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The mists of Avalon 2009

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Update because after almost 5 years she is still the work you all love the most here! thank you



Dear friends and watchers,

Avalon was the most magical place in the Arthurian legends. You could only get there if you could find the island through the mist. This elf is responsible for creating the mist.

I started to paint one of my moulin rouge girls and in the process I ended up with an elf. As an artist one does not always understand what it is when the painting takes over and gets a life of itself, those who paint will know this and I for one always obey my muse.

I dedicate this elf once again to my friend Ellen :iconvaledhelven: great lover of elves and friend extraordinaire.
Probably she will scold me a bit for dedicating another work to her, but she has sole owners rights to all my elves.
So this point is clear now.
I will not forget my other watchers, much more paintings and dedications will be made in the future, bear with me friends.

For the mists I used a brush from :iconemelody: thanks it is a great one.

So enjoy my second elf and thanks in advance for all the favs and the sweet or constructive comments, all this is welcome.

I used a reference, some girl I googled inspired me, but I have lost the reference sorry.

Avalon still exists, it is situated at the contemporary Glastonburry :thumb172812529:

The new mists : The mists of Avalon 2010 by crayonmaniac
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:star::star::star::star::star-half: Overall
:star::star::star::star::star: Vision
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star::star::star: Technique
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Impact

I think the most impressive part of this picture is the way yo have created the effect of the mist surrounding your subject. It's breathtaking. I love how she see her almost grasping it between her thumb and forefinger.

I also think you did an excellent job with the facial feature, especially the eyes, and the detail on the crown is very impressive as well.

The detail on the hair, also, is quite impressive. I love how you capture the wisps of individual strands on her neck and on the lower mane. The shading on the skin in the neck and arm looks great too.