[Tsuruko]

I'm new around here, but I figured a good ice breaker onto the forums would to be to post a little art. I'm known both as Tsuruko and Shavera, I guess those names are my alter egos. Tsuruko is my Japanese interests name ( and the name I use on my own forum, ookini! ) and Shavera is my arts name. I've been a little off the art scene, my deviant art watchers are all wondering when I'll ever post a new piece. . . Been too busy with college and such, yet, I have a small break, so I thought it would be fun to sign up at a forum.

This piece is a few months old, and it's kind of a combination of fantasy and traditional Japanese clothing/culture etc. The character is an Empress or a Queen, but the inspiration to the character design is of an Oiran. An Oiran was a high ranking courtesan of Japan, prior to the 1950's. They're not to be confused with Geisha, whom were dancers and entertainers. : )