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Description My secondary "Lunacorn" char, which you can also see here , here and here . I'll post a proper char ref sheet of her later, but for now, this can serve as a temp one, and please note that she only has her wings when she's in anthro form, and she only takes on anthro form during the full moon. She's named "Luna" not just because she's part luna moth, but also because she has a crescent, moon-shaped horn, and is connected with the moon's phases as well as nighttime in general.

The rest of the time, she just appears as a wingless, non-anthro, deer-based unicorn , with some equine aspects (mane, hoof feathering, long tail tuft, etc.). Her wings are a cross between two species of luna moths: actias luna (American moon moth) and actias selene (Indian moon moth). The upper pair of wings borrow their shape from actias selene, and the lower pair from actias luna. The shape of the eyespots are based on those of actias luna, but they are pink like those of actias selene and resemble actual eyes (in this case, albino eyes, because I have a passion for albino and leucistic animals). The undersides of the wings have the same markings, but are overall paler in hue. This particular image happens to be a heavily-stylized concept design for a stained glass "suncatcher" that I hope to have made.

Edit: I decided after all to go ahead and make her eyes and nosepatch brown, to add her pink eye/muzzle stripes and tail coloration, and also her golden eartips and forehead marking...Now she looks a bit more likes she's supposed to. And forgot to mention earlier that the flowers are stencil patterns from here: www.stencil-library.com/ (Just needed something to fill in a bit of all that white space!) Lastly, ~CommodoreMarie may be making this for me as an art trade; she does awesome work!

PLEASE NOTE: My Lunacorn char has no connection with either the "Lunacorn" toy from the "Penguins of Madagascar" or "Princess Luna" from "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic", and my Lunacorn predates both of them by several years anyway.
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Xenomorph566 [2021-07-25 01:58:18 +0000 UTC]

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Suoish [2018-05-19 08:38:56 +0000 UTC]

This looks really cool.

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LisaRHarter [2017-11-19 04:21:15 +0000 UTC]

pretty~

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blinkingstarBS [2017-10-12 17:18:22 +0000 UTC]

My GOD I LOVE YOUR ART!!!

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Skyfyr [2014-01-14 17:35:12 +0000 UTC]

<3 <3 <3 I Love your Lunacorn !!!! <3 <3 <3 I actuallyΒ encounteredΒ Β a Luna moth in Maryland. I heard it first, then turned to see the most magical creature fluttering a breath away from me. *Instant Tears of Pure Joy* I still get them to this day when I think about it <3

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swandog In reply to Skyfyr [2014-01-14 19:21:15 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you so much!! <333 And that's exactly how I felt the first time I ever saw one...and still do!

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DeliriouStudios [2013-09-18 15:14:37 +0000 UTC]

You should add this to your Daily Deviation folder DeviantART please!

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swandog In reply to DeliriouStudios [2013-09-18 17:42:45 +0000 UTC]

I only have the pics I got DDs on in that folder.

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DeliriouStudios In reply to swandog [2013-09-18 17:50:54 +0000 UTC]

And this deserves one

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swandog In reply to DeliriouStudios [2013-09-18 20:41:56 +0000 UTC]

Aww, you're very kind! <3

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DeliriouStudios In reply to swandog [2013-09-18 20:45:45 +0000 UTC]

No, your kind for blessing dA with your art! Would you mind if i make a piece inspired by this drawing? Id like to make a similar version of this but with my character moja; delirioustudios.deviantart.com…

But only with your permission of course

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swandog In reply to DeliriouStudios [2013-09-18 20:56:24 +0000 UTC]

Aww! <333 And sure, you're welcome to use this or a similar pose/composition for your own char, if you'd like! (And maybe link back to this pic, saying you have my permission, just to prevent anyone from saying "OMG, YOU STOLE THIS POSE!!!1") XD

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DeliriouStudios In reply to swandog [2013-09-18 21:02:24 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't have it any other way Thank you so much! Ill link you as soon as its done!

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swandog In reply to DeliriouStudios [2013-09-18 22:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! <3

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B81996 [2013-07-21 14:20:26 +0000 UTC]

Very lovely.Β 

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Kolorjesstic [2013-07-03 20:33:20 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful, I cant stop looking at it.

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ulisku [2012-10-11 21:09:24 +0000 UTC]

That's so pretty! I would totally buy it if it were a real ornament

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LinaInverse16 [2012-09-17 19:45:46 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent!!

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BrokensKiss [2012-06-26 16:28:16 +0000 UTC]

Can I model this in 3D?

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swandog In reply to BrokensKiss [2012-06-26 17:11:02 +0000 UTC]

Sure, if you want to, but it's supposed to be be flat, and not very thick (like a stained glass window).

