[Lilysplash]

WiP:
Sakura line edits
Ribbon + Bell line edits
Fan line edits
Shading edits- Tail, ribbon/bell, fan
Eyes
Fan
Body
Tail
Koi
KOI COLORS

Done with a mouse, as always. ^-^

So... yeah. It represents Japanese and Oriental culture as a whole. The character on the long, Tibet-styled fan is "sakura", meaning "cherry blossom". I find the red ribbon to represent China and Chinese New Year and the silver bell is Japanese-styled. The swirls are based off of zen garden patterns I saw in Japan.
Obviously, the main theme of the design is the sakura blossom, which is quite Japanese. I tried to keep it simple. >.< I feel like I overdid it, but whatever.
Yes, that is a fail sakura on her haunch. XD

If I do win the artist competition and become an artist/guest artist, I'd love to keep this KKI design... I love her so much, regardless of my fail art skills! ;^;

[Puffee]

I like the edits so far, and the eyes are gorgeous too. I'll say more about it when it's finished. :3

[Lilysplash]

Aw, thank you. <3
I'm working on it! ^^

[Lilysplash]

Fan finished. <3
I was aiming for the traditional oriental painting style I'd get on paper. ^^
Now for ribbon and bell!

[Lilysplash]

Added some body coloring. <3

[Lilysplash]

Finished... for now. X3
I might add more stuff.

[Puffee]

I love all the edits on this one, and especially the flowers! <3
The eyes look gorgeous, and the tail and koi too! I like the design, except the bits on the back legs and near the eyes. That bit just doesn't flow as much. But the rest looks pretty cool, aside from the design being a slight bit simple. c:

[Lilysplash]

Aw, thank you~!!!

X3 I'm working on a new one.