The Shadow Thief - Speedpaint

READ. THE. DESCRIPTION. It shall answer any magical questions you may have. If it doesn't, feel free to ask. :)
This is a commission from SilverMistArt!
Characters: Afekia (tan swirly tom, red cape), Mew (light grey tabby she-cat), Aria (calico she-cat), and Koru (black tom).
Not sure what the story is, but I'm pretty sure Aria and Afekia are thieves who just succeeded in a major heist at that kingdom in the background. Again, that's just a guess. :)
Hope you like it!
Song: Disturbia - The Cab
Program: Photoshop Cs5/Paint Tool SAI
Used: Wacom Intuos5 Tablet
Deviantart: Riverspirit456
Recorded With: QuickTime Player
Editted With: Imovie

[@slainlo6688]

Koru is like a guard in Skyrim!! Like look how far they are away from the castle! He just followed them for ever, like they did steal a princess but it's only one dude/cat/guard! Like skyrim.

[@bradlollar3418]

lol

[@tabbyspell5264]

is it wrong that i find this picture utterly adorable?

[@spatalottakittens]

MARIO! *le gasp* They are stealing the princess!!!!! wait, wrong person, could I still borrow a mushroom or two?

[@HollowGhosty]

issy cowbell nice...

[@spatalottakittens]

XD

[@spatalottakittens]

XD I died of laughter (like I am now)

[@RiverSpirit]

FIRST! HAHA!

[@Dacodemo]

AMAZING :OOOO

[@katefairholme6049]

Ur amazing !!!!!

[@azrenth1000]

River, what windows computer do you have? I saw the icon in the corner

[@limeviper]

0n0

[@azrenth1000]

And, my gosh you are an amazing artist and writer!! I read your Scarlet river story AMAZING!! ;)

[@karenhill9762]

The seven people who disliked this, I'm sorry for your loss of seeing good art work...................... XD Like if you agree!!!!

[@stuckinacup]

+Karen Hill 8 right now :P

[@karenhill9762]

OMG why would somone not like this, this is so depressing!

[@stuckinacup]

+Quincy Giesen oh yeah XD

[@Vin.Vendetta]

+Quincy Giesen yep 9 sadly

[@caactushugger7284]

+Dogs AndWolves now its 10

[@indipindy16]

I think they just kidnapped Mew, who looks like the princess of the kingdom in the background, and left Koru, who looks like her bodyguard. As well as taking loads of gold. I don't know, just what I'm getting as I just finished. I haven't read a single other comment yet, so I could be completely wrong, but meh. THE KITTIES STEAL ALL YOU BELONGINGS AND LEAVE YOU IN THE DIRT LOOK AT KORU DOMT BE DEFEATED LIKE HIM

[@kayliechancesw2009]

Love the evil cat's shirt. I've fallen for him! 0.0.0.0.0

[@violetparadox3734]

This is literally my FAVORITE piece of work you've made River! But seriously; I WANT TO SEE YOU COLOR!

[@toboewhisker]

I forgot it was the first of June. This day holds a lot of memories for me. Some would probably make you cry, but watching a speedpaint as well done as this puts a smile on my face.

[@toastedlite3034]

I've seen many of your speed paints but this one really catches my eye. Elegant work, line, shading, even short guess were immaculate.

[@kayliechancesw2009]

o0o0o So sophisticated and beautiful! You're amazing River!

[@Misantropia100]

Great positions and expressions, like always. The shadows are greatly done and the lighting fits perfectly on here than in your other works.

[@spiderheist]

This is amazing river keep up the incredible work!

[@keely481]

Amazing. Such fabness. Such speechlessness.

[@azrenth1000]

Amazing!! The fur and shading get me every time!!! You are one of the best artists I'm subbed to :)

[@redfeatherthebronycat271]

Gorgeous. I thought your pictures when you first started were great (they are) but this! This is just........there are no words, just incredible!!!!

[@darkittypony4632]

OH, It's BEAU-TI-FUL !!! I love this univer ! The desert, the sand, the heat... WAW !

[@ariotea]

Absolutely love this speed paint!

[@joscelynwhite9883]

Oh my god, not only is this painting beautiful, but the music is awsome too! Dat cap though. :3

[@skittykitty452]

One of your best ones yet, I'd say ;3

[@kittybae2580]

Love this piece of artwork :D

[@delphiez]

this is such a creative story omg

[@CrystalKittyK]

OMG I have to commend you, I've been watching your journey, and you are just getting so good, especially since you've switched to Sai! This is definitely one of your best in my opinion! :)

[@anahimarie8608]

Wonderful!!! I absolutely love your speed paints!! There amazing!!!!! Keep up the good work!!! 😍😍❤️❤️💕💕

[@beaver8ug138]

I think this is the twentieth time I've watched this! I live the music, and the drawing is amazing too!

