Classes are over! There is only one thing to do... (Requests closed)

[SkyBound 828]

And for the 100th reply, I present to you: Loyalty of Sand! In full color. I've had this done for a while, I just haven't uploaded it. So lazy :/

 

I am sorry that I did not reply to this sooner.  This is actually the first I have been on for several weeks due to health issues.  Anyway, this looks quite nice; so much better than I could probably do!  

 

In regards to any outstanding requests (as if anyone is going to read this), I am hoping to have something posted soon now that my health has improved.  I thank you for all of your patience.

[SkyBound 828]

@@Opalicious

 

I finally have a small update for you besides that abysmal bust sketches I produced some time ago.  I know it is a bit sketchy and underwhelming at the moment, but I at least wanted to be sure I got the basic idea of what you desired out of this request.  Critiques, comments, do not really care one way or another?  Just let me know so I know if anything is not to your liking thus far.

 

 

 

[Opalicious 799]

@@Opalicious

 

I finally have a small update for you besides that abysmal bust sketches I produced some time ago.  I know it is a bit sketchy and underwhelming at the moment, but I at least wanted to be sure I got the basic idea of what you desired out of this request.  Critiques, comments, do not really care one way or another?  Just let me know so I know if anything is not to your liking thus far.

 

 

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I think this is amazing. You got Star Dust spot on, and her hairstyle is especially noteworthy, and it perfectly displays what she's like. I really like Meteor Shower as well, his body language perfect. I really like how Meteor Shower's mouth corner's are slightly twitched up. It's a tiny bit different from what I imagined, however it is still completely suitable, so it's not necessary that it be changed.. Overall, brilliant. Can't wait to see it in color! 

[SkyBound 828]

I think this is amazing. You got Star Dust spot on, and her hairstyle is especially noteworthy, and it perfectly displays what she's like. I really like Meteor Shower as well, his body language perfect. I really like how Meteor Shower's mouth corner's are slightly twitched up. It's a tiny bit different from what I imagined, however it is still completely suitable, so it's not necessary that it be changed.. Overall, brilliant. Can't wait to see it in color! 

 

I am glad and relieved that you do approve of this thus far, as I feared this one would not be up to your liking.  I went through several different variations and this one seemed the 'best' out of them.  Expressions are hard...

 

As far as color is concerned...I will not lie, as my coloring skills are barely up to par by any standards. I will be more than happy to add color once I am done with the line work, but I just want to prepare you for the worst if/when it happens.  Also, while we are on the subject of coloring, did you have any particular suggestions as to how you wished to have this colored, or even a background to compliment the picture?  This is your idea, and I want to get it as close to the mark as possible.

 

And since I do not wish to double post, here is another small update to your request.  I know, it does not seem as though I have done much, but I have added more detail to the wings and touched up some of the line work, though it needs a lot of clean up.  Wings...I am so horrible at them.  I was erasing so much that I was starting to peel away paper!  Anyway,, let me know what you think, as I am just hoping I did not make it worse.

 

 

 

 

Edited April 12, 2013 by SkyBound

[SkyBound 828]

@@Quilava

 

While I am waiting for a reply from my last request, may as well begin the next on.  I am sorry it is not much to go on at the moment, but as is customary for me it seems, I want to be sure I have got the basic details correct on your character, Ignis.  I know this does not do any justice (as crappy as this is), but if there is anything that needs to be changed or adjusted, please let me know.  Also, in regards to the armor that he is wearing in your reference picture, do you wish for me to follow that design or did you desire any alterations?  

 

 

 

 

[Flareon 151]

@@Quilava

 

While I am waiting for a reply from my last request, may as well begin the next on.  I am sorry it is not much to go on at the moment, but as is customary for me it seems, I want to be sure I have got the basic details correct on your character, Ignis.  I know this does not do any justice (as crappy as this is), but if there is anything that needs to be changed or adjusted, please let me know.  Also, in regards to the armor that he is wearing in your reference picture, do you wish for me to follow that design or did you desire any alterations?  

 

 

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O.o OHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSH that looks purely awesome and it's not even the full body picture. Yes everything is fine so far and I would love if you could follow the design in the reference pic just since that's what I like to think their armor would be to set them apart from Celestia's guards. Also would it be to much trouble to color him......if it is don't worry about it.

[SkyBound 828]

O.o OHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSH that looks purely awesome and it's not even the full body picture. Yes everything is fine so far and I would love if you could follow the design in the reference pic just since that's what I like to think their armor would be to set them apart from Celestia's guards. Also would it be to much trouble to color him......if it is don't worry about it.

