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DeadInTheAttic β€” In a Gadda da Vida

Published: 2009-08-01 11:43:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 30448; Favourites: 843; Downloads: 3
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Description Concept:

The Idea behind: another Interpretation of the Genesis, the first Man (Adam and Eve) and the Beginning of Civilization (after being expelled from Paradise) of Mankind. Somehow an Ambivalence, I think.

The Snake has already been punished for persuading Eve to take a bite, it already has lost its Legs.
I somehow thought about the Song 'Nine Inch Nails - Everyday's exactly the same', though I must admit, that this Illustration fits best to 'Iron Butterfly - In a Gadda da Vida (In the Garden of Eden)'; Love, Peace and Rock'n'Roll of the Sixties.

I also included some Symbols. The Apple always has been a cross-cultural Symbol (in Germany we call it 'Reichsapfel' as a Symbol of Kings, a Symbol in many Religions and Fairytales and much more). The 'Devil' on her right Side, the 'Angel' on her left Side, above her Shoulders. The Angel being a Robin, a Victim for the Snake, trying to flee in time. I tried to make it look a little bit silvern, precious in Contrast to the Snake.

The closed Eyes and Eve enjoying the first Rain on Earth should look a bit erotical. For perhaps she wanted to leave that Place, no Regret, no Remorses ... not every Day the same Stuff any more ...

And for those Headbangers like me:
Slayer covered the Song 'In a Gadda da Vida'.




Nice to know:

There exists another written Story of the Genesis in the Bible. God not made Eve out of Adam, God created both at the same Time. And this Story is the earlier Version.




Technics:

After picking many References I created some rough Drawings, which I used to illustrate this within Photoshop. The original Face (at least Part of it) bases on a screencap of a Music Clip of 'Selig - Wenn ich wollte'.
My usual Technic is similar to Airbrush. Masking the single Elements (so I don't need to take that much Care of the Borders later on). Custom Texture Brushes increase the Credibility. The original Size would fit on a Poster.






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Comments: 110

Roboman28 [2019-12-06 00:17:32 +0000 UTC]

Being evil seems quite climatic. Great picture.

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esenka [2017-12-12 16:25:26 +0000 UTC]

one of the best Eve i'v seen at this time ! Great work !

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cranberrycorners [2017-01-21 08:21:29 +0000 UTC]

Lovely piece of art !

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AdamFrankenstein [2016-07-15 09:58:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Amazing!

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Chaosfive-55 [2016-06-29 23:09:29 +0000 UTC]

Totally groovy!!!Β  I saw this artwork featured in this video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=etmkXs…

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Colourbrand [2016-05-15 15:33:44 +0000 UTC]

This reminds me of a Luis Royo pic - its very high charged this - and very striking - love the robin - birds are always cool

Excellent scary powerful work sir!

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Snow909 [2016-03-01 06:07:45 +0000 UTC]

Nope nope nope....

I just don't understand how you can make this....

Bluh, sorry XP

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JigabytesS [2015-01-29 04:15:07 +0000 UTC]

Love In Gadda da Vida. Great song! Love the artwork! Looks so amazing and well done! Amazing interpretation of Eve.Β 

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HaymanotTebabSeeker [2015-01-21 14:51:07 +0000 UTC]

In gnostic understanding, Eve actually is the serpent, who comes down to Adam, who was molded by Yaldabaoth, the demi-urge, and She instructs him in the ways of the Most High, teaching him of his Source, the Divine Light within him.Β 

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OnurahArt [2014-06-19 20:37:04 +0000 UTC]

πŸ‘πŸ‘great

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hijadelilith [2014-03-02 13:21:52 +0000 UTC]

I love the girl's skin, I'm in love with the details. Also the snake with some smoke in her head. My only problem is with the darkness of the mouth, I may be wrong but I think it gets too dark too close to the oppening. I mean, I'm just a rookie, but that's my impression.Β 

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ZealousTemplar [2014-01-17 13:26:31 +0000 UTC]

Such an Epic illustration, this is such a interesting kink in the devil and angel on shoulder idea, brilliant!!!! and also, extremely well painted, kudos and lots of respect (for what it's worth)

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Lockslie [2013-09-27 06:47:12 +0000 UTC]

Great concept !

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TabletActivity [2013-05-11 19:12:52 +0000 UTC]

awesome work!! like it so much

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kso721 [2013-02-22 03:34:24 +0000 UTC]

Badasssss! great description.

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Aeternusomni [2012-07-19 02:03:14 +0000 UTC]

Hah, you got it! Definitely a garden of Eden, love it

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katreeona [2012-02-14 19:08:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh WOW!

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Karma-Manipulation [2012-01-30 21:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Featured here: [link]

Sorry for the rather late notice, but life kinda came in between posting and telling.

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chuckypolo [2012-01-26 15:22:09 +0000 UTC]

I understand why Adam could not resist !!

