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August 11, 2012
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"I'm not here to curry favor from your beloved city. My only interest is that which should interest all of us. To disrupt nature is the greatest of sins."

This is the first time I've ever used a reference but I'm pretty happy with the result. I used my own face, which I feel caused her to look a bit more human than I would of liked. I slapped on about 120 additional years to her face, but overall, I don't think I've ever looked so young... (Confused yet?)

She's a character in one of my books, although I haven't managed to set my mind on a name just yet. All I know is that her name means "Feather", for she is a druid that follows the ways of the Hawk and the Owl.

EDIT Her name now literally means "Falling Feather".
The name means one who is always on the run, always moving, like a bird. All that is left for those to see is a feather...

For being an elf of the Wild, her attire is particularly formal in this picture. At the time, she was visiting a human city, and it was crucial that she make a good impression.

More fantasy artwork of a similar style:
The Beckoning, Preface and Concept Art
The Drow, or often called Dark Elven kin, are a dim and ancient race. Unlike the other familiar elves, the Drow are cave duelers, creatures of the depths who do not enjoy the company of those who live on the surface.

They are often called demons, dark creatures, evil, and their appearance does not do much to avoid such criticism.
Dark elves have coal gray skin, which permits them to blend in to the dark like shadows, while their stature is slightly smaller and more slender than those of humans. Their hair, often kept in elaborate braids, is pale as silver, and for this reason, dark elves will often cloak their heads when scouting the surfa



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=drumgirl May 7, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Very cool looking character! The coloring is gorgeous :D That's neat that you used your own face as a reference. Thanks for sharing this with the wizards club :D We look forward to seeing more from you!
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*Scarecrowlover May 7, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you very much. I'm happy to contribute when I can. Your club is wonderful.
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*tguillot Feb 8, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
I love the softness to the face, but the ear looks as though the paintstrokes were not blended out on the program, which makes it look a little disconnected from her face. I really love the feather's detail and its stark contrast to the clothing.
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*Scarecrowlover Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Aww, thank you ^^ I'm glad you like it.
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*tguillot Feb 10, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
no problem dear!
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~MagicalViper Jan 16, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Pretty awesome! It even reminds me a bit of Link from Zelda.

Great elf from the wild :D!
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*Scarecrowlover Jan 16, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you very much :)
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I love this!
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*Scarecrowlover Jan 15, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you :heart:
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~ruN-aliaN Jan 14, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
She's very strong and intelligent looking. Makes me want to get to know her in your book!
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