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You know the phrase “face the firing squad?” Well, what sorts of things does the firing squad face?

'Tis for the Fortitude contest in the Anthro Gallery, part of the 7 sins/virtues contests for DA's 7th bday: [link] Fortitude is courage in the face of adversity. And I think there's nothing more courageous than being able to take a stand on something you believe in.

This is kinda' related to a previous picture of mine ([link]). It's not quite a continuation of the story, since I've changed a number of the details. But I guess it's like some sort of alternate dimension world where Axel chooses a different path. Or something. (Axel is my bat chara in the front there, sadly named before Kingdom Hearts II)

Backstory? Well, I guess I could always let the image explain some of its thousand words. ^_~




Also, I’d like to also mention that I’m not trying to make any anti-war statements here. I tried to make the uniforms/location/weapons as nonspecific as I could, though I know very little about military uniforms or weapons.


EDIT (8-23-07) Ah hah. More than a week later, and I realize that Fortitude is actually one of the themes in that 100 Themes challenge! How amazingly perfect! So here we are, 20. Fortitude for the 100 Themes, 100 Drawings Challenge! ([link])

EDIT EDIT (8-27-07) Runner-up! Neato-keen! :3

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Given 2007-09-07

'A Decision' is one of those pictures you don't need to read the description to understand it. Originally drawn to enter the Fortitude contest in the Anthro Gallery, it explains how fortitude means courage in the face of adversity. And I think there's nothing more courageous than being able to take a stand on something you believe in. =chaoskomori drew this related to a previous picture of her, 'Duty', and both images are worth a thousand words... (Featured by `skifi)

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EEYAY I love how it turned out; You always take a buhjillion years on the coloring, but that's why it always turns out with such great craftsmanship. I love the camo, its subtle but there. And the colors all work well together; Your pics are always pleasing to the eyes, and everything in perfect balance. ohandmileswantstobangaxel.

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:happycry: Who says cartoons can't be serious? I can't begin to describe how wow this is. Well, I could, but then I'd never shut up. There's such emotion on everyone's faces. This picture is spilling over with ideas about honesty and courage and loyalty.

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I wonder if there will ever be such a thing as a democratic army.

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I really love the expressions of the other soldiers. They seem so shocked and the two closet to Axel seem so questioning. It's hard to tell if they agree with him and are about to walk away as well or if they're just saying, "I can't believe he would do that."

I love Axel's expression most of all. He defiantly looks like he was just pushed over the emotional edge.

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It's great to have entries like yours, and even better, to have artists like you in our gallery :glomp:

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:iconchaoskomori:
Aw, thank you, that's really nice of you to say! It means a lot to me! <3

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:iconskifi:
And if you read the note, you will know how much XD

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Whats really cool is how you can face such insane, 'touchy' topics and merge them with your (yes, cute!) style. It works and doesn't dampen the message at all.

And hooray for standing up for what you believe in! You go, Axel!

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Whoa...this is powerful. I just can't explain why I think this, which is a rare thing for me on the Internet. And it's beautifully drawn/colored.

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