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==>FULLVIEW PLEASE<==--->Here is a detail shot of the painting: [link]
I'm back! Hehehe. xD
So much for the haitus. XP
First I want to say thankyou to who spent a long time with me in front of the PC and watched me paint this piece and that he took time to discuss the concept idea with me before I even started it.
I've had a picture like this in my head for a little while. I wanted to create a scene which symbolizes the bond between the girl called Lumri and the Plant Spirit.
Both are completely different yet they belong together.
Defiance of the Shadow shows the earthy and untouched forest, which is yet protected by the nature of the plant spirit whilst the lethal hand of humankind forces the forests to give way.
I had to create a final design for Lumri, which took me a while because I couldn't make up a good face for her. In the end, I thought that my youngest sister has the perfect look which fits to the character of Lumri.
The young and childlike shape of the face yet the concentrated eyes were very important aspects which made me choose my sister as a reference for Lumri.
Also, I think it's a good choice since I almost see myself when I was a little child and had dreams like those. :3
This was also a piece I used to experiment a lot with. For example I adujsted every single brush myself which has been used for this picture and I think I will use them more often.
I hope you like it! :3
Photoshop, Wacom
25 hours
I offer prints of this picture. Note me if you're interested. :]
The Plant Spirit is © 2008 Claudya Schmidt aka AlectorFencer. Please do not copy, alter or redistribute!
:::EDIT:::
Thanks to the lovely BobTodd who gave me amazingly good critique on that picture, I decided to edit it. The full credit for the idea of editing it and how to do it goes to BobTodd
Thank you so much! <3
OMG! Thank you so much for all the comments and favourites on this! Special thanks to Undo-Past ! This picture is very personal and it means so much to me to be featured!
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Comments: 524
AlectorFencer In reply to ??? [2009-01-12 01:52:05 +0000 UTC]
Ah yeah, it was quite a time ago. I'm still learning.
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OoDragonseyeoO In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 18:56:47 +0000 UTC]
This is... simply absolutely gorgeous. There just aren't any other words for it. Wonderful, beautiful amazing job!
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AlectorFencer In reply to OoDragonseyeoO [2009-01-12 01:52:51 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ever so much!
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Blues-Antenna In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 18:55:17 +0000 UTC]
WOW!!! This is quite impressive!!!
I love the detail!!!
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A-GL In reply to AlectorFencer [2009-01-12 15:00:40 +0000 UTC]
you're welcome . I have to say U have an awesome gallery.I like it very much and it makes me kind of angry to, because I'm trying to do some digital art also and I suck T_T looks like I'm only good with pencil... anyway keep it Up
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AlectorFencer In reply to A-GL [2009-01-18 12:13:03 +0000 UTC]
lol, no reason to be angry about. It took me one year alone to go so far in digital painting as I am right now and I'm still not pleased. I think I#m still quite weak in thinking about lighting and environemental colouring and colours in general.
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duskricorn In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 18:38:28 +0000 UTC]
BEAUTIFUl vegetation you did, there. the moss, the glowing blue specks, the detailed leaves above them. very enchanting. i like the idea of protective wolf clothed in plants; the little girl just completes the picture. and the backround smokes and cities adds that struggle between man's creation and nature....
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AlectorFencer In reply to duskricorn [2009-01-12 01:54:10 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much for the nice interpreting comment. I feel very honoured and it means a lot to me. ^^
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hObBiTzWiLlEatYou In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 18:23:57 +0000 UTC]
absolutely stunning. Not only the concept but you have amazing photoshop colour skills. I think an excellent story is in there- any wish to continue this as a series or story?
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AlectorFencer In reply to hObBiTzWiLlEatYou [2009-01-12 01:55:03 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much! 8D
Yes, these characters are the most important part of my novel. ^^
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hObBiTzWiLlEatYou In reply to AlectorFencer [2009-01-12 05:47:37 +0000 UTC]
I'll check around youre gallery
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Miryamaris In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 18:14:30 +0000 UTC]
My compliments. The image is truly beautiful as the concept behind it
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the-circle-game In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 18:00:13 +0000 UTC]
my first impression of this was that it reminded me of Little Red Riding Hood---like, the hidden desire for nature and mysticism to take over our souls.
So beautiful!
