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Phoenix-from-Flames ♂️ [8513608] [2008-10-05 15:05:40 +0000 UTC] "Man in the Rain . . ." (Austria)

# Statistics

Favourites: 1347; Deviations: 87; Watchers: 22

Watching: 146; Pageviews: 13675; Comments Made: 598; Friends: 146

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Luis Royo
Favorite writers: Arthur C. Clarke, Sergei Lukianenko & Terry Pratchett

# About me

The one who picked up the camera and found the pencil instead . . .


Feedback, suggestions and everything else remotely helpful for artistic improvement is highly appreciated !
Or just drop by for chat - that works too ^^

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# Comments

Comments: 273

ChiharusMoon [2016-10-04 02:19:29 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the llama

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da-hazard [2016-04-17 20:10:51 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday! ^^

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aeroscythel [2014-11-01 14:03:12 +0000 UTC]

THANKS FOR FAV BTW DDDDD

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to aeroscythel [2014-11-01 17:55:33 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome !

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da-hazard [2014-09-23 18:49:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the Fave and the Watch mate! Really means a lot to me

I have also added you btw ^^

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to da-hazard [2014-09-24 21:16:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome - thank you for watching me in return !

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da-hazard In reply to Phoenix-from-Flames [2014-09-25 05:28:32 +0000 UTC]

Not a problem at all ^^

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DamaiMikaz [2014-08-31 19:48:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for adding Being happy with your art to your collections. I'm happy that you like it

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to DamaiMikaz [2014-09-05 09:45:20 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome - I'm going through your other journals atm; It really helps gettimg  new perspectives; does wonders for my motivation

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DLDigital [2014-06-28 13:32:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the +fav on 'The Creative Process'! I'm glad it resonated with you.

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to DLDigital [2014-06-29 19:06:56 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome !

Imho, you destilled the essence of what you've said in the description into visual form; the act of giving a simple thought wings, to make it fly is always a daunting task,  almost frightening at first.
(Like it is said: "There's no greater fear for an artist than a blank page.")

I really like the transition throughout the series:
Starting with the rough idea, unpolished and uncut, still trapped inside the proverbial ore veins of the mind to the finished piece at the end, taking to the skies.

Another thing that caught my interest is the way the tool is handled:
While it's a brush in every panel, it's first used like a pickaxe to break the idea from the bedrock at first, changes into a carving knife in the second and finally becomes it's delicate self in the final panel.
It's a wonderful analogy to the effort necessary in each phase of the process - by handling the brush a different way in each panel, you've conveyed the impression of it being a different tool at each step.
Like you said yourself, the element of flight is present in each panel - like the brush, it's one of the three major elements making up the thing and the whole of the thing: The artist, his tool and the creative spark.

Very well done - I wish you all the best for the contest and I'll gladly witness your future works  !

(Btw: I can't help the feeling that this melody perfectly fits the overall idea of the picture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyKceK… )

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DLDigital In reply to Phoenix-from-Flames [2014-06-30 19:34:30 +0000 UTC]

The music complements the piece so well! I really appreciate you sharing the song with me - I'm a big fan of Lindsey Stirling. She's so talented!

Your insight and feedback is on point - you encapsulated in words what I tried to share with my pen. Thank you so much for that, it's refreshing to know my work is understood.

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to DLDigital [2014-07-01 21:52:33 +0000 UTC]

The feeling's mutual - I'm glad I could get my opinion across

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xKurrMeowx [2014-06-19 17:07:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the fav

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to xKurrMeowx [2014-06-19 20:14:41 +0000 UTC]

Praise where praise is due, I'd say - You're welcome !

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doolhoofd [2014-04-02 11:46:20 +0000 UTC]

Have you ever considered writing? 

just a suggestion.

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to doolhoofd [2014-04-05 21:21:27 +0000 UTC]

The idea of writing did cross my mind, but I never really considered to make something more of it.
Thing is, while I can be quite handy with words when given the right "spark", something that gets me thinking.
I'm not very good at putting together cohesive stories, though.

Putting a train of thought into text or describing an emotional situation by allegories etc. is what I can do (see many of my over-sized dA comments for reference ).
But since I tend to be quite elaborate once I get started I'm and rarely get feedback on my thoughts, I'm under the impression that people percive my words as babble.

Anyhow, your comment is much appreciated, I'll take it as a compliment !
Thanks again !

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doolhoofd In reply to Phoenix-from-Flames [2014-04-06 05:15:34 +0000 UTC]

You're free to spark up on the stuff in my gallery, I always reply; I'm an amateur thinker/writer myself, so I guess it takes one to know one.

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Promet-he-us [2014-03-16 23:09:18 +0000 UTC]

Vielen Dank für den für 'Papillon ', Thomas!

