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Published: 2012-01-22 18:27:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 4735; Favourites: 380; Downloads: 76
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Got this baby scanned! Totally fudged the colours though, had to spend waaay too much time in Photoshop trying to fix them so they actually reflect the original (and not some homogenous washed-out version of it).
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Finally finished it!

This was soooo hard to photograph...I love that metallic paint but damn, it sure is a bitch to take a good photo of.

This piece has been sitting unfinished for awhile, too long. I liked the concept and how it was looking, but I had no idea what to do with the background. You can see the unfinished piece here: kodriak.deviantart.com/art/Hel…

I'm really happy with this. It developed nicely, and although I didn't have much of an idea of what it was going to look like, still turned out well.

Lots of that gorgeous copper acrylic paint that I adore so much, so when you view it at different angles, parts have a wicked metallic sheen. And that colour is so pretty even when its not being all shiny.
I bought a bronze too, but its very..red. The shine is bronze-ish, but the actual colour is kind of strange. I'll find a way to use it. And I need gold and silver.

Trying to decide if I want to sell the original or not...

Please let me know what you think. All feedback is super appreciated

Acrylics on a 10"x12"x1" canvas.

Want a print? www.etsy.com/listing/91171421/…

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Also an entry for the contest being held by based on Emotions.
The emotion for this piece is "Euphoria".
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly? To defy gravity, to simply soar..I've had dreams and the feeling I am filled with is one that keeps me glowing for days.
When that pure, good feeling takes over you, the edges between reality and bliss seem to blur. Your spirits soar, and you feel invincible.
Is that what it feels like to fly for an eagle?
Wish we could know.

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Comments: 56

Erozja [2012-09-15 18:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Hi!

Your beautiful work has been FEATURED IN MY JOURNAL here: [link]

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LuxDani In reply to Erozja [2012-09-16 16:10:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Erozja In reply to LuxDani [2012-09-16 19:59:31 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure.

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nasheu [2012-09-14 14:11:36 +0000 UTC]

Stunning, you are awesome!

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LuxDani In reply to nasheu [2012-09-15 02:32:20 +0000 UTC]

Mwhaha thanks!!

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XYamiXNekoX [2012-07-29 06:19:38 +0000 UTC]

Is awesome!

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piquantgirl [2012-05-07 13:40:12 +0000 UTC]

amazind painting

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LuxDani In reply to piquantgirl [2012-05-15 03:11:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks <3<3

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3RiiN [2012-04-22 17:35:20 +0000 UTC]

Hi! You’ve been featured here! -> [link]

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Skelizard [2012-03-27 08:51:46 +0000 UTC]

Love the details and the colours. Awesome job!

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FantasticFennec [2012-03-12 22:46:25 +0000 UTC]

Has been featured here [link]

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LuxDani In reply to FantasticFennec [2012-03-13 05:18:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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EagleFlyte [2012-03-05 21:03:42 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on winning the contest!! This really is an awesome piece!!

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LuxDani In reply to EagleFlyte [2012-03-05 22:45:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I was shocked when I won!

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ElysLullabye [2012-02-28 02:45:21 +0000 UTC]

Looks wonderful! It flows very nicely! ^_^

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LuxDani In reply to ElysLullabye [2012-02-28 03:59:58 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou! <3

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ElysLullabye In reply to LuxDani [2012-02-28 04:05:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Nicole-Marie-Walker [2012-02-15 06:26:37 +0000 UTC]

Oooh I love this one.

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RedNihao [2012-02-12 11:19:09 +0000 UTC]

Good luck for the contest

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LuxDani In reply to RedNihao [2012-02-13 06:48:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Bandarai [2012-02-02 19:17:39 +0000 UTC]

I've been saving this in my inbox to try and find the words to show you just how much I adore this piece. But I just can't seem to find any.

So in short; this is beautiful. The concept, the colours, the details...fantastic. Easily my favourite piece from you.

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LuxDani In reply to Bandarai [2012-02-03 02:43:48 +0000 UTC]

Awe.
You're sweet hon. I appreciate this. <3

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red-fox357 [2012-01-28 04:19:47 +0000 UTC]

oh hell yea!!

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AriaFawn [2012-01-26 10:50:26 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, this turned out amazing!!

I had no idea you would do this with the background and to be honest I remember feeling worried about what could possibly top off such a lovely piece but this all fits perfectly!

