Hello, hello, and welcome to my DTAE for this character! Ack, I am so excited to enter in for this character, even if it is quite late. We'll just call it fashionably late, heh. Anyhoo, there are SO many talented artists who are entering for this, so I consider myself lucky to get to have a chance to compete against them for this character! In the Notes & Credits, I have provided a rather extensive backstory and bio, so please read it all, enjoy the art, and I'd like to thank you for considering me! These beans are all so adorable, so good luck to EVERYONE!!! <33 Click to proceed through the art, and be sure to read everything!! ^^ Note: I ran out of space in the Notes & Credits, so some things were cut short, such as the fact that I've NEVER DRAWN A VIOLIN IN MY LIFE. XDD Thanks for understanding!!! :,3 WHY did I draw this with just my finger wot is wrong with me ;0; the more i look at this the more i stop liking it...i should have shaded ;-; >-< I worked way too hard on this :,D
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1: Introduction 2: Description of the Art 3: Simple Bio 4: Backstory 5: Other Information 6: Closing Comments 1: Introduction Welcome to the writing part of my DTAE for Elira! I hope you enjoy it and don't think it's too lengthly, and that I did this beautiful design justice. <3 Thanks! 2: Description of the Art a) Pagedoll/Ref Sheet. I am really proud of this one. I drew a little reference sheet on how she looks generally and her clothing, et cetera. b) Halfbody. The proportions are definitely a little off but overall I'm proud of her cute expression and the accessories. c) Headshot w/ violin 3: Simple Bio Name: Elira (uh-LIE-ruh) Gender: female Age: 13 Three words to describe her personality: free-spirited, content, and reticent Short description: Elira is very empathetic, and definitely a kind soul. She is very good at listening to peoples' feelings, and can easily put herself into others' shoes. She often tries to understand many viewpoints and perspectives, and is very curious about the way the world works. 4: Backstory "..." I'm going to start with the world-building. Basically, in a small world not too different from our own, there is a city of treehouses where the population lives. The species here are pretty much humans with a special connection to nature, and Elira, this character, is one of them. I call this species the Nadur. Some quick notes on the Nadur; They are nature and music lovers, and as soon as they are five years old they are gifted with an instrument, chosen by their current leader. They have the ability to perform magic, but they are not really using it, per se. They are merely channeling it. This magic comes through when they are playing their instrument or around a particularly beautiful environment of nature. Now onto the character! Elira was born in this treetop village as a Nadur, and she was very curious and happy as a child. When she turned five, the Nadur leader at the time gifted her with a violin that became her prized possession for her life to come. When Naduri (plural) go to school, they learn alongside a carefully selected group of their age. The group can be a size of anywhere between four and sixteen. Elira got a full education in magic, nature, and music, and graduated with flying colours. However, she was often distracted in class when she was younger and this led to some difficulty along the way. Now at the age of twelve Elira graduated, as Naduri only are taught from ages 6-12, and she spends her time exploring the woods she lives in and tending to her herb garden. Her companion is a friendly woodland spirit named Spior. You would think Elira would be not as good with people, as most Naduri are, but on the contrary, she is extremely approachable and a very good listener. She makes people feel understood and content to be with her. Overall, Elira is a great character, but she has her flaws as well. She often cares so much about other peoples' feelings that she sometimes can have trouble expressing or judging her own, and that can lead to her feeling sad or hurt without anybody being able to tell. Elira also is very curious, and sometimes gets distracted by the people and scenarios around her. (major people-watcher alert! XD) Elira is a free-spirited character, very content with herself, and never judges a book by its cover. She is also brave, and strongly believes that change can be good. She is a powerful heroine, though she may seem quiet or weak on the outside, and she can quickly tell if someone is lying or not by their "tells", and understand peoples' motives very quickly. Her magical skills are very sharp thanks to her top-notch education, and she is prepared to fight for what's right if necessary. 5: Other Information I would use Elira for a story (possibly a cute comic series/graphic novel oooooh), just plain old drawing, a PMV, and probably some other fun things. I would never resell her, she would be my bean. I'd like to note what I love about the character, and that would be her clothes and general design vibe. She just seems so calm and the designs on her shirt are my favourite things ever. Her earrings are also adorable, making me consider adding something about them to her backstory later down the road. There are many other talented artists and writers to compete against, and even if I don't win this beautiful character it means the world to me just to have this opportunity to draw and enjoy these amazing designs. 6: Closing Comments I really hope you enjoyed this little project. I am so happy to get this in on time and be considered, and I would love some feedback! I tried my best, and that's all that matters to me, and I'm going to leave this awesome experience with my head held high no matter what. Good luck to everyone involved in the DTA. See you at the results!!! <33 Credits Song: Honeybee, the Head and the Heart, instr. Background: Google Art:
