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DavidHoffrichter β€” The Arctic Queen

Published: 2007-03-16 05:06:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 45594; Favourites: 2387; Downloads: 0
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Description From a top her castle in the great mountains she roams downward. Walking the Earth to greet the changing seasons. She knows it is time for the great change! The colors are of browns, reds, and oranges of Autumn, but the trees are becoming slowly dormant.

As she gracefully walks, no, glides across the leaf filled meadows her dress becomes the snow and drapes the land with Winter. However, she greets every traveler with a smile and every animal with a hug. Although her skin is pale and frozen she has a bright heart and gives them gifts of warmth and love. "Although it is my duty to change this old season" she said, "No one shall go without the small pleasures of comfort".

She passes two young, small deer and pets them softly, their heart's already growing stronger. They gave each other deer kisses and knew that everything would be alright. For it is the duty of the Arctic Queen, who is the keeper of this season, to protect her lands and everything within them.

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So here it is, I have been working on this painting for the last month and a half. Around 55 hours logged on this one. I don't think the scan does it quite justice but I've been dying to show everyone my new painting I will get it professionally scanned in a few weeks too. I feel like I have set a new high for myself. Hopefully I will be able to keep up with this type of painting. For me spending more than 25 hours is a lot. So I had to struggle with this one. It went through many stages, but in the end I am very pleased with how it turned out

The painting is on Arches Hot Press Watercolor paper. The size is 12x16. I hope you enjoy the painting and the story! They mean a lot to me! Thanks for looking

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THANK YOU to Gwendolyn12 and to SRaffa for the suggestion and feature. I am blown away by the response of the community! Thank you in advance to your comments and faves!
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Comments: 771

DavidHoffrichter In reply to ??? [2018-09-07 16:28:50 +0000 UTC]

Hehe thank you my friend!

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sutoroberikurimu [2015-10-25 12:36:32 +0000 UTC]

1000 times better than Frozen.

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to sutoroberikurimu [2015-10-25 18:01:37 +0000 UTC]

hehe thank you! Although... I really liked that movie haha

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VisionCat12345 [2014-12-15 16:10:20 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful,like idea!

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AdrineR227 [2014-07-03 02:13:18 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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Firiel-Archer [2014-02-06 22:33:26 +0000 UTC]

Quite pretty. I especiallyΒ  like how the snow blurs into the surrounding landscape, and the details on the deer.

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to Firiel-Archer [2014-02-07 19:12:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! This was one of my first paintings using hot press paper which is a much finer flatter surface than what I've used for years before that. Needless to say it's rarer for me now to paint in anything than hot press I definitely wanted to do the seasons, but I'm debating if I should do them all over in oils!

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Firiel-Archer In reply to DavidHoffrichter [2014-02-07 21:21:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.
If you do wind up doing more seasonal pictures, I look forward to seeing them.
Is this hot press paper commonly available in craft stores?

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to Firiel-Archer [2014-02-08 13:53:06 +0000 UTC]

I use Arches Watercolor paper. It's my favorite brand (a little pricey) but you get a good amount of sizes and sheets. You can find cold press fairly commonly at stores like Michaels, or AC Moore, etc. However I've never found Hot Press at an actual store. You can find it at Jerry's Artorama, or Dickblick online. Both sites much cheaper than buying it locally (even with shipping)

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lillydarose [2013-12-18 16:38:38 +0000 UTC]

this is so beautiful! I love it!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to lillydarose [2013-12-19 05:10:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you do!

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touchofthesoul [2013-12-12 08:35:09 +0000 UTC]

so nice!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to touchofthesoul [2013-12-12 14:17:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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BloodMoonEquinox [2013-11-24 16:37:12 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous work, the details are amazing! Congrats on the DD, you deserve it!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to BloodMoonEquinox [2013-11-25 03:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Gryffgirl [2013-07-07 13:41:51 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful colors and details--I cannot stop staring at it!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to Gryffgirl [2013-07-08 05:13:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Saphira01 [2013-03-19 17:08:07 +0000 UTC]

Your wonderful work is featured here [link]

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faeryflora [2012-12-22 01:21:00 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!!! β™₯β™₯β™₯

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to faeryflora [2012-12-22 02:37:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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LilyBayer [2012-08-18 04:55:16 +0000 UTC]

This picture is amazing. The concept and execution are just awesome. I'm sure you're too busy to respond, but I couldn't favorite without commenting on this one.

