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CindarellaPop — The Stone Tree

Published: 2008-08-04 05:42:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 1109; Favourites: 46; Downloads: 40
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Description For years, the tree had stood dead. Even turned to stone, it was full of powerful magic. It had begun to crack with age, and was covered from its ancient roots to its alabastor crown with moss and lichen, vines hanging from it like a shrowd.
But even in death, the tree was full of power. All but the boldest creatures now avoided it, and sharp shards of luminous blue crystal had begun to grow from it's bark like fangs.
But even with all it's power and magic, for centuries the tree lacked the one most powerful property of all, that belongs to all creatures, life. Until now.
Brekeon caregully stepped up the gnarled roots, careful not to catch a hoof. Nimbler unicorns than he had met their death in the brambles by this tree, but he had to be closer. He could smell it, he could almost taste it, it was so sweet. He wasn't the only one, the butterflies could smell it too, and they had begun to swarm to it.
Finally he reached the branch. Out of the longest branch of the oldest tree, a tre with a stone heart, had grown a blossom. A single pink blossom. The tiny flower let off a pollen yellow glow, and one by one more creatures began to draw near to the circle, but none save Brekeon dared approach the tree.
He smelled it, took it in, let the aroma fill him. This tree was fated long ago to never bloom again, and it' rebirth was said to be a sign of....
Brekeon shook it off. Prophecy or no, unicorns are not superstitious creatures. He knew it was a harbinger of something, but what, it was impossible to tell. All the same, he felt in his soul that things would change in Spirit Wood, and the changes would be painful.
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Comments: 29

clockworkgh0st [2009-12-15 23:59:46 +0000 UTC]

this is gorgeous. nice use of color, and i love the stylization!

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CindarellaPop In reply to clockworkgh0st [2009-12-16 00:03:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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jeriweaver [2009-06-01 23:07:26 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully done, I love the horn

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CindarellaPop In reply to jeriweaver [2009-06-02 01:10:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Vicce [2009-01-19 17:14:31 +0000 UTC]

Really beautiful. I love every bit of it and I'm curious to know more about Brekeon. Lovely ^^

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CindarellaPop In reply to Vicce [2009-01-20 04:17:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

If all goes according to plan, Brekeon will appear in a book sometime in the future.

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Vicce In reply to CindarellaPop [2009-01-21 16:37:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow...o-o Well I hope everything does go according to plan ^^

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little-toaster [2009-01-03 18:01:20 +0000 UTC]

So cute and lovely! The only problem I'm seeing is that, although I love the background itself, it's making the whole picture seem a bit too busy.

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CindarellaPop In reply to little-toaster [2009-01-03 20:39:11 +0000 UTC]

I think you're right. Too much stuff going on, but I did have fun painting it.

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Senzi [2008-10-01 15:04:55 +0000 UTC]

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ChichiOracle [2008-09-09 01:18:57 +0000 UTC]

this looks like you worked hard, beautiful

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angel-wolfmaiden [2008-09-01 05:51:44 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful image. I love how its not a white unicorn. And the shadow effects for the trees!

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Pandemoniumswings [2008-08-27 02:48:15 +0000 UTC]

wow the details are magical! I love the background and the unicorn is drawn beautifully!

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CindarellaPop In reply to Pandemoniumswings [2008-08-27 21:25:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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dragonhope [2008-08-25 14:47:32 +0000 UTC]

cute and clean lines, and cood colouring.

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vicber [2008-08-17 18:08:09 +0000 UTC]

featured
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CindarellaPop In reply to vicber [2008-08-17 18:38:04 +0000 UTC]

Huzzah!
Thanks.

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vicber In reply to CindarellaPop [2008-08-17 19:52:59 +0000 UTC]

huzzah! you're welcome

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vicber [2008-08-16 15:24:38 +0000 UTC]

i love that picture! amazing art!

thank you!
i'll let you know if you're in

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CindarellaPop In reply to vicber [2008-08-17 05:54:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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UnrealCanine [2008-08-15 11:15:28 +0000 UTC]

Are those rocks glowing? Because there doesn't seem to be any effect on nearby objects.

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CindarellaPop In reply to UnrealCanine [2008-08-15 15:47:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the hints.
Multiple light sources suck.

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amara1023 [2008-08-14 15:50:36 +0000 UTC]

Great story! Again, great job with the colors, and the unicorn looks awesome!

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QueenmiraIV [2008-08-13 19:08:56 +0000 UTC]

You're very good at both the writing and the art! I love the background and the shading on the horse!

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CindarellaPop In reply to QueenmiraIV [2008-08-13 19:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much.

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KwongBee-Arts [2008-08-09 03:17:17 +0000 UTC]

just beautiful you should be very proud of this piece

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CindarellaPop In reply to KwongBee-Arts [2008-08-09 03:20:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Schrodie [2008-08-07 03:51:06 +0000 UTC]

Lovely illustration. I especially like the big curving branch above the unicorn. The moss was a nice touch.

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CindarellaPop In reply to Schrodie [2008-08-08 04:33:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks
The origional design called for no moss, but it got thrown in at the last minute because of an HGTV special on about old plantation homes with their big trees covered in Spanish moss. Spanish moss is awesome and must be painted.

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