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Published: 2011-11-18 21:05:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 3928; Favourites: 135; Downloads: 0
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24'' x 36''

Blaze virgin trails through wilderness unexplored. Run wild and naked through the twilight forest. Howl at the moon. When you meet the giants, as you must, stand tall - not on tiptoes, but straight. Look them eye to eye. And slay them without mercy.

This is a painting of my daughter Maya. I really like how it captures her adventurous spirit and unshakable determination. Maya is a princess, delighting in anything pink, frilly, or sequined; preferring to dance rather than walk; always planning the formal tea party or coming up with new ways to raise money for the Humane Society. But she is every bit as much at home while learning to fight on horseback, or digging in the garden for worms, or hunting for hobgoblins in the darkest corner of the wood.

I drew each element of Giant Hunting, rocks, trees, leaves, the little warrior, on paper and scanned them in before arranging and layering them into a single image within Photoshop and rendering the image with a watercolor finish. When I first showed Giant Hunting to Maya she said “I am NOT that tall.”

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Comments: 159

jayuu [2012-01-30 05:21:23 +0000 UTC]

This looks lovely. ^^

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ourak [2012-01-25 17:29:24 +0000 UTC]

great combination, your daughter is indeed a lucky girl to have a father like you, i personaly create horror places so if i had kids they would hate to be in it LMAO. but thats a good thing because i do not like kids and scaring them is always a good time..

but joke aside, this is a really brilliant piece of art and you obviously include your love for your daughter into it, as i myself pour my heart and soul into the art i create

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Serioana [2011-12-29 15:45:10 +0000 UTC]

"I really like how it captures her adventurous spirit and unshakable determination."

I really like how you did this for your daughter, or even just of her. Just from this I get the sense of her personality - and that of your own. You seem, from this, an amazingly caring and genuine parent, and just the fact that you took the time to do this and that you've done it so well speak volumes. It's not everyday that we get to see artwork of this kind - done with such love that is simply unequaled. This is an amazing piece and moreover the realization that you were able to do this of your daughter and place her into the world that you've created, just for her, is truly a sign of your determination as a parent and as an artist. +Respect.

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mirovia In reply to Serioana [2012-01-10 04:09:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I'm humbled by your comment. And it is truly appreciated.

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SetoKaibaDesign [2011-12-29 15:13:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I love the colors! Fantastic light and scene, great!

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mirovia In reply to SetoKaibaDesign [2012-01-24 19:15:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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MalianMe [2011-12-29 14:49:13 +0000 UTC]

wow great drawing!! i like the mood you got through the shades of orange!
the lens flare looks a bit too much like a filter but apart from that, great work!

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mirovia In reply to MalianMe [2012-01-24 19:14:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, I agonized over that a little since the image is very much a watercolor and the lens flare doesn't really belong in a painting. Thanks for the comment!

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psiipilehto [2011-12-29 14:03:47 +0000 UTC]

Nice colours and good atmosphere

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mirovia In reply to psiipilehto [2012-01-24 19:12:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you

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orelinde08 [2011-12-29 12:29:57 +0000 UTC]

i like the concept of your work!

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mirovia In reply to orelinde08 [2012-01-24 19:12:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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ArkSketch [2011-12-29 12:21:44 +0000 UTC]

Your composition here is excellent, it makes this piece stand out a lot!

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mirovia In reply to ArkSketch [2012-01-24 19:12:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I always feel like composition is a struggle for me so that means a lot.

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DaZinga [2011-12-29 07:46:21 +0000 UTC]

I love it! Great composition and effect! Awesome job!

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mirovia In reply to DaZinga [2012-01-24 19:11:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch

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DaZinga In reply to mirovia [2012-01-25 00:05:51 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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garfildus [2011-12-29 07:25:47 +0000 UTC]

I really like it, especially colors and composition

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mirovia In reply to garfildus [2012-01-24 19:11:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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art-mely [2011-12-29 05:14:39 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work !!!!!

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mirovia In reply to art-mely [2012-01-24 19:11:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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BurningBlair [2011-12-26 12:06:47 +0000 UTC]

looks really interesting and cool ^^

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mirovia In reply to BurningBlair [2011-12-27 04:54:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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KozlovPL [2011-12-25 18:48:20 +0000 UTC]

would make a great picture, framed on the wall I love the colors, remind me of summer

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mirovia In reply to KozlovPL [2011-12-27 04:54:00 +0000 UTC]

It does look excellent framed I have it printed 2' x 3' in a large frame with lots of matting.

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TwistedSynapses [2011-12-25 17:08:42 +0000 UTC]

Really nice! The silhouettes make such interesting shapes and patterns and I love the layered effect!

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mirovia In reply to TwistedSynapses [2011-12-27 04:52:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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DArkFiRe89 [2011-12-25 16:07:31 +0000 UTC]

Great work!

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mirovia In reply to DArkFiRe89 [2011-12-27 04:51:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MadOldHag [2011-12-25 14:36:26 +0000 UTC]

Not that tall? I am pretty sure she still loved your picture.

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mirovia In reply to MadOldHag [2011-12-27 04:51:27 +0000 UTC]

Haha! Yes, she does love the picture

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MadOldHag In reply to mirovia [2011-12-27 06:00:38 +0000 UTC]

I never really doubted that.

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Velkss [2011-12-25 14:03:27 +0000 UTC]

i love this!!

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mirovia In reply to Velkss [2011-12-27 04:50:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Anarloth [2011-12-25 13:07:13 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful work. It's very mysterious and I love this!

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mirovia In reply to Anarloth [2011-12-27 04:50:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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Anarloth In reply to mirovia [2011-12-29 00:37:01 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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IMentertainment [2011-12-25 12:43:09 +0000 UTC]

wow, nice!

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mirovia In reply to IMentertainment [2011-12-27 04:50:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Bluecy [2011-12-25 12:35:16 +0000 UTC]

Interesting work

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mirovia In reply to Bluecy [2011-12-27 04:50:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Mysterious-G [2011-12-25 12:03:10 +0000 UTC]

The use of color in this piece especially is intriguing.

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mirovia In reply to Mysterious-G [2011-12-27 04:49:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Maythare [2011-12-25 11:21:40 +0000 UTC]

Amazing and eye-catching work, black colour in the middle match gold and orange and give a really nice contrast Well done!

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mirovia In reply to Maythare [2011-12-27 04:49:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Lkaef [2011-12-25 11:10:49 +0000 UTC]

Nice style, and really nice technique, the title gives it such a powerful atmosphere! Keep it up!

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mirovia In reply to Lkaef [2011-12-27 04:48:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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tenaciousgirl [2011-12-25 09:45:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I love it!

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mirovia In reply to tenaciousgirl [2011-12-27 04:48:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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JEBurton [2011-12-25 09:25:51 +0000 UTC]

I like the use of hues for the background. What you chose depicts a promising day of adventure for the young protagonist.

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