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Description *crais* the longer I render the stiffer it gets T.T rendering my pair was like the most painful thing cuz I had to watch all my dynamic lines disappear guh xD had to leave them in a bit cuz alfdkjs

But I do want to take this moment for a little nostalgia; this  picture I drew 5 years ago, one of my first competitions entered and one of my first placings as well, and the first XC competition Ash ever took part in. I just. It looks like absolute ass and looking back at that, I'm really satisfied with where I got to now, also how much Ash has developed too heh

just love how strong and powerful Jude is though, he may not be the most flexible (cuz that's how he's going into the curve rn XD) but he stroongg and will charge through anything with no regards for losses haha Ash should probably train some more accuracy and flexibility with him before they go into SJ again xD also better watch out for branches, Ash LMAO no mercy with these tall horses.

s t o r y:

"You did what??", Ash stared at Riley right after he was called to the starting spot.
"I registered you by your true name. It's fine, trust me." Riley sounded far too calm about this.
"Oi, Krisztián, this is going too far for a teasing, if you-" "Are you saying you don't trust me." He spoke with more authority in his voice.
Ash sat back into the saddle. "If I'm going to be shot off this horse-" The fact that he was towering over his boss didn't change a thing, as always.
"I have everything under control, by now you should know me better than that."
Ash was still nervous, Jude could feel it, too.
"I know it's a lot of pressure right now-"
"PF, you think."
Riley didn't like that snarky response and frowned.
Ash rolled his eyes. "Glare at me all you want. I was once your equal, you know."
Riley scoffed - amused: "You were never my equal. I've always been a step ahead of you."
Ash smirked. "You wish. We all know I'm the better charmer ~" Jude felt how the tension defused. But he slowly started to get impatient instead.
"If that's what you value. I hope you know what's going to happen if you're not going to hold up my reputation." He 'sounded' cold but Ash could read past his facade.
And grinned a little. "'My'. How selfish. I better let my tank loose on the battlefield then."
"If you're waiting for a good-luck-kiss we're still going to be here tomorrow."
Ash snorted. "Don't worry, I wouldn't want your kind of luck in a million years. Sir." He rode off with a mock-salute.
Part of him knew that Riley must have good reason to send him first. After such a long time of no competitions... Riley could tell there was still such fire in him, waiting to burn. That Ash needed to bear such responsibility to function and feel fulfilled, always chasing, always with a goal, always something to protect. Despite their past rivalry, despite their bickering and teasing, Ash would never forget what a comrade and true friend he was to him whenever it really mattered. There was more to it than merely accepting him as a leader solely because he used to be, but because he could rely on him to make the hard decisions for their good and protect them in any way possible. Besides, leading leaders was never an easy task.


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EventSilver Wing Stable's Summer Show
 Class: Cross Country

 Rider: Murray Sinclair
 HorseHey Jude
 Stable: WindChimeStud
 Country: Austria | AUT

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[didn't know where to put this but Jude's using a Hungarian bridle cuz that's what he's most comfortable with -
he tteechnically is a hun type ober anyway ; P]
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Comments: 38

claircsi [2019-05-01 09:42:26 +0000 UTC]

Ich mag deinen Pinselstrich voll, weil er nicht so glatt ist, sondern so viel Textur hat. Das Bild hat so viel Atmosphäre

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zephuko In reply to claircsi [2019-05-02 12:38:34 +0000 UTC]

dankeschön!!

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Shotechi [2019-02-07 20:19:06 +0000 UTC]

I'M IN LOVE. Diese Textur im Hintergrund und der meisterhafte Umgang mit Farben, wahnsinn! und so eine tolle dynamik in dem Bild absolut genial!

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zephuko In reply to Shotechi [2019-02-17 17:14:11 +0000 UTC]

aahhskyy so ein riesen kompliment <33 hab versucht mehr mit der komposition zu spielen und farben undso heh freut mich voll wenns gefällt!

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Janntly [2018-11-10 05:17:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow! from just a WIP I could tell this piece was going to be stunning, and looking at the finished piece now, that's an understatement, it's not just "stunning" it's JAW-DROPPING!
Okay first of all- that background- DAMN. <3 you are truly the master of foliage, trees and brush you have such a way of making it look so natural yet stylized enough to give it life, and make a style that is truly yours! 
Ash and Jude are officially one of my favorite pairs of yours right now, it makes me so happy they are out competing and showing off their epicness hehe, I am hoping you guys place VERY well!

