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Published: 2007-08-04 20:25:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 4549; Favourites: 161; Downloads: 74
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Description She is protected from everything. Even from the love of men.

Finally, something I put some real effort into = A=!

I don't think I've really drawn anything with a particular theme in mind before--so I decided to with this one. Something more eastern ;9<3
Before you ask if that's a dragon, cat, or dog, I'll point you here: [link]
I want one D:

I think I'll devote my effort on this to mister *Badjoojoo since it was his personifications of the lion-dog guards at the entrance of the chinese cultural center in Calgary that initially sparked the idea :9 and he gave me some crutial tips on when I really need advice on particular aspect of the image.
Plus, he's had a rather rough week--and had to put up with my own sour moods on top of that = A=;
He's a superhero in my books > w<

Enjoy - 3-<3

Edited with bettar.
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Comments: 30

Jecksy-Candy [2010-07-12 23:49:51 +0000 UTC]

love it!!!!!!!

you have amazing coloring skills!!!!!

lol loved the chinese lion! xDD

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ShadowyZman [2009-08-16 13:30:32 +0000 UTC]

That's nicely done

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ToshirotheKnightWolf [2008-04-13 17:50:40 +0000 UTC]

i know what that thing is, it's king cesar.

who is he ya'll ask? here, look at this: [link]

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Manamaraya In reply to ToshirotheKnightWolf [2008-04-13 23:43:04 +0000 UTC]

best reply, ever. 8D

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ToshirotheKnightWolf In reply to Manamaraya [2008-04-14 19:39:43 +0000 UTC]

T.T...........thank you so much for that.

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MikeDimayuga [2008-03-13 06:06:20 +0000 UTC]

that is some awesome, AWESOME work.
and i don't know if you'd find this as interesting as i do... coincidentally, i also drew a pic that's totally diffrent but has some striking similarities.
[link]
(its one of my first attempts at digital coloring. not very good, i know)
[link]
(pencils only version)
check 'em out for a laugh.

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Manamaraya In reply to MikeDimayuga [2008-03-13 13:11:52 +0000 UTC]

haha awsome :] you've got some nice linework there!

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MikeDimayuga In reply to Manamaraya [2008-03-14 05:42:18 +0000 UTC]

hey thanks! i wish i could color like you.

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Rhahsid [2008-01-31 00:15:20 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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Vullx [2007-12-12 23:33:19 +0000 UTC]

The Guardian is really Beautifull!!
I add to my favorites.The girl is so cute!!
Congratulations!

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Batsuchan [2007-12-12 22:30:40 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful expression and the concept is well expressed, lovely colors, lovely idea, amazing realization.
She looks like coming from another dimension, somewhere in the world, protected from everything and foverer young...

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Manamaraya In reply to Batsuchan [2007-12-12 22:34:25 +0000 UTC]

thanks man! I love hearing about what comes to other's minds when they view my work :] thanks for sharing yours! <3

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oceantann [2007-10-17 21:29:56 +0000 UTC]

I love the way you posed her :'D You're improving so muccch ;o;

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shannonMETAL [2007-09-10 23:38:24 +0000 UTC]

I love your faces lol
awesome work

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Silth [2007-08-22 17:21:23 +0000 UTC]

...

I died of happiness when I saw this.

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ChiffonSigh [2007-08-12 20:25:48 +0000 UTC]

Oh myyyyyy this is incredible... everything... his eyes are beautiful x-x

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tinytank1989 [2007-08-08 22:23:17 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing! Faving!!

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kristi-lee [2007-08-08 18:28:57 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhh beautiful 8D You need to do more themed work! I'd do this picture, I'd get in there all grazed up and roll around naked on it. Hell. Yeah. 8D Love the greens and the way the light is shining on her from the trees, it's beautiful :3

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Contingent [2007-08-06 02:45:04 +0000 UTC]

W00t to the slowly climbing out of slump phase art

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Kurai-Hato [2007-08-05 19:30:34 +0000 UTC]

I am in love with the design of that liondog. The way you've colored it with the thick lines and strongly separated colors make it look like it's a wood carving come to life. Beautiful job making them look so shadowed, too, without having the main focus get lost in the background. Looks like you had fun with that lighting. <3

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1425364758 [2007-08-05 04:41:38 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh, I love that green in the background. Such a wonderful, neglected color. <3 Normally I'm not too big on centered compositions, but I think you pulled it off really well here.

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pargile [2007-08-05 02:38:17 +0000 UTC]

I does quite like the background, and the furry bits are just awesome.

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ChibiMidori13 [2007-08-05 00:58:46 +0000 UTC]

The detail in this is insane o3o;

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Ayrania-chan [2007-08-05 00:21:31 +0000 UTC]

I love the way you coloured this, it just looks to real and full of textures. The greens in the background are lovely against the girl and the beast.
Which is cute as by the way. Where can I get one?

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tetsuoshima [2007-08-04 23:48:21 +0000 UTC]

FUCKING PWN.

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JTing [2007-08-04 22:55:58 +0000 UTC]

It looks pretty badass.

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NibbleKat [2007-08-04 21:24:25 +0000 UTC]

I love the colors on the critter. I want one myself.

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Viking-Heart [2007-08-04 20:30:44 +0000 UTC]

hey, very nice colors! and I love her expression hehe (:

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sithdragon42 [2007-08-04 20:28:02 +0000 UTC]

Woah I love this. The lighting on the shishi's nose is very realistic

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celduin300 [2007-08-04 20:27:49 +0000 UTC]

oh she is beautiful i love thexepression on her face it is almost the same as the animal she is riding how very lovely. and i think that little words you put she is protected by everything even Men haha that is so cool she would have a very interesting story i think. cool

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