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And so it all begins... by *tarkheki:icontarkheki:

Categories Traditional Art > Paintings > Illustration > Conceptual

©2008-2010 *tarkheki
:icontarkheki:

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This painting was recently made as somewhat of a “late” concept/promotional piece to my short that will FINALLY be developed this year.
It is also a stand-alone, and can be easily not be associated with anything but the myth of Raven stealing the sun.

In Raven you can see the figures that were influenced by, or have some connection to Raven himself.
Mouse [woman], Eagle, Bear, Wolf, Salmon, Frog, and Beaver.

The concept that intrigues me the most is the masks as headdresses- that can be pulled down to make the dancer totally in outfit. It’s such a wonderful way to reflect/represent the being both as part of the individual, and the individual part of the being.
I love it! :heart:

Original Acrylic painting over an old canvas. I don’t throw away materials- I just reuse them. If after some time the previous image lacks in quality and I don’t want to keep it- it gets painted over.
Like this one!
I certainly won’t be painting over this one- that’s for sure! :heart:

This image will soon be available as either a silk screen, or embroidery on shirts. Please keep a look out in my Live Journal Account for when they are available.

Size: 18"x 24"
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Original: NFS at this time (possibly in a year’s time)
Prints:* $7

*Prints come without watermark.

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~arpellias Jul 10, 2008, 9:28:14 PM
oh wow....:heart::heart:heart:

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"where's your gavel? your jury?
what's my offense this time?
your not a judge, but if you're going to judge me
well sentence me to another life"
~Paramore song

"Life is such a silly game, but I really like to play"
---> *IMustBeDead
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~SilverCougar Jul 10, 2008, 9:31:25 PM
I FAV THIS AND SAY NOTHING!!!

No.. wait.. *grins*

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Has braen tiem NAO!
:iconscarlettfoxx:
~scarlettfoxx Jul 10, 2008, 9:31:56 PM
This is simply a beautiful image of the myth of Raven stealing the sun. I really love the silhouette.

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Artist, Author, Animator, and Wandsmith

"Interdimensional travel doesn't come with airsickness bags"
- Me

Prints For Sale!, Check my Journal: [link]
:icontamiveldura:
~tamiveldura Jul 10, 2008, 9:46:37 PM
very interesting. I'll have to look up the story of the raven. I've never heard of it.

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I am the Library Ninja.
:icongoshawk:
~Goshawk Jul 10, 2008, 9:57:56 PM
Gorgeous portrayal of my favourite myth! I love the silhouette of raven; it's so eye catching and dramatic! And the ghostly figures in the night sky inside the silhouette... it's breathtaking. It makes me want to paint again.

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~98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this in your signature
"The people have spoken- we demand more mando!" -Chris Thile
:icontarkheki:
*tarkheki Jul 10, 2008, 10:13:25 PM
Well, in all honesty, it's not so muhc the existing myth, but something I'm working on that rings similar. However, it can be taken for the other as well. :)
Thank you so much for your comment! :)

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98% of teenagers do or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this
:icongoshawk:
~Goshawk Jul 10, 2008, 10:17:39 PM
And that's also really cool; I enjoy putting my own personal spins on things I really like. I have my own views of the raven myth myself, since the raven is one of my favourite animals.
No problem! Wonderful art deserves comments.

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~98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this in your signature
"The people have spoken- we demand more mando!" -Chris Thile
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=CiranWR Jul 10, 2008, 10:26:31 PM
really like the bold colors and the silhouette

And as always love how I have to keep staring at your images to see everything. Didn't even see the man's face or the blue figures at first.
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~SpearFox Jul 10, 2008, 10:32:30 PM
That is beautiful in so many ways. The shapes and colors really draw me in, and I really love the deep wispy blue

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I'm not as old as my taste in movies might imply.
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~JamminBison Jul 10, 2008, 10:35:19 PM
I've always lovded myths where something is stolen like the Moon, Fire, Sun, or anything else by something or other.

This portrays your short that your doing [I seen the animatic~] really nicely and could be a damn good promotional piece for it when it nears completion. :]

Makes you want to see more, y'know?
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