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Published: 2003-11-11 21:58:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 7126; Favourites: 180; Downloads: 483
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watercolourI made this picture after a creative-crisis. The pegasus is a symbol for the art and it's flight to the skies. But in my picture pegasus is killed by wild dogs, which represent the fear and unsureness of me. In the past, I looked for the meaning of other persons about my pictures, not after my own.
The man with the mask is Erik, the main character from Gaston Leroux' novel "the phantom of the opera". I am working for several years at a comic project about Erik. And Erik has a similar problem like me. His music isn't recognized by the people. He has similar fears about it like me.
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What an interesting picture!
I believe my first thought was "Persia", because that image behind Eric looks so much like a relief sculpted into sand-colored stone.
the second was that Eric looks like a young artist facing an audition, the way he clutches his precious work.
But there's really a hint of a parallel, isn't there? The pegasus being hunted down by dogs/wolves, and Eric looks hunted, and frightened, as if a mob or soldiers were after him. And he'd have to be hunted by a group; he'd be able to handle one attacker.
It's amazing how the picture gives so many hints and clues, and puzzling it all together (Eric fleeing from attackers after having just enough time to grab his most important possessions?) is up to the viewer. Lovely work!
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I still come back here every now and then, even after all those years...~
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It's a brilliant image! VERY poetic!
Ahh, poor Erik.
~Lady B
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I love your art. You put a lot of meaning and work in every picture, and turn on great at the end! I wish one day i will draw like you n.n
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Thank you very much for your kind comments 
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you're welcome! and yes, i'm practicing everyday so one day i'll be better. Drawing is what i like and want to do and i don't want to never give up n.n
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I still remember the description on the other webside you're not a member any more. This drawing always impressed me. By details, but also by its meaning and how you succeeded to work this content into the picture. It was also one of the very first of your drawings I have ever seen. When I think of your artworks about Erik, this is still one of the first pictures that comes into my mind.
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Oh, thank you very much. *G* Since then, so much time has passed. But still, the picture speaks to me too. And still I agree with its meaning. Sometimes I think, I should redo some of the older pictures. But I think, I'll leave this one out of the plan, because the meaning is very personal. Something, you can't repeat.
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I think leaving it out is a good idea. The new picture wouldn't mean the same, although I'm sure it would look just great.
Maybe it pleases you to know that this picture even means something personal to me, too, although I did not draw it (or anything similar by motive or meaning). When I feel sad or unaccepted because of my level or style of 'art' I sometimes think of it and it cheers me up a bit.
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Ohhh, das freut mich in der Tat zu lesen. Ja, da transportiert das Bild schon etwas sehr Wichtiges. Warum sollte ich es dann nochmal neu auflegen. Die Γberarbeitung hΓ€tte wohl nie die Ausdruckskraft vom Original.
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This project sounds really awesome. And your art is so beautiful, using traditional media and all. I look forward to it.
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everytime i see this picture i think of the reliefs in persepolis!
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Thank you very much. That is a great honour for such an old piece.
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Amazing! this draw have all! meaning and beauty! Well done!
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Truly amazing and beautiful beyond belief.
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Great picture. Very emotive and expressive.
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A sentiment more common than some of us want to believe I think. I'd love to get more of my writing published but I always seem to loose the nerve to start sending stuff out.
This is a take on Erik that I haven't seen before. I like the mix of the man and the carving.
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You've been HIT! D:
. . . by the FEATURE BUS! :[)
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*sigh* This kind of image gives me an image of my own... lieka moment he may have had beofer the masquerade ball, having second thoughts about handing his opera over to someone else when really he should've overseen all proceedings himself. But more than that, it looks like a true moment of vulnerability: what if they don't like my work? type thing. It's so beautifully poignant and I want to hug him. Then again, I always want to hug him... *sigh* Another masterpiece. Doesn't seem to matter what medium you use! Fave.
T.
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you sound like a very sweet person, i like your version of the opera ghost!
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das ist immer noch eins meiner liebsten bilder von dir. *luv*
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Quite an emotive pic. I like this very much!
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Awwww he looks so paranoid. Kind of an "They're all out to get me" expression. Nice symbolism. It fits, really, especially when you consider how Erik is always talking about his song "taking flight/wing" (in the musical at least).
The pegasus and the dogs are well done. And Erik looks gorgeous, as always. But his hips bug me...they seem out of place. I think they might be too low and too far to the right. I like the shinyness though.
Very beautiful piece, overall.
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That's not the only thing he has fears of.
Margarita: My Erik's face has brought on some fear of other humans.
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I love this and the symbolism it represents...you did a fantastic job! I love PoTo and Erik...I like how your Erik has Auburn hair. Beautiful work and an instant fav for me!
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Gorgeous! And whatever your comic project is, go for it!
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I think about this piece, a lot. I saw it about a month ago, faved it, and it's been in my mind, ever since. He's such a darling. I just want to put a hand on his shoulder and reassure him that his music would be the best thing ever to happen to the world of the arts. Or maybe, just the world. I really wish Erik existed. It's sad just how impossible of a character he is. I love him to death. And his timidity in this piece just breaks my heart. He's so adorable! Well done. Thank you for doing this.
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ChΓ o mung khΓ‘ch vi?ng tham, xin vui lΓ²ng dang kΓ ho?c dang nh?p
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That is really beautiful. Very well done.
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You really have nothing to be anxious about. Your art is some of the best I have seen, and your so very nice. I'm sure you could whatever you wanted. I really hope to hear more about your comic project with Erik. It all looks so wonderful ^___^
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So gorgeous...I always imagined Erik to be beautiful myself :3
I love his hair! Usually I picture him as having black hair.
This is INCREDIBLY beautiful. I want to know more about this comic!
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this is beautiful, Erik looks so suspicious and yet this is what I pictured him to look like. He has alot of charm and he doesn't look like a monster which is what alot of people portray him as.
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Very lovely I love the was you draw Erik.
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Erik in pleather pants. (or vinyl...they look shiny...) I love that... whoo. And I like the hair and the hands, especially. Amazing coloring job too. I wish I could paint...:le sigh:
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This is rather un-usual way to portray Erik, but this very beautiful in a way. This image speaks a lot to be honest and is he anxious? You know reminds me a film with Claude Rains. One Phantom of the Opera film made in 1940's.
It is very beautiful image. me loveth. c'est bon
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