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Published: 2007-12-27 20:03:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 15869; Favourites: 480; Downloads: 0
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Description Its the christmas gift for my best friend , who has ,although we never met in RL, proven alot more loyality and friendship then someone else before.

I figured out that there might be more explanation needed

Therefore there is a lot of meaning in this piece. Like the babyphoenix who is kept in a save shell comforted by the phoenix queen.
Therefore her only living is in guiding and protecting the small phoenix untill he is grown up, until it is her time to return to the ashes.
Like friendship it is a neverending giving and taking.

I also tried to show this in the embroidery on her headress - the tear drops are aswell part of the phoenix mythology- since it is said that those tears can mend every wound.

And yes, its wanted that there is a lot of symetrical stuff in that piece- since I wanted it to have a stylised look.

Painter IX and CS used with a total time of annyoing 80 hours spend

Edit: revised the head a bit
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Comments: 93

MariaMjolnir [2012-11-09 22:35:39 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent and beautiful *_____*

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mihoshigurl [2012-05-25 14:48:17 +0000 UTC]

superb use of lighting and texture

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davincipoppalag [2012-05-25 12:19:38 +0000 UTC]

it's wonderful

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Happytown124 [2011-08-16 16:04:00 +0000 UTC]

When i saw the pic for the first time i said WOW!It's one of the greatest pics about phoenix and definetally one of my favorites!

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Volcannah [2010-10-03 05:41:20 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous concept and colors. The costume and arrangement remind me of Russian folk art.

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to Volcannah [2010-10-11 17:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Thats interesting, I must admit I had a more asian style in mind while doing

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Majesty203 [2010-09-14 07:09:22 +0000 UTC]

i love the concept! this looks so beautiful!

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to Majesty203 [2010-09-17 18:08:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks !

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moemoe1 [2010-09-14 00:17:36 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! Very nicely done!!!

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to moemoe1 [2010-09-17 18:09:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Dracuria [2010-09-13 18:00:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh beautifull, I love the idea and the use of colours is amazing

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to Dracuria [2010-09-17 18:09:06 +0000 UTC]

Thx

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Dracuria In reply to AlexandraKreipl [2010-09-17 18:14:48 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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mihoshigurl [2010-07-22 02:40:53 +0000 UTC]

The use of lighting, color, and texture is well executed in this.

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Wizardhide [2010-07-21 17:01:52 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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Arahiriel [2010-07-14 06:54:59 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING!!! O.O Just WOW! Your friend must be sooooo happy! ^^ I love that it is symetrical – it gives power to the pic and make it very strong which fits the theme very well – and I am sure your friendship too. I did not know where I should start to tell you what I mostly like about the picture – the colors, the wings, her headdress, the background, the baby phoenix – it is all so beautiful. The composition is just great done and looks like a great and wonderful union. So I hope my mumbling makes any sense to you and just describe a little how I like this picture! ^^

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almaticani [2010-05-05 21:10:37 +0000 UTC]

Love the head piece, I'd like to borrow it for a spin on two.

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charlie-MegaLoMad [2010-01-06 19:48:41 +0000 UTC]

oh. my. god
woow
this is so beautiful
and detailed
wooww x

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digitalinkrod [2010-01-04 16:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Great work on her wings.Looks awesome

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to digitalinkrod [2010-01-05 10:27:45 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it man

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Rainskin [2010-01-04 05:44:26 +0000 UTC]

BOW WOW WOW! FABULOUS! hey, I want to thank you for the fav and the support. Happy New Decade and Year!

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bkev [2009-12-03 04:11:04 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's something else.

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thecloakedqueen [2009-06-05 07:32:20 +0000 UTC]

it's beautiful. I can't see how anyone would not like it.

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AmberCrystalElf [2009-05-23 12:30:23 +0000 UTC]

This is an exceptionally beautiful piece! I so love it! I am sure your friend did too.

I featured it in my journal (sorry only notifying you now - but not had much time on DA) [link]

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FinalVirucide [2009-02-28 01:03:23 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that looks absolutely amazing. It's so beautifully detailed.

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BeautifulBizarreMag [2009-02-12 08:16:31 +0000 UTC]

Your amazing work has been featured in my News Article, Women in Art - Part V (Digital Painting - Fantasy & Sci-Fi) [link]

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BardicKitty [2008-12-08 05:25:54 +0000 UTC]

Your detail work is amazing. Especially in the headdress and the individual feathers. Very beautiful.

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to BardicKitty [2008-12-11 20:44:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! that headdress really was a pain to do o.O

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BardicKitty In reply to AlexandraKreipl [2009-01-01 14:20:19 +0000 UTC]

I'd imagine so... But the hard work really shows and it's absolutely gorgeous!

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Iamdeadtomyoldself [2008-12-05 13:21:15 +0000 UTC]

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to Iamdeadtomyoldself [2008-12-11 20:44:10 +0000 UTC]

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dorsy11 [2008-12-04 13:35:17 +0000 UTC]

Woah how gorgeous!! such a beautiful glow in this picture.

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to dorsy11 [2008-12-11 20:44:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Villa-Chinchilla [2008-12-03 11:23:25 +0000 UTC]

Good grief! It's beautiful...
I stopped breathing when I saw this...
So full of positive energy!

Time well spent
Absolutely stunning. The details, shimmery texture as well as the highlights on the grand wings just makes for a gorgeous effect.

Love this

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to Villa-Chinchilla [2008-12-11 20:45:54 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow now you made me blush

Thanks for that wonderful compliment

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Villa-Chinchilla In reply to AlexandraKreipl [2008-12-28 22:16:07 +0000 UTC]




Wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Eaglshadow [2008-12-03 02:41:10 +0000 UTC]

looking at this pic makes me happy *big smile* <3

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to Eaglshadow [2008-12-11 20:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Thats great to hear! Thank you

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Dianae [2008-12-03 00:32:35 +0000 UTC]

Hello there,

You've been featured in this News Article : [link]

Keep up the amazing work !

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to Dianae [2008-12-11 20:46:47 +0000 UTC]

Gosh.. Im late =/

Thanks a lot for the feature dear! Totally unexpected and it gave me a big smile Feel huged!

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sacredremedy [2008-10-08 15:57:29 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to sacredremedy [2008-10-09 16:07:06 +0000 UTC]

Thx!

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jess-dl [2008-09-20 14:26:02 +0000 UTC]

Now She is perfect!

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AnnoyingRooster [2008-08-22 00:22:43 +0000 UTC]

i really really love the colors and the wings and the headdress >.<

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to AnnoyingRooster [2008-08-25 15:11:24 +0000 UTC]

Thx

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Feybles [2008-08-21 23:59:40 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is a simply wonderful piece!

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carolinejamhour [2008-08-21 15:11:53 +0000 UTC]

How come this doesn't have more faves?? This is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. I'm in love with it. Colors so vibrant, textures so soft... I love the caring of her. The baby phoenix is very very cute. I love the soft pattern on her feathers, as well as the sparkling "dust" coming from her wings' tips.
The designs on her headdress is stunning, and the "tears" are a lovely touch!

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AlexandraKreipl In reply to carolinejamhour [2008-08-25 15:17:15 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhh thanks for the compliments Yea pretty strange people disliked it alot when I first uploaded it but my friend was pretty happy back in days.

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Eolhin [2008-08-21 10:27:16 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful detailed work, I like both versions.

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scificat [2008-07-08 08:47:45 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful and detailed work.

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