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It's been a few weeks since I drew this. I actually think it was Thanksgiving weekend when I finished this.
So here's Ragnair; it's been a while since I've drawn him.
Kinda took a different take on this picture. Tried to accent the lighter highlights in his fur, along with trying to make it look like there was some snow clinging to areas of his fur.
Not quite sure how many layers, but I know it was over 50 or something...

Background image from Google, then blurred and edited around a bit. Also, the tree stump is from some pic of Google.
Crits, advice, and opinions, please.



Also, sorry for my lack of submitted art D: School's been keeping me busy.
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Comments: 40

blastersky [2010-04-26 06:49:09 +0000 UTC]


Hi there, I was wondering, what was the name of the song that played on Ragnair's page oh so long ago? (If you remember).
A weird question, I know.. XD It's just I always used to have it play in the background and found it really peaceful, ehe. But the file broke. D:

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Wastings In reply to blastersky [2010-04-26 20:29:01 +0000 UTC]

The first song which played on it (from like...wow....4 years ago???) was from the movie soundtrack from "Millions"
The song that was on the page after that was called "Prelude" (or something. it was a piano piece) from a collection of songs on a 2-set CD pack called "Narada"
hope this helps! =]

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blastersky In reply to Wastings [2010-04-26 22:44:28 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, the one with piano I believe- it was so soothing. ;_; It reminded me of falling snow.
Thanks so much, I'll do some research aha. I've always wanted to ask this, so thanks. n_n

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sonic-in-the-rush [2008-07-09 00:03:41 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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Wastings In reply to sonic-in-the-rush [2008-07-09 01:38:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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sonic-in-the-rush In reply to Wastings [2008-07-09 02:46:52 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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HowlingWolfess [2008-06-26 20:21:58 +0000 UTC]

WHOA.

It looks real~ *.*

When I first saw this on Neo I freaked out and stared at it for a while. XD

Great job~

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Wastings In reply to HowlingWolfess [2008-07-09 01:38:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!
Glad to hear that you found it through Neo on Ragnair's page (:

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HowlingWolfess In reply to Wastings [2008-07-10 13:51:17 +0000 UTC]

No problem. ^^

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MissTown [2008-03-30 21:31:58 +0000 UTC]

o-o

WOAAAAAAAAAAAAH THATATATATTA IS AMAAAZING YOUWOUASDH AWOAHH

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Wastings In reply to MissTown [2008-03-30 22:21:31 +0000 UTC]

:heart!:
Thanks ^^

THANK YOU FOR THE FAV NATFACE <333

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MissTown In reply to Wastings [2008-03-31 10:36:00 +0000 UTC]

THAT IS AMAZING YOU CRAZY GIRL.

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Gellyh [2007-12-09 12:35:24 +0000 UTC]

fawk it

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Kulkosvaidis In reply to Gellyh [2007-12-09 22:48:48 +0000 UTC]

tablet pens and neanderthals

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Wastings In reply to Gellyh [2007-12-09 17:58:57 +0000 UTC]

...what is that supposed to mean?
.__.

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Gellyh In reply to Wastings [2007-12-10 15:09:52 +0000 UTC]

Ohyeah, sorry xD
It's something we use at school, instead of "Unbelievable! That can't be real!"

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Wastings In reply to Gellyh [2007-12-10 19:57:44 +0000 UTC]

Oh, alright.

I thought you were saying, "F-ck it" in a negative way D: Which was confusing.
Thanks for the clarification (:

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Auroaronkitten [2007-12-09 11:48:53 +0000 UTC]

Woaw, this is so amazing X<
It just fits with the background ambience so well D:
You're just awesome at colouring :>

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Wastings In reply to Auroaronkitten [2007-12-09 17:57:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Klip >w<

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xo-hikari [2007-12-09 06:47:14 +0000 UTC]

i thought this was a photo at first ksdlhfe
omfgg this is awesome. xD <3

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Wastings In reply to xo-hikari [2007-12-09 17:57:18 +0000 UTC]

Ohmygosh, thank you <3 That's such a compliment to me >w<

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danii-01 [2007-12-09 06:32:44 +0000 UTC]

WHOAH WHOAH WHOAH SHAYYYY
YOU HAVE SKILLSSSS

Only crit I have is that the tree seems a bit... unnatural to its surroundings.. awkward looking.

