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Vaporeon249 — United By Cold - Vita and Lugia

Published: 2012-02-13 00:51:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 6885; Favourites: 129; Downloads: 48
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Description I can whip through images so fast as of late it seems. Another relative line-less drawing from moi, straight CG all the way. Depicted is my strange Mewthree, Mew thing, Vita Sanguinence and on the right is her Chosen Pokemon, another Legendary that goes by the name of Silver. I always draw tons, and tons of the other Decider of Fate, Mewblade with her Chosen human, which is Coline but never draw any images of Vita and Silver/Lugia together. Figured I would change that, and did this image.

This pair can both fly, and I wanted something graceful for a pose, and slightly tender on Silver's behalf. The other two Deciders of Fate's Chosen basically do not keep their hands off of their Legendaries, but Silver can't even try that since Vita is unable to allow it. (Sort of distressing especially since Vita probably could use a lifetime of hugs.) In the end, the cold and the hopes of survival is what ultimately unites this pair.

Pose is more graceful than my normal, though next to expressionless as usual. Lugia is more abstract than normal. Most of this in terms of drawing is sort of trying to go less traditional lines, less lines in general and whip them out quickly. It's sort of embarrassing for me to be as slow as I use to be, and outside of a much needed pair image, I used this mostly to help me pickup the pace.

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Comments: 48

ShougaTouki [2012-10-21 16:15:48 +0000 UTC]

Mewthree? Nice! ^_^ But didn't the researchers learn their lesson last time?

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Vaporeon249 In reply to ShougaTouki [2012-10-21 16:16:56 +0000 UTC]

She's 1.4 million years old. Humans didn't even exist back then.

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ShougaTouki In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-10-21 16:19:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh... Sorry, didn't see that part. XD

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night-typhlosion [2012-03-31 15:52:42 +0000 UTC]

cool

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Shiro87 [2012-02-18 11:00:31 +0000 UTC]

I love the anatomy of the lugia here and the way you did the lineart, very pretty indeed! I love that character of yours in the red hoddie, she looks like have stepped right out of some fantasy novell.

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Shiro87 [2012-02-18 13:14:03 +0000 UTC]

She looks like some Pokemon version of Little Red Riding Hood, where Lugia looks like a mutated swan, or a heron. Then again, I tend to think of them as heron-like, so long neck it was.

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Shiro87 In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-18 14:27:45 +0000 UTC]

Right, I sure was thinking of little red riding hood when I saw her...um no! I am not sure if you either try to make fun yourself or me here? Anyhow it was meant to be a compliment.

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Shiro87 [2012-02-18 14:29:12 +0000 UTC]

Usually making fun of myself.

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Shiro87 In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-18 19:20:19 +0000 UTC]

I see, then I know. I hope you aren't looking down on yourself and what you draw though? It's okey to make fun of yourselves as long as we accept oursleves as a person.

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Shiro87 [2012-02-18 19:54:04 +0000 UTC]

Sometimes I do find my own work to be irritating. But if I didn't see it that way, I'd stagnate, so I have to be critical.

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Shiro87 In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-22 22:08:16 +0000 UTC]

I can relate to that, well not always just when it comes to technical skills but what I draw as well.

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Silverus-Avian [2012-02-17 10:59:20 +0000 UTC]

Great pic! Only thing that would be a problem is the neck length of Lugia, it looks slightly skinny IMO....

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Silverus-Avian [2012-02-17 12:50:50 +0000 UTC]

Pointed that out in the description that Lugia was more stylized than usual.

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Silverus-Avian In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-17 12:54:59 +0000 UTC]

oh right. sorry, good job!

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ShadowMaker-241 [2012-02-17 03:12:08 +0000 UTC]

This is currently the second most popular Lugia photo in deviantART.

Congrats

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Vaporeon249 In reply to ShadowMaker-241 [2012-02-17 08:11:21 +0000 UTC]

It really shouldn't be congratulated for that. Pictures should be congratulated for being good, well drawn and of a neat concept, not for being popular.

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ShadowMaker-241 In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-17 15:35:08 +0000 UTC]

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true-silence [2012-02-14 22:53:01 +0000 UTC]

This is a gorgeous piece from you, VLK. The expressions look so solemn yet I can see the adoration they have for one another. Lugia's face and physique are extremely elegant and Vita's anatomy is simply gorgeous. I love how her robe drips like blood and the transparency in her wings are very unique and well done. Beautiful artwork. Definitely one of my favorites from you!

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Vaporeon249 In reply to true-silence [2012-02-14 23:30:04 +0000 UTC]

It's nice to know that the image hasn't disappointed so far. Really should do more things like this. I feel guilty for constantly producing low quality work.