 

Well, I hope you do not mind if I take a couple...artistic liberties with the armor.  Since he is supposed to be a part of Luna's guard, I believe the design could be improved upon to make him look more fitting of that position.  However, it is just a suggestion and I will follow what you wish.

 

As I said to my last request, I can certainly attempt to color.  However, I shall give you fair warning that my coloring skills are not up to any standard I find acceptable but I will try my best.

[Flareon 151]

Well, I hope you do not mind if I take a couple...artistic liberties with the armor.  Since he is supposed to be a part of Luna's guard, I believe the design could be improved upon to make him look more fitting of that position.  However, it is just a suggestion and I will follow what you wish.

 

As I said to my last request, I can certainly attempt to color.  However, I shall give you fair warning that my coloring skills are not up to any standard I find acceptable but I will try my best.

 

You can make any artistic liberties with the armor as you see fit. If you think it'll make it better than by all means I wont stop you your art style makes him real and I love it. Also the coloring you did in the last one came out great from what I saw so please don't sell yourself short your create beautiful art.

[SkyBound 828]

@@Quilava

 

Here is another small update on your request, which is basically just an armor and kunai designs (which is absolute rubbish...).  This...is not my best at all.  It is sloppy and unrefined, and Rarity would be absolutely ashamed of this and you have my apologies for that.  I promise that the final draft will be much better!  If you wish to see any changes, please let me know and I will implement them immediately.  Also, do you have a particular idea for an emblem you wish to see on the chest piece on the armor and design for the 'cape' on the hindquarters?  Just let me know what you think and I will get to work on the final product.

 

Also, just to prod a bit more of myself, as I was working on this the other day it only just occurred to me that this character is an alicorn...really, how did I miss that?  Call me slow, I suppose.

 

 

 

 

And....I just realized how fuzzy this is. Perfect...

[Flareon 151]

@@Quilava

 

Here is another small update on your request, which is basically just an armor and kunai designs (which is absolute rubbish...).  This...is not my best at all.  It is sloppy and unrefined, and Rarity would be absolutely ashamed of this and you have my apologies for that.  I promise that the final draft will be much better!  If you wish to see any changes, please let me know and I will implement them immediately.  Also, do you have a particular idea for an emblem you wish to see on the chest piece on the armor and design for the 'cape' on the hindquarters?  Just let me know what you think and I will get to work on the final product.

 

Also, just to prod a bit more of myself, as I was working on this the other day it only just occurred to me that this character is an alicorn...really, how did I miss that?  Call me slow, I suppose.

 

 

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And....I just realized how fuzzy this is. Perfect...

 

OK first of WOW I MEAN JUST...WOW and secondly don't sell yourself short on this cause it looks awesome. But yes there is something that needs to be change and it's my fault for not saying so earlier. Ignis downgraded from a alicorn to a regular unicorn for my story so if you can draw him without wings that would be best since that's how he's depicted in my story. Also i love those lunar looking kunai could you possibly put colored lines in them cause for my story they're going to be made partly from melted gems so they never break. As for the design on his chest piece i'm not sure but I do like the design that the creator uses for the cape so if you can keep that kinda look that would be awesome. Thank you again for this it's looking sssooooo sweet and Ignis looks 20% cooler now. *squee*

[SkyBound 828]

OK first of WOW I MEAN JUST...WOW and secondly don't sell yourself short on this cause it looks awesome. But yes there is something that needs to be change and it's my fault for not saying so earlier. Ignis downgraded from a alicorn to a regular unicorn for my story so if you can draw him without wings that would be best since that's how he's depicted in my story. Also i love those lunar looking kunai could you possibly put colored lines in them cause for my story they're going to be made partly from melted gems so they never break. As for the design on his chest piece i'm not sure but I do like the design that the creator uses for the cape so if you can keep that kinda look that would be awesome. Thank you again for this it's looking sssooooo sweet and Ignis looks 20% cooler now. *squee*

 

...you are far too kind.

 

Okay, so with Ignis' status now that of a unicorn, that will allow me to add a bit more armor to the midsection if necessary (which I do not think it will but it frees up possibilities).  Since he also had wings previously, it was not possible to add any armor to that section.  I am glad that you are pleased with the Lunar Guard kunai; I was afraid it would be a tad much and I only made the design for a more ceremonial weapon rather than a conventional one. The design on the cape will be no problem and I will figure something out for the chest piece emblem for his position in the Lunar Guard.  Also, would you prefer the helmet on or off in the final product?  I only added it merely to complete the ensemble and it is not necessary if you would prefer without.  Now that most of the basic pieces are in order, I can begin constructing a composition for your request.  

[Flareon 151]

...you are far too kind.

