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the White Tiger by ~Hoothoot-ina-box:iconHoothoot-ina-box:

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Submitted: January 12, 2007
File Size: 783 KB
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Resolution: 800×1133
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Decided on a more stylized approach to this series..(thought I forgot eh?) So once again:

One of the four sacred gaurdians of the compass in Buddhism, known as Byakko in Japan, Baihu in China, and Baekho in Korea. The white tiger is the guardian of the west, and corresponds to the color white, the element of metal, wind, the season autumn, and of virtue and righteousness. When a person is buried with metal objects it is said that the tiger is their guardian. In China, the tiger is believed to be the king of all animals, the lord of the mountains, and a representative of the god of war. Thus white jade, also known as tiger jade, was reserved solely for commanders of armies. The white tiger not only served the armies of emperors, but fought off the demons that threatened the dead in their graves.

The characters spell "white tiger", which is 'shiroi tora' or 'Byakko' in Japanese, and pronounced 'Baihu' in Chinese.

See also: the Azure Dragon

Painter 9 and Photoshop CS.
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~dynastydragon:icondynastydragon: Jan 13, 2007, 2:36:35 AM
wow! i love that kinda thing =D

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~VelvetMaiden:iconVelvetMaiden: Jan 13, 2007, 7:18:03 AM
This piece is really beautiful. It looks almost like real ink. The colors are smooth, but stand out and really grab your attention. I love the style that you used.

Everybody, check this thing out in full view, it's even more stunning that way!

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~KuraiKanzen:iconKuraiKanzen: Jan 13, 2007, 9:53:42 AM
Very pretty~ I love the colors and the b/g :33 <3

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~Hoothoot-ina-box:iconHoothoot-ina-box: Jan 13, 2007, 12:51:57 PM
Thanks! I've been playing around with this technique for a while, I'm glad you think it's successful :D
~KuraiKanzen:iconKuraiKanzen: Jan 13, 2007, 4:06:15 PM
You're welcome~

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~Alaiea:iconAlaiea: Jan 14, 2007, 1:05:23 AM
Ooer, the advice to look at it in big view is definitely good. This is awesome, I'll agree especially the background is great. :clap:
~Anarias:iconAnarias: Jan 15, 2007, 12:58:41 AM
Its the composition that makes it work. Its a great arrangement.
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