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Published: 2011-12-30 04:31:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 4089; Favourites: 339; Downloads: 48
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Description First, I just want to say how sincerely sorry I am that your gift is so late, *cherriuki . Deadlines got the better of me I was so happy with your secret santa gift last year that I wanted to give you something special in return so it didn't feel right to rush it! I hope it's worth the wait and you can actually tell it's supposed to be Usako xD I thought the typical hair ribbon bunny plus the bunny hood/cloak would be too busy, but I can add it if you'd like!

Secret Santas over the last two years have made me pretty happy since it's the rare chance to almost draw for myself. I've been so busy with this and that I've not really been able to. It gives me a chance to try things that I'm not really confident at and in this case it was a town in general and especially in that perspective. It's still not the way I wanted it in my head, but I may revisit it in the future. I may also do detail shots because that stupid pattern and the braid on her leggings made me want to cry. And the windows. Oh god all the windows ;_;

Anyways, a very merry belated Christmas to you, *cherriuki and to all of my watchers who have supported me throughout the years I'll probably be releasing a bunch of stuff soon! I didn't feel right doing it until I got this done v_v
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Comments: 36

portuguesemutt [2011-12-30 04:48:35 +0000 UTC]

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I like how each house in the background is individual, and unique, as far as I can tell.
For the girl, I like her. I like the patern, and it looks like it contorts, or at least gives the illusion that it contorts, with the creases. The fuzzy trim is nice, but it looks like it would be breezy. (not that it takes away from the piece)

I like the effect of the snow flakes, and the white fuzz is either really close snow flakes, or just 'coldness' in the air. maybe wind.
The tree looks like it's glowing, which is odd, but I like it.

Is that the ocean in the background, behind the houses?
the horizon line seems too low, for the angle with the houses.
Like, it should keep going, with the foreground getting smaller as it heads out. It looks like the town is close to a cliff.

speaking of angle, the house next to her feet is at an odd angle to the left.

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Perifae [2011-12-30 04:41:04 +0000 UTC]

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I love the colours and contrast within the piece. The black and white emphasize the buildings as well as the girl and her tree limb. The bunny ears suggest innocence, and paired with the pink fabric design, create an image of humbleness and naivety. Though I think the grove of trees in the corner take away from the drawing. The detail of the girl is also very good along with the background, rarely do I see a background that wasn't just thrown together. This one seems well thought out and instead of taking away from the picture, it adds contrast through break of repetition. I hope this helped!

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Tetiel In reply to Perifae [2011-12-30 04:52:25 +0000 UTC]

What you said about the trees was absolutely spot on. I think I should get rid of them and now that I look at it, the composition could actually do with a good crop for a more "widescreen" look, though it pains me since I'd also need to get rid of her boots and I really like them Thanks for the critique!

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yukikotajima [2012-01-22 10:24:28 +0000 UTC]

so pretttttyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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Shnaz88 [2012-01-14 00:55:32 +0000 UTC]

WOW!! beautiful

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Shinwa-Tsuki [2012-01-07 18:06:40 +0000 UTC]

Pretty!

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ken261 [2012-01-07 15:28:59 +0000 UTC]

What a beautiful scene. ^_^

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MaoMint [2012-01-06 13:35:25 +0000 UTC]

Loooove her hat/cloak u.u~

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Tetiel In reply to MaoMint [2012-01-07 21:42:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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MaoMint In reply to Tetiel [2012-01-08 12:21:50 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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K-Koji [2012-01-05 22:42:58 +0000 UTC]

oh wow, nice job on the city below. It looks like one of those christmas towns I wanted to live in when I was little

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Tetiel In reply to K-Koji [2012-01-07 21:42:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! That was actually my inspiration - one of those little towns that had the lightbulbs inside all the houses and that fluffy cotton snow beneath them. I always loved arranging them when I was little.

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Tostantan [2012-01-03 02:53:06 +0000 UTC]

wowww

this is beautiful~

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keidream [2012-01-02 07:01:13 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful... I love it!

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Miss-Mae [2012-01-02 02:52:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow! Tetiel, this is amazing! The detail is so beautiful! <3

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Tetiel In reply to Miss-Mae [2012-01-07 21:41:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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darkstalkler [2012-01-01 20:36:24 +0000 UTC]

el background es simplemente genial, adoro el efecto de la luna y las particulas de nieve, y esa chamarra de conejo con esas orejas ahhhhhhhh dan ganas de jalarlas >.<

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Tetiel In reply to darkstalkler [2012-01-07 21:41:14 +0000 UTC]

Aaa, muchas gracias!

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darkstalkler In reply to Tetiel [2012-01-15 01:08:43 +0000 UTC]

de nada :3

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AiriChanFP [2011-12-31 13:52:03 +0000 UTC]

this iss soooo prettyy omg

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Tetiel In reply to AiriChanFP [2011-12-31 22:36:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks <3

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Tajii-chan [2011-12-31 06:53:18 +0000 UTC]

This is such a beautiful gift!

I'm sure she'll absolutely love it! The details are just so striking, and her character looks adorable in your style!

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Tetiel In reply to Tajii-chan [2011-12-31 22:36:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much I was actually really happy with her reaction. That's what I love about giving gifts

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rataius [2011-12-30 21:19:37 +0000 UTC]

Simply beautiful and cute. I love that background. I wish I was that good at doing backgrouds.

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Tetiel In reply to rataius [2011-12-31 22:34:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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rataius In reply to Tetiel [2011-12-31 23:37:56 +0000 UTC]

Yep Yep

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EvilKateh [2011-12-30 19:16:21 +0000 UTC]

I love this so much!
I would never, ever everrr have the patience to complete something this big, all the tiny details! Especially her leggings/tights, they look so real O.O
Her outfit is adorable and everything looks great
The detail in the town is amazing !! it looks really magical but real at the same time

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Tetiel In reply to EvilKateh [2011-12-31 22:33:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! And yeah, it takes a lot of time, but it's worth it in the end, but I thought I was going to kill myself over the pattern for a while xD It was actually based off of those little Christmas towns... you know the ones that you put on the table and they light up? Those were my favorite thing to set up as a kid since I could arrange them better each year xD

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EvilKateh In reply to Tetiel [2012-01-01 19:21:31 +0000 UTC]

Awww I know what you mean
Those are always so adorable although mine always look less like a town more like a mess of fallen over houses
not very christmasy when half the little lit up buildings are on their side

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runawaywithyou [2011-12-30 12:14:20 +0000 UTC]

Aww it's amazing *o* love the background!!

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Tetiel In reply to runawaywithyou [2011-12-31 22:32:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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cherriuki [2011-12-30 06:37:40 +0000 UTC]

...omglasjdklafjskdsaa AHHH omg THANK YOU;;; this is so beautiful, gasped when i saw it in my inbox !!! usako is SO adorable in your style, and the details in those super cute clothes!!! i want them HAAHA fffff and the view of the town is amazing!!! ;A; klasjdlkasda everything is just beautiful and so much to love wahh// awww im happy you liked last years gift! ;A; <333 again, thanks so much for this beautiful gift dear!!! i love it so muchh fffffffff *goes back to staring* *A*

hope you have a lovely new year!! <3333333333

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Tetiel In reply to cherriuki [2011-12-31 22:31:54 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad you like it so much! Your reaction was worth all of that detail xD Have a happy new year to you, too

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XMireille-chanX [2011-12-30 05:42:51 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is beautiful.

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Nawal [2011-12-30 04:36:31 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic view!! Love all detail!! Good work!! Keep it up!

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Tetiel In reply to Nawal [2011-12-31 22:29:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you <3

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