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Published: 2014-11-16 18:38:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 28347; Favourites: 1359; Downloads: 974
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Description New addition for my First Contact War universe.

Building up some more on the equine side. I first started out with the idea of an action scene, which rolled into the problem of the time it takes to make such a scene without having a design for the armours. So I wanted to make armour... that turned into Zebra with armour in a scene rather than specific focus on the armour.
I stuck to these 4, making an entire group in the background felt like a bit too much work (Lazy monkey).

Secondary challenge for me was trying out a wide open light setting. Some landscape, although the landscape took a slight wrong direction. It was way out of balance with the characters I sketched, the perspective was way of. You can see the difference in the WIP down below.

Anyhow. It was fun to make these designs. I often make armour in the direction of European medieval times. In the back of my mind I do wonder about the other cultures, Asian for example, but in this case African, and Africa in the broadest sense, from Morocco, to Egypt, to South Africa. Kinda bits and pieces from here and there.

Making these took me a while, though. Maybe longer than I expected for the quality finish that it has. But, nonetheless, a result.

Approx Time: 16 hours? (Would have to check on the recordings to be sure)
Time Lapse: Pending

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Comments: 50

WhisperMLP [2017-03-10 16:19:04 +0000 UTC]

I actually really like this, for some reasons Zebras have always fascinated me. the clothing/ armour look absolutely amazing, and you done a great job at making them each look different.... Love it
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LeDaverix [2016-11-20 18:57:08 +0000 UTC]

wow... they look really amazing .. also the Outfits, really unique and outstanding
great work!

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BULLETPROOFCHEETAH [2016-08-21 23:30:25 +0000 UTC]

This is epic work , in my humble opinion, I'v always loved desert Β and wide open spaces and this hits the spot

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TheMaskey [2015-07-21 14:10:06 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome.
Can i use this as a background for my music? ^.^

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AssasinMonkey In reply to TheMaskey [2015-07-23 01:36:21 +0000 UTC]

If it's non-commercial/monetized and if you can include my name and a link back, then sure!

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darklight436 [2015-05-24 06:26:12 +0000 UTC]

I would have imagined them with Zulu shield and weaponry, but has more traditional African weaved clothing for a sort of armor.

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DJP15 [2015-05-15 16:45:58 +0000 UTC]

I think you're a real gem for this fandom ='D Your work is astounding.

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Innak [2015-02-03 12:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Message from Kkat:

This is absoluter incredible!Β  I love all the work and imagination that went into this piece.Β  The colors are gorgeous, the zebras are adorable, and the armor designs are brilliant!Β 

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Merc-King [2015-01-18 13:20:37 +0000 UTC]

Bits of pieces? Why not focus on one? Nubian empire can be a good setting. It was one of the biggest African old kingdom.

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Pallefj [2015-01-04 15:40:36 +0000 UTC]

I love the one with the yellow eyes Its all like "look at me, i got thick cheeks" Its so cute >_<

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dervonnebenaan [2014-11-24 11:21:58 +0000 UTC]

Looking at the WIP, I wouldn't call that out of balance. Is there even such a thing as "out of balance" in the negative sense? Pictures with their balance intentionally going heavily to one side can be beautiful and very dynamic. In this case, I instantly noticed how my eyes were constantly drawn to the zebras as they are indeed dominating the picture while the landscape is more reduced to the background. It's true that the perspective was off in the WIP, but you corrected that later, so no problem here. If you hadn't told me, I'd never have noticed it.

And what's with the flying shark-zebra?

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AssasinMonkey In reply to dervonnebenaan [2014-11-25 18:49:23 +0000 UTC]

XD the "Seabra" *Badumtsh* happened when my brain thought about dolphins when making the second Zebra, things happened.
For some reason I thought the face looked like one. Actually also slightly because of a fairly old piece I made, where I got dolphin comparisons, haha: Derpants

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dervonnebenaan In reply to AssasinMonkey [2014-11-25 23:28:04 +0000 UTC]

Haha, hey that Derpyface actually *does* look like a dolphin!

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Fixap [2014-11-22 10:46:16 +0000 UTC]

NICE!

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K4nK4n [2014-11-20 09:42:03 +0000 UTC]

Aww, such adorable zebras.

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GUILLE832 [2014-11-18 23:04:56 +0000 UTC]

They might not be quite a good camouflage, but God that looks awesome

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AidanofVT [2014-11-18 22:34:43 +0000 UTC]

+1

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Bioshock140 [2014-11-18 04:57:36 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

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ScrapFish [2014-11-18 03:39:55 +0000 UTC]

Interesting - and vibrant - attire. Reminds me of some kind of meeting of tribal wear and 1800s colonial troops. The mowhawk-helmets are particularly clever.

