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AmberCrystalElf β€” Amphibia - Guardian of Frogs

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Description WOW!!! Thanks for selecting this piece as first place in the Eco-Awareness contest!! To Impurfektion impurfektion.deviantart.com for hosting the contest and the judges Teaphotography teaphotography.deviantart.com
Meljoy68 meljoy68.deviantart.com
Asclaire asclaire.deviantart.com


'Amphibia ran away from home in order to save the frogs that were dying in the stream at the bottom of the garden, leaving behind foster parents and step-brother who showed her no love and looked down at her as some odd hunchbacked freak. Exhausted after days of travelling, searching for a pure stream in which to place her beloved sick frogs, she lay down and fell asleep at the edge of a forest. Here she was found by the forest sprites and nymphs, who, recognising one of their own, transported her magickally to the heart of the forest. There she was nurtured and loved until her hunchback was transformed into the most beautiful, delicate wings. To this day she lives in the Magickal Forest, protecting her frogs and their offspring. At dusk one may be lucky enough to find her sitting contentedly with her oldest and dearest friend, Anuras. You are welcome to join her, her only request is that that you protect the Earth and all it’s wonderful creatures and plants, especially her dear frogs!'

This image and story is copyright of Kim Dreyer 2008. Neither may be reproduced in any format without written permission from the artist.

Both image and story were created especially for the Eco-Awareness Contest by Impurfektion impurfektion.deviantart.com/

Corel Painter X and Wacom Intuos3.

Model stock image - thanks to Liam-stock liam-stock.deviantart.com/art/red-31010543
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AmberCrystalElf In reply to ??? [2008-08-05 06:32:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much

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fairycatcher-Jessica [2008-07-26 11:15:21 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to fairycatcher-Jessica [2008-07-26 12:51:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks a million

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Kath-13 In reply to ??? [2008-07-25 09:06:22 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful - you have such an imagination!

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to Kath-13 [2008-07-25 09:34:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! ...and for the and

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Kath-13 In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-25 11:04:39 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome and thank you for visiting my Gallery.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to Kath-13 [2008-07-25 12:35:32 +0000 UTC]

Anytime

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lucretia-stock In reply to ??? [2008-07-25 01:04:54 +0000 UTC]

hi there! sorry to get to you so late, but you've been featured in my journal also, go ahead and take a look through my exclusive stock packs and download whichever three you want and note me for the passwords. congratulations!

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to lucretia-stock [2008-07-25 05:56:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the feature
You have some wonderful stock packs. Still hoping to get an entry in in time for the Mystery of the Far East competition. So should be back soon to select a stock pack to use
Thanks again

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lucretia-stock In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-25 17:23:47 +0000 UTC]

awesome! i can't wait to see what you come up with for the contest

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to lucretia-stock [2008-07-26 12:55:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, hope I can get it finished in time

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flordelys In reply to ??? [2008-07-21 16:46:00 +0000 UTC]

Featured in my Journal here [link]

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to flordelys [2008-07-21 17:26:46 +0000 UTC]

You're so kind. Thanks ever so much for the feature

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Aral3D In reply to ??? [2008-07-20 18:47:38 +0000 UTC]

Awesome pic!

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to Aral3D [2008-07-21 05:33:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Liamythesh [2008-07-18 17:22:43 +0000 UTC]

my fiancee will love this when she sees it.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to Liamythesh [2008-07-19 05:58:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for your comments on so many of my artworks. Thanks kindly for dropping by and taking the time to browse through my work

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meljoy68 [2008-07-12 08:07:31 +0000 UTC]

I'm such a slacker! Congratulations on the contest win. I loved the story behind the piece, and the detail in the painting took my breath. You deserved the win.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to meljoy68 [2008-07-12 08:11:15 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks

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Aimelle In reply to ??? [2008-07-09 02:08:16 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful work ! Β 
and congrats for the contest

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to Aimelle [2008-07-09 06:22:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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DragonInk7 In reply to ??? [2008-07-05 20:58:44 +0000 UTC]

I this!! Froggie and Fairy!! Awesome!!!

