Journey art study #2. I wanted to play more with color palates and contrasts (second of the two things I have seen that I love about the aesthetic of the game).
Journey is one of those games that makes me wish I had a PS3 or access to one, at least. It is just a lovely and atmospheric game and I am delighted to try my best to appeal to those who have requested fanart from me.
Qin Liangyu (1574-1646)
Art by Sertan Saral (tumblr)
From an early age, Liangy learned martial arts, horseback riding, and archery. At the age of 20, she married a local Sichuan commander named Ma Qiancheng. Together they maintained the peace in an area rife with warlords and insurrections.
Qiancheng died in 1613 and Liangyu took over his position. In 1620, the Nvzhen ethnic minority declared independence from the Ming Dynasty. Liangy led an army to defeat them, selling her own belonging to fund the campaign. Ten years later the Manchu threatened Beijing. Liangy once again led an army supported by her own funds and defeated the insurgents. The Chongzhen Emperor commemorated her victory with commissioned poetry.
The Ming Dynasty fell in 1644. Amid the turmoil, Liangy’s lands remained relative calm and agriculturally productive. She is believed to have helped 100,000 refugees find homes in Shizhu.
An active leader until her death at age 75, Liangy was named Grand Protector of the Crowned Prince by the Southern Ming Emperor She remains one of the highest ranking female warriors in Chinese history.
Qin Liangyu is not the real Mulan. Mulan is fictional character who predates Liangyu by several hundred years.
Playing with a totoro. I enjoyed composing such a round cute creature.
Buttons! Lots of buttons backed and stuffed for Fanime.
Ended chatting with two actors who talked about the experiences with working on the sets of Grimm,Leverage, and America’s Got Talent. Even sold some product.
I love having the opportunity to meet people who are living their passion and are willing to talk about it.
