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seishyn — Remembering a Gentler Past

Published: 2010-06-05 06:32:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 1204; Favourites: 10; Downloads: 0
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Description So... my first official use of a stock reference: [link] by mjranum-stock. I wanted to try some realism this time.

This is an original character of mine; a modern day ninja named Maia Higurashi. I'm keeping her story to myself for now, because one of my friends made fun of how I worded my synopsis of her story.

In one hand is the sword of her new life, but in her other hand she stares nostalgically at flowers that remind her of everything she's lost to be part of this life. I picked the flowers based on their meanings.

absinth: signifies separation and torment
forget-me-nots: self explanatory
purple hyacinth (grape): sorrow
zinnia: remembering absent friends
snowdrop: hope


The mediums I've used are B and 2B pencils.

Due to the fact that there is a lot of fan art here; I'm clarifying that this ninja has nothing to do with any anime, including Naruto.
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Comments: 7

Genobee [2010-10-25 15:00:00 +0000 UTC]

I'd say you did a fantastic job on this one, the depth the the shading is really sweet. Also the level of detail is wicked, that and I really like her sword and you know how much of a nut job I am for weaponry. ^^

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seishyn In reply to Genobee [2010-10-26 15:40:14 +0000 UTC]

Hehe yes I do! Thanks

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darkwizzard12 [2010-07-15 00:25:58 +0000 UTC]

Very nice job with the shading. For some reason though, the leg that's supposed to be behind the other just looks shorter to me.

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shhhhh-art [2010-07-13 21:02:11 +0000 UTC]

I love that this has so much meaning in it. You've got a great title and a great start to a story

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seishyn In reply to shhhhh-art [2010-07-13 22:12:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I'm really glad you think so

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01demai [2010-07-13 13:10:08 +0000 UTC]

I love love love how every flower has a meaning - it gives this drawing an entire new level.
I think your pencil drawings are the stars of your gallery Keep them up!

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seishyn In reply to 01demai [2010-07-13 14:26:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank for your comment!

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