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Cataclysm-X β€” OC - The Sound of Silence by-nc-nd

Published: 2008-03-31 01:44:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 46766; Favourites: 1679; Downloads: 11
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Description 'My heart drenched with tears,
I did not wish to hear
All the harmfull words
You used to say to me.

Never did I dare to believe
I couldn't hear
all the bad things
nor the good things
They used to say.

Who can save me
I beg you
Sing me the hymn of love
the anthem of life.

Let me hear you again...'


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You can consider it as a self portrait. Or well... sort of (;
I'm not blond, for instance...


Melody is my most beloved character. Maybe because she reflects to who I am, or who I used to be...

I didn't use a single reference image, except for a picture of myself, so I could give her some features of mine.
It doesn't look completely like me, just parts of it.
Exactly what I had in mind.


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Want to know a bit about her story?

Melody, an ancient creature and distant relative of Nora , has the gift to heal people with her sacred voice.

However, her heart got broken by someone she held dear, to whom she had given her heart to.
It's her curse to live without sound, as well as her voice, until the one with a pure voice will sing her ancient melody.
The only melody that can give her hearing back.

The hymn of love that is long forgotten... Is there still anyone who remembers this song?


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There are several symbols hidden in this portrait, such as:
  • The Shells on her necklace: the defensive mechanism, she who won't be harmed by harmfull wishes.

  • The 5 glowing dots and 5 beads: her 5 senses.

  • The reflection in her eye: the cause of her curse, a broken heart.

  • Dryed tears: she's still grieving for the loss of her love: the sound she cannot hear


  • You probably can find more. It's up to you to discover them...!


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    I want to dedicate this to my light in the days of darkness,
    *scott2753
    Thank you for always being there for me!!!

    ...

    Dedicated to friend, talented artist and muse,
    =sakimichan
    Her gorgeous artworks inspired me to draw something original again!


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    Stuff I used:
  • 2H, H, HB, B mech. pencils for the hair

  • 4H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B mech. pencils for the skin

  • 2H, B & 2B mech. pencils for the necklace

  • reference image of my own


  • Time spent: approx 20 hours

    Hope you like it. At least I do <3
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    Comments: 628

    2DSpaceMan [2015-08-04 22:19:30 +0000 UTC]

    Amazing!

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    lullabylavender333 [2014-04-04 23:49:43 +0000 UTC]

    Where can I read the story?

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    LittleGothDoll [2014-02-15 12:37:32 +0000 UTC]

    OH MY GOD!! DID YOU DO THAT WITH PENCIL??!! THATS AMAZING!!!!

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    bronzesword [2013-04-17 01:40:10 +0000 UTC]

    Beautiful! The face is so iconic, so archetypal. The gaze is striking in that lovely face. It reminds me of a Pre-Raphaelite angel or a tarot card. The stylized hair has an Art Noveau quality to it.

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    JacksBasement [2012-09-10 21:22:56 +0000 UTC]

    I thought you were gonna quote "The Sound Of Silence" by Emiliana Torrini.

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    elfielf [2011-12-14 14:11:49 +0000 UTC]

    amazing!

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    MayumiOgihara [2011-08-27 19:24:04 +0000 UTC]

    Hi
    You've been featured in my journal! [link]

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    bbo6d4n [2011-05-12 13:11:27 +0000 UTC]

    OMG it's so cool. I'm out of breath! Love the way you made the hair. those things going round and ow.. just BEAUTIFUL! KUDOS!

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    Night-Matter [2011-04-27 02:57:33 +0000 UTC]

    what really got me is you even perfectly detailed her eyebrows. That's true dedication.

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    Wingracer [2011-04-14 07:20:44 +0000 UTC]

    I am highly impressed!!!

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    demonangel111 [2011-01-07 11:53:38 +0000 UTC]

    lovely job. I love the facial expression. It not to harsh but is very powerful at the same time.

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    kat-tree [2010-11-23 19:22:59 +0000 UTC]

    absolutely adorable art work...love the details

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    EmmaMusic [2010-09-14 02:50:57 +0000 UTC]

    Beautiful!

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    Wolfespirit [2010-08-20 10:27:35 +0000 UTC]

    ...Oh my god, this is breathtaking!

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    Harlequin-dragon [2010-08-12 08:00:48 +0000 UTC]

    Favd, commented and giving a llama. This is brilliant!

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    westra [2010-08-11 13:20:36 +0000 UTC]

    I lack words

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    Softglow-Residue [2010-08-02 00:46:08 +0000 UTC]

    Amazing picture, very simple angle, yet it feels very unique. I love how her hair frames the picture.

    Great work

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    Shinjuuki [2010-07-23 18:54:38 +0000 UTC]

    this looks gorgeous!

