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Published: 2013-10-27 09:37:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 1993; Favourites: 101; Downloads: 22
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Description Yeah, someone's made Flare a pretty angry vixen, and now they're gonna get it, pretty badly too!


Anywho, I finally submitted something again, what's up with that!? Somehow I squeezed in some time in between my studies and managed to finish this. Drawing between classes worked pretty well, as only drawing at night would lead to even more sleep deprivation pretty quickly. Got some nice compliments that way too. Apart from my narrow-minded friend who doesn't understand the concept of anthropomorphism, pretty much everyone I study with liked this drawing. Might draw during the day more often now!

Shading took quite a while to do, especially since I'm obsessed with shading. Focused a lot on her hair and eyes, and tried to add little details like the corner of her jacket going over her sword. Aaaand I may have overdone her boots a little too...

Also, this drawing can double as my contribution to Halloween!


The inspiration behind this was the games and the soundtrack of the Prince of Persia series. Now it might not look PoP inspired, but it's more a matter of the use of swords than any actual visual elements from the games. Plus I wanted to practice expressions more, and what better way than to have a very angry Flare glaring at some unfortunate transgressor with her katana ready?

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Comments: 34

Krystal-fan2005 [2015-04-18 23:43:56 +0000 UTC]

A Vixen with a Katana uh oh.

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LurigoFreefox In reply to Krystal-fan2005 [2015-04-22 19:21:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes! >:3

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Krystal-fan2005 In reply to LurigoFreefox [2015-04-23 02:27:43 +0000 UTC]

I want one to love and hug and protect me and....

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LurigoFreefox In reply to Krystal-fan2005 [2015-04-25 18:22:43 +0000 UTC]

That does sound wonderful.

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TheAuthorMissN [2014-03-24 17:49:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow. This is very gorgeous.

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LurigoFreefox In reply to TheAuthorMissN [2014-03-24 22:18:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! ^^

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TheAuthorMissN In reply to LurigoFreefox [2014-03-25 15:14:44 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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SnowblindOtter [2014-01-08 20:05:45 +0000 UTC]

You did draw the sword with the blade facing the wrong direction. The Ha side of the blade should be facing upwards, not downwards, because nihonto can cut through their saya if the draw is done improperly. Also, the thumb holding the scabbard is used to 'unlock' the blade's habaki from the mouth of the scabbard(called 'Koiguchi o Kiru[Lit. 'Cutting the Carp's mouth]).

Source: 14-year study in Kenjutsu and Iaido.

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LurigoFreefox In reply to SnowblindOtter [2014-01-08 20:43:36 +0000 UTC]

That makes sense, yes. Haven't really looked which way around they face the blade before. I'll remember that!
I recall seeing them unlock the blade with the thumb in movies and artworks before, now that you mention it. Must have slipped my mind while I was drawing this. I'll be sure to include it in future works.

Thank you for informing me!

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COD3-master [2013-11-13 16:21:35 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Your detail is stunning!

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LurigoFreefox In reply to COD3-master [2013-11-14 21:38:29 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you!! ^^

I do love to add detail!

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COD3-master In reply to LurigoFreefox [2013-11-14 23:17:29 +0000 UTC]

I can tell! Very nice work!

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5hape5hifter [2013-10-30 02:52:11 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful blend with your shading and nice details, the results of your efforts are great.


I especially like the cufflinks ^^

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LurigoFreefox In reply to 5hape5hifter [2013-10-30 20:44:14 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thank you so much!! It's an honor getting such an awesome comment from you!


Glad you like those! ^^

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afroskeleton123 [2013-10-27 22:24:42 +0000 UTC]

Gee I wonder who pissed her off so much, I thought that she was a kind hearted vixen. Poor girl, hope she settles the problem. But as for the overall picture. The pic is very well done, with very good detail. Happy to see a new post, congrats. Hope to see more of Flare in the future, She is my favorites of your characters. Keep up the good work.       

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LurigoFreefox In reply to afroskeleton123 [2013-10-29 19:01:07 +0000 UTC]

Someone pretty evil! But as you say, this is kinda contradictory to her nature. But everyone has their limits however.


Thank you very much!

I'm really glad you like her! 

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afroskeleton123 In reply to LurigoFreefox [2013-10-30 04:52:50 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome. Just wish that there was some way to cheer her up.

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Northern-Megas [2013-10-27 20:40:23 +0000 UTC]

I am getting a Street Samurai vibe from her for some reason... tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php…

Shadowrun returns?

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LurigoFreefox In reply to Northern-Megas [2013-10-30 21:03:42 +0000 UTC]

Epic! Flare kinda does fit the description now that I've read this. That's pretty awesome!!


This is a very interesting site, thanks for pointing me to it!

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CCONX [2013-10-27 16:13:16 +0000 UTC]

fave^^

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LurigoFreefox In reply to CCONX [2013-10-27 17:34:51 +0000 UTC]

Yay!!

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CCONX In reply to LurigoFreefox [2013-10-28 04:19:04 +0000 UTC]

^^

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Wolfbaloo [2013-10-27 14:00:06 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work! *0*

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LurigoFreefox In reply to Wolfbaloo [2013-10-27 17:34:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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ligerfox [2013-10-27 13:52:54 +0000 UTC]

Girls with Katanas,there is something so atractive about it, lovely work

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LurigoFreefox In reply to ligerfox [2013-10-27 17:36:06 +0000 UTC]

I wholeheartedly agree! It's something special indeed!

Thank you very much!! ^^

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ligerfox In reply to LurigoFreefox [2013-10-27 18:08:49 +0000 UTC]

You welcome keep up the good work

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LurigoFreefox In reply to ligerfox [2013-10-28 10:20:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!! I'll be sure to do so!

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ligerfox In reply to LurigoFreefox [2013-10-28 14:41:37 +0000 UTC]

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Faanvolla [2013-10-27 13:37:02 +0000 UTC]

Very awesome drawing this.
I love how you did the hair most, and also the level of detail in the shoes~ 
Your shading is really really great as well. 

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LurigoFreefox In reply to Faanvolla [2013-10-27 17:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Faan!!

Very very glad you like it!

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RainRedfox [2013-10-27 13:30:53 +0000 UTC]

nice sketch

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LurigoFreefox In reply to RainRedfox [2013-10-27 17:33:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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RainRedfox In reply to LurigoFreefox [2013-10-28 04:58:14 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome :3

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