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Obversa — The Book of Life - La Candelaria (OC)

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Published: 2015-08-07 03:12:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 2736; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 1
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Guess who watched “The Book of Life” the day before…and came up with a La Muerte/Xibalba kid design…crappy photo is crappy. Looking for someone to help me ink this, or draw in the future for a commission in "The Book of Life" style!

  • Name: La Candelaria (”Candlemas” is her designated holiday)
  • Birth Name: María Eva Dalia de la Muerta
  • Nickname: “Evita” [after Eva Perón, former first lady of Argentina]
  • Voiced by: Penélope Cruz Sánchez (Pirates of the Caribbean 4)
    • inspired by a white candle: white dress/corset; waxy look to dress; black skin, like a candle wick
    • white hair, similar to Balby’s beard
    • long, skinny arms and fingers, similar to Balby’s
    • black skin, inverse “candy skull” (white markings on black skin)
    • eye color similar to flickering candle-flames (La Muerte)
    • white corset and a white skirt/dress that looks like melted wax, a mix of La Muerte’s candles and Balby’s “molten tar” outfit
    • dahlia-inspired corset, hence the middle name “Dalia” (Spanish for “dahlia”); dahlias are the national flower of Mexico
    • flickering lights on skirt of dress, above the “waxy” fabric, giving impression of many candles
    • her hat is black, with a red ribbon, and a mix of a “Spanish round” candelabra, and a traditional Spanish matador’s hat
    • wears a long, red matador-esque cape that La Muerte got from Manolo in the Land of the Living as a thank-you gift
    • skull necklace given to her by Balby; the dress/corset is a mutual gift from both La Muerte and the Candlemaker; the jewel on the dahlia is a ruby, matching the red/pink color of the Mexican dahlia

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    Comments: 15

    Dusk-Kniade [2017-09-13 21:33:12 +0000 UTC]

    Very cool and detailed design! (wonder what she'll look like in colour... Sorry I don't do commissions ^^')

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    Obversa In reply to Dusk-Kniade [2017-09-14 15:24:16 +0000 UTC]

    Thank you, but...I didn't want a commission...? IDK why you mentioned that...I already got a different sketch of her in color here:

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    Dusk-Kniade In reply to Obversa [2017-09-14 19:19:36 +0000 UTC]

    No Prob! (In the description tho...? Oh well maybe I misunderstood lol)

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    Obversa In reply to Dusk-Kniade [2017-09-15 18:04:14 +0000 UTC]

    I will have to change the description

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    Dusk-Kniade In reply to Obversa [2017-09-15 19:24:10 +0000 UTC]

    Yes that'd work

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    Dusk-Kniade In reply to Dusk-Kniade [2017-09-14 19:21:46 +0000 UTC]

    That's a very good sketch there ^^

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    TehPage [2015-08-08 23:36:14 +0000 UTC]

    I've never drawn in the style of The Book of Life, but emulating other styles used to be kinda my thing in school back when pretty much everything I drew was fanart. I could give her a shot and my prices are pretty fair CommissionsI have raised a couple of my prices, only because the Full body flat color no bgs seem pretty popular, and unfortunately they are taking more time than I expected to complete, which dives me to feel that I honestly need to ask a little bit more for them for the effort I'm putting in. I honestly work to do my VERY best quality when doing commissions and I feel confident that it is still a VERY fair price, so I hope this doesn't deter anyone from continuing to purchase commissions from me.
    And fear not, if you have already asked for a commission from me/paid for a commission, this price change does NOT apply to you! Thanks again everyone and I continue to appreciate all the help I've been getting!
    OK, so, I NEVER do this, because I always feel weird about accepting money for my art, but, Right now, I don't have a lot of choice. I'm the only one with a job in my household of three adults and a toddler. And I only earn a measly minimum wage.
    I currently have no money, an

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    Obversa In reply to TehPage [2015-08-09 00:04:45 +0000 UTC]

    Thanks so much, I'll check it out! Unfortunately I don't have any money atm, as I just started a new job this past week, but I should be getting paid within the next 30 days or so. (Pay is every week, but it may take a while for me to be added to the pay schedule.)

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    TehPage In reply to Obversa [2015-08-09 00:19:03 +0000 UTC]

    Cool! and thanks for considering me if and when the time comes XD. She's a pretty cool looking character for sure!

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    Obversa In reply to TehPage [2015-08-09 00:48:56 +0000 UTC]

    Thank you so much!

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    TehPage In reply to Obversa [2015-08-09 06:53:20 +0000 UTC]

    No probs! OH now that I'm thinking about it again XD would I still be able to apply for Konarisa and Faulkner? I'm planning to bring them to and since I'm getting it rolling again, I was hoping to chuck out pics for them.

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    Obversa In reply to TehPage [2015-08-09 14:09:29 +0000 UTC]

    Of course you can!

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    TehPage In reply to Obversa [2015-08-09 18:57:27 +0000 UTC]

    Awesome! Thanks! I'll get on them pronto! 8D

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    Obversa In reply to TehPage [2015-08-09 21:14:30 +0000 UTC]

    Awesome, I can't wait to see what you draw! 8D

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    TehPage In reply to Obversa [2015-08-10 06:41:39 +0000 UTC]

    8D

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