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Ecthelian — The Fall of Icarus
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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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One of my favorite storys ='3
Its sad, his father could only watch as his son plunged into the sea and was soon eaten by sharks.
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This was always one of my favorite stories.. You did a beautiful job. I mostly love the expression of helplessness on his face.
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the shadowed hand appears to be separate from the body. the high tone in the breast and that of the base of the arm is so high it gives this illusion.
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OwO A World Mythology class?!? Sweet! I wish I could take a class like that!
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I absolutely adore the richness and detail in this piece. You captured that sence of longing in his face perfectly. =]
I think that his back would be a little more arched, however...gravity + wind resistance = a bitch.
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I remember this story, what a great Picture
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i think he died because of his desire.
I really like this
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I wonder how they ever expected wings loaded with thick, heavy wax would fly in the first place 
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i believe it was because of curiosity more than not.
this is BEAUTIFUL! you did such an excellent job depicting this story!
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I love this and I always thought that was a sad story D:
Love the colors though.
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omg this is soooo amazing, i love his hair!
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Oh man, I'm a sucker for Greek mythology. This was one of my favorite stories.
I think it was partly desire to fly high into the heavens (like the gods I guess)...or maybe, since he was assumedly a child at the time, the words of his father just went through one ear and out the other. Lack of obedience. :/
Wonderful artwork. The blending of colors is wonderful, and his facial expression really sends the message through.
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this is amazing.
and i love that myth (and greek mythology in general)
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His personality sounds like that of a months.
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Very interesting! Great piece!!
I am also somewhat curious just what emotion caused Icarus to disobey and die.
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At first I was amazed
But then I was still amazed, only it was more dumbfounded or flabbergasted than amazed. Kinda like this:
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lol i dont think he wanted to touch the sun. from what i've heard, he wanted to fly higher than the sun, and be the highest in the sky, or just beat the sun. sadly he died XD. he should learn astronomy, he cant be higher than the sun, the sun isn't in earth's atmosphere, its i space
lol if he was temtped by the sun, then
Icarus: WHEE DADDY!
Daedalus: SON! GET DOWN HERE!
Icarus: Pretty sun... I wanna pet the sun...*flies and tries to pet it*
Icarus: GEH! HOT! Wings break apart, and he dies
Daedalus: NOO! DAMN YOU SUN!! AND SON!!
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Woah! This is really amazing! It totally captures the description of Icarus
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ah, i remember reaidng tihs story in fourth grade. very nice picture
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I love that fable. So poetic and interesting, I think.
PRETTY! I wanna buy it.
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actually i saw this cartoon show when i was like 6 with a super familiar storyline/myth. i didn't even know what it was or like the point of it until i saw this pic and i suddenly realized. lol. super random. but i really like the composition and colors of this. nicely done. ^^ *faves*
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If I recall correctly--he wanted to fly higher, because the higher he got, the more he looked like a God or the more he confused himself with a god. So I am inclined to think it was because of his arrogant desires and maybe a hint of ignorance. Either way, great picture. I love Greek Mythology--I have a whole booklet of stories of myths. Good stuff.
Once again, a very good picture.
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I love the story of Icarus...and you portrayed it so beautifully...
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<3
This is so pretty!
I love Icarus. He's so smart.
Icarus: Lalala! Daddy, look how high I can go!
Daedalus: D: DAMMIT, ICARUS!
Sun: >
Icarus:...This sucks. :c
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You're amazing, your talent is inspirational.Beautiful piece, the expression is perfect and the composition exquisite. Thank you.
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it's nice to see good pics from you again 
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I love his hands <3
Amazing expression, as well. Beautiful job! ^^
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Fantastic job.
I've always liked the story of Icarus, too.
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Awesomest myth ever.
I especially love 's re-enterpretation, that Icarus was actually in love with the sun.
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Love the colours and the combination of sharp and motion blurred bits.
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Ugh~ greek mythology is the greatest!! I love it!! This is very good!
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I don't think that it was his ignorance, but rather his own desire to enjoy things to the fullest. Maybe even his curiosity.
Its a lovely myth, one I enjoy reading time and time again.
You did a lovely job on it Ecth.
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