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MYSTERIOUS GALACTIC LEGENDS
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Mysterious Galactic Legends" by Michael C. TurnerΒ© 2008/2009 ~ Galactic Visions Space Art
Acrylic on stretched canvas using traditional bristle brush techniques ~ 30"X 40"
A neophyte galaxy, viewed nearly edge-on, from the misty mouth of a lunar cavern creates (with a bit of imagination) an illusion of fire jetting from the open mouth of a dragon. Cave formations, silhouetted against the illuminated cavern opening and the galactic background seem like cloaked figures paying homage to a galactic oracle as another satellite moon transits the plane of the galaxy just above and to the left of an Earth like-planet. This scene depicts one of myriad mysterious galactic vistas which might possibly stimulate legends of galactic proportions for sentient beings witnessing such galactic phenomena across the universe.
(Please see the companion piece [link] "Neophytes Of The Galactic Oracle." The views are light years apart however; you shall notice that the dragon's fiery breath, the galaxy seen here, is the same one as in "Neophytes of the Galactic Oracle. I have moved the view many light years closer in space to the galaxy.)
("Mysterious Galactic Legends" is #4 in my Christmas in the Stars limited edition card series. [link] Each year I select one of my paintings to use on the cover of my "Christmas in the Stars" Christmas Card series which I began in 1991. I realize that everyone may not appreciate space art in this context however, I trust you shall still enjoy the paintings for what they depict scientifically if not spiritually . . . )
May All Your Visions Be Galactic Visions ~ Michael C. Turner
* * * Daily Deviation Update ~ May 3, 2011 * * * I wish to thank everyone who has visited my Galactic Visions Space Art Gallery, commented and/or favored "Mysterious Galactic Legends." I am in the process of responding although, with over 13,000 visitiors in one day, it is unlikley I shall be able to respond to everyone so please accept this a gesture of my sincere gratitude to each of you.
*Please veiw my second Daily Deviation "entitled "Galactic Pathways." [link]
My best,
Michael C. Turner
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Comments: 233
i really enjoy of this galactic and futuristic landscapes and this one is interesting because is made in the traditional way and has a catchy atmosphere for the eyes... good job..
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Do you teach or have you ever done online classes?
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Greetings,
I have taught however, not on line.
Regards,
Michael C. Turner
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One great paiting after the other, but this tops EVERYTHING!!! Great work!
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Greetings,
Your kind comments are most welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to view my space art. "Mysterious Galactic Legends" is my personal favourite among my paintings.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Greetings,
Thank you most kindly for your comments and for including "Mysterious Galactic Legends" in your favourites.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Greetings,
Thank you most kindly for your comment and for including "Mysterious Galactic Legends" in your favourites.
My best,
Michael C. Turner
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This would have to be one of favs of yours. The colours the mist the light is amazing.
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Greetings,
Thank you most kindly. I apreciate your interest.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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My pleasure Micheal Love your work.
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WOW! How do you make theses? There eye catching!
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Greetings,
Thank you. This is one of my traditional acrylic paintings on canvas using bristle brushes. Each elment you see is carefully hand painted on canvas with bristle brushes. It takes copious hours to complete.
Regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Thank you most kindly.
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Your welcome
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Greeting,
I appreciate your comments.
Regards,
Michael C. Turner
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This one touched me on so many different levels...
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Greetings,
Thank you most kindly for sharing this with me.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Hey,
I really love this picture. Can You please tell me what kind of medium did you use, or is it Photoshop?
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Greetings,
Thank you for your comment. This is one of my tradtional paintings in acrylic on stretchecd canvas using bristle bruhshes.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Thank you for your favs and I really love your space art. I'm into space myself and now i feel inspired!
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Greetings,
You are most welcome. I am pleased my art inspired you for that is my primary purpose in creating it. I have just added a new painting you might enjoy entitled "Space Classic."
[link]
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Greetings,
Thank you f or your kind comment and for including "Mysterious Galactic Legends" in your favourites.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Greetings,
Thank you for the compliment and for including "Mysterious Galactic Legends" in your favourites.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Magical, completely magical. To look upon this piece makes me feel euphoric. There is such a sence of errieness and nostalgia you have such a talent of capturing. I mesmorized friend!
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Greetings,
You are indeed exceptionally kind to say so.
My best to you,
Michael C. Turner
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nice, I am recruiting for a new compilation book of fantasy sci fi art. I am looking for a few hundred pieces all together. If you are interested let me know www.machinesandmagic.com
craig musselman
machinesandmagic@gmail.com
(ps. if I don't get back to you in 48 hours try again)
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Greetings,
I appreciate your invitation to include my art in your tentative book. I am willing to send you one or more images if you so wish. The image you commented on, "Mysterious Galactic Legends" would be an excellent addition in my opinion. I included a link in my e-mail to you for my space art gallery on the International Space Art Network
Some of the images there are not in my Deviant Art gallery. If you see any images you wish me to submit in higher resolution, I shall gladly do so. I wish great success . . .
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Wow this looks like it should be on the cover of a classic scifi book.
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Greetings,
I appreciate your thoughtful comment on "Mysterious Galactic Legends." I do intentionally create a "vintage atmosphere" in much of my space art.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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I wish to thank everyone who has visited my Galactic Visions Space Art Gallery, commented and/or favored "Mysterious Galactic Legends." I am in the process of responding although, with over 13,000 visitiors in one day, it is unlikley I shall be able to respond to everyone so please accept this a gesture of my sincere gratitude to each of you.
My best,
Michael C. Turner
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Haven't seen much like this on Deviant Art, it's really great. Your description also adds so much to this piece, I like it when the artist takes time to write about what they've done.
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Greetings,
I appreciate your kind comment and thank you for including "Mysterious Galactid Legends" in your favourites.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Beautiful work. Congratulations to the DD.
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Greetings,
I appreciate your kind comment.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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No problem. YouΒ΄re always very welcome!
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WOW!! ItΒ΄s amazing, itΒ΄s like, I could look at it forever! And the colours are in such a harmony
Good work
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Greetings,
I appreciate your thoughtful comment and thank you for including "Mysterious Galactic Legends" in your favourites.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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I love all the little details you put in especially the planet that looks like it's being hit by something (comet?).
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Greetings,
I appreciate your kind comment and thank you for including "Mysterious Galactic Legends" in your favourites. Actually, it isn't a comet, it is an optical effect from a bright star that is partially eclipsed by the planet . . . this detail is much easier to see in a higher resoultion than presented here.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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Greetings,
Thank you.
Best regards,
Michael C. Turner
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This is amazing.The whole image just makes you want to stop and look at it.I bet most people love to sit down in that cave and just watch the universe and the stars.
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