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BiBiARTs [2012-01-20 08:30:03 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous work dear

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LXIXMAG [2012-01-01 21:36:44 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. We'd love to feature this on lxixmag.com.

email us at: editor@lxixmag.com

Title, year, size, meduim, artist name, site

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soyunperded0r [2011-12-01 05:15:14 +0000 UTC]

Words cannot express... how badass this is. Fantastic!

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ultimatede [2011-11-03 02:43:58 +0000 UTC]

amazing is all that can really be said

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DroUltrinnin-61 [2011-10-30 21:00:01 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully done! Bravo!

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npetrenko [2011-10-28 04:36:27 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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philipbrunner [2011-10-18 20:27:10 +0000 UTC]

This is ridiculously Awesome!

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airbrushmacma3d [2011-09-10 21:05:55 +0000 UTC]

4

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philmster [2011-09-07 13:30:51 +0000 UTC]

Simply wonderfully done! Her facial expression is incredibly well caught

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xxAngellicaOh [2011-07-06 02:32:07 +0000 UTC]

i love this. simply stunning.
the emotion expressed here immediately caught my eye, even as a tiny thumbnail, & the symbolism throughout really makes you look twice and wonder what the hidden meaning could be.
the overall natural look of this piece is very appealing & ties into the concept as well, i like that you chose animals to represent the 'Devil' and 'Angel' on each side.
the rain is very well done & really adds to the impact of the piece (also another nice natural element!) it gives the piece a surreal air to it.
the technical skill here is absolutely incredible, you're an extremely talented digital artist! it looks like a photograph in that many of the details, such as the fngers and the apple, are spot on to how they would look in reality.
overall, this piece is just beautiful & inspiring :]

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KirganL [2011-06-19 22:27:49 +0000 UTC]

Very, very cool! Thanks!

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BriannaAngelakis [2011-06-15 19:33:16 +0000 UTC]

Your artwork has been featured in my journal here: [link] !

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therob70 [2011-06-10 12:18:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Absolute perfection.

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ZiiZii-RocK [2011-06-07 17:07:08 +0000 UTC]

OMG OMG OMG OMG

FANTASTIC
PIECE
OF
ART

!!!!

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Oktanas [2011-06-05 18:48:31 +0000 UTC]

fantastic job
I love it

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choosik [2011-06-05 16:51:34 +0000 UTC]

WOW this is awesome ....

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misterFISH [2011-06-05 14:32:47 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful !!! everything about this is fantastic !!!

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Mild2Wild-Studios [2011-06-05 10:58:39 +0000 UTC]

WOW, This is truly amazing... Your talent is 2nd to none !!!

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MaxTegman [2011-06-03 20:39:07 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic. Everything from idea to execution, is masterful and unique... Bravo

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AnoukvanderMeer [2011-06-03 18:22:28 +0000 UTC]

Looks amazing and I like the idea behind it

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thandav [2011-06-03 17:38:02 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work

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ivstvs [2011-03-08 01:10:23 +0000 UTC]

YEAH! Mein absoluter Favorit! Da sage einer, christliche Darstellungen wΓ€hren was fΓΌr Vergangenheitsfanatiker. Dieses Bild kΓΆnnt ich mir perfekt in einer modernen Kirche vorstellen, deren Gemeinde nicht so verschroben und konservativ ist wie manche andere - und selbst die wΓΌrden dieses Bild lieben. ^^
Einfach großartig!

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Chase-Falkenhagen [2011-03-07 04:10:48 +0000 UTC]

The blending is pretty impressive. I like your play of light, especially with the head/water on the serpent. Sort of has a bit of resemblance to Luis Royo's lighting, but you still maintain your own style. Overall it's very, very good.

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rockerdish [2011-01-26 16:22:56 +0000 UTC]

WOAH! Very nice. And good description as well

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Meister-Goldfeder [2011-01-23 16:57:34 +0000 UTC]

verry nice!

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TitusBoy25 [2011-01-22 18:53:25 +0000 UTC]

one of the best works i recently saw on deviant!Impressive colors ,use of textures and mostly the Eve's face expression!

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waitingforSun [2010-12-26 09:19:46 +0000 UTC]

Just amazing. I love this for so many different reasons, and the thought that went into every detail of it just makes it that much better! Great concept and great execution!

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DeadInTheAttic In reply to waitingforSun [2011-01-17 21:16:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, I really like playing around with all the Details.

Chris

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Soukyan [2010-12-16 14:55:13 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely increadible and just plainly crazy! In dA I've seen plenty of breath-taking digital paintings. This outtakes them all. Why ain't it DD yet?!

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DeadInTheAttic In reply to Soukyan [2011-01-17 21:17:57 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Thanks for your big Compliment, very much appreciated. I am trying hard to keep illustrating, perhaps later Artworks might be worth a DD

Chris

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gothicsabbath [2010-12-14 16:24:17 +0000 UTC]

That is an incredible piece of work.

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