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Published: 2012-11-23 15:55:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 6525; Favourites: 301; Downloads: 83
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Description 8.5x11" watercolor and gouache

Another "naturalist" style fantasy creature, based on the notion that willows could pull up their roots and go for a walk. Considering the ability of clippings to put out roots, I came up with this little guy.

This image was drawn and painted almost entirely while watching LoL tournaments.

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Comments: 20

MagcargoMan [2014-06-14 09:40:35 +0000 UTC]

That's cool. I like how the face is part of the lines in the stump.

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Auressea [2013-09-01 19:31:51 +0000 UTC]

wow. your imagination is a stunning place! I'm thrilled by your creatures - thanks for this window into your world.

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therewren In reply to Auressea [2013-09-13 19:40:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for taking to time to look in through it.  

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ethan-k793 [2013-05-08 04:33:51 +0000 UTC]

neat! kinda reminds of my old game mushroom men.

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therewren In reply to ethan-k793 [2013-05-09 16:55:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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ethan-k793 In reply to therewren [2013-05-09 20:20:40 +0000 UTC]

no problem!

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Wolfberry-J [2013-05-01 19:04:47 +0000 UTC]

Very creative! I love the detail on the leaves! Beautiful colors.

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therewren In reply to Wolfberry-J [2013-05-03 03:29:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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ankewehner [2013-05-01 07:36:26 +0000 UTC]

That's gorgeous. I love the detailed style.

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therewren In reply to ankewehner [2013-05-01 16:13:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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bonefish [2012-12-01 04:18:37 +0000 UTC]

This fellow would make a wonderful low-effort pet (assuming it photosynthesizes its own food!). Slightly more interactive than a regular houseplant, but with needs way more minimal than even your typical fish or reptile.

Lovely creature design, as usual

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therewren In reply to bonefish [2012-12-09 23:54:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

It probably would make a good pet, especially if you had a nice yard for it to move around! I had read that in ireland they have fairytales about willow trees pulling up their roots and following people around at night. There's a lot of crazy stories about stuff happening at night. I think I'll blame the pub!

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NycterisA [2012-11-30 03:21:23 +0000 UTC]

I really love the idea, but those little blue eyes make it look so evil.

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NotWithoutHonor [2012-11-26 14:59:04 +0000 UTC]

Coooooooool.

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NestorG2020 [2012-11-26 03:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

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thereallinebyline [2012-11-24 21:51:04 +0000 UTC]

It looks like a cute little one-eyed thing, until you look closer and see that it actually features a creepy little smile. I think it wants to do something horrible.

I love the amount of detail you put into the bark texture.

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yllya [2012-11-24 10:04:37 +0000 UTC]

Is it a dangerous creature? or is it more like a stick-insect ?
In any case, I find it very interresting

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bear48 [2012-11-23 20:42:09 +0000 UTC]

cool

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Raakone [2012-11-23 17:02:29 +0000 UTC]

Love this. Like seeing this plant thing that also looks a bit arachnid-like as well!

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aletia [2012-11-23 16:42:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, amazing creature design, love tha naturalist style, hope to see more !

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