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Description For *Diikae 's adoptable contest, ending...today.
yay procrastination.
EDIT: I won him. :'3

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Name: Lutalo
Sex: Stallion
Height: 15 hh
Age: 3 years
Color: Swamp White-Birch Brindle
Markings: Infinity symbol on left underbelly.
Family: Older brother, Roark.
Name Origin: African name meaning "Fighter or Warrior".
Overview: Lutalo was an exceptional case. Even more so than his brother Roark. He was the only brumby born with coloration not inherently native to their surroundings, as the White Birch is more common to North American forests than Australian rainforests. At first foul play was expected within the herd, but when he opened his fiery orange eyes just like his father's, all questions of parentage melted away. Lutalo was more lightly built than Roark, taking more after their mother's body. As he was a year younger than Roark when their lives were destroyed, he has since relied heavily on his brother for support and has become shy from not having much social interaction with other equines. He displays a great affinity for birds, though, and appears to be able to communicate with them, even if only on a basic level, perhaps compensation for the equine company he never had.

Lutalo's basically shy, very dependant upon his older brother, and quiet. He shows great affection for other creatures, particularly birds and foxes. When he comes to Klementina's band with Roark, he doesn't know how to react, but is encouraged into conversation by Citrus, which has been bringing out his natural affinity for others and his sweet, sentimental personality.

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Sunrise, thick tones of pink and orange, leaked down the far mountain range, staining Lutalo's world in the warm colors of morning. A mist lolled in from the west, dragging across the dandelions littering the open hills. The birch-brindle stallion was unused to being so far from his brother, even though Roark was not all that far, he was merely out of sight, and that was farther than Lutalo had been in awhile. His chartreuse forelock brushes across the burning orange eyes that scanned the quiet emptiness surrounding him, drinking in the sensations and sounds of the approaching day.

He lowers his mouth to the sweet, wet grass, still perspiring with silver dew, and relishes in the simple delight of the lush opulence. The sun will incarnadine the clouds in a few short minutes, and the scarlet light will rush out over the plains, coat his silver body in the color of blood, and then continue nonchalant on its ascent to noon. But for now it is just Lutalo and the mist, and for now, that's just enough.

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"Every dawn gets its day like
Every gal gets her way like
Every step that I lay down brings me where I'm from
To lay down, lay down, to lay my cross."
Wake The Sun - The Matches

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Alright, so. Holy balls.
Ugh, Diikae's designs are just, ab-so-fucking-lutely gorgeous, and if I get monsieur Lutalo, I'll be absolutely in awe.
I saw both Roark and Lutalo's designs at around the same time, and for some reason, the two just clicked in my brain as OMFGBROTHERS, and thus i shaped basically an entire comic around them. Scratch that, an entire comic around them. I know, I'm such a gambler, aren't I?
Though I want to role play out some of their misadventures getting to Klementina's band, one of which I already started with ~equify . So anyone that's open, hit me up in note form or aim form. I won't be using Lutalo unless I actually get him (and omfg, have you seen the other two entries? UGH. Why do I always have to go up against amazing people?) but Roark is totally open atm.

By the way, I fucking hate dandelions now.
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Comments: 114

TSB-Studios [2012-10-16 06:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I love the way you've rendered him; the background, everything, it's so beautiful!

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Winzer In reply to TSB-Studios [2012-10-16 14:54:21 +0000 UTC]

Awww thank you! I am still pretty partial to this piece even though I did it years ago...It's nice to hear people still appreciate it!

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vividabstractstripes [2011-02-12 19:03:10 +0000 UTC]

wake the sun is an amazing song! and this is really amazing also

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casca-x [2010-02-21 07:27:07 +0000 UTC]

You know what? His upper lip markings are largely reminescent of a mustache. I like him even more now 83

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Winzer In reply to casca-x [2010-02-22 17:26:47 +0000 UTC]

You know. At first I wanted to change it.
But. Since i have revived and passionate love for mustaches.
The mustache will stay.