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a14onymus [2014-01-06 23:06:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank YOU!--- very much for donating me some points.I will take good care of them.

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to a14onymus [2014-01-06 23:16:13 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome !

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MatteoCattonar [2013-12-08 06:40:23 +0000 UTC]

THX  



please like this page www.facebook.com/MatteoCattona…

(if you already done...thx a lot!)

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to MatteoCattonar [2013-12-13 20:58:50 +0000 UTC]

Anytime

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Promet-he-us [2013-10-30 21:32:51 +0000 UTC]

Vielen Dank für den für 'Girl in the shadow ', Thomas!

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to Promet-he-us [2013-11-01 16:01:28 +0000 UTC]

Immer wieder ein Vergnügen

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Promet-he-us In reply to Phoenix-from-Flames [2013-11-01 20:17:36 +0000 UTC]

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Promet-he-us [2013-10-18 08:36:48 +0000 UTC]

Danke für den fave für 'Hollow drawn '!

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to Promet-he-us [2013-10-19 07:40:12 +0000 UTC]

Immer gerne - Ich liebe diese simple und kraftvolle Bleistiftsketches

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Promet-he-us In reply to Phoenix-from-Flames [2013-10-19 18:26:02 +0000 UTC]

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MaureenMachine [2013-10-17 22:32:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to MaureenMachine [2013-10-19 07:37:02 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome !

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Promet-he-us [2013-10-16 18:49:03 +0000 UTC]

Vielen Dank für die vielen Faves und den Watch, Thomas - ich fühle mich zutiefst geehrt!

*****

Thank you so much for so many faves and the watch, Thomas - I am deeply honoured!

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to Promet-he-us [2013-10-17 19:40:53 +0000 UTC]

Es ist mir ein Vergnügen -
Besonders gut gefallen mir "Girl with the Scorpio Tattoo " und "Hollow drawn "

Ich selbst habe erst vor kurzem (ca 1 Jahr) angefangen zu zeichnen, aber es sind schon gewisse Fortschritte zu erkennen
Bleistiftzeichnungen und -sketches wie die deinen sind mir ein große Hilfe.


*****

It's my pleasure
I especially like "Girl with the Scorpio Tattoo " and "Hollow drawn "
Such simpicistic pencil sketches and portraits are right up my alley.

I picked up drawing only recently (about 1yr ago) but I've already mad progress since then
Pencildrawings and -sketchings like yours are really helpful for improving my own skills

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Promet-he-us In reply to Phoenix-from-Flames [2013-10-18 08:14:01 +0000 UTC]

Das freut mich sehr - als ich wieder angefangen habe hätte ich nie geglaubt, dass jemand mögen könnte, was ich tue - seitdem sind wohl so rund 7 Jahre vergangen. Einfach dran bleiben und nicht vergessen Spaß dabei zu haben.

*****

I am so happy for your reply - when I started I would have never believed somebody could like what I am doing - now I am at it for about 7 years. Just stick with it and never forget to have fun.

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weroni [2013-10-02 21:50:46 +0000 UTC]

wow thank you so much for your support it really means a lot, it's things like this that encourage me to paint more and more

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to weroni [2013-10-03 20:19:30 +0000 UTC]

It's my pleasure

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liberameCINDY [2013-10-02 18:32:44 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for the watch <3

ps. if you'd like feel free to have a peep at my facebookpage: www.facebook.com/CindyGriswald…

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to liberameCINDY [2013-10-02 20:25:07 +0000 UTC]

It is my pleasure !
I truly love your pencil drawings; you're showing very fine craftsmanship and a keen style - I'm looking forward to your future creations

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LMan-Artwork [2013-08-28 07:31:08 +0000 UTC]

Huge thanks for watching, Thomas!

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to LMan-Artwork [2013-08-31 19:13:19 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome !
Thx for   btw !

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LMan-Artwork In reply to Phoenix-from-Flames [2013-08-31 22:28:52 +0000 UTC]

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stefeli-reloaded [2012-06-24 18:29:48 +0000 UTC]

Much appreciated

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to stefeli-reloaded [2012-06-24 18:48:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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masterBo [2012-06-13 15:22:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Fav!

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paskiman [2011-05-21 22:26:14 +0000 UTC]

thx for adding the antinurge sistem to your folder

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Robakh [2011-03-30 17:26:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the fav

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to Robakh [2011-04-02 17:15:24 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome !

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BioWolff [2011-03-09 11:07:18 +0000 UTC]

Hello and Welcome to the group!

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Phoenix-from-Flames In reply to BioWolff [2011-03-13 16:30:05 +0000 UTC]

Thx for the welcome !

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kyrneucciu [2011-01-22 14:20:05 +0000 UTC]

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