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fuuryoku β€” Myrmidryad

Published: 2005-07-13 17:27:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 19333; Favourites: 532; Downloads: 2085
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Description This is the (finally) painted version of a piece I did about a year ago, sitting at the booth last Gencon. At the time I noticed that the one dryad piece I had at the table was basically going quickly, so I started a new dryad as well. Let it sit on the bulletin board for way too long before attacking it, but it came pretty well I think.

Thanks to Kyrn for spotting some anatomy issues as I was finishing it up.
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Comments: 55

Adarion [2007-02-12 00:09:11 +0000 UTC]

What a nice dryad. I especially like the rose arrow.

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viliusm [2007-02-11 12:30:44 +0000 UTC]

WOW!! absolutely awesome!! a fav!

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argentdranier [2006-06-25 05:58:01 +0000 UTC]

hm looks like a couple people touch on it, but the green is pretty cool. Expecialy for a dryad which normaly gets a brown/orange/red scheme in kind of a fall look. While I like the idea of a dryad to do it in (perhaps a summer) different season realy brings a lot to the idea, and of course the skill in execution always helps.

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mutantdream [2006-04-09 13:21:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow. This is brilliant. I love how it is done and the imagination that was put in it. Well done

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NunoDias [2006-03-28 01:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Definatilly, this is your best pic...the environment color is awsome!!congrats...great gallery!!i have to fav this...

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rygir [2005-12-04 04:32:30 +0000 UTC]

Err, what does "myrmi-" mean btw?

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fuuryoku In reply to rygir [2005-12-04 06:28:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure of the exact definition for the root but essentially in means war or warrior. I formed the name for the piece by combining myrmidon- an ancient greek mercenary warrior- and dryad.

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rygir [2005-12-04 04:30:17 +0000 UTC]

This is an excellent interpretation of dryads! I love it

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Shadowedblood [2005-11-04 00:06:04 +0000 UTC]

Stunning...what more can I say?

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Pagan-Inspiration [2005-08-30 13:53:12 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful picture, I admire how the roots are a part of her body. The pose is very well done too

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hephelina [2005-08-22 14:49:41 +0000 UTC]

spectacular work! great detail, i LOVE the blending..the red color of the rose as a small breaker is a nice touch.. i love it! dryads rock!

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Russell-LeCroy [2005-08-19 07:44:41 +0000 UTC]

wow very cool

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Noswor [2005-08-17 14:49:00 +0000 UTC]

So elegant and graceful yet full of power.

I LOVE it.

+Fav

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KitsuneSam [2005-08-16 20:30:20 +0000 UTC]

This is a really nice piece of art. Absolutely lovely. Keep up the good work!

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bluem00n [2005-08-16 02:41:24 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely a beautiful concpet and illustration.

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Astraeoth [2005-08-15 06:19:22 +0000 UTC]

Amazing, the concept is wonderful. This is the kind of stuff I usually dream about but have not the ability to make real. You however do. Bravo *standing ovation*

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Averru-Numena [2005-08-14 07:10:32 +0000 UTC]

Amazing

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timterrenal [2005-08-14 03:54:30 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work

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PurpleCactusPlant [2005-08-13 22:26:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow! That is absolutely beautiful! I love the concentration in the eyes, and the green shading looks fantastic! That would be a very difficult position to draw I can imagine!

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Umreus-moon13 [2005-08-13 00:56:26 +0000 UTC]

this is a beautiful peice of work and i cant believe you painted this^^

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cuervoscuro [2005-08-11 17:45:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank's to the UA project, I found this really BEAUTYFULL dryad you have done... dryads are my myth creatures (as much as crows )

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SpyG [2005-08-10 14:44:10 +0000 UTC]

Ooooooo... A dryad who shoots rose arrows!! Interesting idea!! !!

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tazky [2005-08-10 14:17:32 +0000 UTC]

wow, this looks like nightelf, my favorite race in warcraft, man, youre good in fantasy arts. whats your referrence for this?

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daughterdragon [2005-08-10 13:05:39 +0000 UTC]

thats abslutely awesome!! i love it!

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Rose-Of-Sharyn [2005-08-10 05:59:38 +0000 UTC]

( * * ) Wow. That is so beautiful. I love the way you did the branches on her body. It looks rough, but then it has a soft feel to it. At least to me anyway.
Wonderfuly rendered!

