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Published: 2007-05-28 20:19:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 5956; Favourites: 92; Downloads: 100
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Description PLEASE FULLVIEW! Sorry about the long load time, I wanted to show off the details.

Finally done! This demon is constructed from different views of the same skull and piece of wood that I've used in all my still life drawings for art class this semester ([link] [link] [link] ). Part of the reason I chose those objects was that I thought they might come in handy in designing a demon, and when my teacher assigned us to do a "surrealist" image, I saw the perfect opportunity. This final drawing came out a bit different from the digital concept sketch [link] , but I like the way it came out, overall.

27 x 40, pencil & charcoal pencil, at least 12 hours.
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Comments: 92

DeViOuSiNfEcTiOn [2011-09-17 23:30:26 +0000 UTC]

Incredible , what a patience , reminds me so much of wayne barlowe's inferno , absolutely love it.

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DSil In reply to DeViOuSiNfEcTiOn [2011-09-18 09:01:47 +0000 UTC]

Barlowe is, as always, a major influence on my work. Yeah, this piece did take a long-ass time. So long I missed the assignment deadline. Whoops! Anyway, glad you like it.

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SparkStudios [2008-06-25 17:41:59 +0000 UTC]

Nice! The fragment reminds me of Gnosticism. Very cool.

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DSil In reply to SparkStudios [2008-06-28 15:07:06 +0000 UTC]

I had to look up gnosticism! Once I did, I realized how disturbingly accurate your comment was.

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SparkStudios In reply to DSil [2008-06-28 16:21:29 +0000 UTC]

Inspiration comes from somewhere huh?

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thomastapir [2008-05-29 01:47:41 +0000 UTC]

My God, this is incredible...Amazing detail, such a beautiful use of contrast in value...The torso of the being and the suspended elements above its body remind me of the "wings" of a stingray, or especially of the way rays were modified into "Jenny Hanivers" back in the day. So beautiful, you've really captured the entire design aesthetic and atmosphere of a Barlowe demon.

Is that "fragment" the being is contemplating part of its original soul? (I'm thinking of Barlowe's demon contemplating one of an unblemished feathers from its former angelic existence.)

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DSil In reply to thomastapir [2008-05-30 16:37:21 +0000 UTC]

I just looked up "Jenny Haniver" and that's hilariously awesome! Come to think of it, that's a pretty apt comparison, since the forms of this demon are largely based on a skull I found at the beach, which for the longest time I thought was a stingray (or a dragon). Someone finally identified it as a catfish, but still.

That's a good guess about the fragment, though I'm afraid my art isn't as theologically potent as Barlowe's Inferno. Let's just say it's... well, a fragment of something bigger.

Thanks so much for the kind comment, I really appreciate it.

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thomastapir In reply to DSil [2008-05-31 20:38:54 +0000 UTC]

Aren't they great?? I was telling Commander Salamander a while back that I'd love to do an entire ecosystem based on "monsters" like Jenny Hanivers, Fiji Mermaids, and those crazy, anachronistic illustrations of sea monsters and such from medieval bestiaries. I just love that stuff.

Catfish, that's fascinating...I never would have guessed! Though taking a closer look at the drawing, I can see it in the rays projecting from the vertebrae and in the porous quality of the bone.

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QuinneCL [2008-05-27 06:15:29 +0000 UTC]

Holy molars! That\'s some pretty insane detail and shading.
Why\'s it contemplating the beautifully-rendered fragment?

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DSil In reply to QuinneCL [2008-05-27 16:18:20 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, much thanks (holy molars, I've got to use that XD). The demon's contemplating it because... well, it comes from somewhere the demon is vaguely familiar with. Can't say any more!

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QuinneCL In reply to DSil [2008-05-28 06:13:56 +0000 UTC]

Ohoho. Mysterious, then. |]

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Wytherwing [2008-05-20 10:08:52 +0000 UTC]

wow is is really amazing!

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DSil In reply to Wytherwing [2008-05-20 20:12:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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Wytherwing In reply to DSil [2008-05-21 01:21:31 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome my friend.

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JWiesner [2008-05-20 01:23:37 +0000 UTC]

DUDE, the details are amazing...

