I cannot help but shed a tear for the unveiling of our little lovechild.
This was one of the best undertakings I did and I'm glad it was with you Wyv. I will admit to being very nervous attempting my first collaboration, but you quickly dispelled any anxieties and working with you was smoother than butter.
Working close with you on this not only strengthened my own skills, but it also allowed me to peruse your techniques firsthand and get a feel for what goes on in your pixelling mind. It goes without saying that your ability to texture animals is second to none, and that was always my worst aspect.
You were very easy to work with and very patient of me and my stupid disappearances. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting at a few points there with work and some minor timezone issues. (Surprisingly that part wasn't so bad as we both are a couple of night owls)
Aside from turning out completely awesome, this piece is very symbolic too. To me, it represents that even rivals can come together and create strong bonds. During creation of this, we got to know each other personally and learn more about the other than we ever woulda thought of knowing. It's no secret that I had a bit of animosity towards you in the beginning there. But I thank the heavens that I matured enough to climb over that hump and got to respect you more and more each day.
I'm friendly with alot of folk on this site, but only a few I consider good friends, and I want you to know that you are definitely one of them. I've had tremendous respect for you before yeah, but now it is magnified like a million times. Now that you're in my circle, you have all the respect I have to give, and compassion that comes with it. (And worrry.... :[ )
So Wyv, the honor was all mine for working on this with you. It was a great experience and even greater result. I will always be looking forward to whatever you have to create next and will try to help out wherever needed. Perhaps the time will come where we can collaborate again, but we must first wait til the universe repairs itself from our last creation. ;)
If I haven't made it clear yet, you are a brilliantly talented woman who is an expert of her trade. I hold you in higher praise than I even give myself. Keep on doing what you're doing and make me proud!
From KoA, Rival and friend~