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to DragonInk7 [2008-07-06 08:17:28 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!! ...and for the

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DragonInk7 In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-08 20:55:33 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

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frenchfox In reply to ??? [2008-07-04 08:32:39 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful work , congrats for your win !

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to frenchfox [2008-07-04 13:01:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! ...and for the fave!!

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TeaPhotography In reply to ??? [2008-07-04 06:17:47 +0000 UTC]

I featured you in my journal!
CONGRATS on the Contest.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-07-04 06:36:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, thanks - a million times!!

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TeaPhotography In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-05 00:42:00 +0000 UTC]

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Momotte2 In reply to ??? [2008-07-03 18:53:41 +0000 UTC]

Congratulatios for the contest ! your work is so amazing !

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to Momotte2 [2008-07-04 06:43:27 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks! ....and also for the fave on Amphibia!!

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SilentPlea In reply to ??? [2008-06-30 22:53:01 +0000 UTC]

Congrats! this is beautiful

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to SilentPlea [2008-07-01 06:57:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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ErikDShipley [2008-06-30 22:12:47 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on first place in the contest. This is beautiful!!!

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to ErikDShipley [2008-07-01 06:56:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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moroka323 In reply to ??? [2008-06-30 17:35:39 +0000 UTC]

I think not many girls have enough bravery to hold the frog as big as that.

Great job.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to moroka323 [2008-07-01 06:47:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
You'll be surprised - growing up in Africa one learns love and respect for all the creatures. I would definitely remove my wings though, just in case he thought I was a lunch snack!! hehe.

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moroka323 In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-01 07:07:24 +0000 UTC]

Sure you have to. hehe

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almudena-stock In reply to ??? [2008-06-30 16:55:24 +0000 UTC]

Hello. Your wonderful work has been featured in this news article: From Stock to Art #27 .

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to almudena-stock [2008-07-01 06:44:10 +0000 UTC]

Many, many thanks for the feature. It's so often DA's stock artists, like yourself who help inspire us! Thanks

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Riara-Winter In reply to ??? [2008-06-27 23:12:53 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous. I love her hair, the wings and the light especially.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to Riara-Winter [2008-07-01 06:38:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! She was a treat to paint!!

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Riara-Winter In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-03 00:10:18 +0000 UTC]

I can tell

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TeaPhotography In reply to ??? [2008-06-27 22:17:48 +0000 UTC]

Hello Nice to meet you
I'm one of the judges for this special Eco-Awareness Contest and I just wanted to say Thank you so very much for entering your beautiful deviation! I'm so happy about it.
Best Wishes!

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-07-01 06:37:04 +0000 UTC]

Hi there, been offline for the last week of June, but eventually here again.
Many many thanks for choosing my deviation as winner! It was a pleasure entering a competition with such an important essage behind it!!

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TeaPhotography In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-04 13:28:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh it was our pleasure to give your deviation such high marks! You earned it!!! I am so glad it/you won! I think this contest was such an important one, one of the most important things we could use our art for, you know???

Thank you for entering the contest and using your amazing talents for such a serious cause! Great job.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-07-04 14:24:15 +0000 UTC]

This contest stood out from all the rest on DA for me, because of it's important message. We'll keep spreading the message and hoping for a joyful future! .....even though there may be hiccups on the way - if people who care give up, well then we're lost!

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TeaPhotography In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-05 01:10:40 +0000 UTC]

I agree... I love the combination of using art with meaningful causes, and this was one of the best causes I've seen on DA.

I think art can produce very emotive feelings and is therefore a great vehicle with which to combine with important issues, like rallying together to save our homeland EARTH.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-07-05 05:55:51 +0000 UTC]

For sure! If only DA was a little more selective on which artworks were allowed to be uploaded. Way too many depicting violence - especially against animals ....and women. It really gets to me.

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TeaPhotography In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-07-07 09:07:35 +0000 UTC]

I do understand... I just don't think those kinds of things are up our alleys, so to speak.

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