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CharityBecker — You Are My Sunshine

Published: 2009-07-01 07:27:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 1137; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 0
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Description YES! There ARE two subjects in this painting.... read on.

My entry for Cataclysm-X's contest "Couples and Duos" here [link]

I thought most folks would go with the typical lovey-dovey stuff or the "salt and pepper" or "fire and ice" pairings, so I figured I'd go a completely different way.

The female angler fish is NEVER alone. In fact, if she's ever alone, she'll die. She has a symbiotic relationship with the bioluminescent bacteria that live on her body (in the shiny, dangly thing on her head!) Without the angler fish, the bacteria would die, too. Symbiosis.... I don't think you can get any more basic a duo as that!

6 Hours
Corel Painter X
Wacom Tablet


Open for commissions. Prints are available directly through me [link] or send me a note here.


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Comments: 31

awildchelseaappeared [2010-08-08 20:16:36 +0000 UTC]

this was a fantastic idea

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CharityBecker In reply to awildchelseaappeared [2010-08-09 20:17:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I thought it was clever, too I didn't win, but it was fun making this painting, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. There were a few other clever entries that were really phenomenal! Unfortunately, none of the clever ones won. That's okay, I think all the artists had fun and that's all that really matters.

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awildchelseaappeared In reply to CharityBecker [2010-08-09 20:26:12 +0000 UTC]

quite true i love the avatar you did as well

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CharityBecker In reply to awildchelseaappeared [2010-08-10 00:34:28 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks! See? I liked the painting so much I turned it into my avatar! I swear I giggled most of the time I painted it. . . hehe. Always have the best time when I can smile or chuckle while I'm painting <3

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awildchelseaappeared In reply to CharityBecker [2010-08-10 03:48:02 +0000 UTC]

that's the way to do it! man, i wish i could paint...

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CharityBecker In reply to awildchelseaappeared [2010-08-10 04:17:23 +0000 UTC]

What are you talking about? I see your gallery. You've got talent! Keep it up, keep doing it! I was a black and white artist for the longest time. I think I started with color maybe 4 years ago? I still drop back into B&W now and then.

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awildchelseaappeared In reply to CharityBecker [2010-08-10 04:19:42 +0000 UTC]

i've attempted to paint. once. it was fun, but i don't have any real talent for it. thanks for the compliment, though

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aNameaNameaName [2010-04-10 20:30:30 +0000 UTC]

o wow, that are pretty romantic facts about those fishies! guess i drew two of them without knowing what i just learned from this comment ... wow!

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CharityBecker In reply to aNameaNameaName [2010-04-10 20:53:12 +0000 UTC]

Learn something new everyday!

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porygon-J [2009-11-22 12:51:19 +0000 UTC]

Hey, this is my favourite fish...

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CharityBecker In reply to porygon-J [2009-11-22 19:51:27 +0000 UTC]

YAY! I have a new love for them after researching and painting her. What fascinating creatures! I'm thrilled you like her! ~claps happily~

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porygon-J In reply to CharityBecker [2009-11-23 16:42:22 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad, too...

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TheJerk4 [2009-08-09 08:56:43 +0000 UTC]

haha, nice idea

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CharityBecker In reply to TheJerk4 [2009-08-09 17:29:02 +0000 UTC]

Why, thank you! I had fun with this one

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Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-07-07 21:38:12 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! How can you tell I got confused with posts!

Amazing!

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EatToast [2009-07-07 15:57:34 +0000 UTC]

i love this! it makes me happy great job, angler fish are amazing.

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CharityBecker In reply to EatToast [2009-07-07 19:38:35 +0000 UTC]

THANK YOU! I was so stoked while researching this girl. I think she's beautiful, and so unique in undersea world. Just amazing what nature can do!

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snowny [2009-07-07 09:16:52 +0000 UTC]

Cool!!!!
I love this idea!
I thought that light is a part of the fish......

U know, by looking at the title n the fish, I feel like I would like to sing.....
"u r my sunshine~ my only sunshine~ u make me happy~ ........"

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CharityBecker In reply to snowny [2009-07-07 19:40:01 +0000 UTC]

LOL! I was humming that song while I painted her. It seemed so appropriate. I'm glad others get the humor, heh. Thanks for the fave!

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snowny In reply to CharityBecker [2009-07-11 02:12:00 +0000 UTC]

Hehe.... U r welcome~

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Izbetthequeen [2009-07-07 01:47:16 +0000 UTC]

I love it! New and original, and I feel threatened since my entry isn't even done. Good luck and great work ^^

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CharityBecker In reply to Izbetthequeen [2009-07-07 06:08:16 +0000 UTC]

Oh, THANK YOU! What a sweet things to say. I appreciate it very much. I'm eager to see what you've done! Such a neat contest idea, I bet we're BOTH going to really have a run for our money, eh? Thanks again.

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Izbetthequeen In reply to CharityBecker [2009-07-07 16:58:25 +0000 UTC]

From what I've seen, its going to be a tough race. And you're very welcome, you deserve it.

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infinessence [2009-07-03 00:12:10 +0000 UTC]

What a unique idea! I've always wanted to know how the angler fish's little light was powered.

You did a really great job with the lighting, especially with making the light diffuse through the water. It's the neatest effect ever ^^

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fishglow [2009-07-02 00:31:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow, an original and cultural artwork! I didn't know that the angler fish "light" is actually a bacteria.
Great work!

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CharityBecker In reply to fishglow [2009-07-02 01:03:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I didn't know about the light either until I researched the fish for this painting. I like to get to know my subjects as best I can, so I always research first and learn what I can. Found a lot of cool info on them!

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GangsterLovin [2009-07-01 19:19:52 +0000 UTC]

Creepy! Those deep-sea anglars are such interesting creatures!

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CharityBecker In reply to GangsterLovin [2009-07-02 01:04:56 +0000 UTC]

Yes, they are! Did you know the male Angler is really, REALLY tiny and doesn't have a light at all? He attaches to the female and then becomes FUSED to her body.

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GangsterLovin In reply to CharityBecker [2009-07-02 05:59:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow, they really are bizarre creatures! It would be so interesting to have a (female) angler for a pet! I'll bet they're really dangerous, huh?

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CharityBecker In reply to GangsterLovin [2009-07-02 06:03:42 +0000 UTC]

Yeah.... and not designed to live in shallow water. They are the very deepest of sea critters. I think they'd die in a fish tank

Fro what I've read, they can be pretty heavy, but the average size isn't too much bigger than a teacup (they used a picture of a teacup for a comparison.)

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GangsterLovin In reply to CharityBecker [2009-07-10 17:15:38 +0000 UTC]

I'm not surprised at all. From what I know, they're only found in the dark depths of the ocean floor.

That's really interesting, they're such fascinating little fishies.

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