Thanks, I'm quite happy with how it turned out

hello soul how has your day been i hope your thanksgiving was wonderful

cool draw kid but you need contrast in the backround

Wow, this looks absolutely gorgeous! I love the bluish highlights on the orcas, and the water's surface is very well drawn too! And awesome job as always with the anatomy <3

Lovely! Your orcas are always spot on

Woah, this looks so pretty!
I love the way you shade.
It's so soft and beautiful *u*
Orcas are amazing creatures.

Thank you all. As for what Uncharted said, yes I see the baby orca's flipper should be more... contrasted

I forgot the saddle patches too

Holy crap, this is so beautiful! You did a really great job on the lighting, it looks so smooth.

And I don't have Facebook or Instagram
aww man

Aah! It's magnificent! cx You don't neccessarily need to fret over the saddle patches, as some orcas lack those markings. Examining the dorsal fins, might this be a father and daughter?

Oh gosh, that reminds me of an orca calf that was born at SeaWorld of whom I've read about. Nyar was such a sickly little thing, almost entirely lacking an immune system. xc She was one of Gudrun's daughters (Gudrun was one of the females who was forced to breed too early, which most likely contributed to the poor calf's frailness), and her mother rejected her and would attempt to drown her. Nyar had to be separated from Gudrun and was to have Tilikum as her poolmate, whom happened to be her father. Anything could have happened. Though, amazingly enough, despite all that Tili himself has been through, he acknowledged Nyar as his daughter and comforted her and gave her the affection she needed in what would be her final days, as she later died, as expected, of an infection pertaining to her bloodstream.

SeaWorld remains somewhat neutral in its values. For example, though you want to liberate their captive cetaceans somehow, SeaWorld has been a key factor that has changed our minds about orcas, or at least averted the stereotype the intelligent marine mammals once held as ruthless, killing machines (their prey must still view them as such, though. XD). And while SeaWorld is doing conservation work by rescuing injured animals as to appear to be good stewards of the ocean, they're simultaneously dumping waste into it (SeaWorld San Diego has been proven guilty of such). It's impossible to choose a side!

Sorry for yet another rant... xp

That's an absolutely amazing drawing! And in only 2 1/2 hours :o Great job!

A father and either son or daughter, as juveniles of either still have a curvy dorsal fin

And that's an amazing story! I thought father whales stayed out of the way of parenting. I don't know what to think of SeaWorld. They would definitely need to shape up. But the benefits of free whales probably outweigh benefits of tanks

Thank you. I made this to be a cover photo for Facebook. Looks better on a 3DS I must say

I have yet to make a facebook or instagram account.. And I'm rarely on DA. (I'm a bit anti-social)

I know. I just like interpreting this painting as a tribute to Tili and Nyar's strong bond, as well as to any other awesome orca daddy. cx

Yep, I agree with you there. c:

That would be cool as a tribute. And I had major depression late last night. It was rather awful

Re: I'll be okay. Thank you xx I will make sure I let you know x

Hey Soul! I'm hosting a christmas collab if you would like to join! I'd be happy to have you in it ^-^

Re: Of course there's room for you! I'm even finding a way to stivk Whaley's Nauyaq in there! (I hope she doesn't mind Nauyaq turning into a flying whale... 'XD)
Yess, very specific indeed, I feel so restricted right now XD

Aw, that's no fun. xc You can state what happened if you're comfortable.

Oh and that painting actually IS a flurry of snow, sorry for the confusion xP
Although, I do understand why you saw it as the collab WIP XD Sorry about that

Reply: No, I don't believe we have. I don't have my main 3DS on me right now, so I can't look up its code at this time, but I'll get back to you on that tomorrow maybe.

Re: Oh goodness. o: Being a fellow introvert myself, every so often I experience those situations and emotions. It doesn't happen so much anymore. But I think now would be a good time to get closer to your family, so you'll have someone to turn to physically. But keep an open mind and heart as to what God has planned for you. Being single is a wonderful vocation, and while I, too, am leaning willingly towards it, things may somehow change. Faith and life aren't about expectations, but rather for remaining humble and vigilant, surrendering yourself to God and letting Him remind you that you are His vessel. Seek out the truth when your heart's ready, when the time is right, and you will come to understand a great many things.

Re: Hmm... I think now IS the right time, wouldn't you say? cx I suddenly feel right now as if something is trying to pull you away from Him. No matter what, I'm here for you.

Re: That's it! XD I'm going to pray a rosary for you.

I freaking love this creatures.

Why are some of the killer whales back fins so large?