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Published: 2007-07-21 06:21:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 4799; Favourites: 84; Downloads: 0
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Description I've been itching to do something a bit more extensive than my covers, so here she is - The Offering. Couldn't come up with anything more creative, I'm sorry . It didn't quite come out how I'd envisaged it, as it seemed to choose it's own direction. I was tossing up adding some texture layers in the attempt to make it look more like other artists work but for some reason I just can't seem to make sense of textures. My attempts usually end up looking like someone's dumped the contents of the vacuum cleaner on my work *sigh*. Anyway, I finally figured that this clean, crisp look is my own style so I might stick with it.

*Edited 22/7/07 to add - has generously allowed me to use her stock in this manip, despite me not reading the no-nudity clause in her rules. A lesson learned - don't assume everyone's rules are purely DA use only and credit and link! Thank you *GreenEyezz-stock

Stocks:

Angel by
Wings by
Background by
Rock by (permission generously given for stock to be used with nudity)
Dragon by
Hair/Chain/Hook/Tattoo Brushes by
Shoulder Tattoo by
Cloud Brushes by
Star Brushes by
Tear Brushes by

This is my entry for Sacrifice in the

This image is copyright and sole property of Lyn Taylor (aka Sunstone72 on deviantART) - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this image may be used in any derivative works such as icons, avatars, as part of any other images or to be further developed/processed in any way, shape or form. THIS IS NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN.

I give the following clubs permission to feature this artwork.
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Comments: 77

LynTaylor In reply to ??? [2007-10-19 02:29:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Zensasha [2007-08-12 22:52:43 +0000 UTC]

Wow!! Awesome... I love it... It looks so real!
Amazing!

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freyals [2007-08-08 01:56:34 +0000 UTC]

GORGEOUS!!

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LynTaylor In reply to freyals [2007-08-08 04:19:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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septicemia [2007-08-07 09:45:50 +0000 UTC]

it's wonderful...

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LynTaylor In reply to septicemia [2007-08-08 00:31:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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AF-studios [2007-08-06 14:07:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow,stunning work.
Love the mood and beauty in this.

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LynTaylor In reply to AF-studios [2007-08-06 23:42:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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mjdaluz [2007-08-03 09:07:24 +0000 UTC]

stunning work!

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LynTaylor In reply to mjdaluz [2007-08-03 09:30:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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crhino [2007-08-03 02:56:37 +0000 UTC]

I'm watching you, hehe, but I don't think I ever received this one. Nice image. I'm not really into photo manips, but it's still nice.

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LynTaylor In reply to crhino [2007-08-03 03:21:50 +0000 UTC]

I don't know if it's just me but I've had trouble getting into Firefox this last week. Possible that may have had something to do with it. Seems to have sorted itself now though. Still don't know what caused it Thanks for your kind words

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crhino In reply to LynTaylor [2007-08-03 18:11:37 +0000 UTC]

Maybe. I have seen the other ones, just not this one.

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wylf [2007-08-02 14:36:26 +0000 UTC]

wow, the emotion in this is almost unnerving! Very nice job!!

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LynTaylor In reply to wylf [2007-08-02 22:23:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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DragonDaughter93 [2007-08-01 02:38:01 +0000 UTC]

I love it! the composition is great and I love the idea as well^__^

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LynTaylor In reply to DragonDaughter93 [2007-08-01 03:03:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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Sylwia-stock [2007-07-31 21:04:09 +0000 UTC]

Very nice manip

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LynTaylor In reply to Sylwia-stock [2007-07-31 22:09:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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RyDoG [2007-07-25 13:01:42 +0000 UTC]

whoa...simply amazing

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LynTaylor In reply to RyDoG [2007-07-25 21:58:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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AryaArt [2007-07-25 06:22:56 +0000 UTC]

nice manip +fav

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LynTaylor In reply to AryaArt [2007-07-25 08:46:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Nakatoni [2007-07-25 01:45:17 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful

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LynTaylor In reply to Nakatoni [2007-07-25 05:41:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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caddman [2007-07-25 01:37:48 +0000 UTC]

...Aswesome pic my EliteArtists arts friend...