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BrokensKiss In reply to swandog [2012-06-26 19:07:47 +0000 UTC]

YAY!!! It was instant love when I saw her <3 A perfect chance to practice material and mapping ^<^ Thank you so much!

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swandog In reply to BrokensKiss [2012-06-28 19:09:23 +0000 UTC]

Also, forgot to mention that her wings are colored like these now: [link]

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swandog In reply to BrokensKiss [2012-06-26 19:28:32 +0000 UTC]

Welcome! Please link me when you're done?

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BrokensKiss In reply to swandog [2012-07-01 04:22:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the color update. And Will the moons and stars be flat too? I think they'd look better like big clear beads. Sorry I'm starting her tonight after I walk the dog and my coffee break <3

OH and if you'd like I'll put updates up on here [link]

Thank you again!

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swandog In reply to BrokensKiss [2012-07-02 10:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Just saw the updates; looking great so far! Btw, I can send you the hi-res of that file if it would be helpful. Just let me know.

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BrokensKiss In reply to swandog [2012-07-02 16:14:43 +0000 UTC]

I think I'm good thank you. It's not a very detailed image I'm trying to reproduce, the only issue I had was that the wings weren't symmetrical. So I hope you don't mind that to save me a little time I used the symmetry modifier to mirror the right wing over, then added loops for the beads to string up to.

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swandog In reply to BrokensKiss [2012-07-02 17:35:56 +0000 UTC]

Oh, no problem; that's perfectly fine! XD I just try not to copy-paste-flip symmetrical stuff myself, as it just looks too "perfect" for me, so I try to draw it by hand instead.

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BrokensKiss In reply to swandog [2012-07-03 05:59:41 +0000 UTC]

Had a blunder today because of something stupid, and will have to restart her for the most part >.< I'll get back to her in a couple days. Sorry

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swandog In reply to BrokensKiss [2012-07-03 10:42:11 +0000 UTC]

Aww, s'ok. Thanks for updating me.

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swandog In reply to BrokensKiss [2012-07-01 19:53:34 +0000 UTC]

Yes, the stars are meant to be blue glass beads, but the moons are meant to be flat stained glass. But since you're just doing this as a 3D digital model, you can do it however you like. I only ask that you make her colors the same as on her updated ref. Looking forward to seeing how it comes out!

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lizz-elric [2012-06-06 18:39:10 +0000 UTC]

Let me know if it doesn't work out with the other artist, i would love to do this for you. Its just so dang pretty!

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swandog In reply to lizz-elric [2012-06-26 17:11:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, and will do.

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Mykahs [2012-04-21 19:47:31 +0000 UTC]

This is just wonderful. I'm a big fan of stained glass, and I am totally jealous of this idea. I'd love to try and make it myself, just to have it hung up in a window. [bc unicorns are totes awesome. :3]

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swandog In reply to Mykahs [2012-06-26 17:12:32 +0000 UTC]

Aww, hehe...well, I only want one of these to be made, and to have it myself, since it's my char.

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Mykahs In reply to swandog [2012-06-26 17:40:05 +0000 UTC]

mhmm, yeah, I understand that, :3

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StarLuna555 [2011-10-11 23:35:43 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing

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Charmingdevil [2011-02-23 18:09:24 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful Colors n awesome Imagery...

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B0RTECENE [2011-02-01 14:05:32 +0000 UTC]

it is look wondeful

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Wolf-Daughter [2011-01-19 01:41:52 +0000 UTC]

This is a gorgeous design. I love the colors!

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yeevon [2010-06-09 00:08:32 +0000 UTC]

love it! the unicorn looks so awesome and lovely!

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silverelfshadows [2010-06-08 18:53:08 +0000 UTC]

Oh this is very pretty

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Insector-Hagako [2010-02-24 20:34:06 +0000 UTC]

She's such a beautiful character, and I adore this design. <3

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WendiJo129 [2010-01-07 18:27:49 +0000 UTC]

That is very cool.

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SpottedPegasus [2009-12-29 14:04:38 +0000 UTC]

I've liked this design for a while. I didn't know it wasn't made yet.

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kamisch42 [2009-12-28 08:17:12 +0000 UTC]

ooh! I want one!

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devilxkat [2009-10-14 08:02:23 +0000 UTC]

I hope you do end up commissioning this design! I can't wait to see it completed!

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Greylight-S [2009-09-23 18:16:29 +0000 UTC]

Cool design!



Greylight S.

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Vampyre-Lover [2009-09-23 15:35:17 +0000 UTC]

You should sell this one on the market... It's Beautifully Designed...

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timberfox15 [2009-09-22 16:52:35 +0000 UTC]

thats beutiful

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ringwraith10 [2009-09-22 12:31:36 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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