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casca-x In reply to Winzer [2010-02-23 23:33:32 +0000 UTC]

Good. Cause I was going to have to do something if you didn't. What I don't know, but SOMETHING. Unpleasant.

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Laughing-Kelpie [2009-11-04 21:39:34 +0000 UTC]

SEXY

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Winzer In reply to Laughing-Kelpie [2009-11-08 21:27:51 +0000 UTC]

BITCHIN'

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Ice-Cube-101 [2009-10-24 07:22:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is incredible! The colors so wonderfully saturate in the picture
The perspective of the dandelions being up close looks awesome. I see a lot the whole grass in front of the whole picture, but it's nice to have a little eye-catcher over there. The clouds looks awesome! The only thing I think would look would be to highlight the side of the clouds that are facing the sunrise with a bit of color from the sun

This pic is the bomb

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Winzer In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2009-10-24 22:56:53 +0000 UTC]

This comment is like a ray of sunshine in my life.

And thank you! I was going to toy more with the clouds when I was doing it, but I bailed out. ;-; henceforth I have decided that all clouds will be paid more attention to, as clouds are wonderful, lovely things and are usually one of my favorite parts in pieces of artwork.


Thank you SO MUCH for all your lovely comments, and favs, and just general affection. It's so incredibly nice of you.

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Winzer [2009-10-24 23:53:02 +0000 UTC]

You are the sunshine in my life And I love the suuun!!

I bail out on waaay too many things!! I can't wait to see the smexeh clouds!

You are totally worth it and deserving of it!!!!!!!!!!!
Likewise dearest Incredibly nice

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Winzer In reply to Ice-Cube-101 [2009-10-25 02:39:43 +0000 UTC]

LET'S CUDDLE.

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Ice-Cube-101 In reply to Winzer [2009-10-25 05:03:54 +0000 UTC]

Yus, I'm FREEZING my tail off brrrrrrr!!!

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HorseRus [2009-10-22 18:11:02 +0000 UTC]

OMG HES SO SEXY! Im glad you won him I gotta draw him some time ...those makrings are gonna be tricky

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Winzer In reply to HorseRus [2009-10-22 19:52:13 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, his markings kill me. XD I'm just finishing up another piece with him and eventually at some point you have to give up being accurate just to get things done.

But he is gorgeous, that's why he caught my eye!

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HorseRus In reply to Winzer [2009-10-23 22:43:17 +0000 UTC]

well hes a stud did you use any brushes on hes markings by any chance? P:

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Winzer In reply to HorseRus [2009-10-24 01:34:39 +0000 UTC]

Nope, they're all hand-drawn.

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HorseRus In reply to Winzer [2009-10-24 20:36:12 +0000 UTC]

oh dam o-o good job!

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zilverenx [2009-10-13 18:04:47 +0000 UTC]

He looks amazing! @u@ Congrats on getting him.

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Winzer In reply to zilverenx [2009-10-13 18:05:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. I'm so lucky to have him.

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scouting-for-stars [2009-10-08 19:56:58 +0000 UTC]

Bwahhh so amaze. ;u;

The mountains look gorgeous, I wish I could do them like that. And your style is just bleeding wonderful.

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Winzer In reply to scouting-for-stars [2009-10-08 20:14:43 +0000 UTC]

;w; thank you so much, lovely! I need to be able to do stuff like this faster though. it takes me aaaaaaaages.

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scouting-for-stars In reply to Winzer [2009-10-08 20:22:16 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! c:

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Sablewynd [2009-10-07 18:55:35 +0000 UTC]

YOU WON HIM...AWESOME-SAUCE! 8D

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Winzer In reply to Sablewynd [2009-10-07 22:35:54 +0000 UTC]

I AM SO HAPPY. SO SO HAPPY.

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Almirah [2009-10-05 19:45:39 +0000 UTC]

Woah! That tail and mane are EPIC

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Winzer In reply to Almirah [2009-10-05 22:07:26 +0000 UTC]

I KNOW RIGHT.
It was one of my favorite parts of his design!