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A-Silent-Nothing [2005-08-10 05:34:29 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow this is quite amazing. Dryads are interesting, and this is a great painting.
::faves::

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Abhorash [2005-08-09 05:15:58 +0000 UTC]

First I fear that you are unknown couse of the thread...but I see that you are not so.. doesnΒ΄t matter. I like this pic. I love green^^ It would be a shame if this were unknown^^

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Snake6889 [2005-08-09 04:57:38 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! i love the composition n how uve combined different plants to make her weapons n clothing, great job ^_^

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wilder3 [2005-08-09 03:52:30 +0000 UTC]

"A merman I should turn to be" -Jimi Hendrix
This reminds me of those lyrics. really like your work Keep at it please.
Very Nice deviation
[link] wilder3

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ebba [2005-08-09 01:09:24 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work, love it all, the colors her pose, the bow and arrow

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usagichi102388 [2005-08-09 00:39:13 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely beautiful! Poison Ivy, eat your heart out! Anyway I love the idea that the arrow is a rose. This is the first time I have ever seen something like this before. Great job!

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DarK2990 [2005-08-08 22:39:51 +0000 UTC]

This is really great! The detail and colours are so awesome Keep it up!

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unsugarcoated [2005-08-08 22:02:54 +0000 UTC]

This certainly deserves the UA feature it recieved. Congratulations, and keep up the wonderful work.

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diagram12345 [2005-08-08 21:49:29 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful details! Especially on the trees.

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HyperTails0110 [2005-08-08 21:12:01 +0000 UTC]

The details..they're so amazing. I feel like I'm looking right at it in person! I absolutely love the pose, you have the proportions all equal and balanced out! It's..just stunning. The green ties in really well and I get a nature feeling from this pic!

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TheFunnyBunny [2005-08-08 19:19:08 +0000 UTC]

oh my god! I love the detail with the rose!

This picture is so 'perfected' I love it, i definately feel the mood from this piece, awesome job <3

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Kamuela [2005-08-08 19:05:15 +0000 UTC]

oh, my, god, you are an amazing artist!

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Kalnaur [2005-08-08 18:44:54 +0000 UTC]

This makes me want to open Photoshop or grab a pencil and create, which is to say, it is good enough as art to spurn on art in someone else. Good job!

May I ask what program was used to create it?

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thenumber42 [2005-08-08 18:24:56 +0000 UTC]

O.O most interesting indeed...if the picture wasn't astonishing enough, it was the fact you called her a "dryad" and not a "wood elf" or whatever people call them these days...

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Kitanya [2005-08-08 18:18:38 +0000 UTC]

oh wow this is amazing
I absolutly love the rose in the bow X3

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TheQuietWriter [2005-08-08 17:56:04 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on being featured in the unknown artist's newsletter. This is beautiful. I don't know what I can add to what has already been said though.

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TheCrazyCat [2005-08-08 17:52:13 +0000 UTC]

the colours are really nice, with a realistic pose and anatomy!

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pepperw [2005-08-08 17:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic piece. The details are amazing. Very creative work. Others have said it before me so I can't add much. Very nice painting.
But then so is your whole gallery. I'm glad you got featured in Unknown Artists. I probably wouldn't have found you otherwise and wouldn't have had the pleasure of viewing your gallery. Well, I'm off to check out more of your work.
Again, very nice painting.

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Celestial-SeraphiMan [2005-08-08 17:45:14 +0000 UTC]

Splendid!

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guuthulhu [2005-08-08 12:57:14 +0000 UTC]

this is the most beautiful interpretation of a dryad i've seen. the green is fantastic and you chose a wonderful weapon for her. very well done. you've truly captured the mysterious beauty of the creature. i wouldn't dare threaten her forest.

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Chenria [2005-08-08 09:30:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow!! I love the colors and your style!!! Really a great piece of art!

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darkfreakoid [2005-08-08 04:57:33 +0000 UTC]

Spectacular detail O.O Great pose as well. And my favorite color all over. :3 The bow and arrow, with the rose is awesome by the way.

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DreadJim [2005-08-04 14:59:01 +0000 UTC]

hmm another ncie addition to ur gallery~i tink she's looking good!~ good design~keep it up~

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Silmuen [2005-07-13 21:55:31 +0000 UTC]

This is a very well done pic.. I love the tree quality to her body and her pose and the bow the flower is great too

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suffragette-the-monk [2005-07-13 21:55:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow...so pretty. O_O The rose as the arrow is so original! The dryad is also extremely beautiful...she looks so fierce and ready to protect her tree.

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