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Part of a series I am working on.
Self Portrait
The fairy tales featuring the enchanted Mouras are thought to be pre roman, indo-celtic origin, magical maidens who guard castles, caves, bridges, wells, rivers, and treasures.
She often appears singing and combing her beautiful long hair, golden as gold with a golden comb, and promises to give treasures to whom sets her free by breaking her spell.
According to ancient lore, they are the souls of young maidens who were left guarding treasures that were hidden before other supernatural beings disappeared from the mortal world.
They appear as guardians of the pathways into the earth and are believed to be the builders of the Paleolithic hill forts, The Dolmens and megaliths, They are believed to still live there.
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Fascinating. Thank you for including the lore that inspired you. How long did it take to paint you model and did you do the painting?
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This is absolutely stunning. The sheer effort that went into the makeup and hair is award worthy. The lore going with this series makes me want to see more and know more. This, to me, is what art should do--it should open the mind to new ideas and ways of thinking and create interest making the observer want to research for more information.
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your Deviation is so beautiful and now featured by
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Loving this picture and the previous one to it! The body paint must have taken forever!
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Love this set. The lighting is beautiful, and I love the contrasts of the silver hair.
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Incredible work of art, did you do the body paint as well?
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thank you, and yes i sure did.
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I love, love, love these works! Brilliant!
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Great job here! And congrats on the DD! The body paint is well done and the makeup, hair and especially the expression(!) are stunning!
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ESES UNA IMAGEN DE MUJER EXCELENTEMENTE LOGRADA ES MUY ARTÍSTICA Y BELLA,SEDUCE DE GRAN MANERA, TIENE FUERZA Y UN GRAN MAGNETISMO. ! ! !
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The Daily Deviation is totally deserved! Incredible work with the makeup, light...
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Beautiful interpretation of the Moura. As a Pre-Roman, pagan folk memory, it makes sense that she might appear more 'tribal' than the fair folk of Europe-proper.
Are you familiar with the "enchanted Moors," too? It took me awhile to realize the Mouros were an independent legend from the Muslim sorcerers.
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Beautiful, excellent photo... I love the colours and model's pose!
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The swirly body-paint reminds me of Neo-Ranga, it's a good look
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