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Published: 2011-05-23 12:09:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 130484; Favourites: 8311; Downloads: 0
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This is a bit early since I haven't done studio photos of him yet, but I couldn't resist. This is "Aphelion" (named after the Tristania song), a white and silver male kirin.Aphelion is a ooak (one of a kind) hand made unicorn or kirin sculpture. He was made entirely from scratch from polymer clay over a wire and tin foil armature. He is about 11 inches long fron front hoof to the tip of the tail, and about 8 inches from the ground to the tip of his antler.
I haven't made a lying down horse or anything in ages. It was difficult but I love sculptures in lying down poses, I would make tons if it wasn't so hard. Ah well, practise practise. I had intended to make a white furry kirin for a few months now, so it's nice to have him done.
His eyes are "rain" coloured 5mm equine pupil eyes from Dreaming Tree Studio (they are inset and made of resin). The hair is cashmere goat fur, which I had never used before. I enjoyed making the antlers especially, you will see more of them in the future!
I took this photo at my grandmother's cottage. It was cold, raining, and there were snakes everywhere. Neither me or Aphelion fell into the lake or got bitten by any snakes so I'm happy, and the photos turned out decently too.
Aphelion was created to auction on ebay. I plan on putting up the auction within the next week or so. I will update my journal with the link when it goes live. Otherwise, you can watch my facebook page, I will post the link there too! [link] The auction will start at 99 cents, so everyone can have a chance to bid. If he sells well I will try and make more for ebay in the next while.
I hope you like him!
Edit: The auction is over and he is now sold! Thanks everyone. He is now owned by ~3kidsandahorse .
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Comments: 1409
BlossomRazor In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:56:33 +0000 UTC]
What a beautiful and sweet piece.
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eatsleepdrawcycle In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:55:33 +0000 UTC]
i thought he was real too.. nice job!
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ProjectRed54 In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:49:29 +0000 UTC]
This is not something you would think of everyday. I must say it's a very unique idea and I am in love with it. Wonderful job!!
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SunlitMercy In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:30:54 +0000 UTC]
for a second, I seriously thought you had discovered some amazing species LOL this looks so real, it's magnificent! seriously beautiful work!
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scenceable In reply to SunlitMercy [2011-05-27 15:25:44 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I wish, that would be awesome!
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officiallemonpi In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:22:19 +0000 UTC]
O= I thought it was a real horse/manipulated photo at first....then I read your description! This is freaking awesome! No wonder it got DD, you have some awesome talent....
and..Im glad you didn't get bit by a snake
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scenceable In reply to officiallemonpi [2011-05-27 15:26:09 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! Me too, though I don't think they were the biting type. Still...
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AdryCottonCandy In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:16:50 +0000 UTC]
i wanted to reach out and pet it lol fantastic
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scenceable In reply to AdryCottonCandy [2011-05-31 22:02:15 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! He's soft, very fun to pet :3
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allthroughtheseasons In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:10:07 +0000 UTC]
thats amazing!! *__* such beauty! this truley must have been so hard to make!
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4ESP In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:04:41 +0000 UTC]
Woww.... *_* Absolutely brilliant! Very well done!
Wow,l look at the fur and the texture! The realism!
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Ala-Rai In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 03:00:06 +0000 UTC]
Woah! Daily Deviation! Congrats! You deserve it
What I was about to say, is not only is that a gorgeous kirin sculpt but it's a gorgeous photo as well. He looks fluffy (also there goes my chances of being able to afford it at auction
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I can't wait to see the detail studio shots when you get those done
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scenceable In reply to Ala-Rai [2011-05-27 15:26:59 +0000 UTC]
Thanks a lot! I was a bit reserved about doing outdoor photos but people seem to really like them. It's nice getting out and about in the fresh air too
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Prue84 In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 02:48:31 +0000 UTC]
Wow, I had to read and re-read the notes because I copuldn't believe it was a real piece and not an art colored digitally! I'm really amazed!
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DragonosX In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 02:43:15 +0000 UTC]
GORGEOUS work! He looks so realistic, very well done!
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Seras22 In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 02:34:26 +0000 UTC]
i thought this was real! Very well done
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Actionjack52 In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 02:30:56 +0000 UTC]
This is awesome!! I though it was a photomanip until I read the description. Very realistic and very impressive! It's like something right out a fantasy movie! Congrats on a well deserved dd!
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spiritwinned In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 02:30:28 +0000 UTC]
woah! I thought that this was a photoshopped photo!
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HorsesofPoseidon In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 02:24:52 +0000 UTC]
Wow, it seems that a lot of people thought he was real too I'm glad you got the DD though- it was certainly very well-deserved
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scenceable In reply to HorsesofPoseidon [2011-05-31 22:03:14 +0000 UTC]
Haha yeah! Thanks again, I really appreciate it!
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FirstDarkAngel2001 In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 02:22:15 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous work you have there! and definitely one that is worth the DD that you got. ^^ congrats!
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YukaFox19 In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 02:10:32 +0000 UTC]
OMG!!!!!! OMG!!!! I HAD TO HAVE THIS PIECE OF ART WORK IN MY FAVES!!! SO BEAUTIFUL.....THIS TOOK MY BREATH AWAY!!! I MAY JUST BUY THIS ONE OFF OF YOU!!!! BECAUSE I WANT IT HANGING ON MY WALL!!!!!! O.O
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