Together by MiidniightSuun on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! All the elements of this painting: color, lighting, contrast, and composition, are excellently constructed in their own right, and together create a scene that, while calm and tender, is none the less incredibly dramatic. Look at the careful hatching in Celestia's mane! Look how their manes together look like the Aurora Borealis in the night sky! Look how their faces are so prominent, and not lost in the swirl of colors and light! Look how the bright colors outline Luna, yet do not diminish the darkness of her coat and mane! Look how even the darkest patches of the sky dance with subtle color! Look at the simple, yet powerful diagonal lines in the piece, strengthened by the juxtaposition of dark and light, dark and light. There are only two elements that I am not sure work perfectly, but those are very minor. Simply amazing.

You have done some excellent pieces since I started following you. It would be hard to choose a favorite. But if I was compelled to choose, I would have to pick this one.

It is wonderful to see you branching out in to new media! I have seen first hand (and deeply treasure an example of) your incredible skill in traditional media, but each has its own little quirks...But your first foray in to acrylics is nothing short of exquisite.

I kind of want to see you try egg tempera, someday!