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Published: 2009-05-16 23:53:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 8613; Favourites: 316; Downloads: 63
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Description i have been working on this every week since spring break and i am finally done! i have had this idea in my head for so long and i finally got it on paper. it has been a long journey with this one but i'm really happy with the colors and design, i hope you guys are too!

this is my entry for contest with the theme of dreams.

A Siren is an ancient Greek legend of dangerous women who lived on an island called Sirenum scopuli. The island was surrounded by cliffs and rocks and it was said that sailors who sailed near the island were compelled by the Sirens' enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast. No survivors ever lived to tell of their enchanting song. Sirens' voices appeal to the spirit, not to the body which is why resisting their call is impossible. This painting is a representation of a Siren dreaming of her ancient home and what has become of it. Even the Siren is called back to her home by her spirit just like her songs do to her victims.

i would like to thank for her wonderful stock. i used this for the girl reference: [link]
thank you! wish my luck in the contest, here is a link to the other amazing entries:[link]
good luck everyone!

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this is also being entered in 's contest. the theme is "A picture paints a thousand words". here is a link to the journal: [link]
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Comments: 155

Argnarock In reply to ??? [2009-05-21 17:59:17 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I love it, what did you do this with? Best of luck during the contest and keep up the good work!

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Calmality In reply to Argnarock [2009-05-21 20:32:31 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! this was done with watercolors ^^

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Argnarock In reply to Calmality [2009-05-21 20:36:18 +0000 UTC]

God, I haven't painted in forever. I've been thinking about getting back into it, especially after realizing that's how Raymond Swanland does a lot of his work.

Anyway, you're very welcome, i'll have to try them soon.

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Calmality In reply to Argnarock [2009-05-21 21:05:42 +0000 UTC]

you should try again, i'd love to see. i know its hard going back to something...i still have a little fear of colored pencils. its so pathetic. but you have found your inspiration so i'd go with it ^^ good luck!

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Argnarock In reply to Calmality [2009-05-21 21:29:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the support, I'll be sure tog ive it a try over summer. Come to think of it I think I actually have a painting class next year...w00t!

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Kooshtika In reply to ??? [2009-05-18 19:30:20 +0000 UTC]

picture is worth a thousand words...you make me want to know thw story.

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Calmality In reply to Kooshtika [2009-05-18 20:38:55 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for the encouragement, i really appreciate it!

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CatiProjectC In reply to ??? [2009-05-18 15:15:05 +0000 UTC]

I've always loved greek mythology and you picked one of my favorite species of them sirens. I love them for what they are. dangerous.

I think you did a fantastic job on this one and I wish you all of luck in the contest. It's gorgouse with beautifull coloring.

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Calmality In reply to CatiProjectC [2009-05-18 20:40:22 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! i actually read about sirens very recently and they really intrigued me, so much that i had to paint it somehow. i find them to mysterious and fascinating.
thanks again, you're so sweet!

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CatiProjectC In reply to Calmality [2009-05-20 11:37:03 +0000 UTC]

.. aah really cool *hugS* i'm glad they intrigued you that much. I think there totally awsome for sure I have an unfishished sketch somewhere with sirens but I never finished it. You did a wonderfull job though I absolutly love it

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Calmality In reply to CatiProjectC [2009-05-20 20:19:21 +0000 UTC]

you should finish it! i would love to see, they are so interesting. thank you again, you are too kind!

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faestock In reply to ??? [2009-05-18 01:17:09 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is beautiful

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Calmality In reply to faestock [2009-05-18 01:31:50 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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mollydoot In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 19:32:37 +0000 UTC]

this is really stunning! there's such a fantastic use of color to set a mood, and it definitely has a dream-like quality. i love all of the detail that you put into this and the concept behind it! plus, that tree is so cool, c'mon...

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Calmality In reply to mollydoot [2009-05-17 19:40:36 +0000 UTC]

that you so much for the lovely compliment! thanks for noticing the color, its the hardest part to get right. thank you so much, you are too sweet!

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devilangels96 In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 19:11:43 +0000 UTC]

oh my GOSH!!!!!
so......beautiful.....in......daze.....
*deep breathes* soooooooooooo good!!!!!!
youre AWESOME!!!!1
this is a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!
WOW
WOW
WOW
O_O
OMG
soooooo......good....
im sooooo faving this!

