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Published: 2015-07-21 05:21:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 2834; Favourites: 147; Downloads: 24
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Commission for my sweet friend distant-fantasies of her girl Eva!

I actually was able to relax and enjoy making this one, despite all the different pieces that were put together. Below is the last picture of Eva that I did, and I'd like to think I've improved since then.

(c) Valycon








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Comments: 40

lixalove [2017-05-01 16:27:41 +0000 UTC]

Just wow..... no words!

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Chunga-Stock [2015-08-11 11:44:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh this is STUNNING I adore it!!

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Valycon In reply to Chunga-Stock [2015-08-12 17:32:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and thank you (again) for the awesome stock! It made this picture a breeze to do. (:

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Emily-NinjaCupcake [2015-07-26 17:16:55 +0000 UTC]

Love the pose! The hair and detailing look amazing!

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Valycon In reply to Emily-NinjaCupcake [2015-07-27 20:09:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! The pose was fun to create :3

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aapex [2015-07-24 04:54:08 +0000 UTC]

This is mindblowing
all those textures are really perfect
wow

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Valycon In reply to aapex [2015-07-24 19:40:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for saying so!

(Your work is beautiful by the way and I only just started watching you?? Craziness)

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Abrecombie [2015-07-22 10:59:08 +0000 UTC]

This is perfection.

#lifegoals

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Valycon In reply to Abrecombie [2015-07-22 17:17:55 +0000 UTC]

Lol, thank you so much!!

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DarkBeforeDawn23 [2015-07-22 05:27:36 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! simplistic yet highly detailed, hair = amazing!

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Valycon In reply to DarkBeforeDawn23 [2015-07-22 17:19:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for saying so! I really liked how simple it was as well, I'm glad you mentioned it.

I have a love-hate relationship with hair. (;

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MrsEvelyn [2015-07-21 22:22:22 +0000 UTC]

-drools all over your art-
I don't know why I am just following you now, your art is FANTASTIC!
That mane and tail are just perfect, and I just might have to steal them.

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Valycon In reply to MrsEvelyn [2015-07-22 04:27:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so so much!
Haha hair is such a pain, isn't it? Half of the time I spend on manips goes into hair.

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MrsEvelyn In reply to Valycon [2015-07-22 04:39:36 +0000 UTC]

Omg same, its such a pain in the ass. I still haven't been able to make a tail that I am happy with, but manes I think I have a method down.
Teach me your ways, oh wise one!

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Valycon In reply to MrsEvelyn [2015-07-22 17:22:09 +0000 UTC]

Tails are harder than manes, that's for sure! I think it's because it all originates from one small place on the horse, whereas with the mane you have more area that it comes from - making it easier to layer and shape it!

Perhaps I should've done one for the tail!

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MrsEvelyn In reply to Valycon [2015-07-22 17:43:31 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree! You would think that manes were harder but nope! I have only really done one tail that I like, but its all practice!
Trouble is getting over all the doubts and such, which is what I struggle with a lot. But you make it look so easy!

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Befera [2015-07-21 21:07:47 +0000 UTC]

OMG THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a spectacular tribute to such a profound character in Belligerence/RLTW history <3

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Valycon In reply to Befera [2015-07-21 22:15:57 +0000 UTC]

Truly! She was there even before I got there - which was a long time ago, lol. Thank you!!

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mockingale [2015-07-21 16:10:27 +0000 UTC]

oh wow i just adore this so much! i love the pose you've created, it makes for a super interesting emotion/expression from the horse imo??? super super nice and the whole atmosphere is to die for

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Valycon In reply to mockingale [2015-07-21 21:02:38 +0000 UTC]

The pose was a such a bear to make, at one point the head looked so awkward and large and I really struggled making it look right, so thank you for that comment! I was going for expressive so that's good to hear. Thank you!!

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distant-fantasies [2015-07-21 15:23:24 +0000 UTC]

Eva looks so good! I can't believe how amazing this looks! Thank you so much, again! You caught her perfectly!

