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Foxofwonders β€” Escape From The Past

Published: 2014-06-22 16:26:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 1355; Favourites: 75; Downloads: 7
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Description I started running, running away from them. Away from the bullies that plagued me. I ran as quickly as my feet could handle. These awful humans had inflicted so much pain on me. Mental pain. I was different, they said. They told me I was the most awful being alive, but I would never believe them. I needed to get away. No more pain, no more being bound to the others that didn't want me. I was going to get away from them. I ran, faster and faster. I felt my feet change, they were no longer the human feet they used to be. Four paws carried me, pointy nails pushing away the ground behind me. I approached the wall that bound me to this awful place. I knew this wall wouldn't stop me, not anymore. At top speed I hit it, and with a loud noise like rumbling thunder I heard it shatter behind me. I felt two huge powerful wings sprout from my shoulders, and without looking back, I took to the sky, leaving the past behind me. I felt the freedom, the power that flowed through me, as I traveled to a future where they would accept me.

As she flew away, the gears from the past faded, like the sand of time falls down in the hourglass of eternity, the past reduced to nothing more than grains of sand. The gear she summoned as she traveled through time became known as the escape wheel. Her flight through time, her escape from the past earned her the title 'Spirit of Time and Freedom'.

~=Dynaisajia=~

Finally, after all this time, here she is. Dynaisajia, the character that represents me more than any of my previous ones did. You will see more from her in her reference sheet, that I hope to make soon.

Coloured pencil, charcoal and some effects with Photoshop.

Art Β© me
Dynaisajia Β© me
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Comments: 50

AlexanderPaupoff [2020-08-21 18:42:11 +0000 UTC]

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Maweewolf [2018-04-27 19:11:23 +0000 UTC]

Great work I love the story behind your drawing also oooops soz posted in wrong place!

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Foxofwonders In reply to Maweewolf [2018-04-27 19:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Wrong place? How so?
Thank you very much by the way!

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Maweewolf In reply to Foxofwonders [2018-04-28 06:05:56 +0000 UTC]

Np your works lovely

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Valognir [2015-04-23 13:13:21 +0000 UTC]

You won't kill me for not reading, will you? I just prefer to look at images the way I imagine their story playing out, I'm just selfish and ignorant like that. xD The way you use colors is impressive. I couldn't draw smooth gradients like that to save my life. Especially the contrast in this one is great. And you even used different shades of gold(?) for the clockwork stuff... There's just a few minor things that bug me. The lens flare... You put it in afterwards, digitally, right? It's a nice idea, but the completely different look makes it seem out of place. As if something spilled over the art... You should better have tried to draw it directly, even if it's hard. When I draw stuff like that (which I never really do, but I tried...) you could erase the spots for the flare and add some color. However, you would need a precise eraser for that, I guess. And the other thing that kinda bugs me is the anatomy. Yea, I always say that to everyone... Because anatomy is never perfect. But the simplistic anatomy doesn't quite suit the very detailed wing feathers and the background. Try adding some muscle lines here and maybe a bone there... If you know what I mean. ^^ Anyway, all in all it's a great piece. And I'll just go ahead and fav it.

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Maweewolf In reply to Valognir [2018-04-27 19:09:05 +0000 UTC]

Great work I love the story behind your drawing also

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Foxofwonders In reply to Valognir [2015-04-23 14:30:23 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely won't, don't worry (if there's anything I dislike it's people trying to shove their views down my throat as if it's the only right one. Freedom of mind for the win).

Yep, I used yellow and brown pencils for the gold-ish effect. I also have a 'gold' pencil but that one gives off such a boring dark yellow that I barely use it anymore.
I occasionally add digital effects like the lens flare, indeed. Haven't really found my way in the digital effects world yet, so most of my digital editing doesn't blend in as much (somehow, there is a part of me that likes the contrast between digital and traditional, but it's not intended to look like something spilled over it. Oops).
You made a very good point about the anatomy! Lately in my sketches I've been drawing a lot of dinosaurs (theropods) and I love adding muscle lines in their legs. While foxes don't have much defined muscle, they do have some clearly visible bones in their back legs, now that you mention it. That could be a good point for improvement.
Thank you so much for helping me point out those little things, I often overlook things like that!

