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"Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It spans the 150-180th degree of the zodiac, between 152.75 and 180 degree of celestial longitude, which the Tropical zodiac the Sun transits this area on average between August 23 to September 22 each year.
The constellation of Virgo is representative of many identities, all related to maidens, purity and fertility.She was originally associated to Dike, also known as Justice, daughter of Zeus and Themis, who was once the Mistress of All-Divine Order and Law prior to the Olympians. Dike initially lived among mankind but withdrew when they no longer upheld justice.
In Greek mythology,similarly, Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, had been abducted and taken to the underworld by Hades. In revenge her mother ruined the harvests, the earth became infertile and the people were starving. Zeus was forced to issue a decree stating that Persephone should spend only a short time each year in the underworld, and when she was released Demeter permitted Nature to resume its natural course."
This is my second addition to the Zodiac Signs while the first one was Leo
In time i will complete them all!
This piece is dedicated to Kev an awesome Virgo with an amazing gallery!
I used:
Many watercolor and acrylic washes
Prismacolor premier pencils
Albrecht Durer faber castell watercolor pencils (with and without water)
On canvas board size 24cm x 30cm
I have uploaded the original file in case you want to check on the full amount of details.Also if you are interested in the wips you can find them here [link]
This is a photo i took in the morning sunlight (i guess thats why it looks bright and warm) and laters i will varnish it to make all colors pop out properly.
all
so very much for viewing and commenting!
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Comments: 153
XRlS In reply to ??? [2013-06-19 19:47:41 +0000 UTC]
very inspiring indeed.
You are a Cancer?
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George-H-Art In reply to XRlS [2013-06-20 14:24:45 +0000 UTC]
Yes I am I was at a fleamarket last week and I found a wonderful book, new. Troy: The Iliad and The Odyssey by Paul Demont. The guy give it to me for 50 cents
That is really inspiring!
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XRlS In reply to George-H-Art [2013-06-20 17:27:54 +0000 UTC]
well...we give them for free in schools.More inspiring even!
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George-H-Art In reply to XRlS [2013-06-20 19:33:11 +0000 UTC]
I want my money back (still keeping the book though)
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iFellDownARabbitHole In reply to ??? [2013-06-19 07:58:03 +0000 UTC]
She looks like Cosette from Les Mis
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XRlS In reply to iFellDownARabbitHole [2013-06-19 19:37:06 +0000 UTC]
yeah i didnt watch the movie...maybe i should, huh?
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iFellDownARabbitHole In reply to XRlS [2013-06-19 19:57:23 +0000 UTC]
If you like good musicals and woeful stories with happy endings
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COLOREDINLOVE In reply to ??? [2013-06-18 23:19:15 +0000 UTC]
Great painting to go with the story..I love Greek mythology! You did a wonderful creative work of art and the colors are beautiful!!! I am a Gemini..so I am anxious to see what you think up for that..!!
Have a lovely night sweetheart!!! Hugs and kisses!!
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XRlS In reply to COLOREDINLOVE [2013-06-19 19:35:10 +0000 UTC]
oooh i think i can come up with one or two good ideas regarding Gemini... And when it happens it will be dedicated to you.
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COLOREDINLOVE In reply to XRlS [2013-06-20 01:03:01 +0000 UTC]
What??? You are so sweet Honey!! That would be so amazing and I would be honored to have your beautiful art dedicated to me! That made my day!! You are so cool Sweetie!!!
Thanks again...I have to be patient..I will try..really hard!!
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Lardas-Petros [2013-06-18 21:47:45 +0000 UTC]
ΞΟΟάβο Ξ§ΟΞΉΟΟινάκι. ΞΟΞ―ΞΈΞ±Ξ½Ξ· Ξ΄ΞΏΟ Ξ»Ξ΅ΞΉΞ¬
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XRlS In reply to Lardas-Petros [2013-06-19 19:36:18 +0000 UTC]
Ο'Ξ΅Ο ΟΞ±ΟΞΉΟΟΟ ΟΞΏΞ»Ο Ξ Ξ΅ΟΟΞ· ΞΌΞΏΟ !!!Φιλακιαααααααα!!
