@Ciaran  
That’s some high praise. I agree with every word, just never knew how to voice it so eloquently.

@Ciaran  

@Ciaran  

@Ciaran  
Thanks for putting feelings into words.

@Ciaran  
I agree, this is too good for just a favorite. Perhaps a love button? MAKE IT SO!

This is one of my favorite depictions of Sunset Shimmer that I’ve ever seen. She’s alone, but still has friends, is confident, but also a little withdrawn. Still connected to the portal that brought her to where she is, she’s learned the ways of the natives, and is doing what she can to fit it.
 
The tones of her hair and shoes compliment the tone of her skin, and with the very specific blue of her jeans they make a very soothing blend of warm and cool colors. Everything is complimentary without being stuck in a single color space.
 
Great lines, simple yet specific outfit, and such good work on the folds in her clothes - the outlines are solid and dark, but the inking job has really subtle points.
 
Looks digital, but feels traditional, with an almost manga approach to some of the strokes, while at the same time looking like it could have come straight out of a high end homage to Archie comics.
 
The background is simple and fades from the viewer’s focus, and the foreground draws the viewer’s eyes straight to Sunset’s smiling face.
 
This is simply one of the best compositions on the site, and the complexity of the story this drawing is telling I think explains much of the tagwar that’s been going on.
 
By itself, in one panel, it is a complete story, with history and time - the past and the future of this character - in a single snapshot.
 
I wish I had a button higher than “Favorite” for it.

@SilverMyr  
I know, that’s why I don’t get why so many are interpreting it as a “romantic” gesture.

@Ciaran
 
@Beau Skunky
 
It’s a friendship bracelet.

@Ciaran  
(Looks in tag changes.) ‘Lotta back-and-fourth changes there!
 
And nice to see the mods agree the bracelet could just be a platonic gesture. I’ve known girls who’ve given each other friendship bracelets all the time, and they’re not “in love,” or something.  
Nothing against ‘shipping, but some get a li’l too fixated on that, or think everything is.

The tag “implied twilight sparkle” was added by staff - please don’t remove it again. It is on this image because of the bracelet.
 
The tag “implied sunsetsparkle” is inappropriate - please do not add it again. The bracelet is not enough to imply romance or consensual sex, and there is no indication that the artist intended it that way.

@C1rrus  
It’s fine, I don’t mind when people want to use or edit my stuff as long as credit is given.

@Background Pony #D02E  
Next you’ll be telling me you backtraced it.

@C1rrus  

 
Using a picture without permission eh? You’re in big trouble. I reported you to the cyber police and the state police. Consequences will never be the same

Hope it isn’t too much trouble, but I have borrowed (with credit) this for my story. It is so great!

My luv 😍  
For some reasons, this song started playing in my head

@SilverMyr  
Uotapo is great, no two ways about it.  
Still, in this case, as far as I’m concerned? You win, hands down.

@SilverMyr  
Oh wow, I love that. When a good artist finds a great artist and they’re humbled… always two there are, a master and an apprentice. It’s great.

This looks so darn nice. Interestingly enough, I also feel like adding shading to this piece would be a downgrade. It just nails the flat color look so well.

@SilverMyr  
shhh its ok, urs has the subtle implied sunlight with the wristband

@Background Pony #D3A0  
Gaah Uotapo is life~
 
This is really cute, though. ^^ Glad it hit top scoring.

Looking good XD

@Background Pony #D3A0  

 
Shit, that’s way better than mine and pretty similar, too.  
Even has the casual clothes and she’s wearing converse shoes.

@Phil Srobeighn  
Yea For some reason it reminds me of this image

Her bracelet%%

Anyone who would manage to say “Hi” is not allowed in my club.