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Bandarai [2009-10-05 19:30:31 +0000 UTC]

That background ;.;

Gosh the colours are just outstanding. They're so bright, so full of life, and not a single one clashes with another. <3~ Love the detail in those flowers at the bottom! Are they 'dandelions'? o:
If you guys call them that? Lolidk. 8D;

The character is beautifully done, too. <3~

The mane/tail is all shimmery and pretty.

Nice job, you!

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Winzer In reply to Bandarai [2009-10-05 22:23:59 +0000 UTC]

That background was such a pain in the ass/pleasure to draw!

You don't call them dandelions? What do you britishfolk call them?

I'm glad you approve, missus.

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Bandarai In reply to Winzer [2009-10-06 16:21:54 +0000 UTC]

Nono, I meant that we DO call them dandelions, but I wasn't sure if you did. ;D

<3

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Winzer In reply to Bandarai [2009-10-06 16:44:56 +0000 UTC]

OH.
Well yes.
Worldwide dandelions!

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Rui-rui [2009-10-04 16:50:15 +0000 UTC]

Awesome picture, and awesome design! I hope you get him. :3

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Winzer In reply to Rui-rui [2009-10-04 22:09:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! :'3
and i did get him omfgi'mso'cited.

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Rui-rui In reply to Winzer [2009-10-06 20:05:19 +0000 UTC]

YAAAAYCONGRATS 8D

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casca-x [2009-10-04 04:24:53 +0000 UTC]

I love your backgrounds... they look so.... solid xD I really can't think of a better word for them. But yeah they look so anchored into the scene, it's very realistic!

omfg liek joo rp?

*grabs Deonte by the ear and drags her into your notebox*

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Winzer In reply to casca-x [2009-10-04 16:06:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm trying to make them fit in with the character better...ugh. backgrounds are so time/energy consuming.

UM YUP 8B A LOT AKTUALLY.
it might be one of my favorite things.

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casca-x In reply to Winzer [2009-10-05 22:51:25 +0000 UTC]

xD Well... I think Deonte shall be meeting one of your delooshus characters then?

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Winzer In reply to casca-x [2009-10-05 23:32:22 +0000 UTC]

AGRRRRRRE'D

Just note meh.

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casca-x In reply to Winzer [2009-10-06 04:43:33 +0000 UTC]

CHECKEROONIES

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Fathomed [2009-10-03 22:16:24 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous c: I love the background, especially the dandelions xD Great work, I'm sure you'll win

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Winzer In reply to Fathomed [2009-10-03 22:59:35 +0000 UTC]

\o/ thanks so much! I have concluded that dandelions = carpal tunnel.

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Fathomed In reply to Winzer [2009-10-04 06:55:54 +0000 UTC]

The best things usually are xD

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oceans-inferno [2009-10-03 20:44:22 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work!
Firstly, you pulled off a lovely brindle. It looks so unique and exotic, almost abstract.
You have great perspective on the background, with the dandelions close up and others farther away. I also like how you put some orange on the mountains, as they reflect light from the sunrise. The mane and tail are nicely shaded, I love how their colors melt into each other.

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Winzer In reply to oceans-inferno [2009-10-03 21:34:48 +0000 UTC]

:'3 thank you so much, love. He was a challenge to paint, but that's what makes art satisfying, isn't it?
also melting colors.

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clarabear [2009-10-03 20:25:30 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! What a great character, I love his color and brindle pattern. Great story as well

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Winzer In reply to clarabear [2009-10-03 20:35:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, darling!

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clarabear In reply to Winzer [2009-10-03 20:37:30 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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hydraequus [2009-10-03 18:56:56 +0000 UTC]

I see no lineart or my eyes are getting worse ? this picure is gorgeus, I love the horse shading background of course too and this desigh is orinal

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Winzer In reply to hydraequus [2009-10-03 18:59:06 +0000 UTC]

There is lineart, but it's painting in to give the illusion that I didn't do lineart at all. Thank you so much for commenting, sweetpea! ~

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hydraequus In reply to Winzer [2009-10-03 20:31:53 +0000 UTC]

you're sly it is a pleasure to see every new your picture

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