 

Okay, so with Ignis' status now that of a unicorn, that will allow me to add a bit more armor to the midsection if necessary (which I do not think it will but it frees up possibilities).  Since he also had wings previously, it was not possible to add any armor to that section.  I am glad that you are pleased with the Lunar Guard kunai; I was afraid it would be a tad much and I only made the design for a more ceremonial weapon rather than a conventional one. The design on the cape will be no problem and I will figure something out for the chest piece emblem for his position in the Lunar Guard.  Also, would you prefer the helmet on or off in the final product?  I only added it merely to complete the ensemble and it is not necessary if you would prefer without.  Now that most of the basic pieces are in order, I can begin constructing a composition for your request.  

 

Don't mention me being to kind I love your work and you don't give yourself as much credit as you should. As far as the helmet I would like to have him without it. He kinda never really wears it since he's gonna find it such a hassle to wear.

[Opalicious 799]

I am glad and relieved that you do approve of this thus far, as I feared this one would not be up to your liking.  I went through several different variations and this one seemed the 'best' out of them.  Expressions are hard...

 

As far as color is concerned...I will not lie, as my coloring skills are barely up to par by any standards. I will be more than happy to add color once I am done with the line work, but I just want to prepare you for the worst if/when it happens.  Also, while we are on the subject of coloring, did you have any particular suggestions as to how you wished to have this colored, or even a background to compliment the picture?  This is your idea, and I want to get it as close to the mark as possible.

 

And since I do not wish to double post, here is another small update to your request.  I know, it does not seem as though I have done much, but I have added more detail to the wings and touched up some of the line work, though it needs a lot of clean up.  Wings...I am so horrible at them.  I was erasing so much that I was starting to peel away paper!  Anyway,, let me know what you think, as I am just hoping I did not make it worse.

 

 

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Brilliant! That expression will do if it is the best, and I love how Star Dust's wings are in mid-flap. The shadows are nice, and so far everything you've added has been a good addition. As a background, I think a grass field with a partly cloudy sky. I don't have any über-specific requests right now. 

[SkyBound 828]

@@Quilava

 

So...here is a basic thumbnail of a general idea that I have for your request.  I know the quality is subpar, very sketchy and it is probably unidentifiible as to what is going on, but try to stay with me on this one.  So, why do I have Diamond Dogs attacking Ignis?  I have no idea but I thought it would be a decent concept or, at least, an interesting composition.  Also, this gives me an excuse to try to draw these creatures.  If you do not care for this one, please let me know as I can always start over with another.  Or, if you have anything you woould like altered and such, please feel free to say so.  Either way, I do hope to be able to get something out to you soon.

 

 

 

 

[Flareon 151]

@@Quilava

 

So...here is a basic thumbnail of a general idea that I have for your request.  I know the quality is subpar, very sketchy and it is probably unidentifiible as to what is going on, but try to stay with me on this one.  So, why do I have Diamond Dogs attacking Ignis?  I have no idea but I thought it would be a decent concept or, at least, an interesting composition.  Also, this gives me an excuse to try to draw these creatures.  If you do not care for this one, please let me know as I can always start over with another.  Or, if you have anything you woould like altered and such, please feel free to say so.  Either way, I do hope to be able to get something out to you soon.

 

 

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OH MY GOSH THAT LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!! No don't start over I love this action scene it really shows just how Ignis fights with his kunai. A+ on the choice and stance he has.

[SkyBound 828]

@@Quilava

 

Update time!  Well, sort of.  Here is a rough, unfinished sketch of your request.  My apologizes that it is a bit messy and quality is poor but I wanted to see if you had any further details you wish to be added ot altered, or whatever else you may have in mind,  And I know I deviated from my previous thumbnail slightly, so I do hope that is not a disapointment Just let me know if you have any thoughts or concerns.  And, as always, sorry that this is taking so long.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 22, 2013 by SkyBound

[SkyBound 828]

@@Quilava

 

Aside from adding further details and color, I believe this one is done for now.  It did not turn out as I had originally envisioned, but then again, they never do.  My apologizes that this is a bit sloppy but I think I did more erasing than drawing with this piece.  There is just so much in this piece that needs improvement, so it certainly was a learning experience.  As always, if you have any critiques or concerns, please feel free to share them with me.

 

 

 

 

...I really should have shaded this one...

 

[Fridge 382]

Heya it's me again, I was wondering if maybe you'd be interested in doing another of my characters (when you can of course). I really loved the style of the last one you did and so far those who have seen it have only given it praise

Which I of course tell them who the real artist was.