That sky is stunning, I love the wild swirl of clouds. I think you captured the metallics very nicely actually.

I love the light in this piece, it feels so real and adds to the sense of freedom I get from this.

The way the bird gradually almost becomes a cloud formation itself is really amazing and of course the bird closest to the viewer is just stunning, excellent attention to detail. Amazing job!

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LuxDani In reply to AriaFawn [2012-01-29 23:17:02 +0000 UTC]

Awe thank you for the super sweet comment!
I've been sitting on this piece for so long. Just decided to free-style it, see what I could come up with, with the mentality that if worse comes to worse, I could just paint over it. Lovely acrylics <3

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meihua [2012-01-26 07:23:37 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work, love the concept!

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EagleFlyte [2012-01-25 20:23:11 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work!!!! I love Golden Eagles ^^

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LuxDani In reply to EagleFlyte [2012-01-26 06:35:04 +0000 UTC]

Me too!
Such beautiful colours <3

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KestrelRaptor [2012-01-25 04:49:32 +0000 UTC]

This is amazingg! *_* the movement and colours are stunning, and I just love how the eagle becomes more faded Amazing work!

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LuxDani In reply to KestrelRaptor [2012-01-26 06:34:25 +0000 UTC]

Awe thank you! I got up to the third eagle from the left, then I left the painting for a few months. Just didn't know what to do with the rest of it, or if I should even paint more birds. Glad I did though.

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KestrelRaptor In reply to LuxDani [2012-01-26 13:02:07 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you did too, this is amazing, and I love eagles

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CherylWho [2012-01-25 01:38:59 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous!

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LuxDani In reply to CherylWho [2012-01-25 02:34:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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gatterwe [2012-01-23 19:01:38 +0000 UTC]

wow - itΒ΄s wounderful

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LuxDani In reply to gatterwe [2012-01-25 00:18:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Very sweet of you <3

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ImeriBridzhet [2012-01-23 09:23:35 +0000 UTC]

Very interesting, ideological work.

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LuxDani In reply to ImeriBridzhet [2012-01-25 00:20:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks <3
It was a weird piece to paint. Some parts made themselves clear to me, then other parts were just done on a whim.

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3RiiN [2012-01-23 01:47:33 +0000 UTC]

That. Is. AMAZING. Hehe nicely done!!

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LuxDani In reply to 3RiiN [2012-01-25 00:21:00 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you love!

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3RiiN In reply to LuxDani [2012-01-26 03:43:28 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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WyldeWyndWalker [2012-01-23 00:21:56 +0000 UTC]

This is lovely..what an awesome concept!

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LuxDani In reply to WyldeWyndWalker [2012-01-25 02:33:40 +0000 UTC]

Awe thankyou. <3
Incredible gallery, by the way.

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WyldeWyndWalker In reply to LuxDani [2012-01-25 05:04:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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HelenPo [2012-01-22 21:47:56 +0000 UTC]

It looks amazing, I love how you finished the story. The sun vortex is just gorgeous. One can guess where metallic paint is and it should look amazing in real life with the shine. I also love how the eagle turns from a detailed one to more and more washed out, that is then "flying" into the vortex. Really shows the movement. It has some native american legend feel to it - the way the eagle can be so real but is also a spirit and is connected to something bigger. I'm really glad you finished this piece!

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LuxDani In reply to HelenPo [2012-01-22 23:54:13 +0000 UTC]

I love your comment. <3

I never had any intention for a relation between this piece and native american legend, but now I can see that it can easily be interpreted that way. That is one of the wonderful things about artwork. Each person can view the same piece, yet see something totally different.

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HelenPo In reply to LuxDani [2012-01-23 00:07:38 +0000 UTC]

I was not talking about any particular legend, just a feeling it gives. It might be because this culture is the most known for spirits of nature, a cliche, but still (and too much Steven Seagal movies).
Once again, I love the piece.

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Designdivala [2012-01-22 20:33:56 +0000 UTC]

mystical!

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LuxDani In reply to Designdivala [2012-01-22 23:52:43 +0000 UTC]

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Kipachie [2012-01-22 19:12:28 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! The lighting in this is wonderful, the clouds though I think are my favourite they are painted so nicely.

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LuxDani In reply to Kipachie [2012-01-22 23:51:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks love!
I'm happy with the clouds, they sorta just..formed when I threw some paint down on that blindingly white canvas.

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