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Published: 2019-11-07 07:29:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 1534; Favourites: 114; Downloads: 0
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This is my entry for the 2019 DAINTY HALLOWEEN CONTEST and I am SO GRATEFUL for the extension because while I started this with lots of time and worked on it between commissions, my medical and family situations escalating in October meant I wasn't going to have it done and polished by Halloween while still meeting my work commitments. I was able to get back on it again after, and took some needed me time to finish it after recovering a bit from the new treatment and IT WAS SO NICE to finish it up. Honestly, it was wonderful to work so hard on something like this for myself. I feel like I was able to spoil my characters with something I put so much time into just for me (and of course a HUGE thank you to Tsuzukikun for letting me borrow her gorgeous babe Blanche too).
I am proud and happy and now I massage my hand O3O/
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Story Blurb:
Lucius (dressed as a bard complete with lute he can play a little after some youtube tuturials) spotted Blanche's fortune telling tent at the Night of the Stocking Dead Carnival, the gold sign near the entrance enticing all to seek their futures. Naturally, the dramatic Dainty was unable to resist getting his fortune read. He dragged his companion Theodora in to learn what is in store for them both in the near future. After greeting them both graciously, the mysterious and beautiful Blanche launched into her reading, gesturing gracefully over her crystal ball. Her assistant (and witchy girlfriend) Lisette beside her with their friend Rosalie (dressed as a mermaid) gazing on as Lisette's familiar, a mischievous orange tomcat peeked from below the table with an impish expression. A mist began to swirl from within the orb and everyone leaned forward with bated breath, anticipating... what; Love? Mystery? A thrilling adventure? It could be anything. A green light flashed, and a haunting visage of a skull appeared, grinning salaciously at Lucius. What can this mean? Blanche smiled enchantingly and into her rehearsed spiel, as it was all for fun and games. She did enjoy injecting a little drama into such a magical night.
Behind her, a couple of carnival goers noticed her sign; a sugar-hyped, pirate-costumed Veronica insisting she and her date as the fortune teller about their future together. Grouchy Silvia rolled her eyes, as she herself was a witch and had little patience for parlor tricks or flashy magic. She'd rather be off somewhere less hokey, but she figured it was worth a little chicanery if it made Veronica happy.
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Blanche belongs to and was designed by Tsuzukikun
Prince Lucius belongs to and was designed by me nickyflamingo
Veronica, Silvia, Lisette, Rosalie, and Theodora all belong to me and were designed by Bambeiis , SilverChaim , Dia-Dear , mysthetic , and trinkhet and Samagirl , respectively
Dainties are a closed species by Pajuxi-Adopts
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Comments: 51
I swear your coloring skills are freaking magical...
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THIS IS SO GORGEOUS!!! you nailed the glow and lighting and i adore how bright and radiant all the colors are! truly just the bomb dot com and youve seamlessly blended so many different aesthetics in together while keeping the scene unified!
also a note the transparency is gorgeous as usual TT_TT)/ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ENTERING!!!
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AAAA THIS IS SO ADORABLE!!! thank you so much for joining the group's contest, and good luck!! <3
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UGH im so weak for traditional art ... god this is so freakin' gorgeous!!
your linework and use of color is fantastic!
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Thank you so much for your kind comment! I wanted to do what I could to bring my A-game and see what I could do with marker and light >u👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow! This is amazing!
There's so many places to look and I love the colours and the costuming.
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Thank you sweetie, you're so kind! I had fun with adding lots of colors and details in for sure!!
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There is so much to love here, from the rich colors, to the the amazing cast, but what I'm really taken by is the glow lighting--that eerie green glow from the crystal ball and the warm yellow glow from the surrounding lights. You really bring the scene to life with the lighting here!
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I swear as soon as the idea came I knew I HAD TO HAVE ALL THE GREEN GLOW regardless of other elements because it sounded extra fun to work in (but then I also needed some extra fancy hanging lights... which I may or may not wish actually existed in my life).
Thank you love, it was super fun <3
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nicky your art never fails to amaze me UGH
the fact that you can do all of this with copics is SO COOL and this whole piece is SO STUNNING
the colors... the atmosphere... everything
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Thank you so much, I love your art so it makes my day to hear you say so >u<
I wanted to see what I could do with the copics to make the color and lighting do bring to mood I envisioned in my head so I'm so happy to hear it was effective <3
Than you for the kind words <333
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your traditional art always blows my mind, it's vibrant and so skillfully done... there's a lot to admire yet the lighting and all the minute details really stick out for me!
i'm also amazed by how many characters you managed to work into this piece but my favourite has to be the little ginger kitty because i'm biased--i've got one myself! >: 3c
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Ginger kitties are the best, really. Someday I'll adopt one too but until then, I'll just give them to my characters and sneak them into scenes <3
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Oh W H O A, the colors here just pop off the page!! They're so vibrant and gorgeous, and the eerie green glow from the crystal ball looks SO cool!
Everyone's expressions are so lively and fun too, this is just overall a beautiful entry! I'm so glad you were able to get it done in time too! <3 Rest up that hand!!