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zephuko In reply to Janntly [2019-01-03 12:12:18 +0000 UTC]

<33 heh you totally kept me going back there xD
foliage and stuff is eeeasy I can just whip out my textured brushes and go wild lmao
daaww I'm sure Ash appreciates that confidence boost haha I am happy toooo ~ heh still on the edge of my seat here xD

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Fibonacho [2018-11-07 07:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Ich weiß ich kommentiere extreeemst selten, aber ich wollte dir einfach mal sagen, dass ich es unglaublich finde, wie sich dein Stil mit der Zeit gewandelt hat! Ich liebe deine Bilder einfach, grade (aber nicht nur) deine backgrounds sind eine Augenweide und ich klicke mich wirklich gerne durch deine gallery <3

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zephuko In reply to Fibonacho [2018-11-07 20:47:17 +0000 UTC]

aww danke dir!! freut mich wenns gefällt (; vor allem wenn man noch die 'dunklen anfänge' kennt haha

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akaParis [2018-11-04 11:42:41 +0000 UTC]

This is super awesome! I don't think it looks stiff at all. And I'm super jealous of your bg skills btw

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zephuko In reply to akaParis [2018-11-05 00:17:15 +0000 UTC]

aw I'm glad then!! oh haha thank you took me so much experimenting to get there haha I've actually been painting backgrounds for a lot longer than I have been painting the subjects xD

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onechaoticbard [2018-11-01 09:53:59 +0000 UTC]

I agree with Kuku: always appreciate the bigboi  
He's such a powerhouse! They both are as a matter of fact lmao I can almost feel the air on my face when they rush by. It looks so real and lifelike. I'm still shook and I'll never get over the way you use brushes. The shapes are just amazing once again edgyedgyedgy and the lightiiiing. My, my, the lighting is absolutely superb and harmonises SO well with Jude's colour. Glowy butt <3 

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zephuko In reply to onechaoticbard [2018-11-02 00:46:37 +0000 UTC]

ahahah yaas xD
T.T THANKU che adsklf I do try to make it feel like a real mood : D
daw <33 shapes are life. and I ddooo love me some glowy butt

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NotWithoutHonor [2018-10-31 18:31:07 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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zephuko In reply to NotWithoutHonor [2018-10-31 23:09:45 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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blackkurai [2018-10-31 17:43:55 +0000 UTC]

awwww, no kiss good luck? Jude is really such an awesome horse, so strong and powerful and just awesome

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zephuko In reply to blackkurai [2018-10-31 23:09:25 +0000 UTC]

HAHAnot this time ; PP
naw thankyou kuku gotta appreciate the bigboi XD

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blackkurai In reply to zephuko [2018-11-01 08:39:32 +0000 UTC]

maybe next time then

always appreciate the bigboi he deserves it

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kinkykaizo [2018-10-31 16:16:05 +0000 UTC]

the forest detail in this is awesome so cool

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zephuko In reply to kinkykaizo [2018-10-31 23:08:37 +0000 UTC]

thank you!! tried to come up with different types of plants and pine trees

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RioFluttershy [2018-10-31 13:57:14 +0000 UTC]

Lovely ^^

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zephuko In reply to RioFluttershy [2018-10-31 23:07:59 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Bloodwine-tales [2018-10-31 13:27:31 +0000 UTC]

How can you depict so much power?!? It's absolutely amazing to see them both in such movement O.O
It's graceful but still gives the impression of how much strength Jude must have.

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zephuko In reply to Bloodwine-tales [2018-10-31 23:07:53 +0000 UTC]

AAHhhalphaa <3
T.T ssso happy to hear it really looks like that, totally wanted my bigboi to look it too haha
lots of swooping lines along the line of action probably helped lmao
thankyousomuch

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DeerValleyStud [2018-10-31 09:56:25 +0000 UTC]

gosh this is so stunning

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zephuko In reply to DeerValleyStud [2018-10-31 22:58:15 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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EquineRibbon [2018-10-31 08:08:36 +0000 UTC]

I really adore your style, it gives us so much to look at while at the same time the image does not look too busy at all Really love how you play with lighting too!

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zephuko In reply to EquineRibbon [2018-10-31 22:58:09 +0000 UTC]

ahh thank you so much!! I'm glad I managed to achieve that effect T.T heh I do love to experiment with that yes xD

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Constantine5372 [2018-10-30 21:48:02 +0000 UTC]

Neat artwork

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zephuko In reply to Constantine5372 [2018-10-30 22:11:53 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Anastasiy [2018-10-30 20:15:29 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful piece of art! I like the colors

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zephuko In reply to Anastasiy [2018-10-30 22:11:45 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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evadrawsmono [2018-10-30 19:00:05 +0000 UTC]

That background is so pretty! Backgrounds are so hard to make😹❤

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zephuko In reply to evadrawsmono [2018-10-30 22:11:12 +0000 UTC]

thank you! they aaare, I still struggle to come up with interesting locations and finding the techniques to execute them haha

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Dranoshots [2018-10-30 18:51:13 +0000 UTC]

Your background skills and style is just...,,,,,,,,,, so good??? i'm shaking

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zephuko In reply to Dranoshots [2018-10-30 22:09:05 +0000 UTC]

ahh thank you!! just trying to find the right balance of adding details and leaving things up for the imagination haha

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Dranoshots In reply to zephuko [2018-11-02 03:10:11 +0000 UTC]

I think you found that perfect equilibrium eheh!

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Shotechi [2018-10-30 17:44:47 +0000 UTC]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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zephuko In reply to Shotechi [2018-10-30 22:07:14 +0000 UTC]

<3

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