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Description FRIDAY (November 11th) WAS OUR 16 MONTH ANNIVERSARY

__FULL VIEW PLEASE__

i am promising to myself and to brett that this wil be the last anniversary picture i will submit ANYWHERE because i feel and wish for brett to allow him to cherish it to himself; he's been through and is going through more than one can imagine or comprehend, more than i can intake myself. i can't even associate with the atrocity of what he is going through and i want each piece to bear its significance everytime i devote my heart into them.

i finished this piece on Sunday [November 20th] having started the Friday of the previous week [on our anniversary; November 11th] and decided to submit it now since i always allow brett to cherish it to himself =T__T= he is the sweetest person ever, ever, ever!!!!

songs that inspired me : Frou Frou - Must be Dreaming and Yoko Kanno - Blaze [from Escaflowne OST III]

this is, by far, the longest time and most effort [and losing the most patience~] i have spent on a single piece @__@;; this beats my *hugeazz* mural-like painting that i did in junior high that is hanging in my dining room [the 5th piece i did using acyrlics and last painting that i have done until just about a month ago o_o;;]

this is mainly due to the remarkably huge resolution i was working in.. [why..why..T___T;;] the original size of the piece is VERY CLOSE to 3,000 by 4,000 and i am not even overexaggerating. i also tend to work in 200% resolution to add to that..

also this is probably the longest time i have spent on a single sketch.. while i was working on it i was very indecisive on the pose, which way the wind should be blowing, and the overall composition of the piece. i originally intended for brett to have two wings instead of a single one according to my original designs/previous 2 drafts, however the second wing would have skewed the composition T_T;; thus my skirt reminiscing that of a wing so it won't interupt the flow along with the staff balancing out the over-sized sword. as i kept going with the sketch i added little details onto the outfit..which i was also indecisive on because my original designs didn't suit the particular atmosphere i was aiming for which i didn't realize was called "etherealism" until ~emirare pointed it out on R.I. with my b&w preview~

not only that, but because this piece was so massive, my Deleter program couldn't take it and didn't have sufficient memory for me to work on it. while i was working on the present it deleted 5 of my layers =T_____T=;;. the first two times really discouraged me because it was the layers for brett's cape x_____xll... after that i didn't want to work on it and i almost cried over it because i spent so much effort on it. it didn't allow me to retrieve it or anything.. occassionally, it wouldn't let me create another layer and also it wouldn't allow me to merge layers together [thus deleting the layer].. after i got over that [took me three days =0=;;] i started saving after every 3-5 minutes so it wouldn't happen. my brother put more ram in my computer and i was hoping that it wouldn't happen again, so i forgot to save..but guess what happen =____=;;.... yeah.. lot's of discouragement.

before i continue to write numerous paragraphs concerning my process of this piece for my hunnie bunnie xD~..overall, i am very pleased with how this piece turned out [even though when shrunk by billioooooons it screws up the image and my coloring details are less-noticeable].

this piece is to elaborate further from oUr 15 month anniv. 2005's [link] description of how i view brett in my life as an angel; brett shelters me and continuously will do anything in his power to ensure my safety, well-being and happiness =T_________T= i love him so much omg omg omg i wish i could be stronger and not be so fragile so i could do even more for him =;____;=

…close up shots : [link]

in-depth criticsm is discouraged; given a month to look at it has allowed me to distinguish what i strive to improve upon. however any suggestions are highly appreciated

..0.5 - 0.7 mech. pencil
..deleter v.2
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Comments: 105

temaritemacchi [2007-02-14 02:55:58 +0000 UTC]

Preeeetty... *stares in awe*

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gearchi10 [2006-10-27 09:28:50 +0000 UTC]

nice

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haewkrapong [2006-10-03 06:31:05 +0000 UTC]

nice couple forever XDXD

congrats!

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tirrany [2006-09-26 22:47:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow, really nice, u did put a lot of effort into this pic! Well done!

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ax21 [2006-09-14 03:04:12 +0000 UTC]

love this one!
well its obviously this one is full of love that's why it turned out great!

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Hitaru [2006-08-25 07:22:21 +0000 UTC]

Such a beautiful picture.

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ChexyTime [2006-07-23 09:02:37 +0000 UTC]

one of my faves on the cami x brett series

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kat-reverie [2006-05-04 22:18:25 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for the terribly late comment X3; I'm really bad at commenting in a good ammount of time. In any case. this is lovely! the expressions are great and match the body language to a T. X3 I love the color combo too, it's so soft without being the shiney sort of flowy that's distracting from the image. ^_^ I have to say my favourite part is the outfit designs, they're so well thought out. ^__^

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Lady-Noremon [2006-04-21 21:52:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad that your love is so beautiful! ^___^

Frou Frou is wonderful

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inuanjiri [2006-04-20 18:58:24 +0000 UTC]

this is sooooo amazing OMG that is sooo cool you r soo talented i nv you
and congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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babymiyu08 [2006-04-04 01:55:13 +0000 UTC]

*w* wow love it!! :3

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naichan [2006-02-27 07:07:09 +0000 UTC]

awesome!awesome!
i love the way you're colouring! ^__^

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xXChihiroXx [2006-02-26 19:07:49 +0000 UTC]

OMg, that's so good >_> It's so awesome I'm speechless.

