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Ouroboros of Life and Death
Published: 2008-05-24 00:14:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 22969; Favourites: 544; Downloads: 1
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I keep destroying the new pieces I am trying to complete, so until the gods of ink smile upon me again, I will release another oldie that was crucial to my artistic evolution.Piece begun in summer 2001, in Rome, completed in Sana'a, Yemen in early winter 2002. On this drawing I began migrating into using larger size rapidograph tips like the 0.3 and the 0.5, combining them with the 0.1; it's funny, but I was so attached to the 0.1 up to that point, that I had to force myself to try out the larger tips. This drawing perhaps reflects the different stages of human existence, symbolized by obvious devices such as the fetus, but also stranger images such as 'flayed' torso; and heraldic insects (death's head moth, and bee) and of course the labyrinth. The black backgrounds and part of the ouroboros are completely textured by rapidograph strokes, in a very laborious but meditative process.
0.1, 0.3, 0.5 rapidgraph, ink, two connected A3 bristol sheets
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Like said over 3 years ago, this would indeed make a great piece of album art. Has that happened yet? Sure would be interesting...
Your idea of Ouroboros fascinates me. It turns it into so much more than all the other cartoony round or 8-shaped dragons here on DA. This transcends and elaborates the cycle called Ouroboros.
Come to think of that... Wonder what this'll bring to my mind when I look at it again at night, while listening to some ritualistic ambient like Arktau Eos...
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CAA #39 Death
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We missed you and hope we can host your work in the next issues! CAA team
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Hi J.F. Uccello, I'm knocking once more just to remind that we're waiting for your kind reply about your beautiful work. Deadline will be on 15th May 2010.
Thanks, the CaA-ArtZine Team.
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Thanks for reminding me, I would like to participate. I appreciate your interest very much.
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Hi J.F., we are very happy for your tribute to our Art-ZIne, cause we find that all your works are very interesting and refined. Thanks a lot, CAA Team
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Simply amazing, this is a wonderful and perfect piece of art, I love it, definately a instantaneous 
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Oh sweet mother of....I can't get enough of this! The ouroboros is my favourite symbol.
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This has to be the best drawing I have seen in quite some time. I am just so stunned and in awe by this, by the skill and by the theme.
Masterful work!
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this is incredible,
i find it highly inspiring and i now must go draw something
excellent job!
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This comment gives me joy. Glad to hear you got inspired to draw...
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no problem, it was really impressive
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Oh.... My.... God.... this.... this is pure art...
I'm SO, SO impressed Β°___Β° its more than awesome.
I'm so happy it started in my city ^___^
thanks x this masterpiece
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Thanks for checking it out and commenting!
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Fantastic blend of detail and composition. Impressive. I also enjoy the theme :>
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Excellent. Thanks for checking it out...
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I've probably said this before about your work, but I'm in awe. Hyper-detail aside, the composition and execution of this piece is nothing short of amazing. I can't tell you how many times I just paused to stare at a certain section and to wonder, "how the hell did he do that?" Incredible stuff, man--truly incredible.
T
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I didn't take the time to comment on this when I favorited it, but seeing your reply upon my page, I made the choice to come back and appreciate its astounding complex simplicity.
I spent some time looking at it, and I find myself still amazed by the lines and swirls of this, it seems almost as though it's a thousand circles upon the snake of eternity. Beginning as it does with chaotic darkness and humanities fetal beginnings passing through the moth of death and then the corpse of humanity into pure order {the pictorial centers of the folds of The Ouroboros that is} almost hold a mirror to the past and present situation of the world, and possibly its future. Unfortunately I see more death than life in this picture, but then it could just be because it lacks colour. Once again, this is quite an amazing piece of art, such that I can't help but stare in awe xD
Sorry for being so long winded 0.o
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No problem! Anytime!
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Thank you for coming back, and your in-depth comment. It means a lot to me. I know, this piece is a bit dark, and actually scares me a bit. Funny thing is, I wasn't trying to be dark, it always seems to come out that way though. I appreciate your words on this piece, it is great for me to have feedback like this...
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Even the black background has detail! Quite incredible, I cannot fault it
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Thanks for commenting!
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Well said...to the point. Thanks!
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I love it.. I absolutely love it. I will add to favourites
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Thank you, glad you enjoy it!
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wow thats gorgeous, the detail is mindblowing. i like the concept of the idea too 
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Thanks for your words, it is much appreciated
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I'm totally blown away by this. what an amazing piece. all that detail is just incredible. you very much so deserve that DD!
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Thank you for you very kind words. Much appreciated, and I am glad you faved.
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One of the most absolutely stunning *and* gorgeous pieces I've *ever* seen!
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Wow! Thank you for this most kind comment. Stop by the gallery any time and say hello!
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i thort i had already commented on this but i cant find one so i'll say it again what an amazing super fantastic piece of art : )
and congrats on the dd
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Thank you, good to hear from you!
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Your welcome : ) i havent been around much cuz of exams but i got my last two tomorrow : ) that thats all good : ) sooo how are you?
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Ok, living the floating life, am trying to complete various works, but finding difficulty...
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i'm sure you'll cope : ) i've just finished college : ) so i know of the floating life : )
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Thank you for doing so. Your avatar is excellent...
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this is amazing.
you blew my mind.
i'm gonna fav this but just so you know, you deserve more than that for this.
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Your words are very kind, and I thank you for checking this out. Very glad you experienced it, and commented...
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