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Fuel Of Fantasyby ~zachlost

Contests / 2004 / Inspirations

Inspiration:
At the core of my artistic expression lies the ever faithful base of Fantasy. Varying from trigger to trigger, what stirs and drives my art if the fantastical, magical and extraordinary. In the ever changing world of grey to grey, it is often the beauty and colour of the fantastical which captures my imagination and drives me to create, capture and explore.

Execution:

Digital Air-Brushing using a reference model

~anttek

Original work was detailed at 5400 x 3600 pixels for clarity of resolution.

Image was composed using 10 layers in PS

Delivery:
The simplicity of the Faery is often played down in Fantasy (personal opinion). More often than not, the playfulness and beauty of the relatively smaller creature is over shadowed by Dragons, Magicians, Mystics and or depicted in a overtly feminine manner. (not that I'm knocking Dragons or feminine Faeries - by all means they rock in their own right) Here, I have chosen to depict a more masculine Fae in mid-glide - capturing the majestic beauty of a creature, so unlike man, yet so fantastically tangible.

Personally, I believe Faeries as a general species, are neither good nor evil. They live for the moment and enjoy what fruits of their existence has to offer. The mood and expression which is conveyed is that one of indifference, to life, to the world and to existence.

The choice of colours are more subdued in the cooler end of the spectrum for the atmosphere of night, where their mysterious glow becomes more alluring and captivating. The accompanying Wisps (smaller Fae) are there for lighting.

Props:
Thanks to ~anttek for allowing me to use his face and body as a ref - it's always easier to work with a base which is already captivating.

love 4 4

joy 3 3

wow 1 1

~~mad 0 0~~

~~sad 0 0~~

~~fear 0 0~~

~~neutral 0 0~~

~Kody-Boye Feb 27, 2013

This is so beautiful.

~AmandaGaia Feb 19, 2013 Hobbyist Writer

THIS is how I pictured my violet fairy VeVe to look like in my story collaboration with my writing partner! It was like you plucked him from my own imaginings.... Mind if I share this with Sparky? He'll love it just as much as I do. I know he will. -smiles and looks hopeful-

~zachlost Feb 19, 2013

Dear Amanda, this image is available on the internet already via this website, so I don't see any issue with "sharing" it ... -confused-

~AmandaGaia Feb 20, 2013 Hobbyist Writer

Because some artists are particular about their work. I have seen several state that their pictures/drawing/paintings cannot be shared without their permission even if it IS on DA.

~kilani123 Dec 7, 2012

wow a guy fairy thats new to me and wat amazing wings i've never seen stuff like it

~kazlovesart Apr 29, 2012

captivating

!PuppyD Sep 15, 2011 Professional General Artist

This is really something amazing. I really like the thin veins and fur/hair strokes you used throughout this piece. Very creative and quite original design. You did an amazing job in only 10 layers. How long did this piece take you?

Either way, this is a wonderful example of what good artists can do with a little bit of patience. Great work!

~zachlost Sep 16, 2011

Looking back on the files, it looks like 12 hours over two days?

!PuppyD Sep 16, 2011 Professional General Artist

Wow. Not bad time at all! Thank you so much for the information! Its very much appriciated.

~Goddessa39 Jul 15, 2011

I think dragonfly.

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