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Submitted: September 17, 2011
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Out Of The Ashesby =sanguisGelidus

Digital Art / Drawings & Paintings / Other

... Save me from the dark.

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This idea came to me, when I was browsing through stock images on DA and found this amazing phot of a girl: [link] I used it as reference to draw the girl

The credit goes to

I hope you like it!

Drawn in PS CS4 + Hanvon graphic tablet

-- favs and comments are hiighly appreciated!!

Critique by ~TurnBackThePendulum Jul 11, 2012, 8:22:56 AM

This is an amazing picture,and I love how the tail of the Phoenix's tail is merging with the ashes, and how the fire is following the bird, but at the same time keeping the girl safe. I also like how the ashes start to look like bits of silver before 'becoming fire' and the wings emerging from the flames, it gives it a very ethereal feel. My only suggestion is to have the bird have less.... 'fins' and soften up the transitions in the dark colors. (but keep the light colors in stark comtrast to the dark, it makes it 'pop' more ^_^)

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Critique by ~elbarien Mar 25, 2012, 5:13:45 PM

The first thing that struck me about this image was the incredible movement of light and color from which the phoenix emerges. The red is very striking, and, in my opinion, an excellent color choice. The tail of the phoenix is indistinguishable from the fiery trail, which is very effective and serves to not break up the image, which could easily happen with the two subjects drawing focus.
I love the fact that the little girl is in a lighter environment; it seems as if she has been saved or at least left warmer and more secure than the darkness into which the phoenix is flying. My one suggestion on this point is that the color transition from purple to an almost black color in the rightmost corners is very abrupt in comparison to the other color transitions. I think it might be more effective to soften this fade a bit.
I would have to say that my favorite part of this piece is the detail in the fire surrounding and following the phoenix. The small yellow flecks really sharpen the details and focus the eye.

Overall, this piece is absolutely gorgeous. While the concept of the phoenix rising from the ashes isn't exactly uncommon, this is a very fresh take on it that elevates this piece above the rest. Lovely colors, striking details, elegant, powerful movement, and a creative vision. Excellent work!

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~misshandfull Apr 13, 2013 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Fantastic!!!! I LOve it! Its like in my dream...

~TheGreenSprite Feb 28, 2013

I strongly Agree With Pendulum its a beautiful work of art

~bambooflower Feb 28, 2013

wow... this is incredible!!

=morningstarskid Feb 3, 2013 Professional Artist

XD:10!!!
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~dlberek Jan 27, 2013

Just to add to my first comment, thank you also for the reference to the stock photograph. I added one of the photos to my favorites, as I did your illusturation. Excellent!