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ShylaBlu — Soleil and Raven

Published: 2007-11-23 22:15:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 967; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 1
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This is my entry for ~Raynestone 's contest, to design a mare for the very handsome Raven. (He was a lot of fun to color, hope I got him right!)

So, meet Soleil. (soleil - so lay) In French, her name means 'sun'. She's a dunalino mustang, and you can't tell in this picture, but she's also got two socks and a dorsal stripe. Soleil can be bubbly, but she's also very calm, patient, and stubborn.


I got really into this contest, and I actually wrote a short paragraph from Soleil's point of view...but I have no idea where it is now. This is the general idea of what I remember:

Since they first met, she's intrigued by his handsome looks and quiet, lonely manner. Not wanting to overwhelm him, Soleil slowly drew herself near him more and more frequently, letting him get used to her presence before trying to really get to know him.



"Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away." - Elvis

"Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us." - Samuel Smiles

Maybe she can cast a little light into Raven's shadowy world, eh? *nudge nudge wink wink*



I'm not a big fan of the background, but it's my first ever attempt at one, so hey. I may change it, though. Who knows.

Anyway, I had a lot of fun with this contest, and I'm so excited to have Soleil as an OC now, no matter how she does in the contest. I love her, and can't wait to draw her more.

Hope you like it, ~Raynestone !

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EDIT: Soleil came in third! [link]



Raven © ~Raynestone
Soleil © ~BeckyRose
cloud brushes © scully7491
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Comments: 36

Shadowedmare [2009-11-13 15:23:17 +0000 UTC]

Which legs are the socks on?

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ShylaBlu In reply to Shadowedmare [2009-11-13 21:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Soleil's? Front right and rear left.

This probably shows them better: [link]

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Shadowedmare In reply to ShylaBlu [2009-11-14 00:54:06 +0000 UTC]

Cool! She's very pretty!

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ShylaBlu In reply to Shadowedmare [2010-01-03 01:27:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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vixen-fox [2008-11-18 05:17:37 +0000 UTC]

soleil is Beautiful!!

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ShylaBlu In reply to vixen-fox [2008-11-18 19:12:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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vixen-fox In reply to ShylaBlu [2008-11-19 05:30:36 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome =]

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mapal [2008-02-15 12:38:10 +0000 UTC]

I love how you draw horses ^^
I've always wanted to attempt this style, maybe I will some time soon in my quest to make my drawings more cartoony xD

I love the expressions on their faces, very well done ^^

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shadowfoxpaw [2008-01-12 03:30:49 +0000 UTC]

Very awesome .
You draw horses well!

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ShylaBlu In reply to shadowfoxpaw [2008-01-12 15:44:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Mo-Goei-Hai-Tzu [2007-12-27 00:29:48 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful art! You're very talented at drawing animals, I see. ;D I love the sun on her back, and she sounds like a very interesting character. :3

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ShylaBlu In reply to Mo-Goei-Hai-Tzu [2007-12-27 00:31:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I had a lot of fun with the contest, and a lot went into creating her. Thanks again!

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BlueLink [2007-12-23 04:21:26 +0000 UTC]

very pretty mare

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ShylaBlu In reply to BlueLink [2007-12-24 01:14:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Soleil thanks you, too.

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JellisLioness [2007-12-20 00:59:25 +0000 UTC]

great work ^^ love their faces

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ShylaBlu In reply to JellisLioness [2007-12-20 15:24:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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JellisLioness In reply to ShylaBlu [2007-12-20 20:30:31 +0000 UTC]

np

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digital-Rat [2007-11-25 01:22:50 +0000 UTC]

Hehe I get the impression that she plays a little hard-to-get (judging from her expression)! She's adorable, I love her color!

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ShylaBlu In reply to digital-Rat [2007-11-25 06:40:00 +0000 UTC]

I was trying to get something like that across, I'm glad you picked up on it.

Thank you!

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JenniferEasley [2007-11-24 23:53:54 +0000 UTC]

Raven looks very nice here nice expression

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ShylaBlu In reply to JenniferEasley [2007-11-25 06:39:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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sh-o-o-sh [2007-11-24 20:51:44 +0000 UTC]

i just love spirit movie

great work
keep it up

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ShylaBlu In reply to sh-o-o-sh [2007-11-24 21:04:30 +0000 UTC]

Me too. Spirit's awesome.

Thank you!

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Calysar [2007-11-24 16:07:42 +0000 UTC]

Horses!

so cute! the background is not bad either...

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ShylaBlu In reply to Calysar [2007-11-24 16:15:17 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I'm okay with the background because it's the very first one I've tried and all. But hey, if I get the time I may try to improve on it.

Thank you!

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Faerie-s [2007-11-24 09:23:12 +0000 UTC]

So cute! I adore her expression!

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ShylaBlu In reply to Faerie-s [2007-11-24 15:46:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Faerie-s In reply to ShylaBlu [2007-11-24 15:47:18 +0000 UTC]

pleasure

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Xinaliia [2007-11-24 02:19:00 +0000 UTC]

wow great drawing! i wish i could draw horses..they are so hard to draw @.@

this reminds of the movie "spirit" xD

i think you did a great job on their expressions!

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ShylaBlu In reply to Xinaliia [2007-11-24 02:22:39 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that's the style they're drawn in. It's a great movie.

Thank you!!

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Xinaliia In reply to ShylaBlu [2007-11-24 02:35:50 +0000 UTC]

yeah it was! even though i saw it such a long time ago~ i still remember it very vividly ^^

you are welcome anytime ^^

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ShylaBlu In reply to Xinaliia [2007-11-24 04:51:56 +0000 UTC]

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Raynestone [2007-11-24 00:33:40 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOSH!!!! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! *faints* You drew Raven so well!!!! And Soleil is absolutely stunning!!!

Raven: "I think I'm in love...*faints, twitch*

Thank you so much for your entry!

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ShylaBlu In reply to Raynestone [2007-11-24 01:50:21 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad you like it!

Raven was a ton of fun to draw, it was great. And I love Soleil, I'm so glad I got the opportunity to create her.

Soleil: *swishes her tail and makes more eyes at Raven*
Me: *rolls eyes*

Thank you!!

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abosz007 [2007-11-23 22:16:05 +0000 UTC]

wow, they look soooo great ^^

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ShylaBlu In reply to abosz007 [2007-11-23 22:18:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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