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Princess Iris

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What's this? An alicorn OC? BURN THE WITCH!

But wait! I didn't design this lovely lady. =WillisNinety-Six created her, as a tribute to Bonnie Zacherle, the toy designer who created My Little Pony. So you see, there's no way she couldn't be an alicorn.

Ms. Zacherle has expressed bemusement in regard to bronies who honor her, saying that they owe it to *fyre-flye for making MLP the cross-demographic success that it is. Perhaps that's true for other bronies. But, Ms. Zacherle, the reason I started watching Friendship is Magic is because I was a fan of your work, back in 1983. I draw this now because at that time, I didn't have the motor skills to do you justice.

I call her "Iris" because it's the Greek word for "rainbow" and the original MLP merchandize was full of rainbows. Including the logo.

Truth be told, I'm not entirely happy with this piece. That collar is just too big and bulky, and the perspective on the tiara is wrong. I've spent the last couple days researching tiara designs (if you like tiaras, or gem-encrusted jewelry in general, The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor is a great resource.) and I may make another attempt at this. Also, I got kind of sloppy with the shading.

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