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true-silence In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-15 03:51:47 +0000 UTC]

It is truly beautiful. I could go on and on about how expressive their faces and poses are. Honestly, you take one look into their eyes and see so much trust and friendship. You can tell that the Ice Queen has put them through many hardships. Wonderful piece! Don't feel guilty at all. I look forward to seeing new artwork you submit!

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Vaporeon249 In reply to true-silence [2012-02-15 11:22:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your kinds words.

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true-silence In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-16 02:05:42 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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thefireknight2008 [2012-02-14 04:05:18 +0000 UTC]

Oh my! This is so beautiful made and Lugia looks awesome

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Vaporeon249 In reply to thefireknight2008 [2012-02-14 08:00:16 +0000 UTC]

Good to hear. The warped proportions could easily bother more than a few people.

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Kenliano [2012-02-13 15:52:15 +0000 UTC]

Nice! It seems both are water-and-air conquerors.

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Kenliano [2012-02-13 16:19:21 +0000 UTC]

I'm pretty sure Vita would drown, but at least Lugias can do both.

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Kenliano In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-13 17:07:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh, okay; she just looked like she has fins.

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StickMaster5000 [2012-02-13 12:20:11 +0000 UTC]

ARCHIMEDES?!

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Vaporeon249 In reply to StickMaster5000 [2012-02-13 12:29:21 +0000 UTC]

Not in this image.

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StickMaster5000 In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-13 12:48:23 +0000 UTC]

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PsyLady [2012-02-13 11:17:08 +0000 UTC]

I recognized the missing lines at once and it looks nice, way more painty. Its a nice pair, they both look so elegant.

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Vaporeon249 In reply to PsyLady [2012-02-13 11:27:25 +0000 UTC]

It's pretty startling how much of a difference it is.

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PsyLady In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-13 12:09:30 +0000 UTC]

Its just different, not worse or better with lines. Again matter of taste.

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WolfGrowl96 [2012-02-13 04:14:15 +0000 UTC]

he looks so graceful as always and the wing on the red person are so nice. Lovely job vapy Lugias one of my fav legendary pokemon!

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Vaporeon249 In reply to WolfGrowl96 [2012-02-13 08:19:56 +0000 UTC]

Lugias are naturally graceful looking in design, the long necks help. They're one of my favorites too, pity that I don't portray them more often.

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WolfGrowl96 In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-13 19:12:38 +0000 UTC]

lugias remind me of pretty flying angel giraffs XD if u did draw them more i think it be fun

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Silent4everBeatless [2012-02-13 03:38:58 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous, elegant, and tragic. Simply amazing! Vita kind of looks like a water Pokemon type thing with that mermaid gown she's got on. You depicted Lugia perfectly and my artist ego is officially bruised XD

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Silent4everBeatless [2012-02-13 08:21:55 +0000 UTC]

Sort of warped the way her robe looks as well. It's suppose to be short, and flares a lot but I just wanted to play around with it and give it some better low.
I wouldn't be bruised by anything I can do. If you're willing to have no social life and spend all your time drawing, then your skills will improve and you won't have anyone to talk to.

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Silent4everBeatless In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-13 12:56:22 +0000 UTC]

Surprisingly, I already balance the two out xD I hang out with my friends during school and then come home and lock myself in my room to either think, plan out a next chapter/story,or hone my drawing skills. It also helps that only two or three of the friends live in the same town as me while the rest live in surrounding ones.

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Silent4everBeatless [2012-02-13 13:03:46 +0000 UTC]

Balance is so bad, but don't do what I do. Nothing to be jealous of.

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Silent4everBeatless In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-13 13:11:21 +0000 UTC]

Your an amazing artist! What's not to be jealous of?

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Silent4everBeatless [2012-02-13 13:14:32 +0000 UTC]

My boring life.

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Silent4everBeatless In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-13 21:48:50 +0000 UTC]

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Yunakani [2012-02-13 01:09:37 +0000 UTC]

LUGIA!!!! i love Lugia hehe beautiful!

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Vaporeon249 In reply to Yunakani [2012-02-13 01:11:24 +0000 UTC]

Don't know many people who are into Pokemon who can't appreciate Lugia.

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ARTgazer12 [2012-02-13 00:59:44 +0000 UTC]

Aww...this seems sweet

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Vaporeon249 In reply to ARTgazer12 [2012-02-13 01:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Sweet and a little sad.

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ARTgazer12 In reply to Vaporeon249 [2012-02-13 01:08:12 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, but some things are like that in life

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