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honeylocust — Raven Stole the Sun
Published: 2004-05-30 17:25:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 719; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 43
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This is a painting i did in highschool with acrylics in my OAC year. We chose a theme and did a series of 5 paintings on that theme. My theme was myth in modern context.I enjoyed the subject matter so much i decided to revisit the painting with oils this year. yes that is gold paint and yes, it was a lot of fun to use and i had to restrain myself from using too much.
If I were to do the painting all from scratch again i wouuld change a lot of things, but i still like this painting.
EDIT: I just uploaded a newer, betterer photo of this painting
use caution when attempting full view ~.~
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Comments: 34
Very nice. I like how the painting is so much deeper than a physical description of reality.
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Thank you. That was such a great comment to get.
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This is awesome, love the colours, i love the background and the raven is just fab, great highlights!! +fav
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very interesting and beautiful work... i'm trying to modernize old myths too... especially the greek one..
like the lights on the raven so much!!
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Thank you! Myths can be a great course of inspiration.
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I had not heard it compared to Edward before. Thank you!
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Of all birds, I like ravens the most! And this raven is just... aaahhh! So very well done! I got goosebumps all over when I first saw it... and that is NOT a negative thing!
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heeheehee, I'm glad you liked it 
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This is fantastic, great design and layout overall. I love the ripple effect you pulled off! And the bird looks great too. Yes, you should be proud. And I understand the frustration of losing detail in a photo of your work. 
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Thank you. Loss of detail in photos is my arch nemesis. It is impossible to get the full evvect of most of my painted work bcause iti just doesn't look right.
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INDEED. I feel your pain. 
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I particularly applaud you for daring to use acrylics *shudder* I hate that medium....so smooth and quick drying, it isn't sensual enough for me...if the adjective makes any sense applied here...
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well the original was in acrylisand that was way back in the day when I was learning how to paint. I did went over it again in oils more recently as I can't really stand acrylic anymore...
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Ha, yes, join in on the insane wonder that is oil paint!
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This is amazing!! The swirly background is fantastic, and the crow is so well painted, well done!
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Why thank you very much for both the comment and the fave!
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i love this one, especially how you did the sky and the lighting on the bird. beautiful and a
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Thank you very much for the comment and the fav
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see, that's just fantastic, your use of colour, especially on the raven is just. . . perfect.
anotehr 
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oh wow. *head slowly expands* I need to find a pin. Thanks so much for the praise and fav
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you're most welcome
and that curry was absolutely delicious
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I've heard about that myth.
Nice painting. The gold adds a nice flair.
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The raven is quite pretty, i like the highlights on his feathers!
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Niice, the raven looks awsome, and i also love the shades of blue in the background, lovely
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thank you kindly. i'm prertty pleased with how he turned out myself
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