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AlectorFencer In reply to the-circle-game [2009-01-12 01:56:33 +0000 UTC]
Oh cool. Just that this time the wolf doesn't intend to have someone as a meal. Thanks so much. ^^
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the-circle-game In reply to AlectorFencer [2009-01-12 23:27:39 +0000 UTC]
np. btw I love how you use green.
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toxindicator In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 17:58:25 +0000 UTC]
Oh, holy crap. Words cannot describe how much I love this...
I was also first reminded of Princess Mononoke. gorgeous.
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hotoffthesketchbook In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 17:49:31 +0000 UTC]
Amazing to look at. This is truly a feast for the eyes. The colors and details are so rich that I can almost smell the earthy forest air.
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PositiveTrance In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 17:41:54 +0000 UTC]
awesome work. HAVE u watched the movie
princess mononoke ?
this is like a poster for that film lol
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Rodentruler In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 17:36:46 +0000 UTC]
WOW this is magnificent! I love the level of detail you put into this, not to mention the characters' expressions and the rich symbolism in this piece. I like how you blurred some of the background to make the foreground pop more too. And the leaves and grass, my gosh it's just wonderful!
If you don't mind can I ask a couple questions?
When you say you adjusted each brush do you mean you made completely new brushes or that you changed the settings in the brush options (or both)?
I'm also assuming that you probably scaled down the image a bit to upload it, so what size/resolution do you usually draw these pictures to get this level of detail?
Thank you for your time and for sharing such a beautiful picture with the world.
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selthis In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 17:22:53 +0000 UTC]
I can't tell you how much it's beautilful... I love it! It's a really nice job! Your Plant Spirit is amazing.
Great
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Bloodberrywhine In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 17:19:27 +0000 UTC]
wow, this is beautiful.
i love all the detail you put in to it; and the expression on the little girls face is so emotional.
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calicobird In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 17:17:33 +0000 UTC]
this looks like it could be a great movie
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brokenglassphotos In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 17:06:17 +0000 UTC]
I love this. Very nice work!
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Freelana In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:54:53 +0000 UTC]
truely a beautiful message. . .
<3 xxx
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bolsterstone In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:51:08 +0000 UTC]
I've been playing way too much Bioshock -- I thought that the girl was one of the Little Sisters.
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Dregwolf In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:47:06 +0000 UTC]
oh, i love and like this picture <33
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anniefeng93 In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:42:10 +0000 UTC]
that would be a wonderful pice regarding global warming... if that is still a myth!!! holy cow that is aaaammmazing!
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Moonstar37 [2009-01-11 16:33:35 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful, absolutely stunning. I love the concept and all the detail. Amazing job.
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RodStewartFan In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:28:24 +0000 UTC]
omg, the detail! I like the wolf, ... so pretty!
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626elemental In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:28:14 +0000 UTC]
What a wonderful concept! And you did it so perfectly! They have such looks of defiance on their faces, it is amazing that they're not real people.
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Random-Star In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:17:18 +0000 UTC]
That is amazing. The attention to detail that was put into this is staggering. And the perspective on the background makes it look amazing. Good job and congrats on the DD, it's well deserved. ^_^
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relient-equestrian43 In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:14:54 +0000 UTC]
This is absolutely amazing!!!!!! You have patience!!!!!! I LOVE this!
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LadyWinter [2009-01-11 16:08:55 +0000 UTC]
Wow amazing work! I love the lighting and the detail. You also did a great job on the little girl's expression...how both of them stare forward as they are.
Congrats on the DD!!
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joiri In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 16:02:21 +0000 UTC]
It reminds me of Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke
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Epantiras In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 15:54:12 +0000 UTC]
congrats for the Daily Deviation ^_^
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lovely-roses In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 15:27:16 +0000 UTC]
wow i love the atmosphere this piece radiates (:
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oathkeeper-auctor In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 15:26:12 +0000 UTC]
Amazing art
It makes me think of the Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke. Though your Plant Spirit wolf is a very interesting design and there are obvious and distinct differences between your story and that of Princess Mononoke
Amazing work
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TheLadyOfTheRain In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 15:10:19 +0000 UTC]
Oh my god. This is absolutely stunning. That girl has such a beautiful haunting look...and the wolf, all covered in vines.
Perhaps you've heard this already (I'm seeing "5..." pages of comments), but this really reminds me of a movie called "Princess Mononoke".
So, so, so, so beautiful
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syberfox In reply to ??? [2009-01-11 15:06:10 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful, I love the detail you have put into it.
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