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Published: 2006-01-29 06:03:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 1130; Favourites: 34; Downloads: 232
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Concept drawing of a latae dancer of the kendavi race.No guarantees, but I'm going to give this dA thing another go, see how it works out and suchnot.
Kendavi belong to me.
Pen-inked, openCanvas, and some Photoshop.
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Comments: 15
Absolutely GORGEOUS, Yama. So good to see your work up here again.
First off, I have to say how much I love dancing figures. They are the best representation of beauty there is. In this picture you managed to capture just that: beauty. It's a primal beauty, a dance that reminds me of Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" (actually, I just put it on) in its rich, natural and feral mood.
Your anatomy, like always, makes my heart skip a beat or two. It's so alive, so full of energy. The fluff, the head, the hands, the tail, the feet.. every little detail catches my eye and doesn't seem to let go. I like that the anatomy's so animalistic; it helps tie up with the primal sensuality and strength of the dance. The colours, oh the colours! Rich earthy colours from a deep brown to a delicious cinnamon. The only word that can really define the scheme is "enchanting". Love love LOVE the fact that the only truly "bright" colours are the metallic rings and the stones. Really makes them stand out like the jewels they are.
Very interesting background. It looks... professional and abstract. I don't know how to explain it, but those are the words that come to mind. The dark colours help the character stand out, not to mention they also give the picture a sense of twilight, of intimacy or of sanctity.
Wonderful wonderful piece, Yama.
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Yaay! It's good to see your excellent stuff up on DA again! 
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The markings weren't meant to be symmetrical :] But thanks for the crit
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Okie dokie 
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With their silence, they condemn you. Cicero, I believe.
Thanks :]
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It's good to see you submitting again, though I won't comment on much of your work (cuz it's still hard to find flaw in your art).
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Yaaaaaay! Good to see you back.
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Really happy to see you uploading here again, I admire your art
Neat picture, I like the lighting you used on him and the markings look lovely. The only thing I could slightly wanna criticise is that the legs seem very short. His left thigh is portrayed in an angle that shows it's not because of the perspective, at least it appears like that to me.
Apart of that, the loincloth is really cool. Fancy design
The two rings with the scarfish thing in between reminds me slightly of a picture Adam Wan did sometime, of one of his Citras dancing...
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Kendavi are supposed to be rather short in the hind-leg department, because of the way they walk on both hind or all four paws. Or rather, their arms are disproportionately long compared to most species.. I see what you mean though, I did make them a bit short.
Thanks for the comment, glad you like it
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