[@cupcakesoda2919]

Yep. Just gonna go and steal a princess, no big deal. (Good job River :3)

[@nothanks7864]

This is one of my favorite speedpaints.

[@felinefennec4271]

Oh my... River I thought some of your other art was good but... This is just amazing, awesome, one of the best ones, one of my favorites. This is just...

[@felinefennec4271]

BlueMuu AJ But I do want to see you color them

[@crazyartist1105]

I think i luv this one more than all the others!!!

[@funifunnylps9666]

Wow! Perfect!

[@timiddeer]

Great job river, as always. Btw I love the guy version of the song. ;P

[@Canaanpups]

Holy shnites.. So amazing

[@senasong2127]

Sweet dude!!! wish I knew the story line though, cause this looks really interesting!!

[@4551ore]

*Heavy breathing* The Cab Punk Goes Pop Well played, River, well played Love the arts, lovely characters :D

[@kittypendragon1380]

Same greatness as always :)

[@ragtagbiologist]

good job river! ;D

[@catcounty4156]

Awesome! Love this!

[@no_dojo8056]

so cool and i like the song

[@carissas1120]

Awesomeness :-D 👏

[@x.queengalaxy4387]

so cool!!!!

[@ohgodno7679]

Amazing!

[@spikyaj]

Has anyone noticed that her art work has changed still amazing but changed , rover ur my inspiration and made me amazing at art😀 TY RIVER!!!!😀😀😀

[@Kove007]

I bet that guy who is carrying the Princess is like "Woooo! I've got plans for the next month now! Got this gold, and now a hot Princess!" thats why he's smiling :3 The other girl is happy cause she just killed the guy that was cheating on her :3 .... I have a perverted mind :3

[@Doggie-wl1hm]

...WHY DO WE THINK ALIKE

[@Kove007]

Doggie6305 BECAUSE WE HAVE GREAT MINDS

[@Doggie-wl1hm]

YES WE DO BECAUSE WE ARE TOTALLY AMAZING

[@strawberrymilkshakeu1675]

I love this song too !!!

[@rachelkane1192]

I saw the title and I was like "OMG IS THIS A FALSE PRINCE SPEEDPAINT?" And it wasn't...but it' still perfect as always, River

[@kailiosmena6634]

River,can I have your approval of me marrying you art?This is gorgeous and one of my favorite songs :D

[@bloodytearthewolf]

words for the cat up front: HOT DAMN

[@jenniferlackey8084]

Oh my God, you like The Cab too.. THE CAB FANS FOR LIFE XD

[@isabellawest847]

All these badass names then...Mew.

[@joshmcclellan6118]

i love the song

[@brentheshortartist8207]

Fudging cool!😋

[@honorpearson8163]

Ok this is just....( wipes tear from eye) awesome!!!! But I really like the name mew!!! I mean it just sounds funny mew!! Also I think it's cute mew looks so helpless XD!!! AGAIN THIS IS AMAZING!

[@StarryWolfJamaa-wolflove2822]

Wait did you check out her other videos? They are AMAZING.

[@honorpearson8163]

yes i have! i have been subbed to her for a very long time!

[@StarryWolfJamaa-wolflove2822]

Same. I love her videos!!!!! :)

[@honorpearson8163]

ikr!!!! i try soi hard to draw like her!

[@StarryWolfJamaa-wolflove2822]

Ya. Im trying to draw like her on paper! SO MUCH HARDER! RIP Alot of my paper

[@sparrowflight3237]

YOU UPLOADED THIS ON MY SISTERS BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! XDShe is gonna be very very happy!

[@follow_the_river7607]

this speedpaint inspired me to make a fanfic about this :)

[@willow0229]

Great picture👍

[@cas-uz9hl]

Love it C=

[@juliarose1172]

yadda beauyuful

[@kacyk7422]

OMG GREAT

[@ivy952]

+River Spirit you are so creative with your speed paints

[@baines754]

Amazing keep up the work xx

[@Kove007]

lol xD river, FIRST! HAHA! its ur video xD

[@Spacey_Mad]

Omg mew is so prettyy

[@echoisodd9946]

your amazing

[@jenann123]

Dude like... The cat in the red shirt is HOT.

