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Published: 2009-08-03 10:50:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 2605; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 0
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Description Prometheus was my favorite character of the Ancient Greek mythology (here's wikipedia article - [link] ) when I was about 10 or 12. I was fond of greek myths, read loads of literature about them. He was definitely the hero, most beloved by me then.

It's an entry to the 's contest "Hero".

Watercolour monotype.
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Comments: 26

emu-strutsi [2010-03-17 18:24:36 +0000 UTC]

There's something truly magical here, the technique you use suits this perfectly. The myth of Prometheus is one of my favourites too

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DappleHack In reply to emu-strutsi [2010-03-18 15:37:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
I also think that ancient myths fit this technique well!

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Mac1232 [2010-03-15 02:44:12 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!
I've always loved him, too.

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DappleHack In reply to Mac1232 [2010-03-15 17:20:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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cabepfir [2009-08-30 13:53:52 +0000 UTC]

fascinating technique. How do you reach that effects?

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DappleHack In reply to cabepfir [2009-09-05 16:42:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
I think I'll make a tutorial soon

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Guennol [2009-08-10 21:10:32 +0000 UTC]

I'm never sure whether I like the intricately painted parts or the swirling texture best in these - but here I think my favourite bit must be the colour palette

This is truly inspiring - I hope my ancient Greek project turns out as awesome as this

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DappleHack In reply to Guennol [2009-08-11 19:27:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!
I'm eager to see your new stuff!

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JustinRaven [2009-08-04 23:50:27 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful, Dapplehack. You have another lovely image here I am very impressed with the design and implementation of loose and tight areas and the shaping. Very beautiful colour, as well. I love this image. It speaks to me a great deal. This is one I would like to hang on my wall.

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DappleHack In reply to JustinRaven [2009-08-05 17:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
This is the best compliment an artist could get from the other artist...

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JustinRaven In reply to DappleHack [2009-08-05 18:31:10 +0000 UTC]

np, I mean it. You are one of the few people who makes work I would love to hang on my wall as pieces of art, not just illustrations. Your work is different and inspiring. I have seen little else like it and it is new and fresh. This painting method you use is very unique. Everytime I look at them I see something new and different within the shapes you create. This then gives the piece a whole new face to consider.

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DappleHack In reply to JustinRaven [2010-02-06 20:04:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!
Actually, that's what draws me to this method - the freedom of the watchers' own imagination to find more things in the picture.

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JustinRaven In reply to DappleHack [2010-02-07 21:28:06 +0000 UTC]

I love it when people say that John Howe says the same thing, so does Stephanie Puimun law, and Brian Froud and Alan Lee. I have adopted a similar practice, myself. But your work is really wonderful. It's one of those few techniques that truly captivates me and makes me wonder. Thank you, it instills a sense of awe in me, which is something I believe Romantic Art must do.

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sassyeggs [2009-08-04 00:52:11 +0000 UTC]

very cool. though i've always been partial to artemis and athena. but i'm glad to see any mythological personality.

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DappleHack In reply to sassyeggs [2009-08-04 05:59:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
(Athena was my second-favorite then )

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snomanda [2009-08-03 22:57:12 +0000 UTC]

It's a stunning image, I love it.

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DappleHack In reply to snomanda [2009-08-04 05:56:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Dragonfly22 [2009-08-03 16:56:11 +0000 UTC]

Your work is so inspiring and unique! Very orignal,and this one in particular is very powerful because it's vibrant and has so much movement! It's like a sea god or something, great work!

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DappleHack In reply to Dragonfly22 [2009-08-04 05:56:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!
This movement usually turns out by itself - that's why I like this tachnique so much..

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Dragonfly22 In reply to DappleHack [2009-08-04 19:32:57 +0000 UTC]

Exactly! Every medium seems to have a strong spot, in this case, it is movement

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silima13 [2009-08-03 13:22:28 +0000 UTC]

This is one of my favourite myths. Thanks for the picture, it has a great feeling!

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DappleHack In reply to silima13 [2009-08-04 05:53:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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silima13 In reply to DappleHack [2009-08-04 07:42:22 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

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cogwurx [2009-08-03 12:44:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Great textures.

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Jemmaw89 [2009-08-03 11:49:26 +0000 UTC]

I love the expression you've given him, knowing what was to happen but determined to do it anyway.

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DappleHack In reply to Jemmaw89 [2009-08-03 12:21:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
That was the point, I'm glad to hear that this expression can be read!

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