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Another entry for ~AttempteStock 's "Fragile Things" Contest.Who is to say a girl wasn't the one slaying those kings? I'd also like to think that the song the mermaid is singing refers to this "fragile" slayer of the kings who is adorned with gossamer-like fabrics and a string of pearls!
In case you aren't already familiar with the contest, I was to find inspiration in the following passage:
"In a haven, that she dreampt of as she slept through the slaying of the kings, there's a vast valley of gardens, forests and springs and a silvery rock where this mermaid sits and sings...of beaded silk strings, gossamer wings and other pretty fragile things."
I particularly like this piece because no one else in the contest interpreted the passage this way - and I think it turned out nicely too
PS - You might recognize that little mouse from another manip I did....
STOCK CREDITS
Model: ~AttempteStock {Print Permission [link] }
Indoor Castle: =CausticStock {Print Permission [link] }
Outdoor Castle: ~Zamilakstock
Mouse: ~Kaitrosebd-Stock {Print Permission [link] }
Sky: ~AutumnsGoddess-stox {Print Permission [link] }
BRUSH CREDITS
Rain and Lightning: ~Scully7491
Hair: ~AutumnsGoddess-stox and *TammySue
HONORS
Top Ten Finalists for ~AttempteStock 's Fragile Things Contest [link]
ODDs [link]
Featured in ~Arts-Magazine [link]
Featured by *Matsuban in the news article 100 Masterful manipulations
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Comments: 62
CausticStock [2007-02-26 10:46:40 +0000 UTC]
Nice work on this .. love the lighting on it really cool work and thanks for the stock usage
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chasing-butterflies In reply to CausticStock [2007-02-28 21:21:59 +0000 UTC]
LOL -you ARE behind on your notes aren't you! Thank you so much for the comment
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CausticStock In reply to chasing-butterflies [2007-02-28 22:02:37 +0000 UTC]
Was aint now .. well for a few weeks untill I get lazy again :S
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jane-mirage [2007-01-01 02:05:25 +0000 UTC]
Wow. Really like the light and shade in this one and the way you kept the shadow detail.
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chasing-butterflies In reply to jane-mirage [2007-01-03 14:57:31 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much - and for the as well! Glad you enjoyed it!
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TangledMind [2006-08-03 13:08:44 +0000 UTC]
Sorry, I have to say that this is amazing. Really exceptional
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chasing-butterflies In reply to TangledMind [2006-08-03 13:23:02 +0000 UTC]
Why thank you so very much! It's one of my favorites
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TangledMind In reply to chasing-butterflies [2006-08-03 14:14:07 +0000 UTC]
Amazing Thanks for the
by the way... Im
ing you back
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chasing-butterflies In reply to TangledMind [2006-08-03 16:41:03 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
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kayceeus [2006-07-22 14:41:33 +0000 UTC]
This is an exceptional piece also, the way you did the background with the rain and lightening is awesome!
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chasing-butterflies In reply to kayceeus [2006-07-23 17:12:51 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for the terrific compliment! The background is my favorite part - and I am sure that most people don't even notice since they probably only look at the small version and move on...I spent more time on the sky than any other part! LOL!
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kayceeus In reply to chasing-butterflies [2006-07-23 17:24:27 +0000 UTC]
That's so unfair to the artist to just look at the small version, I've seen so many works that I didn't think I'd like from the small picture and then when I full viewed it I saw that it was an amazing work. I look at my views and less than half only look at the smaller photo, I have my page set up so it automatically goes to full view. Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox now!
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chasing-butterflies In reply to kayceeus [2006-07-23 17:27:15 +0000 UTC]
That's ok! I feel exactly the same way (And I have my page set up for full view too - I just on't think it should be any other way!!)
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DaniMyrick [2006-04-23 07:48:24 +0000 UTC]
I really like what you've done with this piece. I wish you luck with the contest.
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chasing-butterflies In reply to DaniMyrick [2006-04-23 20:18:47 +0000 UTC]
Why thank you so much!
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kitsune-oni [2006-03-28 11:31:42 +0000 UTC]
That's a really impressive piece of photomanipulation, I'm amazed! I love the level of detail, like the mouse, and the outside scene is really well done.