[@intildia457]

I really like your picture

[@desireescheper1319]

i realy love your work but how do you shadow like that ? do you put it down a layer ? plz help

[@rendarkonacorb3050]

Cool

[@mrsoltan501]

*Nice*

[@wynt3rf4ll80]

Afekia looks like bakura when he was still tomb thief.

[@touzokumau9358]

Starlight Fox oh shux u found me out 👀

[@VulneroseVulpes]

I OFFICIALLY DECLARE A WARRIOR ART RIVALRY WITH YOU fellow unofficial former student of Whiteflamesoul. I'd recognize the origin of that style anywhere. :3 I love your pieces, River. Finally decided to subscribe. I based my style off that person as well so the similarities makes me feel like we were students in the same class lol.

[@chrissturtevant9631]

I love your art, but I'd like to know more about commissions X3

[@jadedghostt]

Wow.

[@SoftstarAJ]

I ran out of replay buttons.

[@tigerloverme6383]

Softstar AJ Here's some. 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 If I give you more you'll explode from the awesomeness

[@taesbabygirl5672]

XD The comments tho

[@stardust_valley9040]

I wanna know, whos SMART idea was it to send one guard with the princess, when clearly this land is FULL of people who'd want to kidnap her?

[@CommanderWiggins]

Same people who are in charge of watching princess peach. Wait.... IT'S THE CAT TOADS! -points finger at strange hybrid of cat, frog, and mushroom-

[@buglover20aj90]

+Deku Kitty Le gasp.

[@marieknep5567]

idk why, but if this was an actual story, I feel like Afekia and Mew would fall in love XD

[@bradlollar3418]

He deserves that princess like look at the smile

[@smoothestofbrains3360]

Hey River how do you do your shading O.O I like the way you do your shading and I think it might help me with shading myself XD

[@teaboxkat5465]

Dang o-o How long did this take?! Also, it reminds me of Aladin (however the furrick (hehe) you spell that) a bit too much! :3

[@VenomQuill]

A while ago, this video had been taken down due to copyright. I know because it's on my playlist. But it's up again...?

[@sparklespeedy4818]

OHHHH YES I LUV THUS 1 Culd u do more like dus River Spirit?

[@epicicespirit2485]

How do u do the shadow and shadings?

[@animatingduck4799]

Oh dear. Looks a little painful for that guard

[@KiArts]

Have u noticed the arch of hair by the tiara? : T

[@XaiythGaming]

River, amazing as always. But could you please show you coloring them? I know a lot of people will love it if you show you coloring them again. I miss seeing you do it. Anyone else agree?

[@Max-oj5kx]

Es hermoso el dibujo

[@aod716]

everytime i look at it... so sad...

[@blizzardarcticwolf7938]

K, so first of all, River you so amoozicorn :D BTW, how much did they pay? Hopefully 1,000,000,000 bucks xD So amoozicorn!

[@speedpaintlover2473]

I'm pretty new to KZbin and I don't have any videos up yet, but could I ask something? How do you make those irregular blood splatters?

[@Cathulhu]

it seems as though your princess is in another castle now

[@Spacey_Mad]

I know you don't take requests so I was wondering if anyone could draw a scene from a book I writing? If so can you reply and I'll give you a description

[@axelf9947]

*dead body lying in the background*

[@DanceOfTheDemon]

How the heck do you get your shadows so accurate?! Every time I do it my drawings look stupid >:'(

[@nabifree4090]

+River Spirit Does the wacom splash tablet work with sai? Just wondering bc I might get one, but I dont have photoshop :3

[@_Ice.]

The coincidences are REAL girl AGH

[@_Ice.]

I'm just overthinking things

[@hannahcombo8692]

Your really good draw something else River Spirit I'm your biggest fan!

[@lonelywolffen9641]

It's someway funny... Koru means "jewel" in finnish :D But this is excellent :33

[@miamontilli7036]

River if you ever read this I have to say honestly, I like your old style way better. I Don't know if it has to do with the different art program, or if your improving but I like your old style better

[@StarryWolfJamaa-wolflove2822]

Can you start doing warriors against? You have been doing ones that dont make sense like that gun one....

[@tamarab.3120]

they are kidnapping the princess (mew) and koru tried to on save her (and all the jewls and money from the kingdom) and he failed and got knocked out.

[@determinedailurophile8364]

I think Koru died....

[@1800CHAOS]

I'm iffy on the music but art is amazing so I liked