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Ziirux [2014-08-10 17:30:25 +0000 UTC]

The artwork is impressive but the story is even more impressive. Astonishing writing there! And what comes to the artwork, I love how the gears fade into the darkness but then there's the new one which glows and is just awesome. Dynaisajia looks really great here. I love the pose and the certain determination in her expression.

Overall, a very impressive and impacting artwork ^^

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Foxofwonders In reply to Ziirux [2014-08-10 18:51:23 +0000 UTC]


I'm very glad you think so. The part written in first person perspective comes directly from a dream I had years ago. I kept a dream diary back then so I still have the date at which I dreamt this, even (10th of April 2010, just looked it up). I still remember clearly what it felt like to sprout wings, rarely music can get really close to that feeling.

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Ziirux In reply to Foxofwonders [2014-08-12 04:43:27 +0000 UTC]

Ohh, amazing. I could never keep a dream diary...I'm too lazy for that

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Foxofwonders In reply to Ziirux [2014-08-12 06:55:21 +0000 UTC]

I stopped keeping mine a while ago, for the same reason.

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Ziirux In reply to Foxofwonders [2014-08-12 15:50:20 +0000 UTC]

Haha xD

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ElectroSpanz [2014-07-18 16:39:59 +0000 UTC]

I was once bullied by a user on DeviantART but he forgave me for the mistake, there's a user who bullied me and never forgave me nor others. Is Scout25. He doesn't credit people properly and he made unofficial strict rules that DeviantART doesn't want.

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6MiBer6 [2014-07-15 20:07:51 +0000 UTC]

Hoe heb je zo leren kleuren :<

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Foxofwonders In reply to 6MiBer6 [2014-07-18 12:33:43 +0000 UTC]

Alles geleerd van mezelf, maar ik wil je best wat tips geven:

1. Meng kleuren, ook met potlood.
Verschillende kleuren door elkaar, als ze op elkaar lijken, vullen elkaar vaak aan.
2. Vergroot de kleurintensiteit met een bewerkingsprogramma
Klein beetje maar, wordt wel gelijk een stuk mooier xD

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Mistovermoon [2014-06-27 10:33:59 +0000 UTC]

Very poignant message! Dynaisajia sounds ridiculously interesting. The artwork is extremely beautifully done, and very meaningful. I'm very much looking forward to hearing more about her!!

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Foxofwonders In reply to Mistovermoon [2014-06-28 10:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!

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Revvick [2014-06-24 15:28:59 +0000 UTC]

Goosebumps. Speechless. The drawing is awesome, but I just love the story. It... it really touches me.

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Foxofwonders In reply to Revvick [2014-06-24 15:39:59 +0000 UTC]


The story is actually a dream of mine, which I got back in the days that I was bullied. Luckily that time is over now.

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Revvick In reply to Foxofwonders [2014-06-24 15:49:01 +0000 UTC]

High school... For what it's worth, a virtual hug:

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silver-lati [2014-06-23 20:47:36 +0000 UTC]

My my Denise, I still remember you from 4 years ago and how much these things bothered you, you've grown so so very strong.
As a friend, I just wanted to say that, and excuse me if this sounds so wrong, I'm very proud!~

Your character reminds me of golden angel, she looks so elegant, and yet calm, she'll make a fine OC for you ^^

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Foxofwonders In reply to silver-lati [2014-06-24 12:32:15 +0000 UTC]

No, that doesn't sound wrong at all.
I'm very glad to hear you are, actually.
Not many know how much my situation (both mentally and physically) has changed, you're one of the only ones.

Now that you mention it... they are indeed similar! I didn't even notice while designing her. I guess I kept the affinity with white winged timekeepers.

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silver-lati In reply to Foxofwonders [2014-06-24 20:22:20 +0000 UTC]

It doesn't? Ah, that most certainly good to hear~
Yeah, I know I am, I'm so glad you figured things out, tough I wish I could've been there to help, help speed up the process that took you years, if I even could've taken a couple of weeks off that.

I reference her quite a lot I know, It's just that I remember most of those characters very fondly so I reckognize such features immediately xDΒ 

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Foxofwonders In reply to silver-lati [2014-06-25 10:14:56 +0000 UTC]

You actually have, you know.
You were there in the last years of our primary school, and you nearly always replied on my journals when something had gone wrong. While maybe not directly, you have indirectly helped me not to give up.

Haha, that's a good thing!

