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taikaitsu โ€” I'm On My Way

Published: 2007-04-06 19:56:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 1071; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 9
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Description "With blue skies ahead, yes! I'm on my way!
And there's nowhere else that I'd rather be!"

I was struggling for an idea for =OrcaAmbition 's birthday piece and this song inspired me. I will freely admit that I am a Phil Collins fan and I thought that this song perfectly suited Meg! She will do well at whatever she choses to be, either as a trainer or a photographer. I've had some fantastic times with her, loving every second! Except for the time we were chewed out by that sanctimonious bastard in KeyWest, but nvm. She has freely put herself out of her way for me, and this is just to show that I'm so grateful to you.

It's that cartoony style I know you're not fond of, but I rather like this. Here's hoping that you had an excellent birthday, and that you'll enjoy the year ahead. Happy Twentieth!

Also credit should go to *orcafriend . She uses photographs as backgrounds excellently, far better than I have here. And the 'eyeless' style is really her thing. Thankyew!
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Comments: 27

verybluebird [2009-07-10 16:44:58 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness, that's beautiful! I just love everything about it; especially the style of the Orca, and the background.

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Luv4Corky2 [2007-12-09 22:36:39 +0000 UTC]

That is amazing! Great job!

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golden-canine-queen [2007-07-04 11:43:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow! It's beautiful!

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LuckySupra [2007-06-16 15:54:12 +0000 UTC]

Lovely picture and beautiful background!

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OrcaSpitt [2007-04-10 02:06:44 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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SweetCalicoKitten [2007-04-08 21:28:14 +0000 UTC]

*sings* YES THE SUN BEATING DOWN YES I'M ON MY WAY, AND I CAN'T KEEP THE SMILE FROM MY FAAAAACCCCEEEE!!!!!
Great song, amazing painting, I love it! I'd love to see more of your stuff with backgrounds, this one is really exceptional.
Tiny teensy critique: the whale seems a tad stationary. Usually when wild killer whales jump they have a little more forward momentum, but she just looks like she's in a big spyhop. Maybe curl her body towards the water a little more? Just an idea.
I love it loveitloveit though!

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taikaitsu In reply to SweetCalicoKitten [2007-04-20 10:35:37 +0000 UTC]

Haha! You know I really love your comments, right? Thankyou so much! The critique is helpful too, I always try to make my poses look as fluid and natural as possible, so I will bear this in mind for the take two!

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orcafriend In reply to SweetCalicoKitten [2007-04-09 14:12:19 +0000 UTC]

The point which she has chosen to draw the orca is just before she starts curling back towards the water, which is the pose most people choose if asked to draw a breach. I think it's more original that she's chosen something a little different ;D

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SweetCalicoKitten In reply to orcafriend [2007-04-09 17:02:27 +0000 UTC]

Oh I see it now. Looks great! I just thought it was a bow jump, but now that you point it out I totally see it and it looks great! I love this piece, it's so special!

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orcafriend In reply to SweetCalicoKitten [2007-04-09 21:39:53 +0000 UTC]

Ahh, appologies, I did mean bow

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Rainbow-Butterfly356 [2007-04-08 05:51:10 +0000 UTC]

Wooow I love this! This is just awesome.

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Stampedian [2007-04-07 16:48:09 +0000 UTC]

It's absolutely beautiful! I love the style you used here!

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OrcaObession [2007-04-07 16:02:21 +0000 UTC]

i think youยดve done really well with the photographic background. I love how youยดve made it a landscape picture, where youยดve put the orca and as always, your shading is fantastic.

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rendezvoos [2007-04-07 13:54:16 +0000 UTC]

Your perfect anatomy never ceases to amaze me. Not to mention, the coloring and shading are incredible.

Bah, I wish I were as talented.

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orcafriend [2007-04-07 13:24:36 +0000 UTC]

Cat that's absolutely amazing! I love the composition, one like this is hard to pull off. And the way your style of colouring has changed, it just keeps getting better and better! I can honestly say there's never been a time when I haven't been excited when I see a message telling me you've uploaded something new You're just so fantastic

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taikaitsu In reply to orcafriend [2007-04-20 10:47:13 +0000 UTC]

That was such a lovely comment to get, especially when you're so crazy-talented yourself. Thankyou!

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loveforRuka [2007-04-07 06:29:13 +0000 UTC]

Just amazing! I love this! The detail on the orca is just amazing, and I like the background you choose!

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Sunjammer1 [2007-04-07 03:52:39 +0000 UTC]

A very beautiful peice! I adore how you work with your orcas, they have such expressions and emotions to them. The splashes of water and the droplets give it such a nice touch!

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Gordorca [2007-04-07 03:46:37 +0000 UTC]

You're really talented with nearly everything you've done here. I especially like the detail and pixel-art esq style you've used here.

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taikaitsu In reply to Gordorca [2007-04-12 08:14:41 +0000 UTC]

Lovi'n the new avatar!

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OrcaAmbition [2007-04-07 02:32:41 +0000 UTC]

Pshish. Your ability to make the cartoony style work for whales is something few possess. Just for the record. And I still have my Takara drawing hanging an inch to the right of my computer monitor! Now onto proper raving!

SQUEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I SO did not expect this! But I must say that it is a most welcome surprise! Your work is so beautiful! I'm never not amazed when you press your pencil down on paper and create a miniature masterpiece in mere minutes. Granted this piece took much more time than your pencil sketches, but either way, you have such natural ability that you've so keenly sharpened its amazing. I feel so honored that you drew this for me, but I always am when I get a superfantastic work from you! Thank you until I'm blue in the face!!!!

I still have your photos for you btw! I need your address! Note it to me so I can get a CD out to you probably next month (since my bank account is scaring me).

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taikaitsu In reply to OrcaAmbition [2007-04-20 10:41:21 +0000 UTC]

Haha! Anything for you! I'm really pleased you liked it!

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OrcaAmbition In reply to taikaitsu [2007-04-21 00:56:07 +0000 UTC]

I'm pleased and then some. And dare I say, tickled pink? =X

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Kameira [2007-04-07 01:33:36 +0000 UTC]

EEEEEEEEEENVEH

I want your sweet drawling skillz.

This be a Kam-approved fav!

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Okura [2007-04-07 00:01:31 +0000 UTC]

That's an awesome piece of work!

Love it there Cat. It's brilliantly detailed.

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Dark-Orka [2007-04-06 21:46:46 +0000 UTC]

Very very beautiful work !!! It's Amazing !

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Cleocatra [2007-04-06 20:39:20 +0000 UTC]

I really love the background!

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