
Soooo... Yep.... Big fan. Love it, in fact.
And I particularly love this character, and I really just discovered that the other night when I was explaining the character to a friend and using terminology and comparisons like "Luciferian" (if that's a word) and referencing things like "Paradise Lost" to help describe her. Sure, it's a kids cartoon, but the fact that a character - a pony - in a kids TV show for little girls can remind me of things like that is just absolutely astounding.
Fantastic show. Keep it up, Studio-B and Hasbro, as well as the entire Brony community for making such fantastic fan content!
This is my first fan-piece, and I suppose fanfic, of possibly many to come. I hope you enjoy, fan or not! :D
My Little Pony and Princess Luna © Hasbro
Letter transcription below:
"Dearest Celestia,
I'm writing to you on this, a beautiful moonlit night, heralding news of a wondrous epiphany I have gleaned in my solace. And, I must ask that you forgive me, Sister. I have been gone some time and dialects have changed so greatly. I will try to speak more... plainly, as is custom, but it is very challenging.
Resentment and bitterness are easy emotions to set in when one feels their hard work and efforts go unappreciated. It is these things, dear sister, that ultimately struck from me the grace I once possessed. And even though we agreed not to speak of this, I must share with you my thoughts, for it is they that give me peace now and sustain me.
Once, and now again, I am Princess - governing the ascension and recession of the moon each night. In my time in exile, however, the hatred in my heart consumed all of my soul save a few small fragments of what was once my distempered, yet pure, heart. And while my heart raged with anger and hatred in each second of my banishment, I know now that it was ultimately necessary. Confinement and banishment often serve to simply solidify the resolve of the convicted; but those who see that they truly had not always been who they had grown to become often realize the error of their ways. This was such with me, for I had not always been the loathsome mare I became.
Centuries of introspection preserved that which I had once been, and in my time since the release of Nightmare Moon's grip over my heart, I have continued this reflective and introspective path. No doubt you have heard from your pupil, Twilight Sparkle, on the events of the recent Nightmare Night celebration and read her report on my attempts to befriend the local populace. I am certain her report was either amusing or alarming to you, Dear Sister, but do not fret. I am in perfect control of my senses.
Alas, this message runs long and the extent of my parchment draws short. I will attempt to continue, and conclude, my story to you at another time. Until then, dear sister, rest well. For the night is my domain, and in the moon's quiet luminescence shines naught but peace.
Your loving sister,
Luna"
And I particularly love this character, and I really just discovered that the other night when I was explaining the character to a friend and using terminology and comparisons like "Luciferian" (if that's a word) and referencing things like "Paradise Lost" to help describe her. Sure, it's a kids cartoon, but the fact that a character - a pony - in a kids TV show for little girls can remind me of things like that is just absolutely astounding.
Fantastic show. Keep it up, Studio-B and Hasbro, as well as the entire Brony community for making such fantastic fan content!
This is my first fan-piece, and I suppose fanfic, of possibly many to come. I hope you enjoy, fan or not! :D
My Little Pony and Princess Luna © Hasbro
Letter transcription below:
"Dearest Celestia,
I'm writing to you on this, a beautiful moonlit night, heralding news of a wondrous epiphany I have gleaned in my solace. And, I must ask that you forgive me, Sister. I have been gone some time and dialects have changed so greatly. I will try to speak more... plainly, as is custom, but it is very challenging.
Resentment and bitterness are easy emotions to set in when one feels their hard work and efforts go unappreciated. It is these things, dear sister, that ultimately struck from me the grace I once possessed. And even though we agreed not to speak of this, I must share with you my thoughts, for it is they that give me peace now and sustain me.
Once, and now again, I am Princess - governing the ascension and recession of the moon each night. In my time in exile, however, the hatred in my heart consumed all of my soul save a few small fragments of what was once my distempered, yet pure, heart. And while my heart raged with anger and hatred in each second of my banishment, I know now that it was ultimately necessary. Confinement and banishment often serve to simply solidify the resolve of the convicted; but those who see that they truly had not always been who they had grown to become often realize the error of their ways. This was such with me, for I had not always been the loathsome mare I became.
Centuries of introspection preserved that which I had once been, and in my time since the release of Nightmare Moon's grip over my heart, I have continued this reflective and introspective path. No doubt you have heard from your pupil, Twilight Sparkle, on the events of the recent Nightmare Night celebration and read her report on my attempts to befriend the local populace. I am certain her report was either amusing or alarming to you, Dear Sister, but do not fret. I am in perfect control of my senses.
Alas, this message runs long and the extent of my parchment draws short. I will attempt to continue, and conclude, my story to you at another time. Until then, dear sister, rest well. For the night is my domain, and in the moon's quiet luminescence shines naught but peace.
