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Ecthelian — The Fall of Icarus
Published: 2009-05-24 21:30:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 58723; Favourites: 4638; Downloads: 3804
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"Daedalus told his beloved son exactly where to fly:halfway between the sun and the water, no higher and lower.
But Icarus was a dreamer. He ignored those warnings.
He flew too close to the sun, and the waxed wings tragically melted. Icarus plunged into the sea...and that's how he ended his life
TwT A final project illustration for World Mythology class. Icarus died because his own ignorance...or maybe desire (it depends on each person's view, I guess)...it's true. But is that because the brightness of the sun was too tempting for him? I'm just curious >D
Tools: Painter and Photoshop
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Comments: 318
His expression and that hand reaching for the sky are just so tragic. Well done. I hope you got an A.
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It's absolutely gorgeous! Great scale of colors and the fall is well done. Excellent job!
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nice thought you have..
i believe icarus was a rebellian.. haha..
got my
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Dude this is amazing! I wish I could do something like this!
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It's beautiful ^^
I've just remembered a song called On Frail Wings of Wax and Vanity, by Alesana...
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I think it was because he wanted to fly closer to the sun. I forgot. I need to find that mythology book that my 4th grade teacher gave me XD I re-read that book so many times.
I think it was both his ignorance and desire. He wanted to fly closer to the son and he also ignored his father's warning. I think in the book I read the story from Icarus enjoyed the sun's warmth or something and he wanted to fly higher or something cause it felt good...being the dreamer he is and stuff...O_o Yeah, I don't really remember.
On to the picture! I think you did a great job capturing Icarus' expression and I like how his right hand is outreached. I always imagined him outstretching his hand towards the sun when he was falling...or it said that in the story...I'm not sure >.>;
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Damn you melting wax wings! You went and killed Icarus!
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instant fave!
I like the story also, even if it's kinda sad..
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This is amazing. I love the colors in the background, and the emotion on his face. It's really nice.
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Great job! That's a legend, right? Icarus... I've heard of it
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So freaking cool. Reminds me of this one song I like based on the story of Icarus... It's called "The Melting Point of Wax" and it's by Thrice. Man. This piece is fantastic.
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very, very nicely done
it really looks like somebody painted this for real
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A very beautiful painting, the expression of the face of Icarus was charming.
I love Greek pictures and stories, thanks for sharing it with us.
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interesting ;__;
loved the shading , composition is simply beautiful <3
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I find it ironic that I just found this after typing something on MSN about icarus
"Some days I wish I had wings like Icarus so I can fly into the sun, just for the freedom of falling into the sea"
By the way, its BEAUTIFUL
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you took my favey legend and put so much emotion into it job well done
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this is incredible for a purely digital work. It truly looks traditional. Great job - I love the colors, and it really conveys the essence of the fable!
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Nope, poor kid just wanted a tan ^_^...
Beautiful picture, Icarus is one of my fav mythology stories 
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Beautiful, the pose definitely gives off the sense of rapid motion!
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Beautiful!
I love his hands, and the touches of electric blue. C:
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Absolutely gorgeous; a true work of art. I'm totally jealous lol
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i love how you drew him still reaching for the sun, even while he's falling to his death. nice work!
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Very nice! There's a very convincing illusion of motion in this picture!
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The colors blend well together and are incredibly smooth. I love the expression and pose. Very well done!
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i really love the colors and the texture - like it was done in chalk on a side walk- but i think you didn't quite capture the sense that he's falling. i think it's the body posture, perhaps the spine should be curved more?
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Amazing depiction of his fall ^^
It's a really nice piece of artwork.
This myth can inspire so many things and teach everyone a lesson xD
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Crap. I have no words.
That's just beautiful. I can't believe how... *perfect* it is.
Ugh, I'm gushing. But really. This art is BEAUTIFUL.
*faved*
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This really is lovely. I like the color--it's deep, lovely, and dramatic. But I think what absolutely makes this piece is his hand silhouetted against his wing. It's a wonderful touch!
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This is gorgeous! One of my favorite myths and you managed to make it better! (I have no idea whether that made sense.)
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I remember this story T^T So sad...
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Icarus always has interested me, and scared me. It's sorta, like... we shouldn't reach for the stars, or we'll fall...
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I don't like this story it's so sad D: But I really love the picture^^ Favs
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Wow, four hours ago before I went to sleep I had a conversation about this... I should have chekked deviantart art and realized it was fate 
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Awesome piece except for one thing if you dont mind me pointing it out. I dont know if its just me, but when i looked at his feet, it seemed like the foot w ith the toes pointing up had no heel. It kinda looked like a very curved and smooth foot. Maybe if the heel was a little brighter it'd be more noticeable?
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If you had wings, wouldn't you fly just a little higher too?
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omg i love this myth!!! and i lovee the painting too! veryy nice
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