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This is my friend :iconmandeh:'s RP character "Ahlis Starbanner". She's really beautiful... and might I say... a real ice queen. Though what I like about Ahlis is that she comes across as well... an uppity snob... and somewhat cold hearted... but her personality is very layered and she's not quite what she seems.

This picture is supposed to represent inner turmoil as she's standing on a balcony overlooking Dalaran.

You'll notice that some of the buildings look fine and others (particularly the far away stuff) are still in ruin or are cracked... and that Dalaran is missing it's many tall spiring towers. This picture is supposed to take place several years after the third war, and is also inside of the Dalaran bubble, where part of the city has been restored in the years after the war... while part of it is still in ruin.

Also... I think part of the inspiration to do this piece also came from the rejection Ahlis felt when she finally allowed her heart to open to someone.

Ahlis is from the house of Starbanner and is a quite powerful magess!

Design referenced from :iconladyjenise: here: [link]

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:iconmandeh:
Absolutely fantastic. You did Ahlis justice...I love it. Adore it! I can't thank you enough ^o^

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:iconscargut-the-gutless:
Purples and oranges! My fav color combination! :excited: (har har, i'm a nerd, i have fav combinations :bucktooth:) It really adds to the meloncholy feel this pic has.

Smashing job on the perspective--atmospheric and all! My oil painting teacher would have loved you for softening the edges in the background. You get a donut! :donut:

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:iconadella:
yay thank you! that means tons and tons coming from you!

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Azula: Wait! What's that? I think it's your honor!
Zuko: Where!?!

"That's EXTRACURRICULARIFIC!"
:iconvynnx:
Verrrry nice! I love the coloring. There's an overall somber qulity which matches the character's mood perfectly. There's a hella lot of detail in the background. I see you're making good on your New Years resolution.

People love your cosplay and it is very good art in its own right. However, I think your skills as an illustrator are far underated.

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:iconadella:
thank you SO much! that means a lot to me... I try very hard with my illustrations.

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:iconbgworx:
Absouletly stunning...marvelous work by far! :wow: :wow: :wow:

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:iconstalkermunkie:
Ohmihog! I've always wondered what it looked like inside the Dalaran bubble! It's bugged me soo much since I first saw it!!
:iconminarho1:
She is indeed quite lovely. Great mood in this pic. The ruins are subtle and I think that makes it more poignant.
:iconsakaeofshiva:
Man.... I wish I was that good at backgrounds

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