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Published: 2008-03-25 11:24:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 21885; Favourites: 780; Downloads: 0
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Description Forget me, and let me live.


Dedicated to =starrynightxxi , for being such a great friend and person. Thanks for everything, babes.

*random-one contacted me about making an image, something for her character, Avani. The color, she said, she made up, and it really is unique. The original char is along the lines of a roan-dun, with a long, flowing mane/tail, feathered hooves, dapples and with a large white spot covering the back; somewhat akin to a blanket. I chose to leave the white spot out in this version since I figured I'd get a lot of "wth is that thing?"

I don't know. When I look at the completed piece, it just strikes me as if it's the last unicorn, standing on a clifftop and futilly searching for others of its kind. The sort of feeling I get is that they were hunted to extinction, and this last one flees in terror, though never stops looking for those of its kind.

It actually makes me kind of sad. But, then again, I'm a soft hearted wimp, too.


I'd been staring at the cliff stock from ~The-strawberry-tree since she loaded them, but I could never quite put them in an image until this one. I'm very pleased with them though; they're gorgeous pics. I had to put four together to make it large enough for a subject to sit comfortably on them, but it was worth it.

~starrynight-stock provides some great horse stock, too, ontop of being an incredibly nice person. (Did I say nice? I meant a pain in the ass... ) I couldn't find any roans that suited me, so I decided to say screw it, and repainted a chestnut to match what I wanted. So, from white socks went black, and a darker brown to fade into the body that I had to change, too. The position, thankfully, I didn't have to work with, but I had to erase the blaze and yadda yadda. Pain the mane/tail/horn, enhance features, all the usual jazz. ~SalsolaStock was kind enough to supply the dapples.

I'm talking too much again; I'll end it here. Hope you guys like it.

Original size: 2413 x 2576
Time spent: 30+ Hours




Stock Credits
Cliff: ~The-strawberry-tree : [link] [link] [link] [link]

Horse: ~starrynight-stock : [link]

Dapples (horse): ~SalsolaStock : [link]

Sky: =resurgere : [link] - picture sky3_0959.jpg of the pack.

Brushes: My own, baby.
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Comments: 265

arrsistable In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 13:38:41 +0000 UTC]

Teehee, I bet you weren't near as excited as I was when I saw that beautiful stock you posted.

Thank you!

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athlinia In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 10:15:17 +0000 UTC]

simply stunning work! absolutely beautiful!

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arrsistable In reply to athlinia [2008-03-26 12:06:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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athlinia In reply to arrsistable [2008-04-03 02:24:56 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome

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Iardacil In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 06:29:09 +0000 UTC]

oo.. amazing

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arrsistable In reply to Iardacil [2008-03-26 12:06:53 +0000 UTC]

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jurassicjesse In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 04:57:21 +0000 UTC]

this picture tells such a big, epic story. I could stare at it forever.
plus, that mane and tail? sublime.

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arrsistable In reply to jurassicjesse [2008-03-26 12:07:07 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks for that sweetcheeks.

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PansyQuail In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 04:05:14 +0000 UTC]

very pretty!

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arrsistable In reply to PansyQuail [2008-03-26 12:07:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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PansyQuail In reply to arrsistable [2008-03-26 15:13:10 +0000 UTC]

your welcome ^^

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araphra [2008-03-26 03:41:21 +0000 UTC]

Stunning. You never cease to amaze me .

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arrsistable In reply to araphra [2008-03-26 12:07:32 +0000 UTC]

I hope that continues. Thank you!

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Haikuxx In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 02:34:43 +0000 UTC]

You have killer amazing talent you know that? How long did this take you to do? I mean all the fixing and repainting on the horse? That is just wow.

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arrsistable In reply to Haikuxx [2008-03-26 12:09:41 +0000 UTC]

Gosh, it's hard to put a time frame down when I do pics, and mainly because I have a 5 month old, a 3 year old and an almost 5 year old.

Buuut, a bare minimum of 20 hours, maybe upwards of 30. I'm just glad the horse had an fantastic pose to start with; made the job a little easier.

