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CaroleHumphreys — Descent, part 1
Published: 2007-10-08 09:30:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 6396; Favourites: 110; Downloads: 55
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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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Love the detail, Look forward to seeing it completed
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Thank you. I must admit it's slow work
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incredible!!! i admire your patience so much!!! beautiful creative work cant wait to see your latest wips all done!!
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Thank you. This one is slow work 
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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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Thank you, Jana. I think it will take me a long time to complete the other half
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You're very welcome Carole.
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How about a humble violin concerto? Nice work, it's finished in its own way....
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Thank you. I can't believe how many comments got buried in my inbox. Sorry for the slow reply
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wow thats really nice and greaceful
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Oh my, I'm lost for words. Just amazing! 
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Thank you. I hope my hands won't cramp up too
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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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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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It does sound good indeed.
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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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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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Again - wonderful artwork. Very smooth and graceful.
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Thank you very much
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this is just so amazing. Your fantastic!
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I'm absolutely sure to 
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Thank you. I think I shall include fallen leaves then
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Thank you. It's good to hear from you again
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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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