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lychi [2006-02-13 06:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Awww how cute~ I like the colors you chose for this. Somewhat soft. That's something I can always feel in your artworks. They match nicely, and the background is lovely too *nods; is a sucker for huge windows and skies* The lineart is very clean and smooth too, easy on the eyes and well fitting for your style of coloring. I like their faces and expression So cuuute! The wings look really nice. It's great to see that you're working in such high resolution; it really shows through. Great job on the details, like her frills/laces, and her feather-like dress. O_O I really like that! The thin patterns on the wings and the staff look lovely too ^^

Happy anniversary

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memoru [2006-02-08 16:54:25 +0000 UTC]

~_~ So much emotion in this pic, it's radiating. <3

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jgvillu [2006-02-08 04:51:24 +0000 UTC]

BEAUTIFUL!

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jonatz1110 [2006-01-14 16:28:44 +0000 UTC]

awesomeness

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Strawberry-Hime [2006-01-10 14:43:03 +0000 UTC]

Lovely. <3

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ViCkeRzHeRe [2006-01-08 22:35:38 +0000 UTC]

camichan!!!!~ i'm so sorry it took me so long to get to this, but i'm glad i did, because it's so so so beautiful TT0TT all the effort you put into this picture really paid off, it is GORGEOUS. all the detail, all the little decals.......omg i love the skirt so much, and the composition works insanely well and i just love everything about it from the colors to the poses you are such an amazing person and you are so absolutely brimming with love *0* good luck to you and brett, you are the sweetest couple ever!!! <33 i'm so proud of you (and not to mention completely amazed) for hanging in there after all the hardships both in your life and in this drawing, but both have turned out fabulously (i hope your life has, anyway )

you're a fantastic friend and a wonderful artist! keep it up dearest

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mr-goodbytes [2006-01-04 19:38:23 +0000 UTC]

Superb ^^

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camiruchi In reply to mr-goodbytes [2006-01-05 01:59:48 +0000 UTC]

thank you ^^

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hikari-chan [2005-12-28 00:02:12 +0000 UTC]

*hug* congrats to you and brett for the times you've shared...and may the months that follow be just as cherished ^^

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camiruchi In reply to hikari-chan [2006-01-03 01:14:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much rhiya-chan =^o^=

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hikari-chan In reply to camiruchi [2006-01-03 22:24:01 +0000 UTC]

but of course!!

(*poke* psst, let me see what you've done for my trade!! XD;; i can't wait to see it finished ^^)

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camiruchi In reply to hikari-chan [2006-01-04 03:37:00 +0000 UTC]

i've redone it too many times now @_@ im sorry.. and i haven't had anytime to draw; been sick and now i am trying to cram 7 days worth of homework into 4 days u_u

don't worry though =T__T= i will have it done, i am extremely sorry @_______@;;

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hikari-chan In reply to camiruchi [2006-01-04 17:53:26 +0000 UTC]

awww...well take your time hon, i want you to be satisfied with it hehe ^^

*hug* hope you feel better, and try not to get stressed out ^^

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Shironotenshi [2005-12-24 07:44:22 +0000 UTC]

Waaaai! Its so beautiful! I can really can tell you put your hear and soul into making this for Brett! Its so cyute that you do this for him.

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camiruchi In reply to Shironotenshi [2006-01-03 01:32:41 +0000 UTC]

=^o^= thank you~~ i only want the best for him because i think he only deserves the best =T__T= so i try to evoke my feelings towards him into my pieces

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magikwishez [2005-12-22 06:16:46 +0000 UTC]

It is truly one of your most amazing works. It's amazing how you can work with such a big canvas size and create such a masterpiece out of it. I always loved your coloring, mainly due to the softness of the colors. You are extremely creative when dealing with costumes. I also love your idea for backgrounds because all of them seem so heavenly and they hold a lightful atmosphere. I'm sad that I won't be seeing any more of your monthly anniversary drawings, but your other submissions are just as great. n_n

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camiruchi In reply to magikwishez [2006-01-03 01:37:20 +0000 UTC]

=x.x= thank you~ i wish i could put such same effort and feeling into every other piece..but it is extremely difficult for me if it isn't for brett; it just isn't the same. with the canvas size..it was extremely difficult for me and something i really haven't done before..you are way too kind in yor comments xD i will end up writing 3 sentences per 1 sentence you say if i keep this up x];;

=^^= thank you so much for viewing a piece that i believe is my favorite and best work yet and for your highly considerate and thoughtful comment <3

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Ayuna [2005-12-22 00:27:25 +0000 UTC]

OMG that looks awesome~~ lol it's amazing i cant explain it in words XD anyway.. Congrats! ^^

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arina [2005-12-21 14:19:36 +0000 UTC]

omigawd....... beautiful XD

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Eruruu [2005-12-18 06:53:28 +0000 UTC]

I'm so slow. ==;;; Sorry that I didn't send a comment earlier. TT

Anywaaay!!