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to LilyBayer [2012-08-18 18:58:32 +0000 UTC]

ha, you give me too much credit for my level of busyness! Thank you for the compliment though, it means a lot to me I would love to re-do this series again!

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LilyBayer In reply to DavidHoffrichter [2012-08-20 00:44:35 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, I'll definitely have to keep an eye out.

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rubberducky171 [2012-08-14 09:45:11 +0000 UTC]

wow this is really beautiful. I love the way the snow and dress are one and the same. Great job!Love it.

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to rubberducky171 [2012-08-16 04:07:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This was great to paint. Definitely one of my favorites

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Zyoura [2012-07-28 00:44:07 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to Zyoura [2012-07-28 00:55:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MayumiOgihara [2012-06-26 20:26:20 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to MayumiOgihara [2012-06-27 06:06:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to DavidHoffrichter [2012-06-28 18:29:03 +0000 UTC]

It's my pleasure!

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WitchiArt [2012-05-21 19:14:26 +0000 UTC]

YOU'RE FEATURED IN MY JOURNAL HOPE YOU DON'T MIND

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to WitchiArt [2012-05-23 04:33:58 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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A-KTheLittleFairy [2012-05-18 08:26:16 +0000 UTC]

what a wonderful story and what a beautiful painting! I love it!!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to A-KTheLittleFairy [2012-05-18 17:33:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I love writing stories for my work

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CrystalOokami [2012-05-17 19:07:58 +0000 UTC]

My brain shut down...

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to CrystalOokami [2012-05-18 01:44:20 +0000 UTC]

haha. I hope it's back online now!

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CrystalOokami In reply to DavidHoffrichter [2012-05-18 06:32:56 +0000 UTC]

It is.
This is amazing work.
I love how She seems slightly mischievous, but a bit shy as well.

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to CrystalOokami [2012-05-18 06:58:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! She is very mysterious

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CrystalOokami In reply to DavidHoffrichter [2012-05-18 16:12:16 +0000 UTC]

Indeed.

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CassWalker [2012-01-26 09:41:56 +0000 UTC]

WOW!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to CassWalker [2012-01-26 17:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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CassWalker In reply to DavidHoffrichter [2012-01-28 01:01:13 +0000 UTC]

yw

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blue-willow [2012-01-19 14:19:20 +0000 UTC]

Hello! This beautiful artwork is featured in my "snow" themed journal here: [link]

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to blue-willow [2012-01-20 01:10:30 +0000 UTC]

thank you!!

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JoannaMoory [2012-01-17 20:20:32 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful gallery. A pleasure to watch all your works of art .

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to JoannaMoory [2012-01-18 05:31:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! You are too kind

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jessehbechtold [2012-01-03 14:29:14 +0000 UTC]

I've noticed that you really like rich, saturated color, very nice. Reminds me a little of many of Botticelli's paintings in the palette. Being a figure guy, however, my favorite bit is her face, exceptionally mischievous! And of course her complexion is perfect for the mistress of the cold months, the pinkish red looking pale enough, but still warm to contrast with her gown. Very nice work!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to jessehbechtold [2012-01-03 15:19:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the compliment! Being compared to Botticelli is quite the high bar to live up to I do love vibrant color, I try to get as much contrast as I can in my work. I was never one for dull paint Painting faces in watercolors is my favorite part though, so I'm happy that's your favorite part too I really appreciate the comment! Thanks again

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alexrashidart [2011-12-17 16:28:09 +0000 UTC]

this is cool!

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DavidHoffrichter In reply to alexrashidart [2011-12-19 07:13:02 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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