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kingmong β The Hound's Final Stand.
Published: 2006-06-23 17:09:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 30530; Favourites: 478; Downloads: 677
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Cuchulainn, irish champion warrior of Ulster. Tying his half cursed body to a tree, the Hound of Culann took his last breath in an attempt to defend his land single handedly against the invading army of Queen Medb. The Goddess Morrigan announces his death in the form of a crow, settling on Cuchulainn's shoulder.This story touched me a few years back when I was reading up Celtic Mythology, the scene has been running in my head since than. I guess it's time to relive that moment, so here it is.
Comment and Critics are welcomed, special thanks to ArtGerm, Kunnka, Torei and Ed for giving me pointers during the process. Cheers!
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Did he die in his RΓastrad/warp spasm form here? It looks like his spiked hair/swollen muscles are laxing.
i like how you had his hair fade to black here, like the fiery triple-colors of his hair have been extinguished.
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Whoaaaaa. Cool depiction of Cuchulainn. I'm always imagining him as a skinny youth but this shows his power and stance. What a cool detail where his blade is tied to his arm, it just goes to show how desperate he is to succeed.
So freaking cool.
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Just Awesome. A great depiction of an epic myth.
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He's sister Morrigu's now... I absolutely adore this work. Everything from the warp spasm dying down to the wolfhound keeping vigil over Cu chullain exhausted body. The green Gaelic tattooing against the pale skin and world works amazingly too.
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You captured the moment beautifully! I loved this scene when I first read abt Cu Chulainn. I like Morrigan in this scene as well. I love the details of his tattoos, the blood, the injuries, the way his weapon is tied to him....*rants on*
Conclusion: Awesome work! instafav!!
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An absolutely fantastic piece my friend, captures everything in the moment flawlessly.
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This picture was enough to make me go and look up "Cuchulainn". Pretty inspiring...
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This is an incredible piece. I love the story behind it. I have pictures like that in my head but I am new to the painting process and it does not go well.
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I am thankful that I can paint the pictures in my mind well enough. It took alot of practise but if the inspiration is there, the technical aspect will fix itself eventually. Glad you like the work mate
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I really do. I am a beginning painter. I recently got a tablet and have been so addicted to it and I have been experimenting so I can get my own style. I hope one day to be at least somewhat as good as you.
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wow, just been searching for artworks depicting tales of celtic mythology, and yours is one of the most impressive. i don't know anything about digital art so i can't give any comment regarding the technique, but the image composition is wonderful, great symbolism!
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Thank you, I am glad you like the work.
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10/10 Awesome pic, My only complaint would be the sword should still be in his hand at this point, it's not until he is beheaded when it falls from his dead hand and kill the guy who beheads him. But I don't think it would have worked as well as your way so that's not even a complaint from me
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wow well done. you did a great job on this picture. Keep it up.
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I love the tattoos, but it's the only thing here that feels 'right'.
Firstly, his hair. it's supposed to be brown at the roots(his natural color, likely), blonde the rest(as per typical celtic fighting season fashion), and red at the tips.
Also, he lashed himself to a boulder in most versions of the story, rather than a tree.
Further, he didn't carry a sword, he carried his spear, the Gae Bulg into that battle. Swords were still fairly expensive at this point in history, and only the noblest of nobles carried them commonly.
Also, like any other Ulsterman of the time, he wouldn't have been massive and muscular, like the Gauls, but of average build and wiry frame, and would have been adorned with jewelery(no self respecting celtic warrior goes into battle without an earring or three, and if they can afford it, a Torc).
If you're going to do a historical peice, pay careful attention to your research. Other than that, this is absolutely fantastic, and visually stunning! good job!
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DAMN!!
that is georgous
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I'm sorry I already commented on this, but it's just too great!! I must do it again.
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I know it's far too late for my comment to matter... but inspirational... his pose. The sorrow in his outstretched hand, the dog's vigilant stand... inspirational.
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I love the story of Cu Chulainn, definitely my favorite mythological character. Way to go!!
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Wow... stunning work 
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I...FUCKING...LOVE...IT!!!! OMG it is so hard to find people who really get the myth enough to draw something so dramatic!
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Breathtakin', bloody an' tragic...one o' teh best portayals of ol' Cuchulainn I've seen so far...
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This is completely bad ass!!!!!! awesome work with the celtic tattoo....nice touch!!!!
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you did him justice with that picture great job! really like the details and blood
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Awesome depiction of a rare subject. You should do one of him fighting his son.
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The hair and the tattoos are what makes this look special in my book. Good job on the bleak and gritty colouring too.
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Brilliant work. You've captured the scene beautifully. Very raw and powerful. Such fine details too!
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Oh, man! This is [EPIC]!
I love mythology, but I've only read one or two Celtic legends. Does this one have a title? I'm interested. I think I'll add you to my watch list.
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Brilliant work.
Does justice to the myth.
You get my
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Man, I totally remember this story.
Gae Bolg and all that sweet stuff.
AWESOME painting. I wish I could have a print.
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that guy doesnt look like being tied to a tree would stop him 
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You did a nice job in this one, but I think the right hand is too short and the left leg has the same problem (itΒ΄s probably bended but...). I like very muck the composition, keep up!
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*___* Awesomeness. This picture is absolutely stunning. I especially love the motion of his hair 
Gwaa~ You're so talented~!!! *bows to you*
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