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Still working with the crows...

It's of particular interest to me that in Greek mythology crows and ravens were originally white, but turned black by Apollo... or Athena in some versions... and I'd had it in mind to paint something relating to that when I came across a rather lovely boy with an affinity for crows.

He has very kindly allowed me to use his photo and ideas from his own drawing for this painting, for which I am very grateful.

I suggest you check out his gallery... :iconendantee:

Watercolours and white ink on hot press watercolour paper.

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March 7, 2010
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FUJIFILM
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FinePix S5800 S800
Shutter Speed
1/45 second
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F/6.8
Focal Length
6 mm
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Date Taken
May 11, 2009
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:iconmadloveless:
Such a delicate and tender work... I love the calm colors and the expression on the boy's face... and the composition is just perfect. Very beautiful indeed!
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:icontokala:
~Tokala Oct 28, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
This is fantastic!
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:icondenitz:
An amazing composition! I love it! Reminds me of some fairy-tale-illustrations I've seen years ago! This melancholy... beautiful!
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:iconmygoodrabbit:
The muted, textural color of the background is what really draws me in to this. The linework is also very delicate and beautiful.
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:iconendless-irony:
beautifully done. nice use of media.watercolors and ink. awesome job.
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:iconhezoo:
*hezoo Jun 13, 2010   Traditional Artist
Beautiful <3 It's simple but it has a darker meaning behind it. Ah, so elegant <3
I've had a thing with crows all this year ^^ They're fantastic birds, and very intelligent.
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:iconrumasana:
He is beautiful.

I love your paintings.
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:iconforty-two-point-five:
~forty-two-point-five Jun 1, 2010  Student General Artist
Wow... what a neat idea! I especially like how the branches seem to be growing out of his head -- very cool! :clap:
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:iconurnesashtree:
Lovely details
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