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So,this is my page for the TES 2013 Calendar project by :icongreedofan:
I had done March again in the previous 2010 project,haha XD



Now,this image could get some reaction,since it is a pairing of opposing factions from Skyrim,Thalmor and Stormcloaks.Obviously,with Thalmor being the bad guys,there are not many fans of them around XD
But I don't like seeing things bure black and white.Unfortunately,I can only recall one or two "good" Altmer from the game,which were merchants XD Of course,a scenario needs good and evil,but I was really disappointed that there was no single Thalmor who acted friendly,or had doubts in their doings or ways.Personally,I think there should've been at least one character like that.
Anyway,since the game didn't give me what I was looking for,I created her myself =D To show that what's important are the individuals and not groups...
And I imagine that the younger recruits who are being fueled and possibly used by their elders wouldn't hold an equally strong grudge against eachother as the first generation.Living close for long periods leading to relationships is pretty possible I think.And this could lead to alternate ends of the war,probably one with less blood.

So,the pic doesn't really have any relation to the month,besides the weather maybe XD.But perhaps this could remind you to give a second chance to people you think you didn't like this month.Who knows what may come out =)

Technical wise,I'm unfortunately not really able to say I'm satisfied with this picture.The black and white lineart looked pretty good,but when I start coloring I have hard time maintaining the atmosphere I want the pic to have.Leading to colors that do not get along with eachother XD
But well,you gotta keep trying to get there,and here you're seeing one of the attempts.And of course,tomorrow was the deadline for this XD


Always waiting for comments and critiques =)
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~matthew-123 Apr 9, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
One that Stormcloak looks almost the same as my nord character the only thing missing is the scar and I have no war paint.
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~wolfsilver Apr 1, 2013
Actually, the Priest of Arkay in Falkreath is a former Thalmor trying to repent, so there are, indeed, a few good Altmer in skyrim, also including the Legate in charge of the Rift Imperial camp
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~Paw07 Feb 23, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Oh they looks so cute together and your style is adorable. Nicely done. :D
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Mood: Sadness ~FoundInTheGrass Feb 21, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Oh! That poor Thalmor girl looks so conflicted - very nice job conveying emotion.
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~Scurrilouschap Feb 15, 2013
High elf master race ftw
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~fanglish Feb 9, 2013
Well, the over-simplified plot/faction interaction of Skyrim WAS one of its weaknesses.

That aside there are some Altmers who either don't care about Thalmors (like that steward of Falkreath) of or are not impressed by them at all (the master trainer of Destruction), and at least one of them looks kinda cute (former).
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~Tsumerai-Kyon Jan 31, 2013
Well... Have I told you how much I love your style in lineart with clean colored characters? XD I'm afraid they need more connection with each other yet, and they still seems floating on the background (hard job to do) but you're improving greatly ^^
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~BalmorianArcher Jan 31, 2013
Yeah,I totally agree with those XD

Thanks =D
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~BalmorianArcher Jan 8, 2013
7 to gooooooo!!!! XDD Break the fav record XD
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Mood: Love ~Nayrael Jan 7, 2013
This is so beautiful, both art-wise and character-wise *_*
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