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Rest, Weary One by xx--ingie--xx Rest, Weary One by xx--ingie--xx
Zelda holds a sleeping Link in her arms as she watches the sun set. She looks like something is on her mind, don't you think? Maybe she's worried about Link?

I wanted so badly to portray Zelda as a strong, beautiful young woman in this picture because that's how I see her. I think I was successful in that, or at least somewhat successful. I also consider this picture a step forward in adding more depth to my pictures. I drew and colored this picture by hand, and then used the smudge tool in PSP. I also played with the shadows, midtones, and highlights of the image. I ended up with this, and I'd love to know what you think of it.

Please no Link/Zelda bashing or arguments.

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:iconmoonlight-prisoner:
Moonlight-prisoner Featured By Owner Feb 17, 2014  Hobbyist General Artist
Incredible!Heart free avatar It!
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Feb 20, 2014  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you! :)
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NintendoStarWarsFan Featured By Owner Mar 9, 2012
Link is so cute. He looks so sweet resting on Zelda. It's so romantic. :) I love the soft look to this picture. Its so peaceful and the Zelinkness makes me happy. ;) Good job!^^
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jun 24, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks so much! :heart:
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spencerbeavcoon Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2011  Student General Artist
:happycry: i love this picture
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:iconxx--ingie--xx:
xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Aug 26, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks! :)
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spencerbeavcoon Featured By Owner Aug 26, 2011  Student General Artist
you're welcome!
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Mixmaster900 Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2011  Hobbyist Artist
Very nice, THe color blends perfectly.
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:iconxx--ingie--xx:
xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Aug 27, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks!
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willblizz32 Featured By Owner Jul 13, 2011
The sunset gives it the romance mood.Well done Ingie!
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:iconxx--ingie--xx:
xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jul 13, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
Great, thank you!
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:iconwillblizz32:
willblizz32 Featured By Owner Jul 13, 2011
Dont thank me, thank your skills!
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:iconwillblizz32:
willblizz32 Featured By Owner Jul 13, 2011
The sunset gives it the romance mood.Well done Ingie!
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ssbb4Swordsluver Featured By Owner May 15, 2010
this is so cute! :D i love how link is sleeping in zelda's arms
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:iconxx--ingie--xx:
xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner May 15, 2010  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you! =^-^=
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ssbb4Swordsluver Featured By Owner May 16, 2010
your welcome
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CiaranS Featured By Owner Oct 2, 2009
I´ve seen this ages ago in the North Castle galleries, I liked it back then and I still do.
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Oct 2, 2009  Hobbyist Writer
Aw, why thank you! :)
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Zerudafreku Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2009
is this in one of the chapters
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:iconxx--ingie--xx:
xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2009  Hobbyist Writer
No, this was drawn years before I started writing Fortitude.
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Zerudafreku Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2009
okay just wondering
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:iconxx--ingie--xx:
xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2009  Hobbyist Writer
:)
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Zerudafreku Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2009
i read the first 4 chapters its awsome!
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2009  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying it! :aww:
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Zerudafreku Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2009
XD
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GrimmEverafter Featured By Owner Jul 30, 2008   General Artist
Awwww, this appeals to my hopelessly romantic side. I love Link and Zelda being together, though I think its funny that Zelda crossdressed as a male Sheikah in OoT But you can soooo tell its her; not to sound wrong or anything, but Sheik's ass and body are too feminine-looking in the game to even be adrogynous!!
I love this a lot, to get to the point. So very gorgeous!!
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Sep 18, 2008  Hobbyist Writer
Lol, I agree with your Sheik = Zelda logic! :D Yay for Zelink! :w00t: And I'm so glad you like the picture, thank you!

(And I'm so sorry for how late this reply is!)
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VictoireFaye Featured By Owner Jan 29, 2008
This one is my absolute favorite! I think you did a great job with Zelda, she's not the typical damsel in distress, you know?
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jan 30, 2008  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you so much! :heart: Oh yes, Zelda's anything but a damsel in distress; I wish Nintendo would make that more apparent in the games...
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Emmaj26 Featured By Owner Jan 29, 2008  Student Writer
i totally agree with you that's how I see Zelda too ^-^
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jan 30, 2008  Hobbyist Writer
Yay, rock on! ^__^
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Atrophine Featured By Owner Jan 20, 2008
this is really pretty ^^
I love the purple on both of them.
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jan 20, 2008  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you! :)
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bornahorse Featured By Owner Sep 18, 2007
Prismas=AWESOME!!! I wish I could use them like you can though... :(
Link looks really conked out there, and comfortable. :D
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Sep 20, 2007  Hobbyist Writer
Lol, but of course, he's in the arms of his love! :aww:
Thank you!
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Sykila Featured By Owner Aug 31, 2007
awwww, so cute:)
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Sep 10, 2007  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks!
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SugarLoafBabe Featured By Owner Jul 19, 2007
I love the sunset! Zelda looks like she's both worried and just wants all the fighting (or whatever) to be over. You are very talented!

I was just wondering, what did you use to color it?

*Favs*
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jul 28, 2007  Hobbyist Writer
Yeah, that's exactly the sort of thing I was going for! :D

To color it, I first used Prismacolor pencils and then I enhanced it on the computer using Paint Shop Pro 9.
Thank you so much! :heart:
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SugarLoafBabe Featured By Owner Jul 29, 2007
Oh thank you! I've been looking for Paintshop, but I didn't know what it was called for sure...I feel so stupid. Anyway, that helps a lot!
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jul 30, 2007  Hobbyist Writer
Don't feel stupid! Paint Shop Pro is actually quite outdated, eheh ^^;, so you're better off getting Photoshop or Corel Painter or something like that.
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sugarpoultry Featured By Owner Jul 17, 2007  Professional Digital Artist
This picture is so beautiful. I love it!
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jul 28, 2007  Hobbyist Writer
Thanks so much! :D
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Ryuu-Atrineas Featured By Owner May 26, 2007  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Oh, this is beautiful! Link needs some sleep.
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jun 14, 2007  Hobbyist Writer
Hahah, yes he does. ^__^ Thank you!
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BeckyxThexWolf Featured By Owner May 4, 2007
Beautious! *Click!* It's in my faves!
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Jun 14, 2007  Hobbyist Writer
Yaay, thank you so much! :hug:
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BeckyxThexWolf Featured By Owner Jun 14, 2007
Much welcomes!:hug:
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SquirtSapphire Featured By Owner Mar 18, 2007  Professional General Artist
HEYY i've seen this pic before...did you used to go on..elfwood or something like that?? ^^; Anyways. I Like it, its really cute!:heart: :aww: Link's face is really well drawn!
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xx--ingie--xx Featured By Owner Mar 29, 2007  Hobbyist Writer
Yeah, I do still post at Elfwood, but I really hate how long it takes to update so I rarely go there anymore. I'm flattered that you remember though, thank youu! =^^=
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