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Published: 2014-06-16 18:24:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 6158; Favourites: 113; Downloads: 47
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Description Albedo Threshold. The continuation of Β Nigredo Threshold

Everything was rendered in Vue, including the clouds, and landscapes. Decided to approach this project with more efficiency to save time with the renders, so I rendered most objects in passes/layers, and finalized the composite in Photoshop and After Effects (glows, fx, coloring, etc)

From wikipedia:
Following the chaos or massa confusa of the nigredo stage, the alchemist undertakes a purification in albedo, which is literally referred to as ablutio – the washing away of impurities. In this process, the subject is divided into two opposing principles to be later coagulated to form a unity of opposites or coincidentia oppositorum during rubedo.

Titus Burckhardt interprets the albedo as the end of the lesser work, corresponding to a spiritualization of the body. The goal of this portion of the process is to regain the original purity and receptivity of the soul. Psychologist Carl Jung equated the albedo with unconscious contrasexual soul images; the anima in men and animus in women. It is a phase where insight into shadow projections are realized, and inflated ego and unneeded conceptualizations are removed from the psyche.
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Comments: 40

CloudedHeu [2016-06-19 11:24:37 +0000 UTC]

even though this is work from a couple years ago, are they gonnaΒ  kill the pretty dragon ?

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neutrix In reply to CloudedHeu [2016-06-21 21:43:51 +0000 UTC]

I thought about this... A LOT. I believe they don't wish to kill it.

It's an encounter to tame it.

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CloudedHeu In reply to neutrix [2016-06-25 00:04:09 +0000 UTC]

yer, was thinking that as well 'cause a tamed purified dragon might be worth the trouble, but it could hurt the dragon to be forced through such a process, andΒ  they could be in a way killing who the dragon is to suit there needs. then again if the dragon's a willing subject that's a whole different matter... idk, I may have completely taken it out of context considering i don't know much about alchemy. Just been thinking a bit too much 'bout this as well, simply my interpretation.

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neutrix In reply to CloudedHeu [2016-06-28 20:19:20 +0000 UTC]

I've spent the last few days thinking about this... Thanks!

I certainly do not see the dragon as merely just a giant beast, with no brains at all... on the contrary:Β I want it to project intelligence and wisdom.

Perhaps taming sounds a bit too "slaving". Maybe they're trying to form a relationship with it of some kind?
The dragon is certainly guarding something, and the characters are trying to reach for it.

The dragon seems to be asking for "fight", to test the hero and heroine's might. Alchemically speaking, they are aiming to transcend to the next stage.


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CloudedHeu In reply to neutrix [2016-06-29 07:33:52 +0000 UTC]

ah, so willing participant then, nice .

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trunkasART [2014-09-06 11:56:28 +0000 UTC]

EPICSHIT!

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TheRoyalKey [2014-08-09 11:16:57 +0000 UTC]

This is breathtaking. Absolutely gorgeous! I really like the sky~

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MinkWinsor [2014-08-08 00:04:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow really lovely work and rendering! It has a nice feel to it, especially that ring in the center holding the dragon.

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Maleiva [2014-08-05 20:41:49 +0000 UTC]

wow! this work is fantastic

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CindysFineArtStudio [2014-07-18 07:32:41 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!!

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atteone [2014-07-14 21:30:17 +0000 UTC]

Cant believe it sometimes when i see art here at deviantart, this render of yours, absolutly wonderful workΒ 

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TheLonelyRoad16 [2014-07-11 07:43:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh this is simply lovely. I'm a sucker for deep colors, and paralyzingly vibrant contrast, and you hit the nail on the head in this piece. Your symmetry really helps to bring it all together as well; it's subtle, yet essential, playing a crucial role in the message without distracting the audience from the brilliance of the colors and the fantastic scenery. Very, very well done.

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Shinkan-Seto [2014-07-10 13:38:08 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing!!!

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UnicornSaint [2014-07-09 19:37:13 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!!!

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Ahnung [2014-07-09 19:22:30 +0000 UTC]

wooah *___* great job

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ultimateEman [2014-07-09 04:22:34 +0000 UTC]

that dragon looks so Epic !!

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ZMastah94 [2014-07-07 15:54:41 +0000 UTC]

Epic work.

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BoraDraws [2014-07-07 15:19:35 +0000 UTC]

wwooowW!!!! amazing mann!!!!!

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Mediart4u [2014-07-07 09:45:33 +0000 UTC]

Really cool work bro... i like the colors and the background. Keep going!

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TheRoyalKey [2014-07-07 09:03:45 +0000 UTC]

The dragon is super amazing. Especially the wings! Β 

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Akiratang [2014-07-06 16:52:25 +0000 UTC]

nice render

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Weeb-Supreme [2014-07-06 03:54:11 +0000 UTC]

OH MAN THIS IS SO AWESOME

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Mister-Ace [2014-07-05 12:42:50 +0000 UTC]

I really like the environment and the lighting. Good work.

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Meellz [2014-07-05 10:29:39 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Sammy-Harlan [2014-07-04 01:53:46 +0000 UTC]

Such an intense scene! Β The dynamics of the poses and the bright colors of the dragon create awesome balance, and the background is just lovely, especially the brightly lit area on the left!

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Hitotsumami [2014-07-03 21:43:03 +0000 UTC]

So cool! I love the dragon. The glow on his wings and his eyes are really striking. Nice work!

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DreadJim [2014-06-25 10:48:52 +0000 UTC]

nice~

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tigress4u [2014-06-25 05:48:38 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work. Β  It comes right off the page at you and the bold colors are well placed.

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Softyrider62 [2014-06-24 20:37:46 +0000 UTC]

One word - WOW!Β 

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Rowrena [2014-06-22 12:46:48 +0000 UTC]

EPIC!!Β 

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Clover0Project [2014-06-22 10:38:13 +0000 UTC]

amazing! so realistic and fantasy-induced!

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TalXorFire [2014-06-22 03:44:58 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work!

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DJBFF [2014-06-21 15:17:55 +0000 UTC]

This looks like it comes from a professional made game, I love how this looks. Keep it up!

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Mairusu-Paua [2014-06-21 15:15:35 +0000 UTC]

Incredible!

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Bastard--Prince [2014-06-19 19:13:00 +0000 UTC]

very cool-looking scene. Β 

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Allin97 [2014-06-19 12:59:34 +0000 UTC]

WOWx1000

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Foxy-Knight [2014-06-17 23:43:17 +0000 UTC]

Always love a good fantasy battle and it doesn't come much better than this.

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NeroPanChi [2014-06-17 04:24:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow. If this were a game, I'd definitely play it. *~*

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Ahmad-Tahhan [2014-06-16 20:35:26 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work .....

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devilslunacy [2014-06-16 19:30:25 +0000 UTC]

wow incredible the detail of the dragon is amazing, and the mountains looks so real, nice work.

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