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Description "Beyond the Fields of Asphodel,
where the souls wander in sorrow,
beyond the Acheron waters,
there I will wait for your return.

I walk away around shadows,
listening moans of pain and despair,
but the voices of thousand ghouls
will not ease your memory in my head.

And now that leaves fall around Earth,
a golden carpet will lead you to me.
And with the cold wind of the winter,
six pomegranate seeds do their duty.

Here, deep in the Underworld
you will find our ebony throne,
and your voice of promises and whishes
will bring life to the eternal dreamers."

My own version of Hades & Persephone. In the picture I portrayed they both, with Cerberus. At the left we can see Charon in his boat and the river Acheron, and in the other side the river Phlegethon, made of fire.

There's a step by step of this one here: [link]

Done in Photoshop.

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Artwork and text (c) Cris Ortega
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Comments: 1023

Aurra21 In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 19:05:36 +0000 UTC]

I really like the way you portrayed Persephone

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silverxtippedxrose [2007-11-18 19:05:31 +0000 UTC]

'tis beautiful.
You put both of the Deity's in a much younger form then I would have expected, but at the same time you make it very very artistically done and realistically done at the same time. I find it a wonderful piece.
Although, .... Persephone's dress seams a bit revealing for a goddess methinks, but thats jsut me.

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myszka09 In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 19:02:18 +0000 UTC]

Wow!!! Amazing!

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patricktoifl In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 19:01:12 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!!! Look at all the details - really AWESOME!!!

P.S.: Would love to take a closer look! Her face looks brilliantly beautiful

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TheQuestionMan1 [2007-11-18 19:00:26 +0000 UTC]

Wow! That's fantastic

Thank you for sharing

QM

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yayforspenny In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:58:35 +0000 UTC]

fantastic!

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siriablacky In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:58:01 +0000 UTC]

that's adorable!
beautiful scenery
great job!

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Blamey-Fomorrii [2007-11-18 18:57:45 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I love the legend of Persephone and Hades. This is amazing.

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SpottedNymph In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:55:13 +0000 UTC]

OMG! How do you do that!? It's stunning! I looked at the steps, and I've never even been able to create something close to the very first step (the sketch.) God, your pictures are amazing!

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AnnaDraconida In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:55:13 +0000 UTC]

They (especially Hades) look far too "nice" to be the King and Queen of the Underworld.

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Shadow-Owl In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:51:52 +0000 UTC]

Something doesn't seem right about the woman's toes...
It just seems like one of them might be longer than it's supposed to.


Or maybe I'm just crazy.

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Just offering my opinion.

Other than that minor detail, very beautiful work.

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genocide91 In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:44:34 +0000 UTC]

tight pic but how did you use photoshop to make it look like that? It must've taken forever......

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japookins In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:42:39 +0000 UTC]

amazing use of color
how long did this work take?

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Weats In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:41:21 +0000 UTC]

this picture is perfect. i think i'll make it my wallpaper for a while.

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KrazyLew In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:39:55 +0000 UTC]

Great piece - Persephone's story was always one of my favorites. I love how shes standing on grass... If only you could have stuck in a pomegranate somewhere. X]

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Sputnik2 In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:33:50 +0000 UTC]

I love this! It is beyond amazing!

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Zeni22 In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:32:53 +0000 UTC]

I love the way You show Hades- not as a god of underworld but as a man in love and about the art from technique side amm simply amazing

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Hentai-Sweetie In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:32:42 +0000 UTC]

She's very pretty !

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jamacove [2007-11-18 18:32:20 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!!!

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Aralay In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:32:13 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Reenigrl In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:31:59 +0000 UTC]

I think I prefer this version better its like so much more awesomeness

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RendyTheBard [2007-11-18 18:27:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is just amazing. I especially like the way you depicted Hades as a young man not the stereotypical older man plus I love his armor. And Persephone's just wonderful, nice flowing dress and great flower motif and that little patch of grass under her foot is just an amazing detail!

You've got talent in spades and I applaude you

btw. I'm soooo faving this...

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SuperSibataru In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:26:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow...absolutely gorgeous...everything looks amazing! Her face is especially beautiful and well-done, as is her dress...

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Gelfayr In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:25:59 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! That first wolf really adds a lot.

