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mitengu — Heaven and Earth
Published: 2009-10-24 15:46:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 1649; Favourites: 90; Downloads: 32
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In this piece we have a Sylph (Faery) and a Faun (Satyr) representing respectively Air and Earth but not as clashing opposites but as playful elementals that need each other in order define themselves.The Sylph represents the aethereal and abstract, what lies over our head and beyond; what hides inside of molecules, atoms and the very fabric of our world. I guess here she represents nature as a willing provider of its blueprint and secrets.
The Faun girl represents the mundane and animal, but in a sensual, welcoming way: the earth as a source of food, fruits, shelter and riches, always willing to let mankind take from her countless resources.
Ultimately, feel free to flip this drawing around, as it is intended to work upside down, pretty much like a trump card.
Media: Pencil, Ink, Markers and graphite on A4 paper.
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Comments: 123
I know what you mean. Most of the necks I draw are really long either by accident or due to unconscious forces I'm not aware of. The character originally didn't have the rings but I'm glad I followed my instinct.
Thanks for faving and you're welcome! your stuff is my kinda stuff
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I don't looove your style but I think it's really cool and it's so meaningfull! The color is perfect and the details are amazing. I think this work has a soul of its own!
(sorry for the bad english >.<)
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Thanks a lot! I really appreciate your input. Have a nice weekend!
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I really like your style here, and how there are two beings that are so different yet so intertwined. Well done!
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This is such an interesting and unique picture! Very impressive work!
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I really love how you've done this to keep the eye going around in a circle and not leaving the image. I like how the second character is so cleverly put into this image and the natural colours you have used.
Over all fantastic image, I'm loving the deep red and the apples make such a fantastic touch to what is already a great piece
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Thanks a million. I have tried to replicate the flow of this piece and I haven't been able!
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I know what that's like.
Like when you do an amazing piece that doesn't even look like you've done it... it's that good! But then you can't do anything of as good quality for ages then one day out of the blue, by accident, you do! Lol...
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That's the story of my life!! I'm doodling this piece that never gets done, I hope I get my inspiration back!
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Nice work and creative idea! Love pictures that can be viewed up or down. Neat contrast of elements too
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Thanks!! I'm working on a second version of this!
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So pretty! Amazing work at coloring and using the space available. There's so many things to look at.
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Thanks!! I've been trying to beat this piece and I can't!
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Beautiful work! Amazing job with the colors and design particularly the "necklace".
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as promised i have now submitted a news feature article. as you can remember you had to submit 5 works i have chosen this piece to put in the news feature which you can find here: [link]
please let everyone know about the article to increase it's exposure. it will be benificial to you and the others who submitted.
thanks again for sharing.
-M.
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Wow! This is amazing!
Awesome concept. The colours are so bold.
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Thank you very much! that`s probably my best piece here at DA, still trying to top it!
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Oh I really love this! 
I think it's really interesting that you put the earth character in the traditional place for the sky to be, and vice versa. Very clever of you! 
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Thanks a lot!! Yeah, I wanted to invert it to give it a surreal feeling, but you can spin it around and invert it, see if you like it like that as well.
Thanks a lot!!
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I would spin it, but I think I like it in being upside down better. 
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Cool work! I especially like the Sylphs design, it looks really stylized.
The overall piece looks quite good. Crowded(in a good way), colored well, and very interesting. Your metaphors/symbolism with the two elements are also good. I like this piece.
Good job!
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Thank a lot! everybody likes the Sylph!! she`s meant to be a bit weird.
Also thanks for reading into my symbolism.
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Wow. That is just so gorgeous. 
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Thanks! yeah, I was full of inspiration when I did this one
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Thi sis gorgeous. <3 I love your use of color. :]
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Yin and Yang! I love the concept of this, what a great piece. I love love love the Sylph's eyes...Great job! And as I said, you are a great colorer!!!!
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Yes, this piece is a bit of a Ying Yang. I though the Sylph eyes were gonna freak people out!
Take care
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thats a nice concept and a great work. but i must say i dont think they really interact or are playfull enough .. it would have been nice to see maybe someone`s arm playing to the other hair or something like that ... but thats my opinion and aside that is a great job
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Thanks a lot! That`s the kind of feedback I need.
I will keep that in mind when I make the second set of these series!
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