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Cataclysm-X — OC - The Sound of Silence by-nc-nd

Published: 2008-03-31 01:44:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 46767; 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

    almostgoth In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 17:29:52 +0000 UTC]

    ok thankies

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 17:28:24 +0000 UTC]

    read the description...

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    almostgoth [2008-06-14 07:11:42 +0000 UTC]

    best. drawing. ever. you kick ass, man

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    random-marysue [2008-06-09 22:43:00 +0000 UTC]

    It's absolutely GEORGEOUS! Great job!

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    Haliestra [2008-06-02 05:34:24 +0000 UTC]

    It seems that I have missed that somehow. Either I was very tired, not here with my mind or just simply blind. Anyways, again a very wonderful and detailed work. Love the emotions here.

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to Haliestra [2008-06-02 12:36:54 +0000 UTC]

    Aww thank you so much

    well sometimes I miss deviations as well. Apparently they sometimes don't appear in our inbox?

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    Haliestra In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-06-05 05:28:04 +0000 UTC]

    Hm, that's a possibility. I missed a lot the last few days and I had no messages regarding new updates...

    My pleasure

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    MichaelCarlton [2008-05-30 14:04:31 +0000 UTC]

    Very nice work

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    CaptainKurfuffle [2008-05-29 08:29:02 +0000 UTC]

    That is seiriously stunning
    The first time I go through your gallery in AGES and you've put up so much. I decided not to comment on all of them seeing as you get bombarded with comments anyway.
    But this one just made me go "WOW!" I love seeing you doing original characters, they're always so unique. On this one I really love the hair especially the little curls in it every so often, its a really nice touch. The shading is amazing as well (not that it normally isn't XD)
    The eyes show so much emotion, its absolutly beautiful.
    I really hope to see more of her in your gallery in the future ^^

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to CaptainKurfuffle [2008-05-29 09:41:34 +0000 UTC]

    Thank you so very much!!! Your comment truly made me smile

    I'm planning to post 3 new original male characters upcoming months so I have 3 of each gender. And then I can switch from creating a new drawing of an OC to another I will stick it to 6 I think. Otherwise it's going to be too much.

    Take care

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    CaptainKurfuffle In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-05-30 09:20:07 +0000 UTC]

    You're more than welcome ^^
    I can't wait to see them all and yes XD it does get a bit too much when you get past about 7... trust me XD I think I have about...12/14 OC's ... I barely ever draw most of them
    Take care yourself as well
    one day I will get round to stopping being lazy and watching you XD

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    StarFoot-XD [2008-05-29 03:28:13 +0000 UTC]

    I love what you did with the five symbols! Beautiful job.

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    QueenOfMisfortune [2008-05-20 17:27:11 +0000 UTC]

    This is absolutely gorgeous! !~

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    Karamoko [2008-05-19 12:44:03 +0000 UTC]

    beautiful.....

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to Karamoko [2008-05-19 13:40:02 +0000 UTC]

    thank you!

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    X-Final-X [2008-05-16 11:16:23 +0000 UTC]

    What's OC stand for?

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to X-Final-X [2008-05-16 11:27:07 +0000 UTC]

    original character

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    X-Final-X In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-05-16 23:00:33 +0000 UTC]

    Oh, i see. cool, i like Nora the best

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    shiny-pl [2008-05-13 12:27:40 +0000 UTC]

    Wow, beautiful, I like the way you did the hair. The story is also very interesting .

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    ShannonValentine [2008-05-11 11:29:48 +0000 UTC]

    Such a sad and lovely back story. Love the way you did the hair with those stylized tendrils.

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    trochewyalienowana [2008-05-04 19:05:02 +0000 UTC]

    it's magical!

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    kh06 [2008-05-03 00:47:50 +0000 UTC]

    looks so anime-ish but its still lovely

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to kh06 [2008-05-08 00:24:46 +0000 UTC]

    anime? well, it's fantasy things aren't supposed to look realistic. It's a concept I had in mind for many weeks!

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    geralis [2008-05-01 15:21:34 +0000 UTC]

    wow its so beautiful... I like it. it looks so romantic. I wish I could draw like that.

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    patricktoifl [2008-04-27 10:22:46 +0000 UTC]

    This looks brilliant! Very well done!

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to patricktoifl [2008-05-08 00:23:58 +0000 UTC]

    thank you so much

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    patricktoifl In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-05-08 17:11:53 +0000 UTC]

    You're welcome! It's incredible!!!

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    junkauge [2008-04-25 08:06:35 +0000 UTC]

    wauuuu
    this is beautifull!

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to junkauge [2008-05-08 00:23:48 +0000 UTC]

    thank you!

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    junkauge In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-05-08 00:41:37 +0000 UTC]

    :3 welcome

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    Kamunyak13 [2008-04-21 23:40:32 +0000 UTC]

    oh, how pretty! I like the shells on her...you should color her in!

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to Kamunyak13 [2008-05-08 00:23:42 +0000 UTC]

    hmmm digitally or something like that? should give it a try... thanks!

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    Kamunyak13 In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-05-10 20:31:04 +0000 UTC]

    np!

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    AshMic [2008-04-21 23:17:21 +0000 UTC]

    beautiful!

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    Art-Of-Abyss [2008-04-21 22:55:32 +0000 UTC]

    I Love the expression on her face. To me it seems like she's been through ALOT.
    Anyways great Job.

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    tyrelszmilek [2008-04-21 05:50:23 +0000 UTC]

    awesome! i gotta get some of em fancy mechanical pancils

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    ang3ll [2008-04-20 15:01:46 +0000 UTC]

    this looks amazing... T.T

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    S-Tar [2008-04-18 19:02:19 +0000 UTC]

    i LOVE it

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    Madkill [2008-04-18 14:17:33 +0000 UTC]

    I have this as my msn Display Picture.
    though it's edited slightly to fit the box and stuffs.
    It's fun to confuse people.

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    Dahlieka [2008-04-17 22:17:02 +0000 UTC]

    she is beautiful !!
    an awesome drawing... once again

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    Kawaii-Armstrong [2008-04-17 00:50:29 +0000 UTC]

    *claps hands* good job! I really like it, her and the story!

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    CloudTheory [2008-04-14 02:11:59 +0000 UTC]

    Awesomeness.

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    artVEXX [2008-04-11 06:03:38 +0000 UTC]

    Absolutely Gorgeous Work!

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to artVEXX [2008-04-11 12:17:38 +0000 UTC]

    Thank you!

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    foudroyant [2008-04-10 09:19:15 +0000 UTC]

    This is definitely one of my favourites from you! I love how you draw your original characters, but also the story behind them and how you're able to tell the story with the picture as well. This is simply beautiful

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to foudroyant [2008-04-11 12:16:24 +0000 UTC]

    wow thank you so much!

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    foudroyant In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-04-14 17:37:06 +0000 UTC]

    You're very welcome my friend!

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    wolfeh14 [2008-04-08 19:10:56 +0000 UTC]

    Wow
    It's amazing. I'm speechless, really.

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to wolfeh14 [2008-04-11 12:17:45 +0000 UTC]

    Thank you so much!

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    wolfeh14 In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-04-11 16:40:14 +0000 UTC]

    You're welcome

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