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Published: 2007-07-25 08:24:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 20463; Favourites: 426; Downloads: 255
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Original character.Gama is a god of Longevity, and is one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in the Shinto religion. He's usually depicted as an old man with a staff and a fan with a deer hanging about him nibbling at his heels.. but I tried to run with the idea of a forest Faun with Eastern influences instead.
In the end he still turned out to be a regular ol' faun cuz I didn't put enough blings on him. And no Gama isn't wearing any pants.
Done over 2 days and 2 nights, took something like 25 hours total in Painter IX and Photoshop 6.
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Closeup of Gama's face at actual size.
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Comments: 59
This looks exactly like a dream I used to have a lot, a while back. cool.
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So very viridian. This is lovely, although I'm not familiar with the deity.
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This is beautiful! I love the colors and his all knowing look.
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This is gorgeous! TOT I love that bright forest path coming up the hill, and then the cute shady one going off to the left, kinda. So cute~ And fauns are awesome, and Shinto shrines are adorable. And all of those greens are so gorgeous. 
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maybe it\'s a bit too dark, but i like it nonetheless
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ohhh, It's soo cool. I really love this picture
great <3
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Very cool artwork! It reminds me of the movie "Pans labyrinth" very great movie *o* I like the lightning here and the details you add on the leafs!
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Once met Pan, who had red curly hair, blue eyes and was dressed all in blue denim.
So reminds me of that mushroom hunt....
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Your colors are totally fabulous. I especially like the backlit effect on Gama.
P.S. Mythology is cool!
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This is VERY nice! Great atmosphere, composition, and attention to detail!
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This is friggin awesome. It looks like it took you more than just two days :3
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The detail and lighting in this piece is astounding!
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I decided the "random deviant" button was for losers, so I just started clicking on random friends and clubs and favs until I had no idea where I was. Somehow, I arrived here.
I'm amazed. O_O ...and very glad I wound up at this image. Your artwork is just insanely great.
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I actually thought it was just ok
the visuals were good, but the pace was very slow
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excellent!!! anyway why would a faun wear pants?
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Thanks so much! Appreciate it!
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It's a little frightening (in a good way).
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Eastern Faun? Interesting.
He reminds me of the Faun from Pan's Labyrinth.
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amazing effect!!!!!!!! I really adore this!!! XD
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I think the light levels are very realistic in this one. I can't help but feel you ought to have a wider color range in this one though, in particular the light-lit areas are probably better with some warm yellow.
My two cents. Faved.
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Thanks for your comment! Yes I think it'd work rather nicely with more yellows in the mix too.
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wow i really love this pic, it reminds me of pans labyrinth
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I just wanna go up and tweak his little goatie-ears. Good job on this. I love all the different shades and tones of green. The lovely yet simplistic detailing in the background really help this pop. Really, you should have more comments on this than you do.
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Amazing, as always. His expression is kinda creepy and cool
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Oooh, i love the lighting and the ambiance. Really really nature-y.
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I really love the lighting and contrast between light and shadow. Very very nice!
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I love it! very great atmosphere
even tho fauns creep me out~ LOL
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Ahaha must be that soul sucking stare of theirs. Thanks Mikey!
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Yes!
hes smiling like he knows all my secrets and credit information~ LOL
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This is a very good concept you chose; of a shinto god seen with western eyes.... I love your interpretation of the god, the forest is calm and beautiful...The lighting, awomely done. That gives a very special atmosphere to the place that really seems real...
I can't tell you how much I love this picture...
You should make a print of it.
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25 hr. !!! Oh I will die before finish.
I like light and shadow.
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Your style rocks. It's so painterly and delicate.
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Absolutely fabulous! I just love the mood, the lighting, his expression and the whole feel of this being such a secret and sacred place. Wonderful!
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The lighting is so beautiful, and I love all the rich greens. He has such a wise face.
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