As always, your pieces hold such great emotion. ;; I love it, Cami~~ I'm serious, there should be a game and you and Brett should be like, the main characters or something. *O* This piece looks so epic, it's great~~!!

I love how Brett has one wing, by the way. He's like, your guardian angel, but with one wing, it makes it more like... he seems almost un-human-like, but REAL. Like, he seems like a dream, but in reality, he's really there. D: It's hard to explain. Sorry if I confused. @_@!!

Anyway, wow. If I went by your resolution, I think I'd die. XDDDD I get so fed up with coloring, it's really sad and pathetic. (Though amusing to watch me toss my tablet pen at my monitor. Poor thing, abused like crazy.) Props and kudos to you, though, Cami! <33 And yeah, wow. @@ Sucks how it kept dying. ;; Sorry to hear that. ToT

Again, I say this a lot, but I LOVELOVELOVE the way you designed the clothing and everything. I swear, it's totally unique and I loveeee itttt. Your designs and ideas are so... DIFFERENT. It's really distinct and sets you apart from everyone. *_*

Oh, and the BG is spectacular as always. I don't know why, but it reminds me of a clock. o_O And this keeps on yelling at me, "I'd protect you to the end of the world, to the end of time."

Cheesy, I know. XP I JUST WATCHED DISNEY. ):

I also love the coloring. Good gawsh, Cami!! Your coloring's beautiful, and I totally adore it. ;~;

Anyway, sorry for the 23890182971298321sajdnja,sdndsa comment. Super long, I know. DX SORRRYYY. Lovee you and I totally adore this piece. INSTANT !! I know you won't be posting anymore anniversary pictures (D: !!!), but I understand. x] I loved watching you post them, though. Fantastic! Oh, and I can't wait to see more of your work! :]

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camiruchi In reply to Eruruu [2005-12-20 08:05:00 +0000 UTC]

hly o______________o so long don't be sorry and not slow at all u____u

xDDD someone first suggest to me.. to make manga/comic of brett and i.. epic love xDD~ that sounds so cool :: doesn't know what that mean >o> o<

wah, not at all, i completely understand +__+ i never looked at it that way, but i see your point and i think that's cool xD i lav it, i lav it!!!

yeah... when i color...i enjoy it for the first hour.. or something, but then it gets tiresome and i start to get lazy T_______Tll... expanding my working time over the day allows me to have a break and refresh, however when i work at it all at once i won't feel unsettled or something xD i always work on everything all at once, but this one was just..i don't know how i did it o_o; and it's fine xD i'm scared to work in that resolution again, but it was SO MUCH EASIER to work like that.. i was able to add in so much detail that i couldn't before.

wah >o< thank you again =;ooo;= /shy~ i kept changing what i wanted and diverted away from my original two drafts, but not by much; just added in a lot more details and changed my outfit so much [but it still end up looking like RO priestess >_______
yeah..clock..stained..glass...thing...xDDDD~ and aww =T______T= i just love how you interpret my piece <333

thank you so much wahh =x.x=!!! and don't be sorry <333 i love reading long comments/critiques/etc. it just shows how much thought you put into my piece rather than just glancing at it and saying a very short comment just to have a comment there or something xD

thank you so much.. i dont want to sound repeatitive xD;; but thank you~!! i was planning on doing b/w cutouts of my future anniversary pictures on my devID or something xD i have to ask brett

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Eruruu In reply to camiruchi [2005-12-21 17:57:48 +0000 UTC]

XD;; Again, I apologize. LawlzIgetcarriedaway. 8]

Omgyes! That'd be so cool. *____* It would be a little time consuming (and I don't want you to get stressed out ==;; ), but it would be really cool. *o* YOU COULD BE LIKE... uhm. I... don't really know. ::creativity fails me:: D: But a cool storyline would be great! And like, you could design the covers and stuff.. It'd be so pretty. <33

Yaay! Glad I didn't lose you. x];;;

Omgyeah. Except, my laziness kicks in veeery early. It's really pathetic and sad. XD; I do the base colors and stuff and then I just stop. And leave it alone for like another 209349081230923 years. DX I don't mind big canvases, but it gets a little iffy for me because I can't seem to cover enough area. I admire you for your canvas coloring, Cami~ ROCK ON YAY. But yeah, with biggg resolutions you can add a lot of things~ <3

It's totally unique. D< Don't say it looks like priestess, but it doesn't! And you don't copy, don't ever say that. e___e I'd kill people to have an awesome design creativity like your's. *o* They're always elegant, with a touch of like... I dunno. It's hard to describe. XD;;

Really? ;; Aww, thank you.

