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lily-fox — Labyrinth: devil's dancefloor
Published: 2007-12-27 15:58:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 58172; Favourites: 2199; Downloads: 115
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A few notes.+ The whole schmeer is inspired by the cover of Ray Lamontagne's Trouble, which is a great album, by the way, and which is why Sarah has no eyes. She's too pretty to blindfold, so I just blinded her. Just for the sake of metaphor, of course.
+ My shadows and shit are all willy-nilly because it's just a sketch and I save the good skills for the final minutes.
+ Jareth's coat is based off that kickass bomb-leather number in roughly the second act of Labyrinth, but I was working from memory and I jacked it all up, and then I decided I didn't care because I like the teeny-weeny bird skull buttons.
+ Yes, he is secreting an apple in his left hand.
+ I'm not making his package any bigger, so QUIT ASKING, JARETH. I don't care how big it is, leave me alone. Crazy goblin.
My sister and I agreed that Jareth reminds us heavily of the devil in our favorite mythology of him–––lonely, angry, arrogant, a bully. When he meets Sarah, who defies and rejects him, he tries to scare and trick her, and then to tempt her with false treasures. He represents every sin and she resists in favor of the best thing in the world: family love. Is Jareth too far gone to have any concept of real love? Does he just want her, like a toy?
Most women, I'm told, imagine the devil as a handsome, charming man. It speaks to our weakness and to our secret belief that we–––that love–––can fix and change anything.
You know, lookin' at this now, I should have given him some horns. I think I will. He would wear them well.
materials: pencil on bristol, hue in PS
music: Joan Osborne, "Man In The Long Black Coat"
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Who else but the devil?
I want to wrap my body around his legs like a warrior in a Frank Frazetta painting.
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I forgot to mention that I love the way you draw hands, they are so gentle but you have a sense that they are real. It makes me feel like I want to take his hand . . . even if he is a supposed "devil"
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Oh, I'm sure one little dance won't damn you forever...
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amzing work one again 
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I just ADORE that coat. And I agree with your assessment of women's idea of the devil. Some of my favourite stories involve handsome, winning demonic figures x3
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wow, you really got a lot of views on this one.
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I love your style with the Labyrinth and bowie, everything that you do is fantastic.
But what is with all the Labyrinth/Bowie fans that find his crotch so fascinating?
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I think it's because it... Jesus, I don't know. I don't know. It makes a centerpiece out of itself.
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When you watch the Labyrinth, do you think of the characters or the people that play them?
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The characters. Bowie is such the gentleman, not a bastard like Jareth. ;D
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Ohh yesss!! Jareth!! Labyrinth fever is on!!
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Another instant 
I really can't add anymore to the delightful comments I've read so far! Beautiful, entrancing piece.
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I knew it would only be a while until you went from David Bowie to Labyrinth, he is so charming in that. Probably my favorite movie since I was a child, me and my sister like to pretend to be the two gouls that say "One of us always tells the truth and one of us always lies, that the the real truth, he tells the lies" "I do not I tell the truth!" "Oh what a lie"
Makes me laugh everytime
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Dude, I had those doors figured out before she did, and I was right. Whutwhut.
Oh, it's just a romantic foray into Labyrinth art. Bowie has my heart. I prefer him at 60 with just a whisper of fat about him. ^_^
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I think you have entered on my personal top 5 Fav artists ever (not that it matters a big deal though 
this pictures reminded me so badly of
I like the way Jareth seems to be looking to us spectators , I don't know if he is amused or infuriated (both cases he cannot do nothing because he would scare Sarah away)
the clothes!!!! if there is ever a movie (animated of course! and I thrust Pika to be part of the artist crew) they MUST use your jacket design... I hope you will be generous enough to let them.
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Oh God, I love that drawing of Pika's, and it's a huge compliment to compare that and this. I wish I could learn to work with white shade, but I don't have any brown or gray paper...
You know, I hadn't given Jareth any eyes, either, and I kind of like that different people see him looking different ways. 
Oh God, if there was a movie... no. It would be impossible to do that hair over and over. A-plus impossible. ;D
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I love that pic also a big deal, so when I saw yours it came to my mind inmediatly...
hmmmm well whatever happened with Jareth's eyes it just came the perfect way... magic? I wonder....
