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Published: 2007-07-21 01:21:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 13541; Favourites: 324; Downloads: 186
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Description Sorry for the long wait, guys! This stupid thing took way longer than it should've... and it nearly killed my poor computer ;_;

Vanity. For lack of a better title >_> I really should've just called this "An 18th Century Cliche," but I don't feel like changing it. But yes, this is completely cliche and random. After focusing on late 18th century fashion for so long, I had the urge to draw something a little different... and looking at Boucher's paintings of Madame de Pompadour pretty much convinced me that I had to draw some frilly, poofy, over-decorated dresses. It figures. I knew I'd end up drawing something like this sooner or later, but I'd hoped it wouldn't be this soon. Not that I don't love these types of dresses, but like I said, it's an 18th century cliche. (And because this was for the most part done on a whim, I didn't really plan it out too well... so the color scheme isn't really all that great >_< ... the composition is also kinda unbalanced, but oh well)

Anyway, here are Fallyn and Nell (from Flock of Ravens), completely out-of-character in mid-18th century clothing. I'll go back to drawing them in their normal outfits right away. I miss drawing those crazy hats ;_;

Textures from Aethereality [link] , Obsidian Dawn [link] , and my own collection. Paintings that I used for reference are [link] , [link] , and [link] .

Enjoy^^ And constructive critique is always welcome.
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Comments: 65

NinjaRosa [2011-11-15 01:46:54 +0000 UTC]

Dresses andn roses Dresses and roses! favourite favorite!

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sailornoelle [2009-11-28 01:00:00 +0000 UTC]

I love the dresses! This is absolutely beautiful!

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SuperBunny-GO [2008-01-27 02:19:13 +0000 UTC]

It's so nice to see Anime used for something more than chest-y girls and gorgeous guys. I love this and your entire gallery.

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Seitou In reply to SuperBunny-GO [2008-01-27 05:03:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you^^

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Bnspyrd [2007-12-21 12:43:16 +0000 UTC]

Such massive roses, a bit like a cabbage rose or something.

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breakthatfall [2007-11-01 22:23:44 +0000 UTC]

Your gallery's very classy.

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DizzyPrincess [2007-10-13 18:29:33 +0000 UTC]

their dresses are amazing! i wanna that

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str4yk1tt3n [2007-08-06 03:05:12 +0000 UTC]

your fabrics and textures are so rich and awesome!

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unseeliefae [2007-08-06 01:14:57 +0000 UTC]

I really love the detail and elegance in this picture, but the eyes really bother me. They just don't seem to fit in with the rest of the picture, because they are done in a very cartoony anime style, making the figures look surprised and frightened when compared to the more realistic and mature anime style of everything else. I think the picture would seem more consistent if the eyes were smaller and more in proportion to the face. Everything else is totally awesome though.

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Hellobaby [2007-08-05 12:30:10 +0000 UTC]

I love ur talents so muchhhhhhhhhh can die for it

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Rapsody [2007-08-05 07:11:47 +0000 UTC]

The dresses are fantastic! all the costumes really...and the hairstyles.. such detail!

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Nestalgica [2007-08-02 07:43:51 +0000 UTC]

Your style would be absolutely perfect for a TV show. I can feel these characters come to life! It's like I can reach out and shake hands with them. Beautiful.

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Sophquest [2007-07-25 19:56:10 +0000 UTC]

This outstanding piece is now being featured in the NEWS ARTICLE~
'WEDNESDAY'S WALL OF WOW'S~ 7/25/07
[link]
Way to go!! ~ I absolutely love it!
Sophquest

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Seitou In reply to Sophquest [2007-07-25 22:21:20 +0000 UTC]

Yay! Thank you so much for the feature

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Sophquest In reply to Seitou [2007-07-27 09:51:43 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely, my pleasure!

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Kareru-chan [2007-07-24 20:08:57 +0000 UTC]

The dresses look amazing! ^^

I'm wondering how long it took you to do this... o__o;; Must've taken forever!

Just one comment: the lady on the left? Her nose frightens me. >.> Kinda.

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Seitou In reply to Kareru-chan [2007-07-24 22:40:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks^^

From start to finish (the rough pencil sketch to the final product), it took a good two weeks.

Hehe I tend to draw my characters with larger noses. I have no clue why...

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Kareru-chan In reply to Seitou [2007-07-25 17:55:13 +0000 UTC]

Wow... that's amaaazing~ o.o Cookies for you for dedication~

^.^ Still a great picture overall though!

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KittehChan [2007-07-24 15:44:19 +0000 UTC]

The detail is amazing and I love their dresses, gorgeous designs <3

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Seitou In reply to KittehChan [2007-07-24 17:23:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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KittehChan In reply to Seitou [2007-07-25 20:07:05 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome :3

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zombie-penguin [2007-07-23 18:17:54 +0000 UTC]

Another great drawing! I was reading your comments about it while it was loading and I have to admit, it wasnt as cliche as you made me think it would be. Yeah slightly futsy, but not too much. The detail, as always, is fantastic! Jealous again... Don't mind me (hehehe) Great Job!

