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Feathers-of-Love β€” Tribute to Spring

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Critique discouraged because I feel that I am finished with this picture.

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This picture has taken me quite som time to complete. I do not know exactly how long, but it has been several weeks. I have had quite a lot of things to do lately, so drawing this picture was something I did when I felt that I needed to relieve som stress. It was not stressful at all to do, except for in the end when I did get stressed, because I have to go back to school after my break tomorrow ;3;

Anyway, this picture features a crow in a blossoming cherry tree, at dawn. I am aware of that the colors I have chosen do not look very much like dawn at all, but you will have to imagine that.
Crows are very beautiful creatures, and I have never understood why their reputation is so bad. They are very beautiful, black as the night, but with a lovely shine in their feathers.
Cherry trees are something most people realte to spring and light. Their blossoms are so fragile, only whole for a short time, before they lose their petals; falling down like pink snow in the mild spring weather.

This picture came to my mind one evening when it was snowing outside. The blue tones of the snow dominated the landscape, except for one small light outside. I realized that nothing is as stron as light, especially not when it is warm and reviving. I wished for spring to come, and thought that while I was waiting, I could just as well draw a picture.
Not that spring has arrived yet, but it is certainly a lot closer than when I started drawing.

This picture is mainly a birthday present for a very good friend, who happen to like crows. I agree with him, and I thought I would celebrate his birthday with this picture.
Of course, this picture also goeas out for all of my friends, and even more than that. Everyone who feel moved by this picture, who like a small details or anything, should know that this is a picture which express what I feel.
I appreciate you all so very, very much, and I appreciate your kind words even more!

Since I came to this site, my days have been shining brighter than ever before.

Thank you.

~Josephine
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Comments: 109

YumeKaze [2008-01-31 02:36:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is a really great picture. The detail on it is great, I especially like the raven. Great job!

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to YumeKaze [2008-03-23 01:20:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you greatly

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YumeKaze In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2008-03-23 01:37:44 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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Troopic [2008-01-10 13:11:22 +0000 UTC]

very very pretty picture indeed! and i can see a ladybug there!

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Troopic [2008-01-16 23:27:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Yes, there is a ladybug in there. I am glad you spotted it

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Demonisk [2007-03-21 09:15:02 +0000 UTC]

Pretty picture. I like the colors too. The birds eye is very well made, wish u made the rest of it as detailed.

Anyway good job

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Demonisk [2007-03-23 18:33:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

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One-Eyed-Doll [2006-07-18 12:48:32 +0000 UTC]

this is really wonderful. i think the picture came out beutifuly. i also think it was very kind of you to make this for a friend, because i can tell you must of put alot of hard work and effort into it.

i crows. i think they are gorgeous creatures, espeshially up close. i dont like the fact that they were given such a reputation as bad luck or so on, because they really are lovely birds who can be great companions (i birds if you already didnt guess )

anyway, well done on this wonderful peice. it looks stunning and you really captured the image you created

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to One-Eyed-Doll [2006-07-21 11:22:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^*

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Isdrake [2006-07-07 22:57:29 +0000 UTC]

Gud vilken hΓ€rlig.

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Isdrake [2006-07-08 05:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Tack ^^*

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ilovegravy [2006-06-23 05:29:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is AMAZING work!! I can definitely see how much time and effort you put into this!

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to ilovegravy [2006-06-25 12:52:54 +0000 UTC]

Aww, that is so kind of you ^^*
It is always nice when effort is appreciated, isn't it?

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spacemonkey32587 [2006-06-07 19:37:27 +0000 UTC]

spectacular 0__0

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LicaWolf [2006-05-31 09:19:45 +0000 UTC]

I love crows I think the colors of the sky look more the start of the sunset than the dawn

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to LicaWolf [2006-05-31 10:10:18 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I know x___x It started out as a sunset, and then I was too lazy to fix it xD;;;

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Kyndir [2006-05-01 06:30:41 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! *_* I love the colors you used, and the details in the crow's feathers is wonderful!

I see a little ladybug in there, too. :}

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Kyndir [2006-05-01 09:04:17 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you! ^^*

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Kayowyn [2006-04-30 05:39:55 +0000 UTC]

That is beautiful! I love the contrast between the crow and the flowers Very nice work

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Kayowyn [2006-05-01 09:05:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you n___n**

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Patineitor [2006-04-27 17:03:25 +0000 UTC]

I love this pic, the crow is such an elegant bird that no many animals can be compared with. This is very relaxing. I think your friend liked it a lot ^_^

The lady bug is definetily a great touch, my favorite detail. The main favorite is the crow.

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Patineitor [2006-04-27 17:04:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for such an uplifting and kind comment! ^^*

I try to incorporate ladybugs in the pictures where they fit

Glad you liked the picture! ^^

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Patineitor In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-04-27 17:07:45 +0000 UTC]

you are very welcome ^_^
All your gallery is very nice, this one was my fav ^^

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Patineitor [2006-04-27 17:12:27 +0000 UTC]

Fact is that it is my favourite too n___n
But thank you, again n___n*

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Patineitor In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-04-27 17:14:17 +0000 UTC]

welcome again ^__^

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DragonballAF [2006-04-11 08:24:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is awesome! i love the detail!!!

