My little Character Fanart contest over on DeviantArt was won by kimppi (DoomsdayRenderer on DA). The announcement is here.

First prize was me returning the favor and making a return-fanart of one of the Winner's characters. So here we go:


(click for DA version)

This is my take on the Faery from kimppi's Elf Queen's Gift found here (you need to click download to see kimppis's full-size image). I've tried to stay reasonably true to the outfit and character design as well as using dark contours like the original.
Congrats to the win kimppi, hope this looks ok.

[Krita, with some GIMP. Released under Creative Commons]
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Griatch

Congratulations to the winner!
Excellent prize!

Nice work, Nice wings!

I love it. Those boots are definitely delicious. Very nice, Griatch.

Had a look at the original Image and excellent work on your version the wings are great.

griatch: wow, those wings are ridiculously beautiful!! fun to see this and then see the original - you really put your own touch to the fairy.

OMG! Griatch, my version looks childish compared to yours! Wow, great work!

Excellent Griatch. I love the skin tones and blending. I especially love the 36-22-36 figure and the boots. You also did a beautiful job on the wings and this is what I have been looking up the past week, just to see a way to do the humming bird wings. I love the transparency of yours.

WOW - a beautiful faery. Lovely work Griatch.

Very tasty little fairy.

Congrats kimppi!

Griatch as usual your technique and methods of painting are outstanding.This is a fantastic piece.
Great job my friend.The textures and lighting are amazing.

Thanks for the comments everyone! This is a slightly unusual style for me, I'm glad kimppi in particular didn't think I completely butchered the character.
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Griatch