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Haikuxx In reply to arrsistable [2008-03-26 19:50:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow no kidding. With those ages of kids I wonder how you find the time lol and to be a mom. Great job. I can never seem to have the patience to take that much time and work with the things presented to me. Though I honestly wish I could.

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the7eventhrider In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 02:28:43 +0000 UTC]

I think that my favorite part of this image is the way you did the unicorn. It isn't white, which is a change from the norm, and it isn't tiny and effeminate either. It has a striking, strong face that seems much better suited to unicorns (at least in my mind XD).

The colors are well matched; the overall tone of the piece flows together very well and I like that the composition is weighted a little to the top. You managed to really understand how one element works in an image (the grass and the hair are blowing in the same direction, and somehow the stance of the unicorn and the birds you chose reflect that too!).

As a final note, I have to say that you have a gift for making the unbelievable into the concievable. I feel like I could take a stroll up to the foothills and see him standing there (and then I'd die of shock/happiness overdose).

Wonderful, wonderful work.

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arrsistable In reply to the7eventhrider [2008-03-26 12:13:00 +0000 UTC]

Well thanks much babes! I can't take credit for the color of the horse; I was following orders on that one. Well... I can take credit for the color, but not the idea of the color... I'm probably digging myself a hole right now.

I really, really appreciate the indepth view on my image. Comments like this really motivate me to do more and continue making things and loading them on here.

Seriously, thank you.

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the7eventhrider In reply to arrsistable [2008-03-29 23:15:24 +0000 UTC]

Hey, working with orders doesn't make you an uncreative person. It probably makes you even more creative, because you can color in the lines while drawing new ones too. If that makes any sense at all. XD

I like to recieve indepth comments, so therefore I give them. Especially on images that deserve it. You're welcome. Keep up the good work so I can keep falling in love with it. ^_^

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percara In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 01:53:15 +0000 UTC]

the first thing i said when i saw this was, "you are effing kidding me..."

the atmosphere is so hauntingly beautiful.
and that mane is definitely your best yet.
i am beyond amazed.

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arrsistable In reply to percara [2008-03-26 12:13:46 +0000 UTC]

LOL, thank you babes. I tried out a few new things with the mane and tail when making them - I'm glad they worked out alright.

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Cloudrunner64 In reply to ??? [2008-03-26 01:21:24 +0000 UTC]

O.O That is amazing. I love it! Poor unicorn. *glomps him*

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arrsistable In reply to Cloudrunner64 [2008-03-26 12:13:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh I know! Poor guy. This pic makes me sad.

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EculyptusTree In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 23:30:53 +0000 UTC]

You should definetly do horses more often!
This is absolutely amazing!

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arrsistable In reply to EculyptusTree [2008-03-26 12:14:15 +0000 UTC]

I pretty much just mainly do horses. Thanks much honey!

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EculyptusTree In reply to arrsistable [2008-03-26 22:33:37 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!
And you are REALLY good at it!

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starlightspoint7 In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 22:57:40 +0000 UTC]

Incredible work!!!

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arrsistable In reply to starlightspoint7 [2008-03-26 12:14:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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starlightspoint7 In reply to arrsistable [2008-03-26 20:27:01 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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whimzi In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 22:34:24 +0000 UTC]

*thinks this should be in the photography section*

I reckon you would easily get away with it ^_^

Awe some, as always. I love the depth to it. Not only does it feel like you can walk up to the Unicorn and stand by its side, but it also feels as though the emotions being portrayed are just so powerful... I hate it that I can't figure out how to finish that sentence. The mane and tail look so real, the background is phenomenal (I wanna go there!) and just a wonderfully composed piece.

It's very admirable of you to continue doing these awesome artworks despite what's going on at home. Best wishes for your hubby too hun <3

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arrsistable In reply to whimzi [2008-03-26 12:17:52 +0000 UTC]



Thank you, first and foremost, for not only taking the time to look, but taking the time to fill out such a great and in depth comment. It's so motivating to get things like this, and it shows people really do take the time to look and not just breeze by. Not all the time, anyway.