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LynTaylor In reply to caddman [2007-07-25 05:41:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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hasanaliakhtar [2007-07-24 20:13:39 +0000 UTC]

Ohh thats really nice photomanip..Nicely composed..in my humble opinion u can give colors to wings as well..Thats looking too dark..Take carez..All the best..Cheers

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LynTaylor In reply to hasanaliakhtar [2007-07-25 05:43:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for that. Yes I possibly could highlight the wings a bit

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sylverwolffe [2007-07-24 17:31:06 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful! I like the crisp, clean look, personally... if you can pull it off well, then go for it, I say! The over-textured look can get old, and I always wonder if its layered on to hide flaws and mistakes... But you've pulled this off brilliantly. Its been said but I'll say it again, its a beautiful, convincing manipulation and an awesome concept done very well. Bravo!

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LynTaylor In reply to sylverwolffe [2007-07-25 05:49:03 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words. I guess it's easy to follow the trends but I just can't pull the whole texture thing off. I don't know why So, I'll stick with what I know

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sylverwolffe In reply to LynTaylor [2007-07-25 17:55:56 +0000 UTC]

lol, I know the feeling!

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c1b3rd4ng3r [2007-07-24 15:18:41 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!!!

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LynTaylor In reply to c1b3rd4ng3r [2007-07-25 05:49:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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cosmicwind [2007-07-24 11:44:50 +0000 UTC]

It reminds me of the myth with Perseus and Andromeda, the Ethiopeian princess that was chained to a rock to become killed by a sea monster because she had claimed to be more beautiful than Poseidon's daughters.
And along come Perseus, son of Zeus and saves her and kills the beast.

It's a classic tale, bring on the hero!

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LynTaylor In reply to cosmicwind [2007-07-25 05:53:17 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh what a wonderful myth! You're so clever knowing this - I'm just hopeless when it comes to anything mythical And yes, it does get me thinking ... where is the hero

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cosmicwind In reply to LynTaylor [2007-07-25 23:13:05 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps he's the beholder in this picture. We're seeing it trough his eyes ... Well just an idea

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LynTaylor In reply to cosmicwind [2007-07-25 23:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps he is . Ready to rescue her before the dreaded dragon descends

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cosmicwind In reply to LynTaylor [2007-07-25 23:36:16 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, and kill the dragon and roast him for lunch .D

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LynTaylor In reply to cosmicwind [2007-07-25 23:41:51 +0000 UTC]

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cosmicwind In reply to LynTaylor [2007-07-26 00:10:18 +0000 UTC]

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dierat [2007-07-24 07:27:06 +0000 UTC]

I think it's awesome, and the concept's just fabulous. But my favorite part's the composition. And nothing feels like it doesn't belong, except, in my opinion, the wing. I dunno exactly what the wing looked like in the stock you got it from, but to me it looks like one of those costume effects the emo girls wear. I'd be interested to see what this looks like with a swan wing, with actual curve and structure. But that's just a suggestion ;D

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LynTaylor In reply to dierat [2007-07-24 08:31:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your input. Yes, the wings are basically a 3D render and can tend to look like the ol' emo wings I don't think I'd know how to create a wing from scratch. Maybe it can be something to work on Thanks again

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dierat In reply to LynTaylor [2007-07-24 10:11:05 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, I'm glad you're open to input ;D

You can find pics of anything on google if you know what you're looking for, and if you don't feel comfortable using a random pic you find, it can at least give you an idea of what you want to make or find somewhere else. I did I quick search and found this: [link] (look at the 5th pic down) I think a wing like that would look a lot more believable, but that could just be me.

And the wing is really a small thing; this piece is really beautiful ;D Keep it up!

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LynTaylor In reply to dierat [2007-07-25 05:55:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for that link. I might go have a play around and see what I can do

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mjranum-stock [2007-07-24 01:17:26 +0000 UTC]

Lovely!! What a cool concept!!!

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LynTaylor In reply to mjranum-stock [2007-07-24 02:06:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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mjranum-stock In reply to LynTaylor [2007-12-31 16:40:07 +0000 UTC]

and thanks for entering my contest!

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LynTaylor In reply to mjranum-stock [2007-12-31 22:44:28 +0000 UTC]

Any time

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alira666 [2007-07-23 23:10:33 +0000 UTC]

beautiful =]

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