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Kahmira — This Must Be a Dream

Published: 2009-10-15 00:02:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 1280; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 18
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Life is what you make of it...and so are dreams! Dreams can show you the past, emphasize the present, and prophesize the future. Pay close attention to the jumbled messes your subconscious conjures! If nothing else, draw what you are shown!


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Comments: 49

Stassman [2011-05-04 06:10:14 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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Kahmira In reply to Stassman [2011-05-04 17:23:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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33claudia33 [2011-01-15 19:08:31 +0000 UTC]

what is the animal in the bottom left hand corner? i can't tell if it is being threatening, or howling out in pain.... i love the motion of the pic... circling around and around.... and the creature on the bottom seems to be made of pure darkness....

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Kahmira In reply to 33claudia33 [2011-01-16 16:53:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your insightful comments...I've been away from DA for awhile, as you probably have noticed. ^^
And the creature in the bottome left corner is supposed to represent betrayal...the feelings of loss and pain and maddness and evil are all incorporated...I'm changing his design, though, to make him less wolf-like, more demon-like.
Ah, so you've noticed Smokes! Pure darkness is a wonderful way to describe him...I'm using him as a character in a book I'm writing...he represents the cycle of cruelty, where the innocent choose to become cruel due to being cruelly treated...He is a "turning away from light to solve problems" character.
Of course, this is a very old piece, and all of the characters need to be updated...I tried to make this version "Disney-esque" as opposed to my normal style.

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Nemisor [2010-02-28 19:09:15 +0000 UTC]

Love it! The colors are awesome, and all the little details.. Just love it.

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Kahmira In reply to Nemisor [2010-03-02 18:36:20 +0000 UTC]

aww, thank you so much! Little details are my specialty.

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Nemisor In reply to Kahmira [2010-03-02 20:00:00 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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BlakyCat [2009-12-25 16:38:34 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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Kahmira In reply to BlakyCat [2009-12-26 18:46:27 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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BlakyCat In reply to Kahmira [2009-12-27 08:55:45 +0000 UTC]

uor welkom

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Cautionary-threads [2009-11-28 23:18:30 +0000 UTC]

Oooh! Really trippy but great, I love the colours and the composition. It's a great dreamscape

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Kahmira In reply to Cautionary-threads [2009-11-30 22:00:36 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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Cautionary-threads In reply to Kahmira [2009-12-01 17:45:44 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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Twinerism [2009-11-19 03:50:50 +0000 UTC]

YOu. Me. Online drawing board. NOW. I want those coloring Skillz!

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Kahmira In reply to Twinerism [2009-11-21 05:25:03 +0000 UTC]

omg thank youuuuuu!

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Twinerism In reply to Kahmira [2009-11-21 05:54:08 +0000 UTC]

You've got an AIM or msn I can catch you with?

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Kahmira In reply to Twinerism [2009-11-28 21:43:47 +0000 UTC]

like an instant messaging thing? i think so, but i'm far away from my computer now, and i couldn't do it from this computer im on right now. sorry for the late reply...just been so busy. DX if i can remember, i have windows live messenger or something and i'm kcranfield@hotmail.com

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K-Lynnette [2009-11-15 20:39:39 +0000 UTC]

EPIC LOVE.
Holy Jesus girl, this painting is FANTASTIC. I love your use of colours, and the arrangement of all your chosen elements. It definitely has a very surreal feel to it, but it seems to progress more to solidity as you go down the picture.

Nice work! *fav~*

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Kahmira In reply to K-Lynnette [2009-11-15 22:27:36 +0000 UTC]

omg you madeth my day!
thank you! ^^
it's awesome that you caught how it's more "grounded" at the bottom...i think you just get even more awesome every time you comment!!

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K-Lynnette In reply to Kahmira [2009-11-16 01:27:47 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I'm perceptive!! \o/

And no problem, I like making deep comments.

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endless-insanity [2009-10-23 04:23:05 +0000 UTC]

Yaaaaaay SMOOOOOOOOKERS!!!!!!

WOW, what a dream... is all this from one dream!? This is both amazing and beautiful and weird and creepy at the same time. Very disturbing. I'm definetly faving it! And that's despite the creepy-looking staring eye in the middle, the scary werewolf AND the very eerie dude in the straight jacket -with a red heart on it... o_O He better not hurt that yellow puppy!!!!!!!!! I really like the red bubbles, the white mist/cloud/fog thing, the birds, the lion and the horse and even the weird red-winged angel, tho Smokers alone is wort the fave I'm already a big fan of Smokers and I hope to see more of him in the future. But I guess that means that you have to dream about him...

A very colorful dream. Just like your art. There's nothing wrond with your imagination, that's for sure. Maybe these dreams helps you be even better as an artist, on a subconscious level at least.

Oh, one more thing. What's that shiny purple thing next to your hair?

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Kahmira In reply to endless-insanity [2009-10-24 02:02:04 +0000 UTC]

wow...if there was an award for giving the most amazing comments, you'd win.

All of this is a combination of multiple dreams. I'm glad you like my creepy style, I just can't seem to move away from it!
I take it you are a fan of Smokes?! That's so awesome! XD Don't you worry, I will certainly be working much more with him in the future. ^^ even if it does give me nightmares...

