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wasted too much time trying to get this updated version on a shirt. is anyone interested so I know if it's worth it?

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[link] if you do not listen to this song you are seriously missing out on a beautiful instrumental. I teared up.

when I sketched this, I had a design for a shirt in mind. I still would wear it, but would anyone else? please comment. if even one person wants one then I'll find a site to let me make it.

this picture... it is basically how I try to show spirituality through art. I used alchemical animals because, not only do they represent a lot of spiritual things, but the symbolism has been around for so long. it's amazing.

here is some copypasta from whats-your-sign.com about the animals:

Fox (RayJ, who just looks like one XD): The fox encourages us to think outside of the box and use our intelligence in different, creative ways. The fox also brings us a message to try to approach our circumstances differently that we normally would. Be aware of some of our habits, and try a different angle of action.
Phoenix: The phoenix is a highly used emblem in alchemy, representing the purifying and transforming fire, the chemical element sulfur and the color red. Embroidered, the phoenix reminds us of our ability to regenerate from within, and our power in transformation.
Peacock: Obviously, a possessor of some of the most admired human characteristics, the peacock is a symbol of integrity and the beauty that can be achieved when we endeavor to better ourselves.
Snake (ouroboros): Most importantly, this powerful animal alchemy symbol stands for the maxim "one is all" which is ultimately the hugest of philosophies to grasp. The Uroboros sets the souls intention on fathoming the "one is all" concept, and provides a focus to aid in rebirth, and acceptance of the endless cycles of life. (this is my favorite, it has been found almost everywhere from a very, very long time ago and has the most meaning to me)

the clouds and sun are basically like enlightenment. the philosopher's stone symbolizes turning base metals into gold, or you can look at that in a spiritual way and say that the stone shows how the being reaches enlightenment, or perfecting oneself.


please understand that I like a lot of the things in fma just because they exist in real life. I honest to God want to learn more about alchemy, physical and mental.

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HOLY

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I watched you make part of this |D Seriously, this is just... amazing. The way you put the peacock in by adding the feathers at the tail of the phoenix is just genius. Everything goes together beautifully, and how the clouds part to show the light creates a feeling of hope, yet the way it's so much darker at the bottom creates a balanced feeling of lost hope.

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This is just amazing <3

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:pokeball: Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon! :pokeball:
:iconrockyjet:
wtfffffffff RayJ you expect me to have a comment for this?
well, ok. I'll force some words out of me once my jaw decides to move back to my face and off the floor.

THAT PHOENIX
THOSE COLORS
THAT SNAKE
RAYJ MUTATED INTO A FOX. god i love foxes.
THOSE COLORSSSSSS.

y-you're just good at everything you draw, aren't you? XD Your style never bores me and your pc-painting skills are that of a master's.

dear lord. I really can't express in words how good looking this is. It's one of your best. Your work just never ceases to leave my jaw sliding off my face.

you should feel good n___n

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:iconlarcyn11:
wow, thats REALLY pretty...i think this is my favorite of your "not fma" stuff so far!!

rayj seems a little outa place, but its just so darn cute!

i agree with SunoWolf, the peacock/pheonix is amazing!

and the fact of the ouroborous entwining, instead of just a circle, is quite awesome!

and the coloring is great too!

all around great pic!

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hey, look at me! im in ur gallery, rapin' ur picies into mah favorites!
:iconpoorstranger:
Holy shit wow this is amazing RayJ

I love how you include symbolism in this please do more of this (:

the link for the song you gave is amazing
:iconkvmc:
aw this is so pretty, i like your color and all the *~symbolism~* in it
i also love how RayJ looks, her expression is darling


wow my comments suck nowadays
:iconyupik:
why does this only have 12 favs >.>

its so amazing.

8D

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We lock out the world and we'll stay here forever. They got their eyes on us, trying hard to not make us fall in love. <3 :music:
:iconteh-aguara:
beautiful work and colors :)

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:iconcothpcgirl99:
What suck. I can do better. :fork: [link]
:icontheroguez:
alright, please explain how it sucks without linking me to angry icons, zombies or boxers.

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