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There’s something hauntingly beautiful about Mileena’s story so far: and I know it’s gonna break my heart when the time comes to see her scenes.

So I wanted to display both versions of Mileena: the future queen, and the ‘monster’, all the while showcasing as much emotion as I could.

I decided to re-draw the VERY FIRST digital art I did, which was in September of 2001. (second drawing ). Back then I would draw and ink on paper, scan it, and color it with a mouse and I honestly have no clue how I had this much patience because I didn't know about layers then and worked on only one layer??? ( not sure how I got the background in there either lol)

First painting is the new piece with the updated character ( Angel/Angela in 2024). As you can see, a LOT has changed. She was a character I created for an American McGee's Alice roleplay on a forum. I think I wanted her to have a connection to the Cheshire Cat, hence the cat ears and tail. ( Listen I was 19, I loved cats too much (still do tbh lol) don't @ me lol). This is DEFINITELY not the case with the recent piece as she has little to do with Wonderland anymore, but I didn't really wanna take all of it away. She also changed nationality over time much, much later so I fixed her skin color to reflect that, as well as the jewelry and attire which uh.... yah, back then I was EXTREMELY influenced by 90's american comics ( l also knew nothing of anatomy which explains why she has no organs in the old piece >> ). I think it shows how much I have changed with time, both artistically and mentally.

However, I won't lie, I am not happy with the result... I started this piece at the beginning of June, then got extremely ill and had to work on this on and off during the month... which also means none of my interactions with the piece were the same and it shows. I feel like there's too much going on and the wing stumps are lost in there. Maybe a decade or two from now I'll repaint this again with a different perspective and better health.

However I am better now and I can paint more properly.

So apologies with this regurgitated piece lo!!

"How do you know this? Who are you?! Answer me!"

The demoness looked Sub-Zero with serenity but also soft recognition. This Sareena was not the one he knew about; a blood thirsty demon beneath Quan Chi's heal

-no - this one was very aware, and emitted a calming aura, yet Bi-Han felt on the verge of panic. Panic because despite all, he recognized those eyes. He recognized who she was... but no memory formed beyond warped imagination. Fingers dug into her shoulders - she said: "You helped me break my chains. Now I will return the favor."

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Imagine my surprise when I saw Sareena in the new trailer, looking BADASS in both her forms!

This was fun because I kinda let loose with my painting without worrying too much with making it perfect. The result was worth it I think. Seeing as I’ve been suffering from an art block, this gives me hope lol

Because I like feels - and creepy things - and pain, I guess. :D

Do you have any idea how long I have longed to see Kitana and Mileena as a family? 😭 I like to think they had a wonderful, peaceful childhood, and that their bond lasted into aduldhood. Basically, I wanted to draw something cute and sweet about their childhood!