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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
TheHarley In reply to ??? [2011-05-27 14:45:07 +0000 UTC]
Wow... I thought he was a real horse, just photoshopped with antlers and the extra detailing
Brilliant work! The amount of detail you've put into him is just fantastic, unbelievable, I'm speechless.
I know I probably sound like a broken record, with everyone else saying the same things...but they need to be said over and over again. I envy your abilities to create such brilliant works of art.
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scenceable In reply to TheHarley [2011-05-27 15:20:59 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it
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Naervon In reply to ??? [2011-05-27 11:00:43 +0000 UTC]
He looks perfectly realistic, great work!!! I luv him <3
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AmbrosiaRavynWulf In reply to ??? [2011-05-27 06:38:10 +0000 UTC]
THIS is STUNNING! He's breath taking! You really should do more of this! I would LOVE to have him in my collection that is for sure! I may have to have a talk with the hubby about doing some bidding... WOW!
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scenceable In reply to AmbrosiaRavynWulf [2011-05-27 15:22:05 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I do plan on doing more kirins in the future, I want to do one in red and gold too, white is a bit boring hehe The auction is starting at $1, I haven't listed on ebay in ages so I really don't know how high he'll go. It'd be great if you could bid, but hopefully I'll have more stuff up soon
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AmbrosiaRavynWulf In reply to scenceable [2011-05-27 19:44:01 +0000 UTC]
I hope to see more, because he is just BEAUTIFUL! Of course I am a unicorn collector and to see that someone broke away from the traditional and to do a Kirin is just AMAZING!
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magpiesmiscellany In reply to ??? [2011-05-27 03:13:55 +0000 UTC]
Amazingly beautiful. I love how you give so much texture and detail that it looks both ethereal and as if it could get up and walk away.
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scenceable In reply to magpiesmiscellany [2011-05-31 21:59:13 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words
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Yervor In reply to ??? [2011-05-27 00:25:25 +0000 UTC]
OH MY GOSH. Before I read the description I thought you put a pair of horns on a little horse. Omg. I'm still amazed.
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Kurenai-Uchigatana In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 13:25:43 +0000 UTC]
WOW that is amazing!!!!
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TaniaAV In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 13:13:28 +0000 UTC]
wowww!!!! excellent job!!! really fantastic!
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Rakshiel-MoGaidren In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 12:37:00 +0000 UTC]
I agree with HorsesofPoseidon. This looks like a photo of a live animal... Is very well done, and I always enjoy seeing your work
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scenceable In reply to Rakshiel-MoGaidren [2011-05-31 21:59:35 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much!
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NikitaTarsov In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 11:18:19 +0000 UTC]
Very, very great work! Perfect in every detail - dontΒ΄t lookΒ΄s so smal
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scenceable In reply to NikitaTarsov [2011-05-31 21:59:46 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I wish he was life size, that would be awesome.
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NikitaTarsov In reply to scenceable [2011-05-31 22:08:20 +0000 UTC]
As long as it "feels" great itΒ΄s a win anyway
NeedΒ΄s a big imagination to create something like Aphelion.
My respect.
PS: Tristania has a great sound
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Wrayth-Pariah In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 08:04:55 +0000 UTC]
He is Beautiful! I love pieces like this. It truely is a wonderful sculpture. I might join in the auction if I can...
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scenceable In reply to Wrayth-Pariah [2011-05-27 15:22:24 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I hope you can
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SibyllaStGermain In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 03:43:34 +0000 UTC]
I thought this was a digital painting!!!!! Bravo!!! He's amazing!
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wygirl10123 In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 02:12:52 +0000 UTC]
OH my goodness, this is flawless!!!
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civergeek In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 02:09:40 +0000 UTC]
que madres eso, deam is real?.... o_O
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TheSilverSpirit In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 02:09:27 +0000 UTC]
i thought this was real when i first saw it! And i thought this was lifesize not small.
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Amaurea In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 00:47:56 +0000 UTC]
He is INCREDIBLE! It looks so real, I thought it was a manipulation of photos!
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Aliuh In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 21:05:53 +0000 UTC]
Very beautiful and incredibly inspiring.
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RandumInsanity In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 21:00:37 +0000 UTC]
Oh... I thought this was real... That's amazing.
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puccanessVII In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 19:43:13 +0000 UTC]
I thought you had a very well trained horse that allowed you to dress it up! Very amazing I wish I could have purchased it.
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scenceable In reply to puccanessVII [2011-05-27 15:22:53 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I wish I could train horses to do that
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RavensLane In reply to ??? [2011-05-25 18:35:48 +0000 UTC]
Wow! You are really good at making sculptures come alive! Fantastic
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