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Description From the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. Susan's swing from Soul Music.*

For the non-Discworld fans** out there, the little girl is Susan Sto-Helit, and Death is her (adopted) grandfather. When she was little, he tried to build her a swing. This is how it turned out.

You can't see it very well here, but the paper Death is holding is a set of swing-set building instructions. He's holding them upside-down.

Watercolor, 2003.



*Yes, I know the tree, the sky, and, well, nearly everything should be black, but that'd make for a very dull painting, and my art teacher wouldn't allow it.

**Shame on you. Go to the nearest book store or library and get a Pratchett book. You'll like it, I promise.
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Comments: 15

mearkatman [2016-06-12 10:28:22 +0000 UTC]

i had forgotten about that in the book but its defenetly somthing death would do!

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Jthegymnast [2009-11-16 23:32:18 +0000 UTC]

This is so cute, I laughed so hard at this part in the book!

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Corazzz [2009-03-06 11:28:11 +0000 UTC]

xD
I giggled when I saw this. It's fantastic

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elyeli [2009-02-22 06:59:29 +0000 UTC]

"LOOKS PERFECTLY LOGICAL TO ME"

Pratchett is the greatest writer I know of.

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Smoke-Z [2006-08-14 16:21:36 +0000 UTC]

I want a print of this.

Actually, I wish there was a bit more contrast between Susan and the background. It couldn't be too dark, because death needs to stand out.

Still rather lovely.

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salemsgirl [2006-08-13 03:11:25 +0000 UTC]

Haha... thats wicked. I remember reading that, lol

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TheAngelOfLucifer [2006-08-11 09:39:49 +0000 UTC]

I love her face... Sort of... *um... okay... yay! swing!*

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korowiow-agrest [2006-08-11 06:44:39 +0000 UTC]

Adorable

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Reliquiae [2006-08-11 01:06:15 +0000 UTC]

I like this. I wish it was a bit clearer, but scanners can be wh*res sometimes. Or maybe I should put on my glasses... HA! Anyways, I love the composition, the textures on the trees, and the faint blue spiral swirls of air in the background. You conveyed Death and Susan in the way I imagined them to be. I love the fact you did use colors, because it just adds that much charm to the overall painting. I admire your use with watercolors. I wish I could utilize that tool like you have!

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martok04 [2006-08-10 22:35:21 +0000 UTC]

a wonderful work. i really liked it.

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Remjie-Malham [2006-08-10 20:40:16 +0000 UTC]

b-wa-ha-ha!^_^ This is something%)I love your style %) mister Death looks sooo nice *to favs*
Pterry-FOREVA!!!!!!

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VodkaDrinker [2006-08-10 19:58:08 +0000 UTC]

oh God, how much I love Death

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Psykeres [2005-10-13 13:12:21 +0000 UTC]

This is darling. I hadn't expected to see Discworld art maybe ever; also let me say that your tree has excellent texture.

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Mykeee [2005-09-23 07:49:20 +0000 UTC]

Nice art .very colorful

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EVA01goingBERZERK [2005-08-09 01:06:40 +0000 UTC]


This would look perfect on "Family Guy"!

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