And no problem~~ Yeah, that sounds like a really nifty idea. <3 Can't wait to see what the outcome will be. x]

Rock on, Camiiiii~

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camiruchi In reply to Eruruu [2006-01-03 01:20:22 +0000 UTC]

wahhh don't apologize =T______T= i love reading your comments <333

haha yeah time kills... i want to be 18 already xDD;; but i don't think i have enough creativity for a story though o_oll..... if i did then that would be so cool +o+;;

xDDD

rofl!! that's me xD i always do the base colors first.. which is the worst part to me x_____x;; most time consuming, most tiresome, most stressful..etc. x[

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Eruruu In reply to camiruchi [2006-01-06 00:37:10 +0000 UTC]

Aww, I love reading your comments, too! ;;

XD! Yeah, 18. *o* That'd be nice... drive a car, on your own... And you could, if you wanted to. And you have lots of creativity, don't you worry about that. D<

Yeah. ;___; DARN YOU BASE COLORS. They'll be the end of the artists, I swear. They just wanna eat us alive. D:

<333

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Umesshi [2005-12-17 06:43:16 +0000 UTC]

oh wow cami...Im speachless..it's..so...good...the best you've done in my opinion! *___* thing wings are gorgeous! all the details! the misty look, and blue highlights on the red! your outfit is adorable! the colouring is excellent..I can go on and on and on,omg so much to comment on and I dont know where to begin or end! so I'll just sum the rest up by saying this is by far one of the best peices Ive ever seen from you! *_____* /stares for a while <333

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JedexaKrazyLee [2005-12-17 02:37:54 +0000 UTC]

omg that's so cool! the pose, outfit, background, everything!

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Enfantin-Chloe [2005-12-17 02:06:04 +0000 UTC]

Nee-San~! I'm so proud of you, and I'm glad to hear that it all came out well. I'm so sure that Brett here, *Nudge* is very appreciative as well~! And he always knows how much work you put into your anniversary drawings~! See you soon~!

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BlackRoseRena [2005-12-17 01:32:35 +0000 UTC]

GO CAMI!!!! Like I said before, this is probably one of ur best pics so far.

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keirin [2005-12-16 23:11:47 +0000 UTC]

I just felt my pulse go dadadathump It's gorggeouus, and there's such detail. ! This has patience spelled all over it LOL.. Has this uplifting feel too, keeps making me think it's the illustration for a really cool fantasy love story!!

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theIronArtist [2005-12-16 08:29:52 +0000 UTC]

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥*comes back to look at it again since its the greatest picture ever* ♥♥♥♥♥♥

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camiruchi In reply to theIronArtist [2005-12-17 00:57:31 +0000 UTC]

awww =T__T= thank you for this and your previous comment

@__@ i wish it was as good as you say it is; i will strive to improve as much as i can

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shizero [2005-12-16 05:51:56 +0000 UTC]

Congrats cami! You're very lovely girlfriend as always. I always ask my bf to draw a pic for me and he always forget it!! *kick his ass* Anyway, the pic is very beautiful. I really like the feeling of crystal light.

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camiruchi In reply to shizero [2005-12-17 00:56:42 +0000 UTC]

wahh =T__T= ::very embarass:: =;o;=

LOL xDDDD shizero-chan sho cool and funny =+o+=

thankuu so much o^o^o

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MaIgoNoHaNe [2005-12-16 03:15:01 +0000 UTC]

im just wonderin cuz since ive seen this a few times...>_>
if its lyke...the coms prob or u just put it lyke that..
but bretts left eye seems 2 b blue...n the other one brown....
just wonderin :3
n nice job on the pic!!

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camiruchi In reply to MaIgoNoHaNe [2005-12-16 03:22:39 +0000 UTC]

uh i am having a hard time understanding your comment.. but brett really does have two different eye colors if thats what you were wondering? o.o;

and thank you ^^

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MaIgoNoHaNe In reply to camiruchi [2005-12-16 04:30:53 +0000 UTC]

realli?! o_x
thats soo cool xD

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Kixies [2005-12-16 02:58:31 +0000 UTC]

;-;;; I adore you so much, and I love all your anniversary pictures, but I understand what you mean. That is the sweetest thing I've heard ^^ I'll still love seeing any new picture from you~ And I still have to submit commission information ;-;

This picture is the most amazing piece I've seen from you~ And I can tell you put your whole heart into the image. I'm sure everyone knows just how lucky Brett is to have you ^^ I hope you guys enjoy your winter break

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