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Valycon In reply to distant-fantasies [2015-07-21 21:00:54 +0000 UTC]

Ugh I'm so happy you're happy with it, babe! You are so welcome!

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Eldafer [2015-07-21 12:45:43 +0000 UTC]

this is beautiful!

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Valycon In reply to Eldafer [2015-07-21 20:57:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very, very much

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Danielle90 [2015-07-21 10:44:12 +0000 UTC]

Han is gonna LOVE this!!!! Eva looks amazing!!!Β 

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Valycon In reply to Danielle90 [2015-07-21 20:56:55 +0000 UTC]

SHE DID! YAY! I'm so glad I was able to redeem myself after that old picture I did of her lmao

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distant-fantasies In reply to Valycon [2015-07-21 23:32:30 +0000 UTC]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN REDEEM. I LOVE THAT PICTURE TOO XD THIS IS JUST A MORE ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF HOW SHE FEELS CURRENTLY

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Valycon In reply to distant-fantasies [2015-07-22 04:49:04 +0000 UTC]

HAN I LOVE YOU
BUT NO

(I'm glad you still like that one but it's not my favorite (; )

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duskbeguile [2015-07-21 07:42:02 +0000 UTC]

Agreed with lunarblues , the texture and atmosphere you
have achieved here is just breathtaking and I can't stop taking it in.
Sooooo pretty. <3

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Valycon In reply to duskbeguile [2015-07-21 20:55:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! The commissioner wanted a certain sassy/dark/brooding feel so I really wanted to capture that!

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duskbeguile In reply to Valycon [2015-07-22 03:12:02 +0000 UTC]

Certainly did capture it, geeez. I think you encompassed
it entirely because damn son. You should do a prep tutorial or
or or something because there is magic in your fingers I swear.

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Valycon In reply to duskbeguile [2015-07-22 04:30:00 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps I will! A walkthrough, at least. Every manip tends to have a different process, but perhaps someone could get some insight going step-by-step through my craziness. (;

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duskbeguile In reply to Valycon [2015-07-22 04:35:59 +0000 UTC]

That would be absolutely lovely! I always feel that I struggle
with creating textures on my subjects, so I love gleaming anything
I can from other artists whose results I admire. <3

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lunarblues [2015-07-21 06:01:06 +0000 UTC]

a t m o s p h e r e
this is SO well done and SO palpable like i'm never kidding about the way i feel about your use of texture - the interplay of soft (and different levels of soft, too, like the soft of skin and hair vs smoke holy SHIT) and coarse is to die for, i just want to TOUCH everything in your art???? i'm gargling like this is so mind-blowing in the most direct, no-nonsense way and i am 50000% here for it like
good lord

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Valycon In reply to lunarblues [2015-07-21 20:54:38 +0000 UTC]

YOU ARE TOO KIND, touch away please

(I used to get critiqued a lot on how much I softened the horse in groups so I've been all about that texture life ever since)

I just rly appreciate your comments because your work is so gorgeous and I wish mine was HALF as good as yours so thanks like 1000 times

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lunarblues In reply to Valycon [2015-07-21 23:54:47 +0000 UTC]

i mean... i guess i'll let them live this timeΒ because your texture game is So Strong as a result like I Aspire.....Β Β i'm just gonna park in your gallery and yell and touch things tbh
akkkk i wanna art trade so bad, need to exploit my ultra-talented friends........... i'm gonna get my last few doodles out of the way and then?? if you're free???

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Valycon In reply to lunarblues [2015-07-22 04:31:34 +0000 UTC]

I have some manips in line that need to be done but the sooner we get started and you send the info the sooner I can search for stock and get things ready!! So yes yes please!

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HevonenStudios [2015-07-21 05:28:41 +0000 UTC]

wow this is stunning,
The hair and the atmosphere of this is incredible

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Valycon In reply to HevonenStudios [2015-07-21 20:50:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I actually did a lil' walkthrough type thing with the mane, maybe I'll upload it later. :3

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HevonenStudios In reply to Valycon [2015-07-21 21:04:22 +0000 UTC]

oohh I'll keep a eye out for that! <3Β 

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