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Description
The Idea
~RiseOfTheStorm is currently holding a design contest. I realized I need to do more contests and the concept sounded fun. I decided to give it a shot. His contest is to create his characer, Ridgewhisker, based on this description:

Ridge is a lithe, slender she-cat with narrow, sloping shoulders and a softly arching spine as well as a very thin yet long-extended tail and delicate paws. She is currently in her prime, with a high tolerance for pain and worse, kits. However, do not let her sweet looks fool you, Ridge may be cunning and merciless when confronted in battle, hence the nicks in her ears. She honors the warrior code, but in spite of that, she will not hesitate to break the code for the welfare of her clan. In battle, she is formidable, as a warrior Ridge bears a silent determination. Ridge is also fiercely loyal to her clanmates, to the point that she will lay down her life gladly.

He also gave hints to what she should look like. He said he preferred the body structure of an Abyssinian and the general appearance of a tabby. Of course I know how to do a tabby, but I had no clue how to pull off an Abyssinian.

I researched the breed a bit and found quite a few interesting things that I wanted to put in.

1. Abyssinian's are very energetic and intelligent. Riseofthestorm covered this perfectly in the description, and I tried to show that through her pose and expression.

2. The breed is believed to be from Ancient Egypt or the Indian Ocean coast. I tried to add an Egyptian vibe with the markings on her face, especially her forehead.

3. Abyssinian's usually have a warm reddish-brown base. Their eye colors consist of hazel, gold, green, or copper. They have large pointed ears and a medium length coat. They also are thin and have long legs. I believe I added all of these concepts. The ears were especially hard since it seem disproportionate, but I left it alone to keep the ears large.

This was quite a challenge for me. I am not used to nicks in the ears or long legs, but I think I pulled it off. Now that I look at her again, she kinda reminds me of my OC Cedarkit. A lot of the entries to the contest look similar to each other as well. However, Ridgewhisker shows her own beauty and also her own power in an unique way.

Anything Else?
If you are up to the challenge like I was, please join the contest! The information is right here [link] but hurry! It ends on the 31st!

Rules

No linearts or bases unless they are yours.

Little to no unnatural colors.

Don't make it too complicated that no one can replicate the patterns.

You can make up to three designs!

Thanks for looking at my art! Give me any POSITIVE advise you want ^^
©Cerulean Oasis
August 2012

Description
The Idea
~RiseOfTheStorm is currently holding a design contest. I realized I need to do more contests and the concept sounded fun. I decided to give it a shot. His contest is to create his characer, Ridgewhisker, based on this description:

Ridge is a lithe, slender she-cat with narrow, sloping shoulders and a softly arching spine as well as a very thin yet long-extended tail and delicate paws. She is currently in her prime, with a high tolerance for pain and worse, kits. However, do not let her sweet looks fool you, Ridge may be cunning and merciless when confronted in battle, hence the nicks in her ears. She honors the warrior code, but in spite of that, she will not hesitate to break the code for the welfare of her clan. In battle, she is formidable, as a warrior Ridge bears a silent determination. Ridge is also fiercely loyal to her clanmates, to the point that she will lay down her life gladly.

He also gave hints to what she should look like. He said he preferred the body structure of an Abyssinian and the general appearance of a tabby. Of course I know how to do a tabby, but I had no clue how to pull off an Abyssinian.

I researched the breed a bit and found quite a few interesting things that I wanted to put in.

1. Abyssinian's are very energetic and intelligent. Riseofthestorm covered this perfectly in the description, and I tried to show that through her pose and expression.

2. The breed is believed to be from Ancient Egypt or the Indian Ocean coast. I tried to add an Egyptian vibe with the markings on her face, especially her forehead.

3. Abyssinian's usually have a warm reddish-brown base. Their eye colors consist of hazel, gold, green, or copper. They have large pointed ears and a medium length coat. They also are thin and have long legs. I believe I added all of these concepts. The ears were especially hard since it seem disproportionate, but I left it alone to keep the ears large.

This was quite a challenge for me. I am not used to nicks in the ears or long legs, but I think I pulled it off. Now that I look at her again, she kinda reminds me of my OC Cedarkit. A lot of the entries to the contest look similar to each other as well. However, Ridgewhisker shows her own beauty and also her own power in an unique way.

Anything Else?
If you are up to the challenge like I was, please join the contest! The information is right here [link] but hurry! It ends on the 31st!

Rules

No linearts or bases unless they are yours.

Little to no unnatural colors.

Don't make it too complicated that no one can replicate the patterns.

You can make up to three designs!

Thanks for looking at my art! Give me any POSITIVE advise you want ^^
©Cerulean Oasis
August 2012