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Pen & Colored pencils
This is my entry for the "Guardian of the Key" challenge created by the illustrious ! Thank you for such a fascinating prompt. You've been an inspiration
The Cosmic Dreamsweeper
This guardian originated on a subaquatic planet, in the outermost regions of space. After many years of evolution, it sprouted exceptional wings in addition to tentacles. These traits allow it to propel itself elegantly through the cosmos. It feasts on light, which it stores in the orb-like appendage balanced atop its head. In times of plenty, it saves future meals in bubble-like capsules, which drift around its body in an ethereal spectacle. Ancient astronomers and philosophers recorded several sightings of this creature in the night sky. Many believed that its presence indicated a bridge between the waking world and dreams, which is how the name "Cosmic Dreamsweeper" first originated.
Because dreams are simply configurations of light stored within the mind, the Cosmic Dreamsweeper has the ability to devour dreams, or else gift them in capsules of light. The majority of human feats come from a moment of inspiration spurred by the Cosmic Dreamsweeper. Its light capsules are the ultimate muse and the source of every "eureka!" Such enormous powers led to its inauguration as "Guardian of the Key" in the 5th century BCE.
The key grants access to the mysterious Dreamhatcher, which allows the user to fulfill their grandest desires. The Cosmic Dreamsweeper protects this key from potentially dangerous seekers. It does so by siphoning away the light that emanates from the seeker's dreams. This leaves the seeker feeling bewildered and disinterested. Perhaps if someone were to ever approach the Cosmic Dreamsweeper with a truly vibrant mind, full of undeniable brightness, then it would give them access to the Dreamhatcher...
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Comments: 7
K-Zet [2018-05-31 13:35:58 +0000 UTC]
Wow! Just Wow! This is truly magnificent!
Your entry is a fantastic contribution to the challenge! I'm really happy you decided to join!
It's astonishing how creative and interesting your vision of the 'guardian' is!
I love that you named him the 'Cosmic Dreamsweeper' and wrote a complete, fascinating story about him!
I'm honored to know that I was able to inspire you in some way to make such a marvelous creation!
Thank you so much for your effort!
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Chrysalis-Lyn In reply to K-Zet [2018-06-10 18:37:05 +0000 UTC]
Many thanks for your kind words, and for hosting such a creative challenge
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Indra1408 [2018-05-31 08:52:57 +0000 UTC]
I like how it looks cute at first but then you get a closer look for a sinister turn.
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Chrysalis-Lyn In reply to Indra1408 [2018-06-10 18:38:11 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad that you caught on to some of the subtleties! Sometimes my color palette is intentionally misleading
Thank you as always for your kindness!
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stunningstars [2018-05-31 01:55:44 +0000 UTC]
Very good and unique art, I love the colors that you had chosen for this wonderful piece, keep up the good work!
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Chrysalis-Lyn In reply to stunningstars [2018-06-10 18:38:43 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment!
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