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Published: 2014-06-09 05:01:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 126747; Favourites: 8176; Downloads: 0
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Description Digital painting, Β©2014 Cynthia Sheppard

This is an extremely personal piece for me- you can read about the story on my blog here and see a step-by-step process here

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Comments: 341

Faraleigh [2014-06-21 04:37:13 +0000 UTC]

I knew there had to be a story behind this picture that randomply popped up in my search. I'm glad I checked it out. Beautiful piece, and I wish you the best in your recovery/rebirth.

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guang2222 [2014-06-19 22:47:12 +0000 UTC]

wow, what a gorgeous color pallet. Love it

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Gentlekindman2003 [2014-06-19 02:24:40 +0000 UTC]

cool

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ArtbroJohn [2014-06-15 21:48:16 +0000 UTC]

Well done!

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buhobotija [2014-06-15 18:22:25 +0000 UTC]

amazing!

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XavierWard [2014-06-15 18:05:04 +0000 UTC]

wow. the story behind this and the symbolism, along with the beautifully crafted composition and palette make this one of my all time favourite pieces. incredible work, i wish all the best for you

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ArtOfElysee [2014-06-15 16:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Spectacular. The lighting is breathtaking and your knowledge of the human figure is excellent. You are very talented and so wonderfully in touch with your emotions, which is what separates moving, transcending art from hobby. You touch a very deep place. With so much clarity on your part I imagine you are in a much clearer space now. Blessings...

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rahmangusdur [2014-06-15 14:40:35 +0000 UTC]

The scene that touch my eyesight.

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Tefrem34 [2014-06-15 10:50:53 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely amazing work!

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Shadow-Walker-22 [2014-06-15 04:21:19 +0000 UTC]

Amazing artistry!

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Shadownether [2014-06-14 22:31:22 +0000 UTC]

nice work

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marleniamar [2014-06-13 19:47:07 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful... art can be a relief to our feelings...

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davyjones2 [2014-06-12 22:12:19 +0000 UTC]

powerful

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SIERRA-116 In reply to ??? [2014-06-12 15:20:38 +0000 UTC]

Alas, poor Yorick, I knew him.

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krugner In reply to ??? [2014-06-12 11:51:47 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful art.
Great colors!

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funkyalienlovers In reply to ??? [2014-06-12 11:04:45 +0000 UTC]

amazing..so beautifully done..love it

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Fakepivot In reply to ??? [2014-06-12 06:01:12 +0000 UTC]

This is Sick, Awesome work...

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Qui3t-Q In reply to ??? [2014-06-11 22:24:01 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work! Look forward to seeing more!

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Midii [2014-06-11 20:57:08 +0000 UTC]

This work is beautiful and heart-wrenching at the same time. The idea of the three is wonderfully executed, and the cutting off before we get to see the future self in full leaves us wanting more.

Your art is wonderful.
I wish you the best, and look forward to seeing what lies with the woman with the basket.

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MinorFiction [2014-06-11 20:49:58 +0000 UTC]

Tragically beautiful and beautifully tragic. A masterwork of storytelling, inspires the mind and touches the heart.Β 

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Flowwww [2014-06-11 19:55:49 +0000 UTC]

i love the light so perfect

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kadeathnas [2014-06-11 17:36:10 +0000 UTC]

wow amazing

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ArvidRoach In reply to ??? [2014-06-11 17:11:43 +0000 UTC]

One of your most powerful pieces. Subtle and powerful. Masterful use of muted tones on the edges and sharpness where it is needed.

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GSD2013 [2014-06-11 15:49:27 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!!!Β 

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sketchiest-ink In reply to ??? [2014-06-11 12:56:14 +0000 UTC]

This is fabulous. Β I love how it doesn't look digital.

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Nightcool In reply to ??? [2014-06-11 11:04:44 +0000 UTC]

So gorgeous, like it came out from ancient times.

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Illu-sab [2014-06-11 09:52:24 +0000 UTC]

very lovely, powerfull emotion

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MartinCharriere [2014-06-11 08:20:06 +0000 UTC]

impressive!

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Xemnas-sama [2014-06-11 06:32:14 +0000 UTC]

I read the story behind this drawing Miss Cynthia, so sorry, I think only when the three become can a new path be found at last.

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ArtbroSean [2014-06-11 06:20:01 +0000 UTC]

Your use of color and light is really impressive. Great work!

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JonSarik [2014-06-11 05:20:20 +0000 UTC]

The imagery is so gripping. When I first saw this I wanted to know the story behind this work. Thank you for sharing. This captured your emotional state so perfectly it's uncanny, and makes it all the more poignant.

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Arg05 [2014-06-11 03:53:16 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done. Love lighting!

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nickelion [2014-06-11 02:05:37 +0000 UTC]

Powerful.

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SublunaryComet [2014-06-11 01:39:38 +0000 UTC]

This is such a beautiful, emotional piece.Β  Well done

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Grindguy [2014-06-11 00:01:44 +0000 UTC]

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Could you tell me the name of each tool that you've used?

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DraconianKing [2014-06-10 21:50:26 +0000 UTC]

This is a beautiful piece of grief and recovering.

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hadees [2014-06-10 21:38:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, this is so good! I like the painterly feel. Haven't seen any digital painting that feel so traditional, in a long time! Great emotion!

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JeremyOsborne [2014-06-10 21:35:36 +0000 UTC]

Awesome piece, great job!

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Onyxoasis [2014-06-10 20:44:50 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful! There is so much emotion in this piece! I love it!

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MGoGot [2014-06-10 19:37:46 +0000 UTC]

simply beautiful !

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VividDreams13 [2014-06-10 19:11:08 +0000 UTC]

This is so intimately emotional and beautiful in its representation that I could almost feel the acuteness of the pain this image depicts.

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Beauruby In reply to ??? [2014-06-10 18:00:49 +0000 UTC]

Expressive, emotive and captures entirely the story behind it. Beautiful work. I hope the third aspect comes into your life soon

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A-lia [2014-06-10 17:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Amazing and breathtaking !

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PhantomDragon09 [2014-06-10 17:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Your story fits the painting wonderfully and the emotional connection is well displayed.
It reminds me of classic paintings, like almost renaissance paintings. It's breathtakingly beautiful

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indigoatmosphere [2014-06-10 17:35:02 +0000 UTC]

Breathtaking artwork and concept.... keep creating!

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barrowwraith [2014-06-10 17:22:52 +0000 UTC]

To Cynthia, Β most impressed with your work here and in your galleryΒ 
will watch with interest Β and I'm off to read the story ThankyouΒ 

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RobertRijkers [2014-06-10 17:08:42 +0000 UTC]

putting the Art back into deviantart !!

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barrowwraith In reply to RobertRijkers [2014-06-10 17:20:31 +0000 UTC]

Well said, Β just sometimes there are true Gems here Β 

another opportunity to think in 10 years time ............ "should have bought that picture"
when her work is reaching the 6 figure markΒ 

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BlakeSteele In reply to barrowwraith [2014-06-11 03:52:53 +0000 UTC]

Agreed. X

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BlakeSteele In reply to BlakeSteele [2014-06-11 03:52:57 +0000 UTC]

xD

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