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Gewalgon [2014-06-23 12:17:33 +0000 UTC]

Shivers gone down my spine when I read the text, and the drawing is so powerful and impressive!
And I'm glad I can finally see you in your poweranimalform, or at least the way you imagine yourself (And that's very fitting!)
Now you're following the lights, enjoy the life, far away from all those dark energies created from bad thoughts of other people.
You found your wings, you found your way you always knew.
Very very well done... bravo!
I like especially the glow in Dynaisajia's eyes, very lively!

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Foxofwonders In reply to Gewalgon [2014-06-23 16:27:05 +0000 UTC]

I'm speechless, thank you for your wonderful comment!

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dupinema [2014-06-23 12:03:22 +0000 UTC]

a wonderful picture with a wonderful story!

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Foxofwonders In reply to dupinema [2014-06-23 13:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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paulypants [2014-06-23 11:38:24 +0000 UTC]

This piece would be perfect for a project we are developing -- an online gallery for artists who have been bullied or who explore the theme of bullying in their work. It's called the You Will Rise Project. Check it out here:Β  youwillriseproject.comΒ and read the "Submit Work" section for details about sharing your work on our site. Thanks!

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Foxofwonders In reply to paulypants [2014-06-23 16:19:53 +0000 UTC]

That's a great project with a fantastic name! I submitted this one, thank you for telling me!

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MarianneWolfs [2014-06-23 09:38:54 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful creature but a sad background story. Being strange of different isn't that bad, once you've come on terms with it and have found others that are just as strange.
I'm looking forward to see more of her.

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Foxofwonders In reply to MarianneWolfs [2014-06-23 13:31:36 +0000 UTC]

Indeed. I wish everyone realised that being different doesn't mean being less than others.
Thank you

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kittyocean [2014-06-23 06:57:26 +0000 UTC]

prachtig met die radaren

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Foxofwonders In reply to kittyocean [2014-06-23 13:27:16 +0000 UTC]

Dankjewel, ze blijven me inspireren.

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Siochanna [2014-06-22 21:07:58 +0000 UTC]

I'm always happy to see stuff from you

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Foxofwonders In reply to Siochanna [2014-06-23 05:58:51 +0000 UTC]

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DragonLegend13 [2014-06-22 21:03:51 +0000 UTC]

Woah, your writing is as good as your art! Everything was so beautiful :')

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Foxofwonders In reply to DragonLegend13 [2014-06-23 06:01:11 +0000 UTC]

Ahh, thank you!

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firagare [2014-06-22 21:03:10 +0000 UTC]

So this is Dynaisajia? ^_^
She has a beautiful detailed white and brown fur.
It must have been really hard to escape from all those things of the past, but luckily things have changed for good.

Love the effects of light you added to the pic. Makes it look divine and majestic at the same time.
On the other hand, the darkness behind her gives off a mysterious aura.

Wish things go gell, Fox of wonders! ^^

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Foxofwonders In reply to firagare [2014-06-23 13:26:48 +0000 UTC]

Yes, they have.

Thank you very much, divine and majestic are things that inspire me, so it's great to hear you can see that return in the drawing.

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firagare In reply to Foxofwonders [2014-06-24 11:35:27 +0000 UTC]

That's good to hear.

You're very welcome~!
And yup! :3

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drosera-sundews [2014-06-22 20:38:28 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous, seriously. I am speechless.Β 

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Foxofwonders In reply to drosera-sundews [2014-06-23 05:59:29 +0000 UTC]

Aww, it's an honour, Loes!

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FigoFox [2014-06-22 20:13:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, amazing piece of art! I love how you drew the gears and her wings look beautiful, nice detail with all the little feathers. I would love to see more of Dynaisajia ^w^

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Foxofwonders In reply to FigoFox [2014-06-22 20:32:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
In that case I have good news for you! ;D
Well... it will be just a ref sheet, but still.

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FigoFox In reply to Foxofwonders [2014-06-22 20:39:18 +0000 UTC]

That's okay, I love ref sheets I really want to make some for my characters too, but I fail at making them xD Anyway, I'm looking forward to see it ^w^

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FluffSquad [2014-06-22 17:07:16 +0000 UTC]

Awsome. :3

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Foxofwonders In reply to FluffSquad [2014-06-22 18:03:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you :3

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ChippedBeak [2014-06-22 16:38:01 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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Foxofwonders In reply to ChippedBeak [2014-06-22 18:03:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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