I'm also noticing an... Odd type of heterochromia. Hard to look away once you notice it.

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DAPLR [2014-11-17 22:53:41 +0000 UTC]

''See ya, Simba!!''

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madame-green [2014-11-17 21:19:37 +0000 UTC]

wow!! is amazing!!! precioso!!!! i love it!!!!! <3 <3 <3

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A3Kitsune [2014-11-17 12:44:55 +0000 UTC]

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MugenSeiRyuu [2014-11-17 08:31:34 +0000 UTC]

Do they also have Quaggas, or were those all wiped out in the Great Quagga Dodo War?

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LennyTribe [2014-11-17 07:31:08 +0000 UTC]

This is way cool o:

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FralLeman [2014-11-17 04:32:26 +0000 UTC]

B E A utiful. And damn good too.

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TheLastIronMan [2014-11-17 03:55:49 +0000 UTC]

*hitsblunt*
Hey, like, what if zebras are black horses, with white stripes?

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Piercingsight [2014-11-17 03:35:16 +0000 UTC]

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cajobif [2014-11-17 02:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work.

I love how much energy you put on your background as much as your zebras. They look so adorable.

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NadnerbD [2014-11-17 01:54:15 +0000 UTC]

I like how the flinging is still in there.

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KuroNeko369 [2014-11-17 01:27:48 +0000 UTC]

THis is Truly a treasure!

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DeJiKo07 [2014-11-17 01:06:51 +0000 UTC]

So Awesome! I really want to see more zebras in S5!

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SashaNein [2014-11-17 00:53:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow, those ears are so cute.... lol

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ColtbainScratchorn [2014-11-17 00:07:30 +0000 UTC]

I'm... I'm at loss of words right now to describe the beauty and complexity of the whole thing...wow.

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batosan [2014-11-16 23:57:38 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work! Really like their expressions!

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Miles002 [2014-11-16 23:24:27 +0000 UTC]

I really want the show to explore the zebra world and culture amazing art! Love the colors of the armors and the expresions. What are they watching anyway? Haha. Love the atmosphere... it looks like they are in an epic and dangerous situation... in a very beautiful place.

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Radzha In reply to Miles002 [2014-11-17 18:53:04 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it would be great if they show us the world beyond Equestria. Zebras, griffons, arabian horses... But sadly, they probably won't. :c

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LeeNSendo [2014-11-16 23:11:46 +0000 UTC]

EPIC! <3

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S0L0ngP4rtn3r [2014-11-16 22:11:18 +0000 UTC]

Aweshum!

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Infrasonicman [2014-11-16 21:27:57 +0000 UTC]

Great picture … But I'm afraid I'm having a hard time telling if they are male or female Zebras.

I would presume if they were male I don't think they'd be wearing neck rings, and if they are female they wouldn't be warriors.

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Dgs-Krieger [2014-11-16 21:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Gotta love thise clothes! SO colorful.Β 

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saxumsando [2014-11-16 20:21:00 +0000 UTC]

these are warriors zebras?


but they have no weapons

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Gromf007 In reply to saxumsando [2014-11-16 23:13:25 +0000 UTC]

They are no unicorns, how would they hold 'em?

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honeyOdew [2014-11-16 20:20:26 +0000 UTC]

Yes, me likey
Love how much work and thoughts you put into this

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William-Keith [2014-11-16 19:01:27 +0000 UTC]

The one with the yellow eyes looks so bright and inquisitive.Β  And they seem really nice, like they could honestly fit in a My Little Pony universe and still be tough guys.Β  Their designs are fantastic.

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Dashlight [2014-11-16 18:55:15 +0000 UTC]

Great Landscape with a good perspective. I think it was good idea to draw some zebras (sometimes I have the impression, they are quite underrepresented^^).
Also the design of the zebras with their armour came out pretty well. So all in all it's a really nice picture. I like it.Β Β 

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Zaparcik [2014-11-16 18:54:01 +0000 UTC]

I'd end up stabbed with spears by them pretty quickly. They look so goddamn cute!

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ZimmyRose [2014-11-16 18:50:56 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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firebird145 [2014-11-16 18:49:59 +0000 UTC]

Pretty dam cute.

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MLPegasis4898 [2014-11-16 18:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Woah!!! It's amazing and really beautiful!!!Β Love it...!!!

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MudslingerArtist [2014-11-16 18:45:49 +0000 UTC]

Lovely job I'm glad that your pictures capture more imagination and fantasy than the show ^^

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