Sorry, I guess I'm a few hours late on this. To say things are busy, I guess I'd sound like a broken record, so I won't say it....but well, they are

So here she is, as you asked for this year, the voting ran from 9/5 to 10/1, you had the chance to vote on the subject for this year's People's Choice piece. It was close (really close at times) but you chose Valkyries as the ultimate winner.

In the traditional sense, within the Norse Mythology, these women were the servants of Odin who would search for the bravest warriors in battle to take to Valhalla in preparation for Ragnarok. The concept seemed to be universal enough that I tried to see where else I could apply it. WWII seemed to be a good fit as there was a lot of propaganda about bravery on the field of battle, so I went with more of a airplane 'nose art' style.

For anyone disapointed by that who wanted a more traditional approach, it's your lucky day, too I can't say enough how wonderful and patient you guys have been with me this year as I get my life kindof settled, so this is only the first, there are going to be a couple more versions coming down the line just to say thanks

Seriously, you guys are the best, you really make deviantART everything it is and I can't thank you enough for yet another incredible year. Hugs all around

Media: Gouache on watercolor canvas.

And in a slightly ironic twist, I must appologise for the large watermark, I've had two pieces ripped to auction on 'eBay-like' sites in the past couple weeks, so I just gotta be a little tougher on that stuff.

To that same end, do not take, use, or repost this work without express permission. Much thanks in advance