Heather

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Seitou In reply to zombie-penguin [2007-07-23 21:38:31 +0000 UTC]

lol, thanks

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hotah [2007-07-23 07:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work! Especially the clothes!!

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Seitou In reply to hotah [2007-07-23 12:02:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks^^

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Celestial-SeraphiMan [2007-07-21 23:29:45 +0000 UTC]

The detailing, clothing, and shading are what really make this! Very good!

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Seitou In reply to Celestial-SeraphiMan [2007-07-22 12:20:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks^^

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vampiremika [2007-07-21 22:24:06 +0000 UTC]

in my opinion you don't give yourself enough credit hun I think you did a great job

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Seitou In reply to vampiremika [2007-07-22 12:20:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Sometimes I'm too hard on myself, but it only makes me work harder so I don't really mind

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vampiremika In reply to Seitou [2007-07-22 17:44:07 +0000 UTC]

well i guess thats true, but i bet your satisfied in the end when you've finished

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kibou-chan [2007-07-21 17:25:11 +0000 UTC]

The detail on the dresses is absolutely amazing. The roses looks beautiful as well. ^^

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Seitou In reply to kibou-chan [2007-07-21 21:56:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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elionora [2007-07-21 14:53:40 +0000 UTC]

such pretty detail! i love the dress designs. especially the brown one.

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Seitou In reply to elionora [2007-07-21 21:56:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Llyke [2007-07-21 13:05:53 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, I love how you drew the roses.

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Seitou In reply to Llyke [2007-07-21 21:56:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you^^

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RedPassion [2007-07-21 12:38:47 +0000 UTC]

OMG!!! 0.0 Thats again sooo... sooo... IΒ΄m speechless!!! The dresses and the roses are as always the best of all!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Ohhh please would you create a dress for my Emily???
YouΒ΄re really unbeaten in it!
Btw the Madame who looks like with the dress like the Marquise de Pompadour is my fav!!! So fantastic!!!^^
*Faaaaaaaaav*

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Seitou In reply to RedPassion [2007-07-21 21:56:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much One of these days I'll get around to drawing a dress for her. She's the character in your icon, right?

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RedPassion In reply to Seitou [2007-07-21 22:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Ohhhh 0.0 you would really do???? Yes she is!!! but you can find her on my gallery too.

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Seitou In reply to RedPassion [2007-07-21 22:07:04 +0000 UTC]

Of course I would do it What type of dress do you want her in?

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RedPassion In reply to Seitou [2007-07-21 22:46:44 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwww *happy* *lots of kisses* Umm...well....maybe somethings like this one you can see in the MA movie from 1938...you know?
Something elegantly...like a Princess or better as Queen...XDDDD And sonething what looks good to her red hair...

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Seitou In reply to RedPassion [2007-07-22 12:23:33 +0000 UTC]

I'll have to look for screencaps from that film. I remember seeing part of it a while ago. Those dresses were so fancy I'll design one of those really cool court dresses^^

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RedPassion In reply to Seitou [2007-07-23 03:25:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh well i can give you some pics from the dresses... Cause i have the DVD and some pics+screenshots to it. but yes they are so cool. Awwww...iΒ΄m agog with expectation.^^

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Seitou In reply to RedPassion [2007-07-23 12:13:13 +0000 UTC]

I found a ton of screenshots on this site: [link]

I'll start drawing it as soon as I can

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RedPassion In reply to Seitou [2007-07-25 03:24:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes i know this too.
My fav dreses are 1.)STRIPED ORGANDY 2.)THE SECOND OPERA GOWN 3.)GRAPE GOWN 4.)ATTACK ON THE PALACE and 5.)PORTRAIT GOWN.

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arm01 [2007-07-21 10:42:41 +0000 UTC]

I love all the mad detail on this the flowers are most excellent!

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Seitou In reply to arm01 [2007-07-21 12:26:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks^^

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nightmarefood [2007-07-21 09:00:50 +0000 UTC]


Oh... wow. Lovely detail done here. Amazing. Great job.

<3
Victoria

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Seitou In reply to nightmarefood [2007-07-21 12:26:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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CeraUnaVolta [2007-07-21 05:51:43 +0000 UTC]

I really love the dress (especially the bottom left one). The time you put in it really shows.

Your color balance isn't as shabby as you make it out to be. They all have that darker cool gray type feel to them.

As for composition. This is just my opinion, but maybe try to take the black swirling stuff out in the background. Don't get me wrong, it looks really cool. But if you take it out, it might leave the drawing in a nice crescent shape and then you have negative space to work with.

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