Reon's Reflections

Log Entry 0745:

Barab I. It's not Kalandis, but at times it reminds me very much of my home world with it's pagoda like structures and rustic atmosphere. Really the big difference, Barabels aside, is that life here is underground in high ceilinged caverns instead of out in the open sweeping vistas tucked away between mountains and the sea. And much like my home world Barab's culture is steeped in tradition, and the denizens carry themselves with honor.

It's good to have a place here, a second home. I was hoping that ChiChi would be here as well with me, our apartments aren't the same when he is still away on mission...or causing mischief on his own.

Xakon's gardens are a good distraction. The peace and solitude here are a nice change from being in field or under fire. I'm glad for the tea house pagoda, the fish pond, the imported vegetation...the Kalandian Blood Lillies. The mix of herbal Barab teas have a subtle aroma that mix in with all the other scents, a relaxing therapeutic remedy good for the body, mind, and soul.

It's already time for a new year. At home they will be celebrating the Festival of Lights. I can imagine it in my mind. The colored lanterns hovering in lines along the streets, the smell of spiced meats and fresh fruits. The resonating hum of gongs lightly struck and the rising sound of prayer chants rising into the night sky. A time of year for reflection before starting out fresh. Of prayers and thoughts of all we have lost and left behind.

-Reon

*I started this piece out much larger than it turned out, but as I was working on it I realized I was focusing a lot more on Reon (aka Jynx, my grenade wielding woman)and the line work bleeding out from around her. I'm pleased with this piece even if it doesn't necessarily reflect the Star Wars universe.

Illustrated in photoshop

Asok

I absolutely love the minimalism in this piece. Every line feels completely important. Awesome.

Boshuda

Casca1967

this is very nice. catches the eye and makes the mind fill in the blanks. Gets the viewer involved.

Judas

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! So serene and yet leaden with underlying emotion.

I would weep, but I am too cool for that sorta thing.

Jynxie

Thanks guys, this is a much more sincere and mature version of Jynx. Glad you like it. Was going for a modern twist on an old block printing method. Considering adding scroll type to the upper left like a Chinese woodblock would have. Thoughts?

Tusserk

This is really, really beautiful. I honestly don't think it needs anything added to it at all, Jynx!

Jynxie

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