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*Note - I'm in the progress of moving WIP to scraps. As this work achieves an element of looking final, I'd like it to remain in my gallery.I'm not even halfway done on this one as I wish to do another line of figures descending on the left, and to start working on a background too.
The theme is Persephone's descent into Hades. I'm toying with a number of ideas on this, whether to show a change in seasons through fallen leaves, etc., or to just keep the background simple with a hint of steps. Another idea of mine is to have the steps formed from roots of trees, etc., rather than have them appear man-made - I'm undecided on that one. The violinists are supposed to be playing a symphony for Persephone. I like the words 'symphony' and "Persephone" together, but thought "A Symphony for Persephone" would be too grand a title!
The inspiration for this is Burne-Jones's work showing women descending stairs.
All the figures are based on photos by
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Comments: 143
artistwannabe In reply to ??? [2007-10-11 17:56:51 +0000 UTC]
Love the detail, Look forward to seeing it completed
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to artistwannabe [2007-11-06 22:24:20 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I must admit it's slow work
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Katerina-Art [2007-10-10 00:08:57 +0000 UTC]
incredible!!! i admire your patience so much!!! beautiful creative work cant wait to see your latest wips all done!!
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to Katerina-Art [2007-11-06 22:26:55 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. This one is slow work
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Dyun In reply to ??? [2007-10-09 14:10:37 +0000 UTC]
This is gorgeous Carole. I can't WAIT to see it finished!!! I'd fave it now if you hadn't said it wasn't even halfway done. It's amazing.
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to Dyun [2007-11-06 22:35:01 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Jana. I think it will take me a long time to complete the other half
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Dyun In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2007-11-10 22:11:05 +0000 UTC]
You're very welcome Carole.
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nunheh [2007-10-09 13:26:41 +0000 UTC]
How about a humble violin concerto? Nice work, it's finished in its own way....
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to nunheh [2007-11-06 22:33:29 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I can't believe how many comments got buried in my inbox. Sorry for the slow reply
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AngelForAdoption In reply to ??? [2007-10-09 09:52:32 +0000 UTC]
wow thats really nice and greaceful
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alexandradawe In reply to ??? [2007-10-09 07:19:18 +0000 UTC]
Oh my, I'm lost for words. Just amazing! Can't wait to see it finished, hope your hands don't cramp up!
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to alexandradawe [2007-11-06 22:38:01 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I hope my hands won't cramp up too
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jenn4Xt In reply to ??? [2007-10-09 05:31:16 +0000 UTC]
What about "A Persephone Symphony."
Anyway, I think your ideas are becoming a little more abstract and conceptual, which is interesting. Its good to see that you seem to be getting a fresh breeze of inspiration.
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to jenn4Xt [2007-11-06 22:42:10 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. "A Persephone Symphony" is good, I did play around with the words myself and came up with a similar one (Persephone's symphony) and it could likely end up with the longer title, because I love the sound of those words together
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jenn4Xt In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2007-11-09 01:54:03 +0000 UTC]
It does sound good indeed.
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faile35 In reply to ??? [2007-10-09 00:09:33 +0000 UTC]
Wonderful interpretation! The multiple images are really cool, and I love how they swing to the right and then back to center. Another one I want to see done.
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to faile35 [2007-10-09 00:26:22 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I'm yet to decide if I'll have the left hand side musicians curve out, then in, in opposition; or to have them follow the same curve. Watch this space
Thanks for the fav
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density-tmr In reply to ??? [2007-10-08 22:45:38 +0000 UTC]
Again - wonderful artwork. Very smooth and graceful.
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to density-tmr [2007-10-08 22:54:00 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much
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Phoneix-Faerie In reply to ??? [2007-10-08 21:40:25 +0000 UTC]
this is just so amazing. Your fantastic!
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01demai In reply to ??? [2007-10-08 19:50:04 +0000 UTC]
I'm absolutely sure to this when it's done! It's beautiful! I think the leaves are a nice idea, so go for it xxx
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to 01demai [2007-10-08 21:37:50 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I think I shall include fallen leaves then
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to Myrddyn [2007-10-08 21:38:25 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. It's good to hear from you again
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51stnereid [2007-10-08 18:22:11 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic!! This must have taken a LOT of patience and work, mm? The foreshortening is perfect, which is what usually drives me crazy, lol.
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