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Wastings In reply to danii-01 [2007-12-09 17:56:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Dani! <33
And oh! Oops, yeah. I definately see that, now that you mention it. The tree stump was from a different picture. I tried to get the stump's bark color to match that of the standing trees, but it wasn't exactly...working out XD;
I didn't really know how else to position him, though. I had already finished his ENTIRE body, fur and all, and it looked really odd just having him on the ground, so I photoshopped in a bigass tree stump XD
But thanks for pointing that out! I'll try and make the foreground fit in better with the background next time ;D
<33

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chymes [2007-12-09 06:16:18 +0000 UTC]

ohh this is gorgeousss. i almost thought he was actually part of the photograph, for about 10 minutes, until i realized that wolves don't.. have wings. XD;

I love the snow clinging to him, it's a wonderful touch that many people just. skip! and the fur texture goes well with all the detail. and it's just a wintry, wonderful picture, the peaceful kind that make you glad you're inside but make you wish you were out there too.

or something..
uh, crits: the tail bends a bit sharply, and the bends on the two sides of it don't quite match up. i'm also not sure if his shoulder should be visible with this pose? but in any case, i don't see it

it took me about 20 minutes to type this because i was too busy scrolling up and dropping my jaw repeatedly. i mean whoa! i love. love. love this piece; it's the details that make it. fav'd. <3

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Wastings In reply to chymes [2007-12-09 17:51:54 +0000 UTC]

Ohmygosh thank youuu~ XD You have NO idea how much that compliments me <3
And man, you have a way with words and pictures! Thank you!

And yeah, I can see what you mean with the tail. I was thinking about how the tips of cats' tails will flicker sometimes, while the main body of the tail remains still; I'm not sure if it's that way with wolves, though XD; Oooops.
ajflggfsd thank you so much, VE

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Vitality-Eminent [2007-12-09 05:56:13 +0000 UTC]

SHAY.
THIS IS AMAZING.

He's so soft-looking. I want to hug him, or stroke him, or summat.
I really like how you've done the snow that has settled on his wings, as strange as that may sound.

And don't feel bad. I still haven't finished that work in progress from a while ago. No tiiiime.

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Wastings In reply to Vitality-Eminent [2007-12-09 17:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I tried to pay attention to the snow details, so I'm glad that you like 'em! <3
And yeah, I know what you mean D: It's, like, things keep stacking up and there's not much time for uploading stuff.
But I love it when you do submit new art <3
:3

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Vitality-Eminent In reply to Wastings [2007-12-13 22:32:36 +0000 UTC]

It's so powdery and wonderful... -ties to hug it- Sorry, I'm a Floridan. When I see snow, I flip out.
Yeah... Now I use computer time for homework, mostly, although I try to draw when I can.
Pssh. <333 Thank you Shay. I love seeing your art, too. I'll go on a scanning rampage and upload colored pencil works until I finish digitals pieces. Just for you. xD

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JessieRaye [2007-12-09 05:27:37 +0000 UTC]

oooh... ou did an AMAZING job on him!

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Wastings In reply to JessieRaye [2007-12-09 17:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks much, Jess! (: <333

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vixenguitarist [2007-12-09 03:45:56 +0000 UTC]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. SEXY.
NO OTHER WORD FOR THIS.
RAGNAIR HAS BROUGHT SEXY BACK TO HIS PAGE.
HEH.
NOW GO MEET ZEME.
lDDD
LOVIN' THE LINNNNEEZZZZ-LESS.
x)

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Wastings In reply to vixenguitarist [2007-12-09 17:45:26 +0000 UTC]

HAHAH XD
....Ragnair says no yiff for him, thanks D:

And thank youu~ <3

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vixenguitarist In reply to Wastings [2007-12-09 17:53:46 +0000 UTC]

lDDD
No problem.

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DaGrblz [2007-12-09 02:04:56 +0000 UTC]

I love it! Very realistic! :3

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Wastings In reply to DaGrblz [2007-12-09 17:44:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! <3

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DaGrblz In reply to Wastings [2007-12-09 21:26:28 +0000 UTC]

np!

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Kikuli [2007-12-09 02:00:36 +0000 UTC]

SHAY WHY ARE YOU SO AMAZING ON STILTS? D:
Ragnair is awesome. I saw his new page and totally wanted to neomail you, but. xD It'd be kind of odd. "LOLSHAY RAGNAIR IS SO SEXY YEAH BY THE WAY IT'S KIKI YEAH HI."

You pulled off the snow excellently, mmyes. And he just looks so soft.

I definitely like the way you made the highlights speak for the fur texture, it's gorgeous. Every tiem you draw realism I spazz. xD You've got all these tricks. It's great.

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Wastings In reply to Kikuli [2007-12-09 17:44:40 +0000 UTC]

HAHAH
OMGno...I'd be fine with it :3 I LOVE MAIL
And thanks! I used a soft air brush, then smudged the white dots around a bit to TRY to make 'em look like they were snow flurries XD;
Thank youuu~ :'3

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SeishukuAyame [2007-12-09 01:43:16 +0000 UTC]

OH FREAKIN' WOW. THAT'S ABSOLUTLY GORGEOUS!!!!

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Wastings In reply to SeishukuAyame [2007-12-09 17:43:21 +0000 UTC]

fjadlf Thank you Tsugaruuu <3

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