I'm so, so glad to hear it came out looking alright, even on the border of real. That just makes my day, you have no idea. It was a bit of a struggle to find the time and motivation to do this with everything that is going on, but at the same time its great to have an outlet, something I can do and just get lost in.

Again, thank you, for being such a damn sweetheart.

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whimzi In reply to arrsistable [2008-03-26 23:05:26 +0000 UTC]

You are more than welcome love
It's good to hear that you do have something to just 'get lost in', everyone needs at least one thing in life that they can just focus in on and enjoy.

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stacems In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 22:03:44 +0000 UTC]

Wow, honey this is absolutely amazing I know I say this with everything you submit, but this is your best work yet!

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arrsistable In reply to stacems [2008-03-26 12:19:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Staaaacey. I don't mind you saying its the best yet - it just means that it seems as if I'm still improving. Sometimes it feels like I'm going backwards.

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stacems In reply to arrsistable [2008-03-26 20:31:05 +0000 UTC]

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equestrian88 In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 21:58:03 +0000 UTC]

You inspiration behind this was just amazing
And the mane/tail looks more real than some photos which is simply...jaw dropping =]

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arrsistable In reply to equestrian88 [2008-03-26 12:19:29 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks so much babes, really.

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Charlie--X In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 21:05:28 +0000 UTC]

wow, that is so pretty.It simple but just awesome also

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arrsistable In reply to Charlie--X [2008-03-26 12:20:14 +0000 UTC]

It really is simple. I thought that when I was writing up the credits.. there really isn't a very big array of stockers there, but then again most of what I did was repainting.

Thank you!

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starrynightxxi In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 21:05:19 +0000 UTC]

enh, it's OKAY...




I AM an incredible pain in the ass, aren't I? -lol- I'm just kidding of course, it turned out really well. Looks like you may have had cutting issues here and there, but that might be your computer screen not being bright enough. Of course, let's face it, no body's going to be looking at those silly details when they can stare at the hair. I hate to say what everybody else is saying, so we'll leave it at I wish I could do hair like you do, but I'm probably WAAAY to lazy to try to learn.

Thanks for the shout out, by the by

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arrsistable In reply to starrynightxxi [2008-03-26 12:22:55 +0000 UTC]

You really ARE an incredible pain in the (non big, you shit) ass.

Cutting for me has been lately. And I don't even want to think about it. It makes me angry. At myself. Rawr.

I don't think you're too lazy to learn at all how to do hair. After seeing that rose pic, I think you'd be hellishly great at it, actually - you're very artistic.

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incessancy In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 20:42:33 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful. The horse is absolutely gorgeous, so nice work, Carol.
I've been looking for a grassy hill for forever! GAH.

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arrsistable In reply to incessancy [2008-03-26 12:23:24 +0000 UTC]

Well thanks much babycakes!

Aaah I know, grassy hills are hard to find. Much easier, and probably quicker, to just make one.

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Meer-chan In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 19:31:17 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful! The texture, details, and the colors of the horse - especially the mane and the dapples - are amazing! Bravo!

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arrsistable In reply to Meer-chan [2008-03-26 12:23:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I rather like the dapples too, not to float my own boat or anything.

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MurderScene00 [2008-03-25 19:27:57 +0000 UTC]

it's really amazing , can you please please please make an wallpaper from it?

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arrsistable In reply to MurderScene00 [2008-03-26 12:24:48 +0000 UTC]

I'd be willing to, but you'd have to check with ~random-one and ask her if she would mind if I made one. It's totally up to her.

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ardunt In reply to ??? [2008-03-25 19:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work, you make magic when you create.

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arrsistable In reply to ardunt [2008-03-26 12:25:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, sweetie. I hope everything is going alright with your eyes. You make me worry.

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ardunt In reply to arrsistable [2008-03-26 13:15:41 +0000 UTC]

As of 6 last night my vision finally cleared and I am pretty sure the pressure is back to an acceptable range, though I will find out at noon today for sure.

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