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    BetweenAsleepAndWake [2010-06-30 16:44:52 +0000 UTC]

    Featured right here:[link]

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    Brightshadows101 [2010-03-26 00:20:06 +0000 UTC]

    This is probably the best piece of art I have ever seen in a very very long time Do you take requests?

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    blondofu [2010-03-23 11:18:46 +0000 UTC]

    Glorious

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    xDianna [2009-12-08 19:28:03 +0000 UTC]

    Wow very detailed en beautifull shades this must have taken alot of time to maken

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    music4ever-baby [2009-11-11 00:39:32 +0000 UTC]

    omg! this is so good! i wish i could draw like this!

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    Sweron [2009-10-01 21:46:25 +0000 UTC]

    Love it, good expression.

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    holdthemayo [2009-08-31 01:02:50 +0000 UTC]

    um, i noticed some curls in her hair that intertwine with other strands of hair, i have no idea what that might stand for though. also, i think her lip is split, but again, not sure why. she'S beautiful, by the way!^^ i love it.

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    YAY94 [2009-08-04 20:28:23 +0000 UTC]

    i love her. she reminds me of a character in Irish fairy tail book my mom used 2 read me! to bad her story didn't end so well..

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    UnForGettable323 [2009-07-19 23:30:11 +0000 UTC]

    beautiful

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    Sarathevampir [2009-06-02 11:58:39 +0000 UTC]

    I absolutely love her eyes..

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    darkangel-yuna [2009-05-21 19:10:16 +0000 UTC]

    How many years are you drawing? How many of the time is he filling for you creating such an incredible picture?

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    DollyDrama [2009-04-25 10:41:23 +0000 UTC]

    SO beautiful!
    I luve the texture so much!!
    You'er beautiful btw ^_^

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    AVerySmallWish [2009-03-14 01:25:08 +0000 UTC]

    Nice job! I love all the mentions of symbolism; a creative way to look at things. <3 The poor thing is also so sad.
    Wish I could sing that song, but I'm not exactly the best singer.

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    Arixona [2008-12-24 23:56:44 +0000 UTC]

    wow,thatΒ΄s amazing!!!

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    HiiKagomie [2008-11-30 22:59:04 +0000 UTC]

    I adore mermaids!

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    OblivionIsComing [2008-11-22 04:24:37 +0000 UTC]

    Simply stunning.. back story and the entire peace is very driving emotionally...

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    manureru [2008-11-10 20:06:44 +0000 UTC]

    Wauuuuuuuu...you're nose is perfect...how can you do that??????????? I have studed two years at the Art Highschool and then i gave up...and i've continued with something else...biologi....i'm such a foool...

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    Epiphany347 [2008-10-03 23:09:51 +0000 UTC]

    Brilliant Work!

    I'm working on an OC myself right now without using a refernce pic

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    sojiro11001 [2008-10-02 23:40:04 +0000 UTC]

    wow that sounds a lot like me...i love this one thank you

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    Lucy-art [2008-09-26 15:30:09 +0000 UTC]

    your photo is featured here: [link]

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    Shad0wfire1 [2008-09-10 20:15:24 +0000 UTC]

    Speechless, and I was only looking at your drawing technique before, I like the added symbols but I'm big on symbolism and poetry.

    Meh I better get back to drawing and stop getting distracted

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    sweetsumo99 [2008-08-30 15:26:22 +0000 UTC]

    I love the curls in the hair
    u r amazingly talented!

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    Vesalia [2008-08-28 14:14:40 +0000 UTC]

    Very touching story... Beautiful!

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    Nieko14 [2008-08-12 23:03:42 +0000 UTC]

    Looks beautifull. I simply love this character. Is that tears i can see down her face? The detail is amazing. Well done. You have a wonderfull OC.

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    princessirika [2008-08-05 11:49:26 +0000 UTC]

    Beautiful!!! You have amazing talent ^^

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    JJHolland [2008-07-31 14:20:12 +0000 UTC]

    Cool, the shells are very pretty

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    mer-wench [2008-07-31 04:50:09 +0000 UTC]

    oh my garsh. she's gorgeous. I'm jealous of your skills. I really like the way her hair curls around itself.

    Just wondering: is she wearing clothes that are out of "shot"? If she is wearing clothes what do you suppose they look like?

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    OCnessFC [2008-07-13 21:17:39 +0000 UTC]

    very nicely done! great job

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    baiexa-btrfly [2008-07-03 04:03:20 +0000 UTC]

    This is amazing! You manage to make lights and shadows very smoothly on her skin, impressive work!

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    willaaaa [2008-06-26 07:29:18 +0000 UTC]

    You're amazing.
    Great gallery. ~

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to willaaaa [2008-06-26 08:22:32 +0000 UTC]



    thank you!

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    almostgoth [2008-06-14 07:12:06 +0000 UTC]

    y is she crying

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