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'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:
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:
Time spent: approx 20 hours
Hope you like it. At least I do <3
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Comments: 628
Cataclysm-X In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 18:29:01 +0000 UTC]
LOL shell bikini eh? She/I so won't do that
Thank you!
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PaladinArtea In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 05:15:16 +0000 UTC]
Very nice job. I do have once question, why is the center of her lower lip so darkened? Is that part of the curse? I love her story and I hope she finds happiness again.
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Cataclysm-X In reply to PaladinArtea [2008-04-01 18:29:38 +0000 UTC]
hmm that's one of the symbolisms it's up to people to figure out what it means!
Thank you
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Dysia-Art In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 04:51:47 +0000 UTC]
*gaap* het is weer zo vroeg
OMG ik vind hem echt super geworden die haren en die schelpen vind ik echt mooi bedacht
en die ogen zijn prachtig...echt heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel mooi en die symbolen zijn echt leuk
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Cataclysm-X In reply to Dysia-Art [2008-04-01 18:33:29 +0000 UTC]
6:51 AM?! LOL arm meiske toch
Dankjewel!!! Was wel lastig om mooie schelpen te bedenken. Ik spaarde ze vroeger dus het was meer een kwestie van herinneren hoe die dingen eruit zagen
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DruidElf In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 03:46:16 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely beautiful, as always! I'd also like to add that I love how you have a story for everyone.
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Cataclysm-X In reply to DruidElf [2008-04-01 18:36:59 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much
Most of the stories are based upon my life or people I know. They're good for some inspiration...! (:
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drumgirl [2008-04-01 03:14:06 +0000 UTC]
Great job on the hair and shading! There is so much lovely detail here, especially in the hair I would imagine lighter hair might be more difficult to shade? Nice expression too!
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LawOfJude In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 02:58:46 +0000 UTC]
ummmmm....wow! The detail is stunning....I wish, wish, wish I could draw like that. This is lovely and definately to my favs!
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626elemental [2008-04-01 02:46:04 +0000 UTC]
Excellent as always. Is the dark spot on her lip a symbol or just decoration?
Also, I was wondering where you find different hardnesses of lead. I've found a whole variety of wood pencils, but never any mechanical leads.
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DarkAnimeeny In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 02:40:05 +0000 UTC]
Is Wonderfull... This Image Makes Me Remember Somebody Really Special For Me...
Is Incredible... And I Feels The Need Of Seen It Many Hours...
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EvilMaiden In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 02:35:29 +0000 UTC]
awsome......cant stop staring at it
oh! n congratz 4 being at the top page (just entered to DA)
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Kaeljia In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 02:32:21 +0000 UTC]
Very nice, the story is good as well. I like where you sign your sigie .
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Lutheren In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 02:20:39 +0000 UTC]
God, its like perfect. I wish I could draw that well.
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OllieTeo [2008-04-01 01:44:41 +0000 UTC]
Did she split her lip at some point? It's darker in the middle of the bottom one.
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Lina-Trinch In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 01:44:21 +0000 UTC]
Well, I see 2 things, but I don't know if they mean anything. 1- what's with her bottom lip? 2- Her curls go around the straight parts of her hair?
Btw, I'm ing this... Lol
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iseekreality In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 01:15:22 +0000 UTC]
I think that the added background really completed this picture. Great work!
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GaavnoMayuge In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 00:56:21 +0000 UTC]
I like the story and I like the amount of thought and symbolism. I'm sure there's no dispute about this, but this is a lovely piece.
Just an idle curiosity, is the title alluding to the song by Simon and Garfunkel with the same name?
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timglass In reply to ??? [2008-04-01 00:38:37 +0000 UTC]
An exceptional drawing. Nicely done!
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Aridax [2008-04-01 00:22:48 +0000 UTC]
Nice, I really love what you did with the curls in her hair!
...The dark band in the lower lip kinda confuses me though, because I'm 90% sure you did it on purpose. O_o
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Sorbe [2008-03-31 23:37:46 +0000 UTC]
Wow...this is just absolutely amazing. Especially all those details. The subtle symbolism throughout it is great.
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thorinside In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 23:34:16 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely gorgeous work. I love the hair curling around. The tears are amazing. Her bottom lip looks wounded!
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E-ddie [2008-03-31 23:12:04 +0000 UTC]
Your amazing x2!
20 hours? I've spent 20 hours one something once and its not even half as good as this. Actually, its on my wall...
Anywho: Your amazing!
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na-mi [2008-03-31 22:52:31 +0000 UTC]
i'm not one for being overly dramatic .. or spelling correctly, its so unimaginative*grin* but melody's story combined with the picture sent shivers down my spine.. thanks
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Kagome9292929292 In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:48:52 +0000 UTC]
she looks like either a water goddess or a mermaid =^.^= very beautiful
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Firiath In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:38:56 +0000 UTC]
Simply wonderful! I love how you drew her hair!
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Mr-Dirty-Luck In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:27:36 +0000 UTC]
Wow, that's pretty well done. The detail is impressive and it seems life-like. The story and the poem are quite touching as well.
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FluoriteKaz In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:26:37 +0000 UTC]
Goodness, she looks scarily like me actually. Same face, same hair (except for the curls). Only I have darker eyes. Still, freaky. o_0
Anyway, that's a really nice piece of art, really skillful work. ^_^
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Chromattix In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:26:03 +0000 UTC]
Are those pearls in her hair new? Anyway, I just noticed how the curls of some hair strands loop around the straight ones. Thats a nice touch
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