I really love drawing from my dreams. I think it ends up being the most creative thing i do. oh, and the shiney purple thing is a necklace with amethyst, the stone of dreamers and prophesy. I love learning about stones. ^^

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endless-insanity In reply to Kahmira [2009-11-05 01:48:01 +0000 UTC]

I would? WOW, thanks a lot

I love your creepy style. I am a Resident Evil fan after all And yes, I'm a big fan of Smokes (hope he'll forgive me for misspelling his name^^' I have frightening dreams too, a while ago I dreamt I was kidnapped by terrorists. It was soooo creepy.

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BumbleBeesh [2009-10-16 17:16:41 +0000 UTC]

wow this one amazing dream the colors and details are awesome ...i like that creepy clown hehe x3

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Kahmira In reply to BumbleBeesh [2009-10-24 02:03:06 +0000 UTC]

thank you! ^^ This creepy clown seems to be gaining in popularity, so i will be doing some more of him in the future, but possibly ina darker style...ooooo, scary! XD

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SilverMillieum [2009-10-15 19:33:08 +0000 UTC]

Did you really dream this? If so, ur dreams are kewlllz. On a less n00bish note, I love the colors, concepts, and crazy characters! Especially that colorful spectral looking owl guy on the right

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Kahmira In reply to SilverMillieum [2009-10-24 02:04:20 +0000 UTC]

Fank yew!
I think you're the first one to mention the spectral owl/bird thing, kudos to you!

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SilverMillieum In reply to Kahmira [2009-10-24 13:12:47 +0000 UTC]

lol You're welcome XD Really? He's obvious :2

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dhhopper [2009-10-15 15:50:08 +0000 UTC]

What is Cardinal doing to you?

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Kahmira In reply to dhhopper [2009-10-15 15:58:22 +0000 UTC]

poking my forehead.

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dhhopper In reply to Kahmira [2009-10-15 16:21:47 +0000 UTC]

Oh. I was afraid he was going to go all Three Stooges on you and poke you in your eye.

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Kahmira In reply to dhhopper [2009-10-15 17:12:15 +0000 UTC]

you know...he just might! XD

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dhhopper In reply to Kahmira [2009-10-15 17:26:41 +0000 UTC]

Well I hope he isn't.
FYI. I might be out that way next month for Homecoming. My sister in law has a bunch of tickets, and says I should go. I don't know if I will, because I am not a huge fan.

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Kahmira In reply to dhhopper [2009-10-15 17:42:51 +0000 UTC]

you mean to the ut football game? well, if you like football i GUESS it'd be fun...but i hate it. i hate the crowds and traffic and drunken lunatics and crazy parking. but that's just lil old me! XD if you like football and are willing to put up with all that, you should go.

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dhhopper In reply to Kahmira [2009-10-15 17:46:47 +0000 UTC]

Well I can enjoy a football game from time to time. I'm not a huge fan, but whatever.
The problem is that it is a UT game. I am not the biggest fan. I may just go and baby sit my nephew while his parents are at the game.

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DavidStrife [2009-10-15 14:15:07 +0000 UTC]

I like your imaginative dreams, and the way you express them

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Kahmira In reply to DavidStrife [2009-10-15 15:23:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you! XD
I think the next time, i won't make it so cluttered, cuz the more i look at it, the more i wish i had more sky.

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AlfaFilly [2009-10-15 04:37:10 +0000 UTC]

UGH SO MUCH AWESOMENESS YET AGAIN

Such a lovely array or colors and symbolic-looking characters and the like all over the place.
Everything is placed very fittingly and make the whole thing come alive.

And your shading, is like, the EPIC.

Hurhur FACE POKE.

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Kahmira In reply to AlfaFilly [2009-10-15 15:22:43 +0000 UTC]

POKER FACE! XD

Thank you my sweet darling baby mommy person!

oh plee-as! your shading is the EPIC and joo know it!

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AlfaFilly In reply to Kahmira [2009-10-16 20:14:30 +0000 UTC]

OH MAI

Why noooooooo probleeeeem mah skittletastic muffin!

NO YOU LIE
YOU LIIIEE

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punxnotdead309 [2009-10-15 00:53:37 +0000 UTC]

Ooo! That is so cool! The concept is so unique and creative. It really stands out from others I have seen. Just lovely!

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Kahmira In reply to punxnotdead309 [2009-10-15 04:11:36 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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JadeThePredator [2009-10-15 00:06:59 +0000 UTC]

Man... Your mind is a mix of epic win and epic creepiness.... I LOVE IT!! 8D

And this is soooo pretty and detailed! Omg, I'm envious.... The expressions are awesome, too. XP

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Kahmira In reply to JadeThePredator [2009-10-15 00:11:45 +0000 UTC]

haha! XD i am such a creeper, right?!
Thank you!!

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CSnyder [2009-10-15 00:06:19 +0000 UTC]

very cool looking and it does seem like a dream, such dreamy colors and lots of lil details

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Kahmira In reply to CSnyder [2009-10-15 00:09:29 +0000 UTC]

thanks! ^^
yes, me and my crazy vibrant colors are inseperable!
but it's how i dream, if that's not crazy enough. XD

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CSnyder In reply to Kahmira [2009-10-15 00:12:05 +0000 UTC]

very cool, youre welcome!

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Solairia [2009-10-15 00:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is so pretty! I love the colors and I enjoy the explanation you gave :3 The drawing looks so freee!

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Kahmira In reply to Solairia [2009-10-15 00:08:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
I love drawing from my dreams..I'm much more creative when I'm asleep, I think! XD

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