Your loving sister,
Luna"
Category Artwork (Digital) / Fantasy
Species Horse
Size 1098 x 1280px
File Size 225 kB
One of the things that has stuck in my mind is how "Alone" she is.
There are no Over Night watchmen?
No one gets up at 3am to start baking? They do in our world.
There are actually thousands of jobs that are needed and best done by night.. so.. I was wondering why we have this "Luna gets up and everyone goes to bed." stuff.
Hell, my own Pony.. yes, I made my own pony.. works at Night, fewer distractions from her experiments.
There are no Over Night watchmen?
No one gets up at 3am to start baking? They do in our world.
There are actually thousands of jobs that are needed and best done by night.. so.. I was wondering why we have this "Luna gets up and everyone goes to bed." stuff.
Hell, my own Pony.. yes, I made my own pony.. works at Night, fewer distractions from her experiments.
Well, I guess just being that it ultimately is a children's show and such, it just makes it easier for the child mind to grasp and keep the story rolling smoothly. That's my guess. But you do make a good point. :)
I personally like the idea of her being alone and it giving her time to pause and reflect on everything. But, again, that's me. I rarely do fanfics or things of the like, so this is really new territory for me. heh
Anyhow, thanks for the comment!
I personally like the idea of her being alone and it giving her time to pause and reflect on everything. But, again, that's me. I rarely do fanfics or things of the like, so this is really new territory for me. heh
Anyhow, thanks for the comment!
I really like your take on her breastcollar as well as how you did the mane and tail. As someone else said the composition is great as well.
Your comment above made it sound like there will be more of these so hopefully that's the case. The way letter is written is superb... it's like word candy to me. =)
Your comment above made it sound like there will be more of these so hopefully that's the case. The way letter is written is superb... it's like word candy to me. =)
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Oh yes. I fell in love with the idea of the character coming to peace with her solitude and being moved to express it, so I'd really like to follow that idea to its conclusion. I want to do at least do one, maybe even two more pieces with Luna continuing her letter to Celestia. :)
Oh yes. I fell in love with the idea of the character coming to peace with her solitude and being moved to express it, so I'd really like to follow that idea to its conclusion. I want to do at least do one, maybe even two more pieces with Luna continuing her letter to Celestia. :)
This piece is simply amazing. From her expression of absolute peace and relaxed state, to the folding over of her front legs, this picture just... makes you relax, and bask in silence. The detail is just incredible.
To just try to imagine such a scene is difficult for me, but not impossible.
So to truly appreciate this picture, I am turning off the flat screen in the background, unplugging my laptop after I write this message of thanks, grabbing my hot tea an sitting in my bedroom window as I watch Luna raise her Moon once more in total awe and silence, and reverence.
Then with the light shining from the Moon, I will draw again, while giving a silent nod of thanks to Luna for her work.
I thank you Alshin, for having this pic posted to Equestria Daily. You deserve the accolades.
Bows,
Kimonoskunk aka KimnoPony
(Copied Reply to EQ Daily as well.)
To just try to imagine such a scene is difficult for me, but not impossible.
So to truly appreciate this picture, I am turning off the flat screen in the background, unplugging my laptop after I write this message of thanks, grabbing my hot tea an sitting in my bedroom window as I watch Luna raise her Moon once more in total awe and silence, and reverence.
Then with the light shining from the Moon, I will draw again, while giving a silent nod of thanks to Luna for her work.
I thank you Alshin, for having this pic posted to Equestria Daily. You deserve the accolades.
Bows,
Kimonoskunk aka KimnoPony
(Copied Reply to EQ Daily as well.)
This is one of the best pieces that I have ever seen from you. I am absolutely amazed with how beautiful it is and how diverse your art has become. Someone is going to snatch you up soon, and I'll feel bad for the people who don't as you are going to bring amazing creativity and ingenuity that is so rare! Simply amazing.
Thanks! Yeah, I really tried to be very approach this piece with the utmost of respect for not only the series and the character, but of the fans as well. I know Luna has quite the fan following, and I didn't want to disrupt/insult anyone's visions or views on the character. :)
This is very wonderful work. Gorgeous to say the less.
I love her too. Not her solitude. She's such a beautiful mare. People probably still wonder which Luna was looking better. First one was cute. Her "new" appearance is more royal and magical with her mane. Still a bit cold. Each time I watch her alone, I just want to hug her for giving some love for the lack of it in her isolation.
Kid show, perhaps. But this much love from fans is astonishing.
I love her too. Not her solitude. She's such a beautiful mare. People probably still wonder which Luna was looking better. First one was cute. Her "new" appearance is more royal and magical with her mane. Still a bit cold. Each time I watch her alone, I just want to hug her for giving some love for the lack of it in her isolation.
Kid show, perhaps. But this much love from fans is astonishing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNvF.....eature=related
This song matches this beautiful piece of art you have created.
This song matches this beautiful piece of art you have created.
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