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"He found Mariketa lying on her side in the lean-to, one arm folded under her head. Her other arm was raised, with a huge spider lumbering over her glowing hand. She absently regarded it with brilliant, mirrored eyes.

Those ominous vines grew in profusion, twisting in dense layers over the lean-to as if defensively, and the entire platform was surrounded by beasties-iguanas, frogs, snakes, deer mice, and coatimundi made up a creeping moat. In the canopy directly above her, territorial howler monkeys sat unusually poised and watchful, sharing their limbs with owls."


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From Kresley Cole's "Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night" - by far my favorite author ever, and my favorite book in her Immortals After Dark series.

I'm getting a chance to MEET Kresley in January, and I really wanted to give her some fanart!

I did this first in pencil on watercolor paper, then painted it with watercolor and a touch of acrylic, with the outlines done again in pen (I'm an illustrator, I can't help it!)

Lots and lots of references used for pose, animals and greenery. From start to finish, at least 10 hours of work.

Mariketa and Bowen *siighhhh* <3

Lineart - [link]

Learn more about the books here - [link]
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=Fyrefly12 May 16, 2013  Student Writer
So much yes. I can't tell you HOW MUCH I wanted to see this scene of Mari. If I could draw it would be the first thing I did lol! It's such a shame her books don't have the respect and acknowledgment they deserve! Awesome work ^^ ~X~
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~waltzinghippie May 24, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Aww, thank you so much!! I agree, she is an INCREDIBLE author, but unfortunately, the romance genre doesn't get much respect *sigh!*
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=Fyrefly12 May 24, 2013  Student Writer
I know! Well, we can just love her and because we're awesome it'll be like double the attention lol.#! Sorry, I'm a little sleepless, but love the work! ^^ ~X~
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*ThornQueen Mar 22, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Your talent for bringing the characters of Cole's work to life astounds and amazes me. You are talented beyond words!
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~waltzinghippie Mar 24, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you!! It's a challenge that I really enjoy! :heart:
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*ThornQueen Mar 24, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
One would never know it was a challenge by the beauty of your work. You make it seem effortless. ;p
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Gorgeous! You've definitely captured the sassy that is Mariketa. Love that you included little details like the compact and the apples. Beautiful work!
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~waltzinghippie Dec 19, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Haha, thank you so much!! :D
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~MissNyamNyam Nov 10, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I love your work!Ő_Ő
Mariketa is such a beauty!:)
I've read last night the book..For the fifth time...:3
I really love Mariketa and Bowen!
My fav book in the Immortals After Dark series!
<3
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~waltzinghippie Nov 25, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you so much!! I love Mari and Bowen too, theyre my favorite IAD couple!
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