D

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Kristas0Poetry In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:20:54 +0000 UTC]

The only words that can say right now are: I am speechless.

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Kichisama666 In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:15:17 +0000 UTC]

I was thinking Ares and Persephone- silly me, I should know this! anyway, beautiful pic!

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NikitaDarkstar In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:15:09 +0000 UTC]

Woha this is breathtaking!

I especialyl like CErberus, I like how you made him more wolf-ish instead of dog-ish.

Anyway faved for complete and utter awesomeness! *worships*

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MordreddX In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:14:39 +0000 UTC]

Wow, wow, wow! Thats amazing, apsolute fav+

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vaszco In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:13:51 +0000 UTC]

it's a wonderful dream

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The1Blur In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:13:47 +0000 UTC]

wow..thast so lovely... and she is VERY BEAUTIFUL!!! WOW!!

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rose6among6thorns In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:07:20 +0000 UTC]

*take a momemt to absorb the awesomeness*...

...O_O *slow and audible exhale* i really REALLY like this! the colors are so beautiful, and i especially love your interpretation of these age old characters and their setting...wow, all the details

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LordEverlast In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:06:22 +0000 UTC]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!! This is amazgin work. Your really good. Have you ever thought of doing Hera and Zeus too?

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Ryusui In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:06:12 +0000 UTC]

Unusual portrayal of Hades, he isn't usually depicted as handsome, or young... though I'm sure it makes it easier on Persephone! Like how the area just under her feet has grass

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MirielDesign In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:05:56 +0000 UTC]

This is insanely beautiful You're a true inspiration!

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katymoon05 In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:03:39 +0000 UTC]

absolutely dazzling!

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DonutAcheron In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:03:32 +0000 UTC]

Dear god. Hades looks like my boyfriend. xDD But wow, this picture is absolutely beautiful. Hopefully one day I'll get this good. <3

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PlaneDead In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:00:44 +0000 UTC]

Persephone's design here is absolutely beautiful, the detail of grass at her feet is a wondeful touch.
Your take on the underworld is marvelous.

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Br0k3n-Always In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:00:27 +0000 UTC]

ooooh pretty

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sabakunobersi In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 18:00:02 +0000 UTC]

Awesome *O_O*

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And-Yet-So-Far In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:59:47 +0000 UTC]

FINALLY! An attractive portrayal of Hades xD

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TheeDarkestAngel In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:59:19 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness, I love this in every way shape and form. I love the story of Persephone going to the underworld. I also love that while she seems afraid she also seems like she's okay with it, and Hades is at her side he doesn't seem as sinister but quite handsome and not too cruel. They almost ALMOST seem quite content with each other. The amount of detail you put in this is phenomenal, absolutely stunning!

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AlucardTepes In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:55:28 +0000 UTC]

En photoshop? OOHHHH aun no entiendo como puedes hacer magia con ello. Tus trabajos son impresionantes ^^

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JennyLove In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:53:55 +0000 UTC]

absolutely breathtaking! your illustrations are so amazinggg.

& i know he's not real :/ but find me a guy like him! haha
he's SO handsome and the woman is beautiful..... then again
i guess they are suppesed to be god and goddess. hehe
they came out perfect.


gorgeous picture!

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oboe-insanity In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:53:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it almost reminded me of the Greek tragedy, Eurydice.

Great job!!

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MitsukiKouyama In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:53:08 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning! *_*

I wish I could create art like that! This piece is beautiful, and I love all the colors and subtle details that went into it.

Plus I've been a Greek mythology buff since I was seven. XD

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May-Machin In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:46:11 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful job.

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amerime [2007-11-18 17:39:54 +0000 UTC]

WOW! This is amazing! The colors are absolutely marvelous. Great job.

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in-amorata In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:38:40 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful! I love the color choice and the atmosphere, and your designs for Hades and Persephone are both quite nice. Wish I had the patience for this kind of work... Insta fave.

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anime-sketcher1 In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:36:50 +0000 UTC]

*fangirl scream* That is my favorite greek myth!!!!!!!! *Cling*

I. Love. You. It's so amazing!!!

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Melancholy-Minds In reply to ??? [2007-11-18 17:35:33 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful... an amazing artistic rendition of a classic mythology story.

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