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An illustration from a children's book that I worked on last year called Qalupalik.Related content
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It's a monster from InuitΒ mythology. It abducts misbehavingΒ children, as well as kids who wander too far out onto the sea ice.
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Omg I used this in a school project a few years ago before I found out about DA and I find out you have a DA account and find it! Awesome!
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Is that the monster that walks into your house at night then steals your child if it is not sleeping then takes it back to its lair were it then EATS THEM!!!!!! it is like a story parents tell there children to make them go to sleep. Its good to know there are people out their that tell there children bed time story about hideous monsters that come to your house and eat you. Keep the traditions of fear and torment going! Besides that it is a very nice piece! Β ^_^
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No never mind i was wrong, i was thinking of another story, but still this one is just as creepy.Β
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> children's book
I'm a grown-ass adult and this piece has me traumatized.
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... and that, children, is why you never leave home without a weapon...
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Im glad that children's book still can be that brave about such stuff, and im glad that people like you working as illustrators!
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For a bit, I thought the hood was the creature's mouth.
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its such a beautiful picture! i have the same question as teambrownie1, LINK please!?! 
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Welp, I'm not sleeping tonight. Great art though.
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Found this book awhile ago. Didn't know you were on deviantart. Creepy book, but GREAT art!
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Wasn't Qlupalik a witch? This book is very familiar.
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This made me think if the Penumbra games immediately. Am I the only one? :/
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I looked it up on wikipedia, and this picture sums it up completely.
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Wow, that looks incredible! I'm trying to find a written version of a specific myth of this, but the Google search led me here. Every detail in this is just amazing; wonderful work!
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I love the water dripping off the creature's leg-- you have a great innate knowledge of subtle details true to reality. Great job!
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wow its been over a decade since I've heard anyone talk about Qalupalik myth. Never could quite forget after all these years. Great illustration series! I really like your concept version!
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holy wow. how on earth are there only 27 comments on this piece?
incredibruu!
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THEN AGAIN,
the more I look... I can see it dragging the kid down to the bottom of the ocean. Great :l
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I feel like I got an entirely different message from what everyone else got....
From what I've seen (and the last picture), the Qalupalik (creature thing) saved the child from drowning...
So I think this is supposed to be a heart warming story that goes past appearances rather than scaring little kids :I
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Creepy and cool! This book is going to give kids nightmares they'll remember when they're adults...
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wow! that is just creepy as hell. and the fact that it is in bright daylight, makes it even creepier.
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very nice.. love the specular highlights of his wet skin
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Don't know what the background story is, but it nice anyway
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with no context (the plot of the story), this is absolutely terrifying! Amazing piece!
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Children's book? That creature is terrifying D :
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I love how you rendered the coat to have a wet and slick look to it. The moss is a really nice touch.
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WOW, how weird! Are you hoping to post more images from the book?
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A lot of warmth in the pic, despite the arctic location. Great work, Joy!
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Oh wow, your ability to paint textures is just so amazing~ Am really loving how you handled the monster's skin and clothing. o/ Also excited to hear what this book is about~
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