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chasing-butterflies In reply to kitsune-oni [2006-03-29 14:51:36 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for such a wonderful comment! Those little details are what the piece is all about - don't you think? The girl is almost secondary to it - that is why I like it - makes you look and think!
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kayceeus [2006-03-26 13:44:31 +0000 UTC]
You've done a wonderful job on this piece, really flawless work!
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Zamilakstock [2006-03-25 13:11:48 +0000 UTC]
Very nice work...I fav your deviation immediatly...thanks for the credits
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chasing-butterflies In reply to Zamilakstock [2006-03-25 23:27:30 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for having such great stock!
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Aeirmid [2006-03-23 22:12:43 +0000 UTC]
Wow... this is amazing and SO creative. I love the scene you've made. You just get better and better all the time!!!
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chasing-butterflies In reply to Aeirmid [2006-03-24 17:55:35 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so very much! I'm glad you think so!
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chasing-butterflies In reply to pulbern [2006-03-24 17:56:32 +0000 UTC]
Thanks my friend! Glad you like!
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miss69 [2006-03-23 13:35:06 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic.. Such a beautiful piece hun. You've put it all together so well..
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mmenathalie [2006-03-23 08:08:49 +0000 UTC]
Good luck in contest! It's very beautiful work! I love a dangerous background behind the window.
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chasing-butterflies In reply to mmenathalie [2006-03-24 17:57:37 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! The background is actually my favorite part
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AttempteStock [2006-03-23 05:23:16 +0000 UTC]
Awesome work (love that hair)! I really like how you've taken up the idea that the girl herself killed the kings.. Thanks for using my stock and entering my comepetition.
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chasing-butterflies In reply to AttempteStock [2006-03-24 17:58:25 +0000 UTC]
nooooo - thank YOU for having such great stock and such an inspiring contest! Glad you like it
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jajejijoju [2006-03-23 02:19:22 +0000 UTC]
looks like a female of peter pan!!
i realy like it!!
beautifull work!!
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chasing-butterflies In reply to jajejijoju [2006-03-23 03:39:44 +0000 UTC]
She does, doesn't she! Thanks!
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oibyrd [2006-03-23 02:10:37 +0000 UTC]
good lord woman!! you just get better and better!! this is amazing. There's too much for me to look at!!
I'm hypnotized!!
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chasing-butterflies In reply to oibyrd [2006-03-23 03:40:45 +0000 UTC]
Awwww, you made my day! Thanks so much!
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oibyrd In reply to chasing-butterflies [2006-03-23 06:48:30 +0000 UTC]
I'm totally serious hon, you have brought your artwork to an entirely new level. I'm very impressed. and very jealous
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oibyrd In reply to chasing-butterflies [2006-03-24 21:23:36 +0000 UTC]
I love how you always use th shock smileys when I love your artwork
ya nut
like I wouldn't immediately fall in love with it or something
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chasing-butterflies In reply to oibyrd [2006-03-25 23:27:11 +0000 UTC]
I'm sorry - I'm just always so flattered when you like them!
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oibyrd In reply to chasing-butterflies [2006-03-26 00:23:58 +0000 UTC]
I more than like them...I wish I could create the type of magical devs that you do My work tends to be a bit more inyourface LOL...I love your mystical vibes.
they give me warm fuzzies
!
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chasing-butterflies In reply to oibyrd [2006-03-26 04:43:21 +0000 UTC]
But that's what makes your stuff special
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oibyrd In reply to chasing-butterflies [2006-03-26 16:58:58 +0000 UTC]
I like to confuse people once in awhile
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SavageSuccubus [2006-03-23 01:28:57 +0000 UTC]
Wicked Supreme! Fantastic interpretation . . . in many folklore . . . mermaids are portrayed alot like siren's . . . as we all know the siren's song is death to sailors . . . who's to say their song cannot entrance an unlikely assassin (the maiden) to execute their heinous designs???
3 thumbs up for the femme fatale . . .
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chasing-butterflies In reply to SavageSuccubus [2006-03-23 03:42:08 +0000 UTC]
I love it makes me like this piece even more!
We need more butt-kicking gals!
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