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Ahhh thank you so much for this lovely comment, I'm happy to hear that the effects I was going for worked out and it was just too fun to work on <3
I am super glad too! I just about dropped my phone when I saw the extension poll XD And so many awesome entries came in the last few days so obviously it was overall appreciated!
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Oh my GOSH. This is so gorgeous! I don't even know where to start with complimenting it. The way you've done the light reflections are just amazing oof, all of the clothes are gorgeous, and the colors on the curtains just blow me away.
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Ahhhhh thank you darlin, you are always too kind to me with your comments <3
I am super proud of this one O3O/ <333
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me found dead... nuff said hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh <3333333333333333333333333333333333333 DEAD
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I just need to occasionally check for your near-lifeless body and revive, so you can keep making beautiful art and designs is all <3
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Thank you so much <3333
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You're very welcome:3
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AAAA MY GOSH!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE COLORING ON THIS AND JUST. EATS IT! I CANT BELIEVE YOU MANAGED TO FIT SO MANY KIDDOS IN IT LOOKS SO ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!! I ESPECIALLY LOVE THAT SKULL IN THE CRYSTAL BALL JUST!!! AAAAAA!!!
Thank you so much for entering the contest, good luck!~ <3
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Aaaaah thank you so much for your kind comment! I couldn't leave any kiddos behind once the idea ended up in my head, and I also am rather proud of that skull <#
Thank you so much!!
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It's been 2 days and I still keep coming back to stare in awe at this! */////*!!! I'm still finding things that I missed the first few times I looked at it, there's just so much attention to detail here it's incredible! Each of their personalities shine through with each of their expressions! I honestly can't stop staring and fawning over this piece!!! <333
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You are always so sweet to me, thank you for this lovely comment and accept many hugs to your fabulous self <3
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FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFomfgbaaaaaaaaaaaaabe holy WOW!!! When you asked to borrow Blanche I thought it would just be a silly little romantic date thing, but omfg you pulled out all the stops on this!! That lighting is KILLER!!! And you got in not just one or two of your Dainties, but freakin' ALL of them?! PLUS Blanche, PLUS KITTEH cuz omg that kitty is adorable!!! I can't stop staring at all this, I see new details every time I look at it!! The little spider, the teeny months fluttering at those gorgeous light fixtures, all the draping on EVERYTHING, the crystal that kitteh totally DID NOT KNOCK OFF HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT! and you even squeezed in the atmospheric carnival in the background there! Everyone is so expressive and conveys each individual's character, but I have to say my fave thing is that skull and crystal ball! It's so magically whimsical with the contrast of gorgeous crystals and ominous spooky skull, I can actually get the feeling of a swirling vortex of misty magic from it! Just...STUNNING!!
Honestly, this has got to easily be one of your most ambitious and amazing pieces to date, babe!! Just stunning!! Thank you so very much for including my babe!!! I can't stop staring!!!!! <33333333333333333333
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Let me hug you tightly for all your love and support and kind words. You know I adore you, and your babes, and I am so honored you just let me run with them with my silly ideas.
I'll just be here loving you always
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Thank you Phi, I had a lot of fun doing it <3333
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Ohhhhhhh so cool! Very magical! There is so much color and the characters are so cute!
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Thank you darlin! I had a lot of fun shoving the characters in and playing with them in the setting. <333
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This is gorgeous
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Thank you my frond! I had too much fun messing with lighting and I have no control over myself near color XD
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absolutely S T U N N I N G. like . . . I can't get over the lighting and all the personality the different beebs have - you did an amazing job with this and you should be proud. if you don't win for this, I'ma be really surprised.
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Ahhh thank you love! I'd love to place but so many great entries! But I am happy I got a chance to go all out and spoil my kiddos!
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This is a MASTERPIECE beyond anything I have ever seen! The lighting, the material, the expressions, NICKY- MY GOD. You flawless beauty! You never cease to amaze me. If it were me, I'd throw ALL the prizes your way, holy hell this is WORTHY of ALL.
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You flatter but thank you so much! There's stiff competition for sure but I did my best and may have let it go a little overboard but I regret nothing!
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I can imagine! My goodness, but you certainly went all out AND beyond. Hell, I'm quite impressed and it turned out amazing! Very elegantly done!
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This looks so AMAZING! I really hope you win, because it looks like a winner piece!
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Ahhhhh thank you, I'd be over the moon if I was able to place >u<
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It seems perfectly plausible due the immense quality of your work! I wish you the best luck :3
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This is so good! The seethrough clothes, the cat, the freekin' neclaces and feather...
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Ahhhh thank you so much! I think it got a little away from me as far as all the things happening in it but it's okay I'm happy with it!
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Me: I put three portraits on one sheet of paper, look at me go!
Nicky: //THIS
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You're just not completely nuts is all.
No one:
Me: IT NEEDS ANOTHER HALF DOZEN CHARACTERS AND MORE LIGHTING. ALSO EVERY DRAPE
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