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...Quiet Contemplation...
Published: 2007-04-28 21:09:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 15053; Favourites: 465; Downloads: 87
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Description Here's another pic based off of Resmiranda's Inuyasha epic fanfic "Tales From the House of the Moon": [link]
Once again I stress, it's one of the best fanfics I've ever read!

Kagome/Sesshoumaru

I took the idea from chapters 32-33, when Kagome is undergoing miko training from Fuyu. At night, Kagome contemplates killing and dying, while Sesshoumaru is still in denial (hmmm, it must run in their family... )
For those not familiar with the story, the lines on Kagome's hands are scars from a battle.

Done in Copics, and Corel Photopaint 9.

The songs come from the Inuyasha OST 1, download here:

"An Elegy" : [link]

"The End of Sorrow" : [link]

Both are beautiful and sad songs. I had a hard time choosing which one I thought went better with the pic, so I just decided to offer both. The whole soundtrack is amazing, so if you get the chance, buy it.

No crit please! Sweating a little...
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Comments: 57

alanna-samaalanna-sama [2012-06-08 21:16:35 +0000 UTC]

I love this pic and am actually in the process of rereading the story and happen to love the way you portrayed Sesshomaru and Kagome. I know I should have said it sooner because I faved this piece and all.

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christ-ina-chanchrist-ina-chan [2011-10-22 16:32:13 +0000 UTC]

I'm reading that now! It's amazing, just like your deviation!

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InuYashaSesshomaruInuYashaSesshomaru [2010-11-12 02:57:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh, Kara. As if I couldn't love you enough. You go and paint a HotM pic. And NO ONE does HotM stuff anymore. I've been feeling like reading it again lately, but I have to finish a certain book first...

This is so gorgeous. The ONLY thing I see wrong (but it doesn't take away from the pic, I'm just telling you) is that Sessh wouldn't have his white/red kimono. I think he had an all-white one with a splash of violet. I'm the only one who would notice something like that, because I've read HotM more times than Twilight, lmao.

How's the mini-Kara doing? Coming up on two, huh? Is she talking? My little guy is JUST beginning to talk, and he's 17 months. I hope all is well!

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manta-raemanta-rae [2010-11-10 04:50:36 +0000 UTC]

+fav awesome art! their faces portray their emotions perfectly.

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VladCougarVladCougar [2010-11-09 19:35:26 +0000 UTC]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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Shadow1248Shadow1248 [2009-11-26 00:53:16 +0000 UTC]

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emstheunitauremstheunitaur [2009-05-30 16:08:38 +0000 UTC]

I adore HOTM. This is a lovely piece.

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death2normalitydeath2normality [2009-05-27 07:28:41 +0000 UTC]

Oh I love this picture! You did it beautifully. I loved that story and this is a great fanart for it..

by the way. The best song Iv heard that went well with this story was "temples of gold" by Kamelot.

Figured Id share. =D (Big Grin)

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chibibookworm221chibibookworm221 [2009-03-23 07:50:50 +0000 UTC]

that story is the best i think ive ever read. and your pics is ..wow. i love your gallary. im sure ill be favin alot of your pics. lol. so youll prob hear alot from me hope ya dont mind lol. ....man wish i was as good at drawing as you lol. gread job.

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Anais07Anais07 [2008-08-18 13:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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WalisWalis [2007-11-27 05:54:29 +0000 UTC]

Agreed. Best fanfiction ever. Does Resmiranda know you drew this? I hear she flips over nice fanart of her story, and this is definitely noteworthy.

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to Walis [2007-11-28 04:42:01 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure if she knows about this one or not ~ I do know she's seen the other one I did "Take Away My Sorrow" , but this one I can't remember if I ever sent her a note or not Sweating a little... God, that story is just breathtaking...

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PriestessAmy13PriestessAmy13 [2007-06-28 17:10:02 +0000 UTC]

It's just beautiful! I love how the firelight plays across their faces. :D (Big Grin)

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to PriestessAmy13 [2007-06-29 18:28:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sweetie! Floating

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lolosamonkeylolosamonkey [2007-05-06 15:44:53 +0000 UTC]

I love it :) (Smile) The colors are beautiful!

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EllyrockEllyrock [2007-05-06 04:07:19 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work. I just love the fic and I love all work that is based on the fic.

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senoritafishsenoritafish [2007-05-04 04:38:22 +0000 UTC]

Gasp. Just been (re)reading those very chapters. Gorgeous, gorgeous. Been staring at for ten minutes. Beautiful music from the series, too.

Incidentally, I happened to be watching the webcast of a concert at the same time I came to the end of Ch. 32, and heard Damien Rice singing "The Blower's Daughter." Not series music, but the lyrics just fit the scene so well...

[link]

Just made me about burst into tears, between two of them.

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Zephra85Zephra85 [2007-05-04 03:27:47 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty! I love Kagome's face and the shading best. :D (Big Grin)

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PoisonPeachPopPoisonPeachPop [2007-05-03 22:45:45 +0000 UTC]

I really love the addition of the fire. It really makes the picture pop. Lovely work!

