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Published: 2012-06-02 09:28:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 41828; Favourites: 2280; Downloads: 0
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My take on The Frog Prince fairytale, in a renaissance twist.
No iconic kissing scene though as i based it on one of the original versions in which the princess is not only a spoiled brat but also a little aggressive and throws the frog against the wall at some point. This (or the shock most probably) causes his transformation to a conveniently handsome young prince and the princess has a change of heart and marries him then and there. Now why would he want to marry her is a mystery but you know, there are far more weird unions and endings in some of those fairytales.
Pencil, watercolours, white and gold acrylic, 6.4 x 8.9 cm (2.5 x 3.5 inches).
You can see the rest of this fairytale collection here -> achen089.deviantart.com/gallerβ¦
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Lovely illustration, very nicely done! Truly impressive, how expressive that comtemptuous, side-way glance of her is. So much scorn and disdain on such a pretty face, it's almost a shame. She does look lovely though, so I guess your prince is the kind who values looks highly... That, or he likes a challenge. Who knows?
Anyhow, I love this piece
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I love the soft detail on her face - lots of dimension while keeping it luminous. Beautiful!
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The frog was squeezed by the princess. Mistakenly. Pity...Β
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According to Maria Tartar in her collection of "Annotated Grimm's Fairytales", the frog represents male genitalia and the princess's actions toward the frog symbolizes a young maiden's disgust and horror upon seeing said genitalia.Β
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I really like the version by Robin Mckinley in the Door in the Hedge. I was sitting there like *.* sparkles......
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She looks so similar to the actress, Annabelle Wallis.
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I like your ability and style of drawing women
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I really like how you caught they slightly disgusted look on her face.
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This is beautiful.
And she since did indeed have a change of heart, let's not be cynical and just appreciate the romance and magic of the story 
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I hope you don't mind but I included your Princess and the Frog illustration in a reading of the Grimm Brothers tale found here: [link]
I included your deviantart name in the credits and a link to your deviation.
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No problem at all and i really appreciate the credit and letting me know.
Good job by the way, i quite enjoyed it.
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I love the pose on the little frog "Wait a moment!"
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Beautifully created! I love her pose & the colours
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wow, the expression is just perfect! The slightly lifted eyebrow, the direction in which she is looking, the slightly turned head and the upper lip - so subtle, but they show so well what she's thinking and what a spoiled brat she is
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Why does everyone need to be cynical and call her names? It's a fairytale and should be looked at from a happy, idealistic perspective. Enjoy the romance and magic without the negativity
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Absolutely amazing. i love the color scheme. Her expression is also perfect
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I can't see it clearly, but it looks like the frog is giving her the finger ...
well - right he is.
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Lol!
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You are a wonderful artist. You should be illustrating books.
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Maybe he married her because he is the type of guy that gets turned on by being with abusive/aggressive women.
You never know.
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Very strong composition and emotion here !
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Someone else wonders why in the world he wanted to marry her after she a) broke her promise, b) treated him like something she'd stepped in and c) flung him against a wall? Yay, I am not alone in the world!
Your art is amazing, by the way. Keep up the excellent work!
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Why does everyone need to be cynical and call her names? It's a fairytale and should be looked at from a happy, idealistic perspective. Enjoy the romance and magic without the negativity
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Very expressive, and I LOVE the detail in her dress. She really does look like one you wouldn't want to cross
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Very lovely work, my dear, I love the colors and the Rennaisance vibe!!
Poor frog, though, hehe!
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reminds me of Lucrezia Borgia. very pretty
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Oh, yes, the Lady Lucrezia was very pretty. She was also a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother. The play by Victor Hugo that inspired the opera by Donizetti is so full of malice and falsehood that both Hugo and Donizetti deserve to be sued for slander.
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Hugo wanted to be the Shakespeare of France; instead all he succeeded in writing were farces so ludicrous that they can be well regarded as masterpieces of unintentional comedy.
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This is wonderful and I've never understood the original version either.
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this is so great 
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Fabulous! Very delicate and full of harmony
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WOW i am impressed by that golden ball she's holding
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Ahhh! I just love this whole series of yours'!
And yeah, why he would want to marry her will forever remain a mystery... 
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I'm very glad to know you enjoy this series, thank you!
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