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jayceetot [2013-06-18 13:14:54 +0000 UTC]
i love how you let us get a good, close look at her if we want! it's awesome!
to see the texture of the paper and how the watercolors flowed and mixed. thank you!
i'm sometimes a little to self-conscious of my own work to do something so revealing.
your work justifies your courage!
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XRlS In reply to jayceetot [2013-06-18 20:35:02 +0000 UTC]
You know? I do believe you got the right to be bold.Especially after those [link] [link] you are more than capable to come through any artistic task.
I have faith in you Jacie.
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violet2424 [2013-06-18 12:56:58 +0000 UTC]
Woww!! So colourful It's really beautiful
Can't wait to see all the zodiac sign drawings
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XRlS In reply to violet2424 [2013-06-18 15:52:45 +0000 UTC]
bit by bit i ll get there,thank you sweetheart!
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PhotonLights In reply to ??? [2013-06-18 06:51:06 +0000 UTC]
OMG I love the colors in this so much! Awesome work like always!
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XRlS In reply to MattJudge [2013-06-18 15:51:29 +0000 UTC]
i love strong bright vivid colors.
thank you!
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SamanthaJordaan [2013-06-17 20:08:27 +0000 UTC]
Beautifully painted, I love the little bubbles and freckles too
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XRlS In reply to SamanthaJordaan [2013-06-18 15:50:55 +0000 UTC]
i wasnt exactly sure how i wanted this to turn,i wanted to keep the washes but to keep her characteristics crystal clear too,so it was easily pure watercolors for the background and acrylics/watercolors/pencils for her face.
Thank you so much Sam!
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SamanthaJordaan In reply to XRlS [2013-06-18 17:01:32 +0000 UTC]
And it worked wonderfully!
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deadlindsae In reply to ??? [2013-06-17 16:57:14 +0000 UTC]
Very talented, amazing art!
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XRlS In reply to deadlindsae [2013-06-17 17:18:10 +0000 UTC]
very kind of you Jeannie!
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yellowsmoke321 In reply to ??? [2013-06-17 07:14:34 +0000 UTC]
excellent quality
beauty
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Ant-artistik [2013-06-17 00:53:27 +0000 UTC]
Can't get over how wonderful this is, wow!
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XRlS In reply to ShanghaiSarah [2013-06-17 04:32:31 +0000 UTC]
thank you so much Sarah!
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XRlS In reply to SaraPereiraArt [2013-06-17 04:32:57 +0000 UTC]
thank you my dear for the kind words!
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Zalbag8 In reply to ??? [2013-06-16 21:21:07 +0000 UTC]
i love the colors you used and i love how detail her face is its beautiful awesome job
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XRlS In reply to Zalbag8 [2013-06-17 04:36:55 +0000 UTC]
awww thank you Chris (there,i remembered your name,didnt have to check on your profile this time ) i kept the details where needed and i went abstract with the background.
and you are very sweet
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Zalbag8 In reply to XRlS [2013-06-17 16:57:06 +0000 UTC]
your welcome Christina you do beautiful and elegant work i love it
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ArielRGH In reply to ??? [2013-06-16 20:39:54 +0000 UTC]
A female face, beautiful colours spanning pretty much the whole visible spectrum, quite a bit of contrast as well. Pure eye candy.
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XRlS In reply to ArielRGH [2013-06-17 04:43:09 +0000 UTC]
yep i thought i would have a good chance to meddle with my watercolors a bit with this one,although i used acrylics and watercolor washes (and i wanted to maintain them and turn them into a significant part of this piece) and color pencils for the eyes and lips,but canvas is a lame surface for CP,oddly it seemed like a good idea at the time...
Thank you Ariel!
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