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to DragonballAF [2006-04-11 08:43:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, once again n_n

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DragonballAF In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-04-11 09:14:42 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome once again ^_^

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Yourownnewsuicide [2006-04-10 15:58:12 +0000 UTC]

wow this is really great.
How long did this take, such skilled and great work!

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Yourownnewsuicide [2006-04-10 16:05:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

This picture took a while, too long for me to count the hours ^^ Most of the time I just sat down for a few minutes, drew a few strokes, saved and left, just to come back a while later xD;;

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JohnHughesArt [2006-04-10 15:40:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow what a beautiful piece of work. The detail in the bird is fantastic, the colours and shading are so well done.

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to JohnHughesArt [2006-04-10 16:04:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you n_n

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JohnHughesArt In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-04-10 16:23:25 +0000 UTC]

no probs

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Andoledius [2006-03-11 17:01:29 +0000 UTC]

josy....you never cease to amaze me o_____o the backround is STUNNING. especially those clouds, how did you do it?! the flowers and the bird must have taken forever, but you pulled through and made it look so amazing ;___;

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Andoledius [2006-03-11 23:18:21 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you for such a sweet comment Ando! I really love how you express what you like about a picture n_n I actually use a kind of technique which resemles the one I use for traditional pictures; blocking in the colors and then degrade them into each other. I used the same technique for the clouds as well ^^

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Zippy2ctarlctarl [2006-03-10 18:18:33 +0000 UTC]

Is it okay if I print this out and put it next to my alter? (but where? it is a mess)
BECAUSE i LOVE IT!! Josy... you have out done your self...
It looks like you have caught spring and put it in a picture...
Lovely...
Btw I use to have a "pet" crow and he was lovely but he flew away... >.<

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Zippy2ctarlctarl [2006-03-10 20:43:39 +0000 UTC]

If you really want to print it out, you are very much welcome n_n The fact that you like it that much, is nothing but appreciated from my side n_n
Thank you for your kind words n_n

You did? I am so sorry for that he flew away ;3; But I guess that is something which is bound to happen when it comes to wild animals... Aren't ravens much easier to tame? Crows are very individual xD;;

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Zippy2ctarlctarl In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-03-11 19:35:30 +0000 UTC]

I only try to keep crows and ducks (and pigeons D
Ravens are very pwetty so I try to watch them mor ethen actually keep them.
One thing they don't tell you in bird books is... THEY KEEP UP UP ALL NIGHT!! =3

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Zippy2ctarlctarl [2006-03-11 23:16:46 +0000 UTC]

I met a tame raven once. It could speak, and spent its time on its owner's shoulder. When it was not off bugging its fellow hens and chickens that means xD;; That raven also starred in a TV series and movie which was produced in Sweden.
Not that it means anything to ou, but it is a nice fact ;D

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Zippy2ctarlctarl In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-03-12 12:31:03 +0000 UTC]

Cool! My older sister loves ravens.. when ever we pass one (even if it is a mile away) she goes "Sukii!! look!! a raven D"
I want to live in sweden D: Looks nice and pwetty

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to Zippy2ctarlctarl [2006-03-12 12:41:42 +0000 UTC]

It may look that way, but it certainly is not xD;; Not that any country is, but who am I to judge? D:

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gurain [2006-03-09 10:18:45 +0000 UTC]

That eye of the crow! I fell in love with it in the first moment I saw it. And all the details, the flowers, clouds and even those feathers *-* You just know how to do it. You create so much beautyness<3 I just got to love it.
Ladybird 8D It's so fun. Just can't stop staring this one.

Oooh btw, I love your handwriting there on the corner X3 *steals*

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to gurain [2006-03-09 10:58:33 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you! Your sweet comments mean the world to me

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gurain In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-03-09 11:37:54 +0000 UTC]

And your beautiful arts make the life for me <3 :3

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to gurain [2006-03-09 13:31:43 +0000 UTC]

^________^
I will gt started on our art trade as soon as I come up with an idea which is good enough n_n I have not forgotten you ;D

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gurain In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-03-09 13:32:47 +0000 UTC]

Aaw, I'm not afraid of that ;3 Just take your time!
I have two trades to finish before I can get to do yours but I try to hurry :3

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to gurain [2006-03-09 14:20:39 +0000 UTC]

You shouldn't hurry, but instead take your time n_n
The most important thing is to let art still be fun. The moment it is not fun, it is time to take som time off n_n;;

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gurain In reply to Feathers-of-Love [2006-03-09 14:30:05 +0000 UTC]

Whoa, thanks for that last phrase! o: It very much reflects my art life x3
You genious you<3
I look forward to get yours done, I want it to be something special

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Feathers-of-Love In reply to gurain [2006-03-09 16:16:07 +0000 UTC]

Same here n_n

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Kairi-Moon [2006-03-07 20:10:54 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, I like the detail of the flowers!

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