-11 08:25:30 +0000 UTC]

Oh, my goodness, thanks you so much for the comment. So many people just fav+ it and that is it. You actually took the time to stop and comment. I really appreciate it.

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sillylizz In reply to nimisha [2010-04-12 19:18:45 +0000 UTC]

How could I not?! you really did a good job and that deserves a comment (even if mine aren't the most original)

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nimisha In reply to sillylizz [2010-04-13 06:38:09 +0000 UTC]

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helenofargos [2010-03-08 21:31:18 +0000 UTC]

Great job! I love the coloring and the features!

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nimisha In reply to helenofargos [2010-03-11 09:22:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Jelarin [2009-08-31 20:10:25 +0000 UTC]

Good job Bridget! I'm glad you finished this. I also really like the hair, and the clothes, and the details on the dragon. Keep on coloring and drawing stuff!

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nimisha In reply to Jelarin [2009-09-02 04:06:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much Cassie, I apprecite the comment.

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ElfgirlKaname [2009-08-31 05:03:42 +0000 UTC]

wow! this turned out very nice! I love the lineart, but also you did a good job on coloring it the castle backround finishes it off! also I like how the dress is textured and the light from the sword's jewel it was a good idea to have it glow, and you did an awesome job on the hair, that tutorial helped alot I think and I like the dragon better now with it's contrasting colors, instead of just green
good job Bridget!

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nimisha In reply to ElfgirlKaname [2009-08-31 05:07:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much my wonderful sister. The reason why I had the glowy purple is because in previous color contests the entries that stood out were ones that had way cool lighting effects. I was thinking I might have a good probability of getting like an honorable mention, but then I went to =manic-goose 's lineart page, and saw all the other entries. Some of them are just so amazing I can't compete. I love you Heidi!

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manic-goose [2009-08-29 23:33:26 +0000 UTC]

Nice title, and great colors, so vibrant. I really like her hair in this, it really jumps out and the touch of make up is nice too.

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nimisha In reply to manic-goose [2009-08-31 01:27:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, I did it on purpose. When I first colored it the hair was a nice color, but I was like, her hair should be brighter, so I messed with the hue and saturation to make is brighter and more reddish.

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manic-goose In reply to nimisha [2009-08-31 15:39:09 +0000 UTC]

I see. Well it was a good idea.

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nimisha In reply to manic-goose [2009-09-02 04:07:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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BlackMors [2009-08-29 21:28:15 +0000 UTC]

I love the hair!

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nimisha In reply to BlackMors [2009-08-31 01:29:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much.

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BlackMors In reply to nimisha [2009-09-01 01:28:30 +0000 UTC]

^^

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