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KerriAnnCrau — Macha
Published: 2005-03-16 04:53:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 18793; Favourites: 618; Downloads: 402
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One of three aspects of the Morrigan, goddess of war. Macha feeds on the heads of slain enemies. Was going to add some celtic tattoo work on her face but liked it better this way. Felt by hiding her eyes, it would make her more mysterious and dark. I have many photos of myself in a cloak and though not from the side, used myself as a loose model. Crows because they tie in with the Morrigan and they are one of my favorite animals. Sister of Badb, Morrígan, and possibly of Nemain.As a tripartite goddess of war, Macha was one of the three aspects of the Morrígans. Macha died with her husband in the Second Battle of Mag Tuired (Moytura); they were killed by Balor's destructive eye.
She was once known as Macha, the red war-goddess.
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Comments: 45
ur creation are really awesome!! how i wish i can do the same thing... but fotoshop make a very hard time to learn alone Oo and i want to make my own creation... T_T
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Photoshop is worth learning it takes a bit at first but is fun to go along and do so. Im still learning it, everytime i get the hang of one version a new one comes out!
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Go to my myspace, you can the full view of my hooded pic the side view one i no longer have but i am the only willing model so far....
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I love the glossy details in the crow feathers. Really beautiful work.
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I love crows they are my favorite birds, and Morrigan and all her aspects are fun to paint so Im glad people like the crow in the painting
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Congrats on the GD Feature ([link] ), I'm proud to say that I have a print of this hanging on my wall. ^_^
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I didn't know until I read your comment, then when I saw your comment I yelled omg! and startled my poor little rats half to death 
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I love this particular piece, and it's been quite a conversation piece. A number of people have asked who the artist is, and I'm always happy to give them your url. ^_^
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Beautiful! There is something so mysterious about her. Which is actually what makes her look so attractive, methinks.
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Eyes are usually what people are drawn to I think, but hiding them seemed to help this painting alot.
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Concealing the eyes works rather well - definetly gives her the air she requires.
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Think so for this painting, its kind of like the crow are her eyes in a way, thanks for the comment!
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I love the depth & color usage on this! Great composition as well!
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just let me say some words inspired by this one!
the black senses spinning around
the leave discovers the pain
all the birds creeping on the ground
if you are not mine i'm not yours
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This is wonderful! The profile has a certain delicate mystery, and that crow is the icing on the cake! I adore crows - they're my favorite birds, so you can imagine my delight in finding this incredible picture.
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crows are my favorite bird also, they keep appearing in my art for that reason :d excpect more to come, excuse my spelling baby in my lap grabbing keys.
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It is really amazing ^^
I like it very much , especially her lips :* and the colors of course
View my gallery XD
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thank you for the comment, i definately will check out your gallery in the morning, tonight my eyes are crossing from sleep deprivation
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She's gorgeous
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its funny, i use to take forever doing feathers, going blind to do detail and the best way to do them is simple painting over drawing. Took me a bit and some of my eyesight but i got the clue
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This is really gorgeous..all the details are perfect. I think I'm kinda glad you didn't do any tattoos...it might have made it seem too busy. I really like how it is now.
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I thought it would make it to busy with the hair the way it is also, i am happy with how it came out though and onto the next goddess!
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Yay! Are you going to do Brighid? She's my favourite.
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I have a photo manip of her, but i am going to do a painting also
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Thank you, her lips are my favorite part
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Thank you! I think shes alluring while being dangerous even though you cant see much of her, and thats how i'd imagine Macha.
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Yup...mysterious and dangerous... :3
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