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Ha ha! DAMN YOUUU, Jareth's hair! *shakes fist*
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*shakes fist with lily and gets slapped with a cold fish by the nearest goblin-who follows his king's orders*
ok.... Jareth wouldn't be Jareth if they dared to change the hair
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teehee since we are sharing words about labyrinth related art and artists we like, I would like to introduce you to these (who are also in my fav list)
Zirofax: [link] [link] [link] [link]
B3NN3TT: [link] [link] [link]
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Beautiful
Jareth: But the horns will mess up my hair! :blahblahblah: I demand a bigger package!
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Ha! XD He can be so petulant. He's not fond of me, though I love him so.
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Sorry, I didn't get to finish my comment XD
I love it a lot
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well done. I like the view point of the devil. according to some he is the prince of shadows (literally King Oberon's son), and very prone to making mortals strike bargains they may (or may not) live to regret.
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I hadn't heard that one yet.
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very. it's just a thought I read in someone's fanfic and it stayed with me.
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Absolutly gorgeous sketch
p.e.r.f.e.c.t.
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Is it a crime to say that I haven't seen this movie yet?
I feel left out, but at least I know the characters and bits and pieces of the story and the film was done by Jim Hensen.
As far as sitting down to watch the flick, I haven't done that yet. I know, I should be ashamed of myself.
Once again, your work is beautiful. It's so crisp and clean and look, it's David Bowie! YAY!
Everything you do just screams brilliance! Well done! Now, I'm off to the video store to pick up a copy of Labyrinth.
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I think you'd really love it if you saw it. It's fantastical and full of magic and romance, and is often very funny. You'll be happy you watched it.
Thank you, honey! You always say such nice things.
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Picked up a copy today, the anniversary edition since the store only had that edition, but Im not complaining. I can watch bonus features on too and bury myself deeper in the labyrinth.
You're welcome. Nice things are easier to stomach, that's why I only like to say nice things. Plus, you're art is just incredible!
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The extras are worth it just for footage of Bowie and Jennifer Connelly in their costumes, practicing their ballroom dancing, laughing and smiling together. I clasp my hands in histrionic delight each time.
Somebody said to me, "If you get praised on everything you do, you'll never improve." Which, I guess I understand the theory, but I was like... I call bullshit. Praise bolsters your self-esteem and makes you want to do more, and the more you do, the better you get. Am I right?
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I watched most of the extras and am indeed captivated and completely in awe over it all. I'm going to watch it over and over. I'm going to emerse myself into world of the Goblin King and get lost in the Labyrinth.
Yeah, that's true. So true. I think I've "improved" on my work somewhat. Although I do feel that there are some things, certain processes and how I approach things is what I'll call it, that I feel I need to change. But then again, those flaws and unproportionate views are what make my art mine. I think I'm going to stick with that.
Your art, as far as I've seen, is quite unique. I personally like how you incorporate that lovely art nouveau style in it as well. You don't see enough of that, especially on a day to day basis. It's got a classic flare but it still holds the elements of a modern age. Oooooo.
It's nice to see some David Bowie/Labyrinth art popping up in my deviants watch list, but just out of curiosity, whatever happened to Reginald and Alice?
Keep 'em coming! I can't wait for more!
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I feel that way about a lot of my work; that there's a lot I want to change and improve. And if you want to, then you'll do it. The only thing there is to do is to draw all the time.
Thank you for saying such a nice thing. Every artist has a special style, and for so long I didn't feel like I had one. Little habits I have that I thought were junky turned out to be my little signature.
Reggie and Alice are enjoying their home life. But don't worry, I'm not finished with my Hatter25, and I can't leave that hanging. I just got suckerpunched by Bowie. I gots to roll with it!
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Have you heard the Flogging Molly's song Devil's dance floor?
I really like their hair..
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That's where the title comes from.
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Hehe, I just happen to like that song very much.
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Again, an excellent job. ^_^ Labyrinth pieces are always interesting, and I'm always in favor of digging deeper by including themes, metaphors, and concepts. I can't wait to see this completed!
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I know, it's terribly convenient to have like a million hidden meanings in every scene. Then there's the part of me that really wants to draw Jareth in his robe and slippers and bed-hair.
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Bed-hair Jareth?
... how can you tell the difference?
*skedaddles from incoming goblins*
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Hur hur! ;}
I suppose his bed-hair would have birdies nesting within.
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