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AnnieMssonAnnieMsson [2007-05-03 21:00:50 +0000 UTC]

The colors in this picture are so warm and cozy. You did a great job! :) (Smile)

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millerhamillerha [2007-05-03 02:45:10 +0000 UTC]

I just love these two^_^ I'm soooo happy to see some one still drawing art about that wonderful fanfic. Keep up the great art!

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MistressKurumiMistressKurumi [2007-05-01 02:36:14 +0000 UTC]

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to MistressKurumi [2007-05-02 02:13:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! As for Esca. I've just seen bits and pieces of the TV, and the movie. It was indeed good, I just haven't been able to finish it yet (My "to-watch" list just seems to keep growing and growing...)

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MistressKurumiMistressKurumi In reply to kara-lija [2007-05-02 19:44:59 +0000 UTC]

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MangsneyMangsney [2007-04-30 11:16:38 +0000 UTC]

I'm also an Inu/Kag shipper (so I definitely can't wait to see that pic you were talking about) but this is beautiful, as usual. There's just *something* about Sesshoumaru, isn't there?

Oh and thank you so much for the 2 songs. I unfortunately have seen only about half of the anime but I LOVE the main theme, so An Elegy has been played in repeat mode like crazy.

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to Mangsney [2007-05-02 02:11:57 +0000 UTC]

Yeah..... Sesshoumaru ~drool~ I definitely have an Inu/Kag pic coming up. I've been reading a great fanfic about them so inspiration is flowing.
You're welcome about the songs. I love offering an mp3 or two if it helps heighten the effect of my piece. It's kinda like a package deal! I'm glad that you liked my art!! Floating

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MangsneyMangsney In reply to kara-lija [2007-05-02 08:31:54 +0000 UTC]

I've always meant to thank you for the mp3 files that you always link to. So now I can do it:

Thank you!! Glomp!

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AbioticFactorAbioticFactor [2007-04-30 00:07:24 +0000 UTC]

Great pic keep bringing the Kag/Sess pics =D (Big Grin)

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to AbioticFactor [2007-05-02 02:07:27 +0000 UTC]

Lol! Thank you! I think I might have a couple more of SessKag hidden away somewhere... XD

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AbioticFactorAbioticFactor In reply to kara-lija [2007-05-02 05:26:16 +0000 UTC]

=D (Big Grin) Great, I still need to finish mine so I can post them ^_^

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Sariel-LunarSariel-Lunar [2007-04-29 18:22:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I love the expressions! The colors are beautiful!

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to Sariel-Lunar [2007-05-02 02:06:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I love the play of color... I rarely do anything in just black and white. I'm glad you like it!!

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theablackthorntheablackthorn [2007-04-29 13:26:10 +0000 UTC]

it's gorgeous darlin' :) (Smile)

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to theablackthorn [2007-05-02 02:05:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sweetie!! Floating

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theablackthorntheablackthorn In reply to kara-lija [2007-05-02 08:12:37 +0000 UTC]

welcome darlin' :) (Smile)

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Tashu-NyanTashu-Nyan [2007-04-29 13:14:46 +0000 UTC]

the dude is hawt heh heh! :D (Big Grin) wow your so good at drawing couples! i love your style...

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to Tashu-Nyan [2007-05-02 02:04:25 +0000 UTC]

Lol! Thank you sweetie! I love drawing hawt guys...

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Tashu-NyanTashu-Nyan In reply to kara-lija [2007-05-02 15:57:21 +0000 UTC]

lol and i like looking at them :D (Big Grin) X3

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juunanajuunana [2007-04-29 07:20:31 +0000 UTC]

beautiful pic :) (Smile) ...dont know what else to say lol...its just beautiful:) (Smile)

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to juunana [2007-05-02 02:03:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sweetheart! Floating

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AizenSousukeAizenSousuke [2007-04-29 07:11:25 +0000 UTC]

Lovely :) (Smile)

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to AizenSousuke [2007-05-02 02:03:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sweetie! Glomp! ( Sorry I haven't been able to get to your comments... I've been working too much---BUT I do see the light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully I will be able to get back online more now... Sweating a little...

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AizenSousukeAizenSousuke In reply to kara-lija [2007-05-02 16:13:06 +0000 UTC]

aw its ok take ur time Hug

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hanakanhanakan [2007-04-29 05:07:12 +0000 UTC]

Wow.. Quiet feelings..
congratulations!^^

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to hanakan [2007-05-02 02:01:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Floating

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UndeadDustBunnyUndeadDustBunny [2007-04-29 04:51:34 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful. I love your HotM art especially. And the chapters when Kagome was training at Fuyu's! I loved those! I need to go back and read HotM all over again. <3

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to UndeadDustBunny [2007-05-02 02:01:38 +0000 UTC]

I went back and reread the last couple of chapters in the middle of finishing this piece, and now I just wanna go back and reread the whole thing! Thank you for the comment! Floating

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zukomyprincezukomyprince [2007-04-29 03:57:55 +0000 UTC]

wow a beautiful and intimate scene....and the fire is so pwetty...i like how its out of focus :) (Smile)

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kara-lijakara-lija In reply to zukomyprince [2007-05-02 02:00:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sweetie! Glomp!

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YoukaiYumeYoukaiYume [2007-04-29 02:10:25 +0000 UTC]

I love how you really got down the pensiveness in Sesshomaru's features.

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