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I needed some practice with perspective and size, plus I really wanted to do my own rendition of the Royal Canterlot Library, and here it is.

Definitely Full-View this
All that detail deserves it. *cradles aching hand*

In terms of architecture, I took inspiration from two of the world's most iconic and awe-inspiring libraries; The Trinity College Old Library in Dublin, and the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., and then placed it all in an Equestrian setting.

I daresay though, that the whole thing ended up looking rather Byzantine in appearance, which was entirely unintentional. I was going for more of the Library of Congress's Romanesque feel, but what the hay, it works. XD

Ten hours or so, 192 Layers, Illustrator CS4


Should I change this so she's a filly? I had someone say it would look better that way, not sure. What do ya'll think?
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Mood: Wow! ~IHaveALolly Apr 21, 2013  New member
WOW that place is BIG. walking there is like a museum; lots of things
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:iconpokemariofan14:
Twilight's like, "So many books. Must...READ 'EM ALL!!!"
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:iconmatsky:
In my opinion, it looks like the archives in the Jedi temple*.

* a refreance to Star Wars.
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:iconraluca05:
so many books i can't read them all
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:iconibeatganon4fun:
>mfw when I go to the Library of Congress
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~Oiyaki Nov 4, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
holy shit waffles, look at the details! D8
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=Supuhstar Oct 1, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
LOL I can see this happening in the show XD
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Mood: Wow! *Tajarnia Sep 18, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I was at the Trinity library only a few weeks ago. The weight of all that history is tangible. Incredible work on this!
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=Icaron Sep 20, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Really? I must say, I am extraordinarily envious of you. To visit that library in particular is a bit of a dream of mine. ^^
Alas, someday soon I shall visit, when I'm no longer a broke college student. XD

Thanks! I was rather pleased with the way this one came out, glad you like it. =D
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