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In the light of the peach trees

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Woohoo, a full painting picture, woot woot! I finally kicked my butt into gear after finishing up some homework, to do some art! I really enjoyed working on this, and I LOVE how the person turned out! I figured out that I need to work on them first before the horse, otherwise I rush it too much.

So, a note on her costume. It is not a traditional hanbok, but more of a hanfu dress. The hanbok is lovely, but for this piece, it seemed like it wouldn't be very flowy and give that sense of awe, where as the hanfu does. Though, I think in the literal sense, it's combo of the two.

Show/Event: Shekinah Valley Apassionata show [link]
Performance: Liberty at Dance. A young maiden is sent on a journey to speak with a local earth spirit that takes the form of a horse, to ask for help with the drought. The spirit is angry with the maiden, but through the night, they come to an understanding, and he lifts the drought with breaking dawn.
Horse Ref: ps Yulyeong [link]
Handler: Candy Stone
Stable name and Location: Powa Shell Stables, Wisconsin

Music: [link]

STORY

A young maiden from a small village was once sent away to appease a local earth spirit. A drought had plagued her village. She was sent out at dusk, and making her way to the peach tree grove where the spirit was said to dwell, it got darker and darker.

As she knelt before the largest tree to pray, a large stallion came galloping toward her, snorting and stomping his hooves. The spirit had taken the form of a strong stallion, his usual guise. He was angry with the villagers, for they had squandered their precious time with not taking care of their crops.

Through the night, the maiden spoke with the spirit, pleading with him to lift the drought so they would not all starve. Her tears and words slowly broke through the spirits hard demeanor, and with the rising sun, he agreed to lift the drought. Tears of joy ran down from the maidens eyes, and she made an offering of apples to the spirit, which he took gladly.


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Horse reference [link] by :iconvenomxbaby:
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CLOTHES. HOW DID YOU EVEN- :wow:
Great job, fabulous job! And you draw humans so good, yay for hanbok too! 8'D But I must say that I fawking LOVE that background, the colours and everything!! :dummy: