Happy Birthday, Cat!

I have returned to share with you all this wonderful piece of art. Yes.

Happy birthday, Cat-chan!! It’s a lot later than I would’ve liked, but I managed to get a birthday picture done for you!!!

Alright, let’s talk business here.

First off, I did the pose without a reference. I also did her hair without a ref ‘cause I’m used to drawing her. I DID have to use a reference for her clothes, but I’d never done them before. I think they turned out pretty well.

See the two references for her outfit here:
http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-660526.html
http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-663333.html

Second, I’m proud of the coloring, especially concerning the shading/highlighting process for her hair and eyes. It’s harder to tell with this version ‘cause it’s a resized version, but it’s still there.

Third, I used a grass brush on the background. I think I was having a little too much fun with that ^ ^0 That gray thing at the bottom is supposed to be a sidewalk. I think I failed at that, but I can’t deny that I tried. I think the perspective as far as the background is kinda messed up, but oh well.

The question mark off to the side of her head is meant to represent Cat’s confusion. She’s talking to Yami, hence the dialogue. She’s also got a blush on her face ‘cause Yami’s got something awesome planned. Now, I don’t think Cat’s birthday is actually the same time as her creator, but I did this piece with the idea in mind that Yami’s got a special gift for Cat. Yeah, just go with me on that one.

I had fun drawing and coloring this piece and I hope you like it, especially you, Cat-chan!! I hope it is to your satisfaction and I hope the way I draw and color Cat has improved. Again, happy birthday!! I hope it was a good one!!

Now for the rest of you . . . comments? Please?

Art © KelekiahGaladrian
Cat, Birthday © Moon_Princess, Serena-hime, Ejiputotsuki
Yami, YuGiOh © Kazuki Takahashi