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Kaelycea — White Crow
Published: 2010-03-07 20:44:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 14841; Favourites: 884; Downloads: 0
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Still working with the crows...It's of particular interest to me that in Greek mythology crows and ravens were originally white, but turned black by Apollo... or Athena in some versions... and I'd had it in mind to paint something relating to that when I came across a rather lovely boy with an affinity for crows.
He has very kindly allowed me to use his photo and ideas from his own drawing for this painting, for which I am very grateful.
Watercolours and white ink on hot press watercolour paper.
Prints are available from my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/kaelycea
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Comments: 63
It makes me want to try working with a reduced color palette. Stunning!
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Great work... The feathers looks so soft... I almost feel the warm fluff just by looking at it !
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I like people who are so well informed about Greek Mythology, as A greek myself Im proud of it!! Now for the drawing... the concept is really beautiful and seriously u have some insane skills!!
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It's always been one of my favourite areas of mythology.
Thank you
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A wonderful compliment, thank you.
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this reminds me of the book Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman...
kudos
<3
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I've finally got a credit card and I'd really REALLY appreciate having a print of this if you would be willing to make it available 
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Of course. I'll get that sorted for you this week.
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Absolutely stunning! What a great artwork...I'm speechless.clap:
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This is gorgeous. I love the softness of the image.
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Oh my gosh..this is just amazing. You know, this reminds of a book I read where the white crow was an omen of some sort...
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The composition is stunning, and you did an excellent job of preventing a white/tint colour palette from getting boring. The subtle tone difference between his flesh and the crow's feathers is especially pleasing.
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Such a delicate and tender work... I love the calm colors and the expression on the boy's face... and the composition is just perfect. Very beautiful indeed!
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An amazing composition! I love it! Reminds me of some fairy-tale-illustrations I've seen years ago! This melancholy... beautiful!
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The muted, textural color of the background is what really draws me in to this. The linework is also very delicate and beautiful.
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beautifully done. nice use of media.watercolors and ink. awesome job.
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Beautiful <3 It's simple but it has a darker meaning behind it. Ah, so elegant <3
I've had a thing with crows all this year ^^ They're fantastic birds, and very intelligent.
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Wow... what a neat idea! I especially like how the branches seem to be growing out of his head -- very cool!
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Nice! Kinda spooky. I'm not familiar with that myth; now I've gotta go look it up! (^_^)
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Hauntingly beautiful! The textures and details really draw me in. The overall piece feels very soft and dream-like.
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This is outstanding! Just stunning, I adore it, and I've also got a big thing with crows, so really feeling this
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I love the contrast of the white and black. And the delicate skin tone... How the feathers in the guys hair is subtly there. I love that the crow is white, and that you allowed yourself to be inspired. Spectacular.
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That's amazing. I love the detail and the romanticism of it all. You did an excellent job.
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