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MegaMaeve In reply to Drayah [2018-06-12 11:42:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like the style - I borrowed a bit from Beardsley, and added a bit of my own style as well, and I hope to develop this into a shiny new inking style I'll be able to deploy I'm glad you like the classical, formal vibe, too!

Experimenting is the only way we grow, and I'm happy you enjoy my attempts! It's always a delight to try out new things like this, especially when they work out rather well

Eli's horse is a young, fiery mare called Ingrid, after her eldest sister.

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Drayah In reply to MegaMaeve [2018-06-12 19:10:38 +0000 UTC]

I think it's turning into an awesome hybrid style that I'm really enjoying! Especially in your new piece of Caleb too! Nice!

I feel like a lot of OC artists don't take a lot of risks when it comes to art styles, and usually stay within their comfort zone, but you're always out there trying new and crazy things and I really admire that! I might have to try experimenting with style a bit too  

That's adorable! It's so cute that she named her horse after her sister! I'm not sure how my sister would react if I named a pet after her though lol Does she have a lot of sisters? And did she take Ingrid (the horse) with her from her home when she left to join the army? I'm very interested in how that particularly journey turned out, running away in the middle of the night maybe? Probably terrified of getting caught, because she wouldn't get another chance. I wonder if she told her sister she was leaving or just vanished!  

That's the thing about OCT, it's awesome and you get to learn so much about characters, but then there are still so many aspects and elements you're left with tons of questions about!

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MegaMaeve In reply to Drayah [2018-07-03 22:12:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your kind words!

Taking risks is always scary (esp. when they're irreversible, like with traditional art), and whenever I try something new, I tend to be crying internally most of the time, too. I do like trying out new things when it comes to art, however difficult the process something is, and I'm happy to inspire you on this matter! Although practice is key, it's no good to remain in The Comfort Zone forever - and it's always fun to get the images in your head on paper using newer, better methods than before.

Glad you like this tidbit of information too! It helps that horses are sacred to Eli's family - if she'd named a dog, or a cat (or worse, a goose) after her sister, she'd probably get chased around the estate by her sibling for sure. Elihal has got two older sisters (Ingrid and Vainna) and one younger brother (Ronni); she took Ingrid The Horse with her when she left her home estate. Her 'escape' into the Army went pretty smooth actually: a friend of her family, the captain Brandon Ryansson () came for a visit (trying to marry off his son to Ingrid The Human), and Elihal begged him to let her come with him to join the military. In order to persuade him of her value to the Army, she organised and won a horseback archery competition; Brandon was easily won over, and took her with him when he returned to HQ. Although her parents are none too happy with her choice, she still writes letters to her family (in spite of her troublesome dyslexia). Aka: no escapades, sadly.

Exactly! The OC-T merely shapes the foundation for characters, and builds a base image - it's a nice way to start (introducing or) writing a character, and makes one realise how much further one has to go!

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MegaMaeve In reply to HelevornArt [2018-06-12 11:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Ever since I did the Beardsley-based piece, I've been wanting to experiment with inks a little more, so I'm glad you enjoy the experimental style I'm currently trying out. Drawing horses is not my strongest suit you should hear me swear when sketching them, so I feel your pain for sure. XD 

Incidentally, I also love the pictures you do with ink (), and I must admit that your crosshatching very much is an inspiration to me as I try new things with ink - thank you!

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MegaMaeve In reply to NutmegIllustrations [2018-05-31 07:37:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I had a blast experimenting with this style, and I'm glad you like the result!

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MegaMaeve In reply to Kitty-Craftsy [2018-06-12 11:38:33 +0000 UTC]

Again, thank you so very much!   Your kind words on this piece still mean a lot to me. 

Horses are difficult to draw for sure, but considering Eli's affinity for them I have no choice but to give them my best shot. I had a blast drawing her too, that's for sure!

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Kitty-Craftsy In reply to MegaMaeve [2018-07-02 09:18:25 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome  

Horses are worse than drawing hands xD But you did a splendid job on them. 
It's good that you tying to do things what you never have done before. 

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MegaMaeve In reply to charcoalfeather [2018-05-28 08:53:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much! I'm delighted to hear you think it looks like a print! (I've been thinking of opening up commissions during the summertime, but still am not sure ) 

Also, thank you for inspiring me to make a coloured version! Currently I'm experimenting with markers using a copy of this piece, so maybe - if it works out - I'll post a coloured version soon indeed.  

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charcoalfeather In reply to MegaMaeve [2018-05-28 18:19:01 +0000 UTC]

Great! I’d love to buy a commission from you if you do choose to open them up!

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MegaMaeve In reply to charcoalfeather [2018-05-31 07:37:10 +0000 UTC]

Gosh, thank you in advance! I'm planning on setting up a PayPal account soon, so sometime this summer I might open them up! ^^ Thanks for your interest!

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MegaMaeve In reply to dragondoodle [2018-05-27 18:20:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MegaMaeve In reply to akitku [2018-05-28 08:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much for your kindness! This inking style definitely is a lot of fun - to me, it's still a little difficult, but it definitely lends itself for new opportunities for shading using inks, so that's definitely fun! ^^

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