His animal grace

Mar 01, 2008 19:14

This piece has been really hard to work on. It probably needs more touching up, so I'm not putting it up in the shop yet. I started it before Cleo passed away, and really had to step back from it. It's still hard, losing her is still a really fresh wound, but I've been so close... I wanted to finish it. It means a lot, putting her at the lotus ( Read more... )

cleo, art, blue gorgon

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sylvanfae March 2 2008, 02:53:51 UTC
Gorgeous! I recognized them both, and the Cernunnos-like Pashupati, too. <3

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medusasowl March 2 2008, 06:06:45 UTC
Thank you. :) I drew a lot of inspiration from Cernunnos actually. They're very similar entities/energies/icons and there's only one image of Pashupati to go off of. The similarities are surreal. Check out these two stone carvings!

http://www.pantheon.org/areas/gallery/mythology/asia/hindu/pashupati.jpg
http://www.zvrk.co.yu/slike/umetnost/cernunnos.jpg

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dahliablue March 2 2008, 07:03:51 UTC
This took my breath away! It is so supremely peaceful. Just beautiful.

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medusasowl March 2 2008, 22:01:40 UTC
Thank you, that means a lot to me. :) I'm still struggling with cleaning it up for larger sizes but it will be more than worth it. I've been wanting a Pashupati image for our home for a while now.

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mermaidsinlove March 3 2008, 04:13:53 UTC
Nice art, darlin!

I thought you might like this:
http://randomknowledge.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/pjer_jil_10.jpg

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medusasowl March 3 2008, 19:03:36 UTC
Thank you on both counts! What an interesting style that is!

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mermaidsinlove March 4 2008, 00:26:39 UTC
It's by Pierre et Gilles, they're two French male artists who are artistic and romantic partners. :)

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