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Published: 2009-09-16 03:56:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 71476; Favourites: 3893; Downloads: 1631
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I wanted to do this painting in a style reminiscent of a renaissance religious painting.Angel is messenger, demon cherub is harbinger of the apocalypse.
I haven't done a lot with two characters interacting so this seemed like a good excuse. Plus I've had the concept in my mind for years now. Glad to finally see it down on paper, so to speak.
The angel is not terribly tough/masculine, yes, this was intentional. Most sources say that traditionally, angels have no real gender, though they are usually depicted as beautiful beings with some male characteristics. Now don't ask me if they have navels, it looked too strange without one.
Painted with Photoshop CS2 (refs used for hands/baby leg)
edit 9/30: Wow, thanks for the DD on this, I'm amazed! And thanks so much to ~faerywitch and ^archanN for the suggestion and feature!
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So, you are the one who painted this magnificent angel...I haven't be able to forget it since the first time I saw it...
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This is wonderful,,and exactly how I see an angel..both male and female features-all in one, blond curly hair like an innocent child...
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wonderful, your talent is stunning. This makes me think of him holding his little brother, who's not all bad.
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I see this as Lucifer and Lilith, first demon he created.
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blown away...... completely! i think this falls into my top 20 favourite pieces here of all time.
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Wouldn't it be super cute if his was mpreg with that baby OMG!!
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The color is beautiful and I love the detail on the wings for both of them.
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How do you do this? Your airbrush paintings breathe
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Truely amazing artwork. Have added to my favourites
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Both has sinister beauty and thank you for not making the angel terribly masculine. I understand your attempt at renaissance religious painting style, but if you really wanted to achieve that you need more sfumato. For now every edge is abit too defined, but you did a fabulous job regardless.
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hmm, good idea - I may play around with losing some edges. Thanks!
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oh my god... this picture absolutely blew my mind. this is possibly my favorite piece of artwork ever. this is incredible.
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I have no idea where to start, this is just perfect!
The textures on the skin, the hair and the demon's wings are incredibly well done. The colours give depth an volume to the figures as well as making them look very realistic. The angel's eyes are so intesive and focused... And the baby demon is such a sweet little creature ^^
What I really love about this is the way the angel is holding the demon; it's like he wants to keep some distance from it, yet protecting it at the same time
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i bit if the angel had a mother, she would be like, : i told you that jezebel woman was the devil".
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Good work, much sensitive. I will write a post about your art on my blog.
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so cool! Angels rock! rofl, and such a cute little baby!
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this is absolutely gorgeous. it invokes such huge emotion. i love it
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May I please use this piece for a school assignment? I'm supposed to make a copy of a piece of work that I like for a long writing assignment, and I'd like to use this. Credit will be given to you, and I'll claim it in no way shape or form.
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sure, go for it - though your teacher may find it rather odd
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Your amazing work has been FAVED by TheMaleSoul - showcasing and promoting Male Beauty in Art
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This is the most stunning piece of art I have seen in a long time.
I mean wow...the anatomy is flawless. I'm just amazed at your talent!
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