Original SCAN is Original
Space/Saturn | Purpleish SHINY | Brush | Photoshop actions from HERE
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Here is my entry for the "Tragic Ladies" wallpaper challenge. The character I chose to represent was Hotaru Tomoe as Sailor Saturn. In fact she was the FIRST character that popped in my mind when I first saw this challenge. After finishing Sailor Moon Crystal: Season 3 she was fresh in my mind. Before SMC I never really knew how tragic she really was.
First off she gets into a car accident, almost dies, her "father" "saves" her, she becomes an evil demon called "Mistress 9", inner Hotaru has to fight off the darkness consuming her body and soul while trying to protect Chibiusa's and eventually everybody else's essence and souls from being consumed from Mistress 9/Pharaoh 90, her soul disappears, is reborn as Sailor Saturn due to the 3 talismans, dies saving the world from Pharaoh 90, and is reborn as a baby and adopted by Setsuna, Haruka, and Michiru.
So yeah she has quite the tragic past and story. But despite all of that she does her best to remain true to herself. Despite of her circumstances, she fights for herself and for her dreams, and ultimately fights to protect Chibiusa who was the first one to reach out to her and befriend her. But what I admire about her character is she remains strong despite everything. She becomes goes from this shy girl to a young confident over the course of the series. So for that reason, Hotaru/Sailor Saturn is my favorite tragic girl.
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Making this wallpaper was actually easier than I thought. I had this beautiful Sailor Saturn scan sitting in my files for awhile and have been waiting for the chance to use it. This challenge provided the perfect opportunity so I finally made this wallpaper as you see it now.
I found a few textures such as a space background which I blended with the scan. The results of this surprised me because I had no idea what to expect. The outcome didn't turn out as I originally imagined but that's ok. I like the end result.
The title "inPhinity" comes from the fact that if Hotaru dies, she is always reborn. She is infinite like a phoenix. That's another reason I like her character. She's quite amazing.
Character featured: Sailor Saturn (Hotaru Tomoe) from Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Dedicated to the creator of the challenge.
~Judai