 

Anyway... If you are interested;

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/scarlet-star-r2707

 

And thank you again for the last one, my writing has improved massively since I got those drawings

[Flareon 151]

@@Quilava

 

Aside from adding further details and color, I believe this one is done for now.  It did not turn out as I had originally envisioned, but then again, they never do.  My apologizes that this is a bit sloppy but I think I did more erasing than drawing with this piece.  There is just so much in this piece that needs improvement, so it certainly was a learning experience.  As always, if you have any critiques or concerns, please feel free to share them with me.

 

 

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...I really should have shaded this one...

 

Oh my gosh skybound that looks soooo cool. I can't wait to see what it'll look like when it's colored. I really appreciate you doing this for me.

[SkyBound 828]

Heya it's me again, I was wondering if maybe you'd be interested in doing another of my characters (when you can of course). I really loved the style of the last one you did and so far those who have seen it have only given it praise

Which I of course tell them who the real artist was.

 

Anyway... If you are interested;

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/scarlet-star-r2707

 

And thank you again for the last one, my writing has improved massively since I got those drawings

 

I still feel the last one I made for you could have been better, but that is neither here nor there.  Thank you for actually wanting another request from me (I do feel honored by the notion), but unfortunately, my requests are closed due to me going at such a slow pace finishing the work I currently have.  However, once I have finshed off these last ones, I plan on opening another request thread since this one is becoming quite long.  I will be sure to let you know what that happens and thank you again.

 

Oh my gosh skybound that looks soooo cool. I can't wait to see what it'll look like when it's colored. I really appreciate you doing this for me.

 

I am glad you do indeed like it.  I thought it might have been a bit much, all-in-all.  Though coloring is a bit far off at the moment, I will try my best when I get to it.

Edited May 29, 2013 by SkyBound

[Fridge 382]

I still feel the last one I made for you could have been better, but that is neither here nor there.  Thank you for actually wanting another request from me (I do feel honored by the notion), but unfortunately, my requests are closed due to me going at such a slow pace finishing the work I currently have.  However, once I have finshed off these last ones, I plan on opening another request thread since this one is becoming quite long.  I will be sure to let you know what that happens and thank you again.

 

That's fair enough, I did notice that you had a bit of a back log, sadly my powers of observation failed me on noticing that you'd closed the thread lol.

 

So many of my friends have asked who drew them, I have them saved on my tablet and your initial sketch is actually my screensaver on it.

 

To be honest I can't think of another artist I'd rather have draw them, you have a great style

[SkyBound 828]

I absolutely love your art style    

If it'd not very much trouble and you're not too swamped with requests I would love if you would draw my OC Silver Strings

 

 

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You know, I do not believe I ever replied to your original reply and for that, I do apologize.  These requests are also taking much more time than I would like...anyway, I was going to begin work on your request and I was wondering if you had any specifics in mind for your request.  Just let me know.

 

Update:

Here are a couple basic sketches of your OC to be sure that I have the basic features correct.  I know it is not much at the moment but if there is anything amiss, please feel free to let me know so that I may adjust it to your liking.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 4, 2013 by SkyBound

[SkyBound 828]

@@HallowsEve

 

While I am waiting for a reply from my previous post, I suppose I should keep moving.  My apologizes that it took me so long to get to your request but I am slowly making my way down the line.  It is not much at the moment, but here is a basic sketch of your character; well, the head anyway.  I know it is quite messy, but if there are any features that you feel need correcting, please let me know.  After that, I can move on to your actual request.  Thank you for your patience!  

 

 

 

 

[HallowsEve 52]

@@HallowsEve

 

While I am waiting for a reply from my previous post, I suppose I should keep moving.  My apologizes that it took me so long to get to your request but I am slowly making my way down the line.  It is not much at the moment, but here is a basic sketch of your character; well, the head anyway.  I know it is quite messy, but if there are any features that you feel need correcting, please let me know.  After that, I can move on to your actual request.  Thank you for your patience!  

 

 

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Oh my. She's so pretty! Even though it is a basic sketch, it shows quite a bit of her character I think. Perhaps I'm just reading too much into it. -chuckles- At this moment I do not see anything that needs to be changed, corrected, and etc. Thank you for taking your time to do this for me. It means a lot to me and Amethyst Gale.

[SkyBound 828]

@@HallowsEve

 

Here is an update for your request.  As per my normal procedure, I know this is not much right now, but I want to be sure that the composition is to your liking so far.  I know you wished for Amethyst to be in a pose after tripping upon something, so I am hope this is sufficient.  Also, I do apologize for how messy this looks but I will clean it up when this is finalized.  If there is anything that you feels needs adjusted, altered or addressed, please do not hesitate to say so.