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

Published: 2008-03-31 01:44:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 46768; 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

    Furrylittleproblem12 In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:22:38 +0000 UTC]

    Really interesting story she has
    Beautiful drawing

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    penme In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:21:41 +0000 UTC]

    I really like this one it reminds me of Carrie Underwood lol.

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    Mercgilado In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:14:00 +0000 UTC]

    The only error I saw was that you spelled harmful wrong. Other than that, good!

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    moonflower77 In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:11:49 +0000 UTC]

    I accidentally moved the cursor over your drawing on the main page before I actually saw it, and the title caught my eye. A collab I am currently working on with a friend was called exactly the same; our principal character is mute (she is autistic), though more eloquent than most people who can speak.

    Then I noticed the drawing itself, opened it and loved its delicacy and smoothness. Thanks for sharing it.

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    Dragons-Heart In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 22:01:46 +0000 UTC]

    Thats amazing! wonderful job

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    Ravmaster In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:58:50 +0000 UTC]

    The shading is and it's so realistic!

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    Wutengyuxi In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:58:28 +0000 UTC]

    It looks like that she's biting her lips a little bit... and her lower lip looks different... I'm just randomly guessing here

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    zimshadow26913 In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:58:24 +0000 UTC]

    Oh my. That is absolutely beautiful. She looks a little like me, except for one thing: I could never get my hair that straight, or untangled

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    SpitfireShepherd [2008-03-31 21:52:32 +0000 UTC]

    This is such a gorgeous picture [god your gallery blew me away] and it has such a feel to it... I can see the slight narrowing of her brow and the seashells really add to her hair and just overall... this is great.

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    whitepowa In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:47:40 +0000 UTC]

    OMG!!! cool! the level of detail is amazing.

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    reichoru In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:41:00 +0000 UTC]

    Is one of the hidden symbols how her hair is wrapped around the strands of hair, symbolizing how she is still holding onto things she once held dear? I am not sure, but I was just looking for other hidden things I could be completely off.

    I love her piercing gaze, its magnificently done. It is hard to believe you drew this with your own imagination, instead of a reference picture. Great job, I love it

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to reichoru [2008-03-31 21:43:17 +0000 UTC]

    Could be that's a great symbolism, but I think it's up to you to see the message behind them. It could mean anything.

    Thank you so much!!! Yeah well I'm glad this drawing worked out the way I want, without references except a reference of my own eye. The eyes of Melody are exactly the same as mine..

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    reichoru In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-04-05 01:35:01 +0000 UTC]

    Well, her eyes are beautiful!
    Once again, Great job

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    zevlene In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:40:18 +0000 UTC]

    How preety. One of your more animated one Cataclysm and still beautifull as ever

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    HyuugaDaki In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:39:31 +0000 UTC]

    Wow. o3o That's amazing.

    So deep. I LOVE the story.

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    jmonebay In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:33:10 +0000 UTC]

    Awesome portrait!

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    AriandraRayne In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:25:51 +0000 UTC]

    Absolutely stunning! I really love this piece. I love her hair (you do hair so perfectly!!) and the kind of sad, melancholy you see in her face and eyes.

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    Uletta In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:24:24 +0000 UTC]

    i love it - great pic!!!

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    Shigdioxin [2008-03-31 21:21:12 +0000 UTC]

    oh very lovely work

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    MarvelHero23 In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:19:59 +0000 UTC]

    this is wonderful

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    PeachesandSushi [2008-03-31 21:16:01 +0000 UTC]

    really great texture of the hair.

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    mokusch In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:11:48 +0000 UTC]

    i love her facial expression...great job

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    Cyle In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 21:07:12 +0000 UTC]

    I had a feeling this was yours when I saw the thumb. Simply put, the work and heart you put into this shows. It's awesome. I'm guessing the four curls and marked lip is more symbolism?

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to Cyle [2008-03-31 21:16:07 +0000 UTC]

    Yup, they are

    though sometimes I do not really know what the symbolisms mean until I discover they mean something that totally fits to this drawing. Such as the shells. I used to collect shells ( have dozens of them) and I thought it would make a nice attachement.

    Thank you!

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    Ravenhaven [2008-03-31 20:52:40 +0000 UTC]

    Beautiful!
    Awesome display of pencil skills.

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    MonaHerSelf In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 20:50:41 +0000 UTC]

    It must have taken hours to draw this fascinating picture...

    I'm very impressed. Very good!

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to MonaHerSelf [2008-03-31 21:01:58 +0000 UTC]

    many hours indeed

    Thank you!

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    underfallow [2008-03-31 20:37:19 +0000 UTC]

    wow

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    KekoDesign In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 20:34:03 +0000 UTC]

    Absolutely stunning. It looks really realistic.

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    patricktoifl In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 20:32:25 +0000 UTC]

    Very lovely! Wonderfully drawn!

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    BrenGun In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 20:13:35 +0000 UTC]

    wow prachtig!!!!!

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to BrenGun [2008-03-31 20:19:03 +0000 UTC]

    dankjewel!!

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    BrenGun In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-03-31 20:22:15 +0000 UTC]

    graag gedaan!!!

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    j4ckie In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 20:08:40 +0000 UTC]

    absolutely awesome!!

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    razza17 [2008-03-31 20:05:31 +0000 UTC]

    this is amazing thanks for drawing this gonna favourite it

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    KJKreated [2008-03-31 19:56:08 +0000 UTC]

    very nice

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    yrmnko [2008-03-31 19:53:12 +0000 UTC]

    amazing.

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    tithelovex In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 19:49:26 +0000 UTC]

    amazing work!

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    sushi-woot In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 19:37:24 +0000 UTC]

    Holy crap! Thats amaizing! I love the way u did her hair! >.<

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    Isar-Anon In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 19:31:38 +0000 UTC]

    Truly amazing work...

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    RenjisBabySister [2008-03-31 19:30:48 +0000 UTC]

    omg that is sooo cool ! shes pretty ^^ un nyaaa

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    tash360 [2008-03-31 19:26:55 +0000 UTC]

    Thats....holy cow.... how did you do that!

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    byakuyajr In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 19:24:30 +0000 UTC]

    looks to cowell

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to byakuyajr [2008-03-31 19:33:46 +0000 UTC]

    come again?

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    byakuyajr In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-03-31 19:42:25 +0000 UTC]

    ^-^ oh that's just a funny way to say Cool

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    Cataclysm-X In reply to byakuyajr [2008-03-31 19:50:27 +0000 UTC]

    lol okay ^^
    thanks then!

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    byakuyajr In reply to Cataclysm-X [2008-04-01 12:54:42 +0000 UTC]

    ^^

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    martine8719 In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 19:23:40 +0000 UTC]

    Breathtaking, I wish I could draw like that

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    KamaLama In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 19:19:50 +0000 UTC]

    Amazing

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    Sherzy In reply to ??? [2008-03-31 19:17:52 +0000 UTC]

    She's really beautiful! I love the symbolism and her expression really reflects how she feels, her story is very touching Another amazing piece, can't wait for your next OC ^_^

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