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Summer Yukata in the Fall

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Summer Yukata in the Fall

Type: Mixed Media
Media/Tools:Prismacolor Scholar pencil crayons, watercolor pencils
Based on: Original image
Canvas: 8"x11" card paper
Date Created: December - January 4th, 2004
Anime: Rurouni Kenshin
Characters: Kaoru Kamiya
My Comments:

.: intro :.
Here's my latest quickie work that I've done for my final project in art. I'm studying the history of the Japanese kimono, and why not stick some anime in there? Having to do six studio pieces of the progression of the kimono through time, I chose Kaoru to represent the kimono nearer to the present day, like Meiji Era and onwards. In this picture, she's wearing that traditional outfit from the Kenshin series (the one I play to cosplay! ^^) which I believe is a summer yukata kimono. For some reason, as I worked on the background I noticed it was more autumn-like, so I decided this picture could have more of an ironic feel. I added to that theme by making it seem as if Kaoru may be outdoors back in the late 19th century Japan, or she might simply be in a photo studio in front of a backdrop in the modern day.

.: artwork :.
Kaoru was drawn and coloured in prismacolor pencil crayons, which usually HATE me half to death >>; But surprisingly, they fared pretty well this time, but it still took a while to do. So for the background I switched to watercolor pencil crayons. I love the soft feel they gave to the picture :).

Favorite Aspects
I like how she looked like in that anime-realism style. It's something I haven't done in a long time, and was better at during my days on Mediaminer. It was nice to revisit the style once more :).

Least Favorite Aspects
I hate Kaoru's legs -_-; They're completely misproportionate and I only happened to notice when she was already half-coloiured. So I had to stomach the mistake and keep it in ^^;

.: conclusion :.

Well, with 5 more artworks to do for this studio, look forward to seeing more. This surely isn't one of my greatest works, so I'm not sure if i'll keep it up, but I hope you like it anyway :D Thanks for viewing!

Remember Anime North congoers, the original and photocopies of this artwork will be for sale at the convention! ^_^ Please let me know if you would like a reservation of the original or a copy! Thanks :D

Peace. Love. Anime.

Kaliko Rosa
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Anithene's avatar
The fact that this is so vibrant and colorful, and I love every bit of it, makes up for that the fact that the kimono isn't a yukata ^^' it looks to be a Tsukesage, informal wear for unmarried women.

Haha very late comment I know...but I just had to tell you what a great drawing this is ^^