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Calmality In reply to devilangels96 [2009-05-17 19:18:28 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! i....really don't know what to say to that...
thank you!! you are really too sweet!!

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devilangels96 In reply to Calmality [2009-05-17 19:34:04 +0000 UTC]

thnx
:">
(thats a blushing emoticon)

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Kettlehead [2009-05-17 18:56:23 +0000 UTC]

THATS AMAZING!
i looove the colors! its beautiful!

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Calmality In reply to Kettlehead [2009-05-17 18:58:46 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! so happy you like it!

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Kettlehead In reply to Calmality [2009-05-17 21:06:42 +0000 UTC]

deserves to be on the main page, i think!

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Calmality In reply to Kettlehead [2009-05-17 23:00:33 +0000 UTC]

wow, thank you! we'll see how the contest goes ^^

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Kettlehead In reply to Calmality [2009-05-17 23:35:14 +0000 UTC]

Fingers crossed that you win! ^___^

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Calmality In reply to Kettlehead [2009-05-18 00:02:53 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Lanayru-Wolf In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 18:53:23 +0000 UTC]

Very amazing! 0w0
I love how you color your artwork
It's lovely X3

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Calmality In reply to Lanayru-Wolf [2009-05-17 18:54:57 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! you are too sweet ^_^

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Lanayru-Wolf In reply to Calmality [2009-05-17 18:59:43 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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SoulPeaceEiko In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 16:41:26 +0000 UTC]

This is just amazing!
Keep up the wonderful work

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Calmality In reply to SoulPeaceEiko [2009-05-17 17:53:19 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much, glad you like it!

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SoulPeaceEiko In reply to Calmality [2009-05-17 23:08:59 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome dear

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kurerukreatis In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 14:13:48 +0000 UTC]

Wow... this is so beautiful... I love your art, congratulations for this amazing work !!

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Calmality In reply to kurerukreatis [2009-05-17 17:54:06 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much, it means a lot to me!

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kurerukreatis In reply to Calmality [2009-05-18 09:42:01 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^_^

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freya18 In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 13:05:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful

This is very wetiful (it is my language, just respecting not)

Get all of my thumbs up....

And good luck for the competition!

But, you already have a from me...

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Calmality In reply to freya18 [2009-05-17 17:54:55 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! wetiful? that's different, i like it! thanks again!

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freya18 In reply to Calmality [2009-05-18 10:31:38 +0000 UTC]

Np
It's real ^^

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Ann-McLaren In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 11:50:02 +0000 UTC]

Your image has been featured in my journal this week.. [link]
Hope you don't mind.

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Calmality In reply to Ann-McLaren [2009-05-17 18:17:44 +0000 UTC]

of course i don't mind! it is an honor, thank you very much!

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Ann-McLaren In reply to Calmality [2009-05-18 10:15:30 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome

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Giant-Bleh In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 11:08:19 +0000 UTC]

you get 5 thumbs up

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Calmality In reply to Giant-Bleh [2009-05-17 17:55:11 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Giant-Bleh In reply to Calmality [2009-05-20 08:43:20 +0000 UTC]

np, go buy greendays almbum now

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Calmality In reply to Giant-Bleh [2009-05-20 20:20:51 +0000 UTC]

that was random...lol

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Giant-Bleh In reply to Calmality [2009-05-21 07:38:37 +0000 UTC]

i forgot to say draw them xD

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Calmality In reply to Giant-Bleh [2009-05-21 20:42:22 +0000 UTC]

that makes more sense ^^

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Minimaid In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 02:35:45 +0000 UTC]

I really like how this one turned out! It has a lovely 'classic illustration' feel to it.

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Calmality In reply to Minimaid [2009-05-17 02:38:44 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! so happy you like it, i was going for that feel ^_^

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NinjaMan3 In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 00:20:30 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely gorgeous, your time was well spent, good luck with the contest!

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Calmality In reply to NinjaMan3 [2009-05-17 00:21:07 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! so glad you like it ^_^

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SquidWish In reply to ??? [2009-05-17 00:08:53 +0000 UTC]

this work is so lovely... i hope you dont mind me featuring it in my journal: [link]

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