Finally I can show you this picture
The Ancient Elements of Harmony... The team who were fought against mad ruler of Equestria - Discord, Lord of Chaos.
From right:
Celestia and
Luna - Element of Magic
Fenix the Dragonslayer and his comrade-in-arms
Philomena - Element of Generosity
Pallanen Lifekeeper ( ent deer ) - Element of Kindness
Doctor Whooves - Element of Loyalty
Ban Dragonheart ( buffalo ) - Element of Honesty
Surprise ( skeleton ) - Element of Laughter
Check my new poll and give the answer, who is your favorite ancient element of harmony
[link]Maybe some comic one day...
`anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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Ban Dragonheart totally looks like he could be the ancestor of Chief Thunderhooves.
With Fenix the Dragonslayer (who looks like an awesome fire knight), at least we 'd know how Celestia first met Philomeena.
Pallanen Lifekeeper looks a lot like the Forest Spirit from Princess Mononoke, if you've heard of it.
Surprise must've been a humorous old bag of bones back then.
Of course, why leave Celestia and Luna out of the party?
And finally... classic Doctor.
Come to think of it, I think I might use this as a reference in an adventure series I plan to create.
Your detailed art style is wonderful to look at, and every time I look at this piece, I see something new. Dragonheart's totem pole, for instance, or the dark citadel behind the royal sisters.
From an artist's perspective, I appreciated the different approaches you took to the elements- they all have a unique quality about their look that sets them apart.
Surprise is the most surreal one in the picture, but (s)he does not look out of place- The fact that Surprise is a skeleton is weird yet fitting. It reminds me a lot of the Death of Rats from Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.
Ban Dragonheart looks very much to be a gentle giant with fierce loyalty. His Native-American garb is very fitting, and you have done an excellent job with his expression- he looks like he has seen many years pass, but was never soured by his experiences.
The lifekeeper looks like (s)he could easily reincarnate into Fluttershy. Again, the face is very expressive, and the sympathy for the royal sisters is, for me, plain to see.
Doctor Whooves is a very nice touch- I love the steampunk vibes he gives off. I really like his mane!
Without reading your description, the Dragonslayer was clearly generosity. The addition of Philomena really rounded him off well.
Your interpretation of Celestia and Luna stick so true to their personalities- Luna is frightened and reluctant to approach their new comrades while Celestia stands slightly in front of her, as if to defend her. Both of them are reminiscent of the work of Berke Breathed, which is never a bad thing.
Every element has a distinct look and feel to them, and it sets them apart from one another. Somehow, though, they don't clash. You have managed to pull off variety without making it clash.
The whole piece emanates the feeling of old Equestria- a dark land filled with fear and despair, but with a glimmer of hope. A most powerful piece of art.
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