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DSil In reply to JWiesner [2008-05-20 02:42:46 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it.

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swordbunny4486 [2008-04-22 16:27:04 +0000 UTC]

one word: superb

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DSil In reply to swordbunny4486 [2008-04-22 23:06:06 +0000 UTC]

Gee, thanks!

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StockmanArt [2008-02-12 22:15:49 +0000 UTC]

holy moley!

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DSil In reply to StockmanArt [2008-02-13 02:41:10 +0000 UTC]

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maCGot [2008-01-29 06:08:44 +0000 UTC]

oh god thats amazing o_o
how the hell?..
damn i have to practise detailing so much, you did a awesome job detailing and didnt lose the overall form and values.
congrats !

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DSil In reply to maCGot [2008-02-15 17:51:56 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks so much! I've actually been trying to get away from overly detailed drawings, because I have a tendency to use detail as a crutch in my art. What I really want to get better at is realistically and evocatively portraying light and color... which seems to be one of your strong suits if you don't mind my saying so.

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maCGot In reply to DSil [2008-03-12 08:39:03 +0000 UTC]

we could do a little trade of our skills but color is my weak point though, i've never been good at painting :/

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Bernardumaine [2008-01-08 22:20:18 +0000 UTC]

Love the details and the composition, nicely done !

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DSil In reply to Bernardumaine [2008-01-14 02:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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humari [2007-12-08 00:21:44 +0000 UTC]

buetiful detail, im amazed it only took 12 hours O.O

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DSil In reply to humari [2008-01-28 09:00:35 +0000 UTC]

Much thanks! I'm not sure you should put too much stock in my time estimate, though, I wasn't timing myself.

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larkin-art [2007-11-25 02:18:18 +0000 UTC]

rockin' work, man!

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DSil In reply to larkin-art [2007-12-02 04:14:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank ya, good sir!

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MartinSilvertant [2007-09-15 20:54:22 +0000 UTC]

Really bizarre work. Fantastic atmosphere and great lighting. Very nice details.

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DSil In reply to MartinSilvertant [2007-09-16 08:12:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Bizarre is what I strive for!

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JoeMacGown [2007-09-14 22:06:29 +0000 UTC]

yeah, I'd say it worked out...great job! I really like this....

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DSil In reply to JoeMacGown [2007-09-16 05:53:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, man!

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Skysealer [2007-09-09 23:56:47 +0000 UTC]

That is some insane detail! Your hard work really paid off in this

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DSil In reply to Skysealer [2007-09-10 02:48:50 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it!

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SalHunter [2007-08-20 12:23:17 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic detail and movement!

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DSil In reply to SalHunter [2007-09-09 15:54:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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beastofoblivion [2007-06-11 22:37:32 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic rendering, I love those details! And the light reflecting on/in the fragment, that turned out super nice. Awesome design and image!

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DSil In reply to beastofoblivion [2007-09-09 16:13:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ever so much! Glad ya liked it.

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zyphryus [2007-06-08 01:50:05 +0000 UTC]

I love knowing the sources you used for this piece.
Very interesting and spectacular!

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DSil In reply to zyphryus [2007-06-11 03:26:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I get inspiration from the oddest places, but it seems to work out in the end.

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tiamat9 [2007-06-04 15:21:30 +0000 UTC]

Superbly detailed and designed. I love the anatomy and tones. Dazzling composition.

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DSil In reply to tiamat9 [2007-06-04 18:44:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it.

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tiamat9 In reply to DSil [2007-06-05 17:13:28 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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ellastasia [2007-06-03 23:22:22 +0000 UTC]

wow!! the detail! amazing!!

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DSil In reply to ellastasia [2007-06-04 03:53:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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ellastasia In reply to DSil [2007-06-04 06:26:27 +0000 UTC]

you are very welcome!! i like your style, i'm checking out your gallery as i write this....!

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Tania-S [2007-06-02 14:17:17 +0000 UTC]

I love this picture...
You draw very well...
Great job

Bye

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DSil In reply to Tania-S [2007-06-02 16:34:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MindOfLead [2007-06-02 05:58:30 +0000 UTC]

Holy macarol! thats some fine work!

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