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From The Earth by *Kaelycea:iconKaelycea:


©2008 *Kaelycea
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Submitted: March 27
File Size: 251 KB
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Resolution: 525×675
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Make: FUJIFILM
Model: FinePix F610
Shutter Speed: 1/64 second
F Number: F/2.9
Focal Length: 9 mm
ISO Speed: 160
Date Picture Taken: Mar 27, 2008, 4:16:39 PM

Artist's Comments

This started out as an experiment I wasn't really expecting much out of, but I ended up liking it enough to post it here.

I used a vintage photograph as reference for the pose, and as it's mainly an experiment with technique there isn't much more behind this image. However, I find she closely resembles an idea I had in mind for a painting I want to do of the Slavic goddess of spring, Vesna (using my good friend Vesna as model, of course ;)).

My paternal grandfather is Serbian and I've taken part in his customs and traditions growing up. It's a part of my heritage I'm interested in exploring further through my art.

Watercolour and various inks (white, mostly... still in love with that) on watercolour paper. 19x15 inches.
Daily Deviation, 2008-04-02

Daily DeviationThe combination of watercolor and ink really give From The Earth by ~Kaelycea a gritty and whimsical look. The grittiness of the piece still adds to the spring like feel, and is a wonderful representation of stolen spring moments. (Featured by ^oilsoaked)

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*twinkle-stah:icontwinkle-stah: Mar 27, 2008, 10:43:48 AM
This is a gorgeous painting!
I'm really interested in folklore & fantasy myself, and this is just beautiful to see...

It caught my eye from the front page.
Beautiful!

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~FallingRaven:iconFallingRaven: Mar 27, 2008, 10:52:32 AM
Beautifully done, great texture, colour and feel.

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*zumfaerie:iconzumfaerie: Mar 27, 2008, 11:27:34 AM
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL

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~nydwyngreendragon:iconnydwyngreendragon: Mar 27, 2008, 11:31:10 AM
Excellent Work!

I don't care what your tutors say about your white ink dependancy, it works beautifully!
All the Best!

-CJB
=Gaina:iconGaina: Mar 27, 2008, 12:01:06 PM
That's absolutely beautiful. Have you seen an artist called Poppy Palin? Check her out, you might like her stuff :)
*AbbeyAllen:iconAbbeyAllen: Mar 27, 2008, 12:12:19 PM
Ooooh, it is beautiful, I love it. It reminds me of Brian Froud's "Faerie Godmother" piece.

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*Elfin-Grrl:iconElfin-Grrl: Mar 27, 2008, 12:40:33 PM
Absolutely stunning, I love this. So deep and magical. :heart:
And I agree white ink is ace! :D

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*fagashlil:iconfagashlil: Mar 27, 2008, 1:24:07 PM
I love those skeletal leaves, there is a lovely sense of old making way for the new. A very beautiful image.

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*Kaelycea:iconKaelycea: Mar 27, 2008, 2:39:38 PM
Rather fitting for the time of year... thank you.
*Kaelycea:iconKaelycea: Mar 27, 2008, 2:47:57 PM
I love it :drool: It's bordering on obsession now, I think ;)

Thank you!