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ElwynEllessar โ€” Handmaid of the Lord

Published: 2007-04-24 00:04:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 4160; Favourites: 67; Downloads: 96
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Description This is the second in my inspirational series. I'm not sure if I should make the top corners black or not. The robe she is wearing does not extend into the corners of this pic, so I was considering making the corners black to make the white if the robe stand out more.

Anyway, this is a drawing of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as I picture her at the moment the angel told her she was going to give birth to the Messiah, and she submitted to the will of God. This drawing is supposed to reflect complete humbleness and submissiveness to God and His will, as well as incredible faith in God.

Luke 1:38 - "And Mary said, "Behold, the Handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word."

Details: Drafting film with sanguine Polychromos and black prismacolor (with only a touch of sky blue). The backing is going to be stark white, but the backing I currently have here is not as white. Will have to update after it's matted properly.

Credits: The ref pic came from a lovely person ar Stock Exchange. Used with permission.
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Comments: 66

Emberblue [2014-08-22 17:57:20 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful!!! ย So soft and realistic. ย I love her nose and eyes.

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graphite220 [2011-07-28 18:46:27 +0000 UTC]

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graphite220 [2011-07-28 18:44:52 +0000 UTC]

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dreamarian [2011-07-28 15:21:13 +0000 UTC]

Hi, I've featured your work in my journal!
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oneoddbird [2009-08-30 01:50:37 +0000 UTC]

She is beautiful.
Amazing.

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JacquelineGordon [2009-01-08 04:47:25 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!!

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M-1 [2009-01-01 21:12:32 +0000 UTC]

This is just wonderful; I think you truly succeeded in portraying Mary in her humble and submissive moment. Amazing drawing!

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pepperbunbun [2008-10-11 16:54:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow, she's beautiful!

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ElwynEllessar In reply to pepperbunbun [2008-10-11 17:40:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Sara!!

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pepperbunbun In reply to ElwynEllessar [2008-10-12 16:19:49 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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NoraBlansett [2008-02-16 02:12:02 +0000 UTC]

This is just so beautiful it makes me want to cry... fantastic, amazing, incredible, spiritual, perfect.

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ElwynEllessar In reply to NoraBlansett [2008-02-16 05:29:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for such a sweet comment!! I really appreciate it!

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darronlee [2007-12-31 19:53:05 +0000 UTC]

i love this great work

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ElwynEllessar In reply to darronlee [2008-01-01 00:28:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!!

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CaptainJenna [2007-09-25 16:52:04 +0000 UTC]

i love the subtle smile on her face--a lot of ppl i think believe mary took the news with trembling and fear--but you've captured here what really took place in her heart, as shown in the bible. lovely art piece--the hands are expertly drawn and the shading of shadows around her eyes and face look very real.

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ElwynEllessar In reply to CaptainJenna [2007-09-26 12:03:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Jenna!! I appreciate it!

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CaptainJenna In reply to ElwynEllessar [2007-09-27 01:22:11 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome--btw, your gallery is soo pretty, that i added you to my watch list

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aixado [2007-09-12 14:21:23 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work Nancy ยกยกยกยก

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ElwynEllessar In reply to aixado [2007-09-12 14:24:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Pili! Her hands got ruined when I had to erase part of them and redo it. I messed it up when I redid it though. I think the hands on my praying child are much better, but still doesn't compare to the hands of your praying woman!!

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aixado In reply to ElwynEllessar [2007-09-12 14:46:20 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure Nancy ยกยกยก Your work is very good ยกยกยกยก you are right, the hands of the girl are better, I have added my fav to it. also ยกยกยก jejejejejejeje ยกยกยก Kiss for you ยกยกยก

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rainygal [2007-08-20 15:52:22 +0000 UTC]

I hadn't checked my deviations for a very long time, but when I logged in today, this one really struck me (out of 375!). Lovely story with it, too. Thank you for the scriptural reference

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ElwynEllessar In reply to rainygal [2007-08-21 00:28:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Lorraine!! I appreciate your kind words!

How have you been doing? I haven't heard from you for a while.

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motherluvjam [2007-07-02 07:11:21 +0000 UTC]

You are very talented! great job!

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ElwynEllessar In reply to motherluvjam [2007-07-02 13:21:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Brian!!

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Hello-Dali [2007-06-26 00:07:17 +0000 UTC]

The warmth of the picture and beautiful skin tones make this one breathtaking.

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Helens-Serendipity [2007-06-02 16:20:14 +0000 UTC]

A wonderful piece

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ElwynEllessar In reply to Helens-Serendipity [2007-06-06 03:40:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Helen!!

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Helens-Serendipity In reply to ElwynEllessar [2007-06-06 19:59:47 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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judylee [2007-05-12 03:10:21 +0000 UTC]

What a beautiful, drawing, Nancy! The look on Mary's face is shining with God's love!

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ElwynEllessar In reply to judylee [2007-05-13 17:46:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Judy!!!! That means a lot to me!

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judylee In reply to ElwynEllessar [2007-05-24 14:19:31 +0000 UTC]

It was my pleasure

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sojournstudio [2007-05-08 07:49:04 +0000 UTC]

Stunning!

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ElwynEllessar In reply to sojournstudio [2007-05-08 12:49:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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maria-jaujou [2007-05-06 22:29:34 +0000 UTC]

the pure serenity and happiness of an expecting mother... i love it. your work is quite stunning.

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ElwynEllessar In reply to maria-jaujou [2007-05-07 13:28:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Maria!! I really appreciate it!

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SnowFlurryCat [2007-05-06 08:05:30 +0000 UTC]

This is really really lovely. The peace on her face is astonishing. You've really caught the essence of her soul in this drawing.

~SnoCat

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ElwynEllessar In reply to SnowFlurryCat [2007-05-07 13:32:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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horsebackrider15 [2007-05-03 17:50:59 +0000 UTC]

I love her face its so sweet..

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ElwynEllessar In reply to horsebackrider15 [2007-05-03 21:35:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Kristy!!

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horsebackrider15 In reply to ElwynEllessar [2007-05-16 13:03:32 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome

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Pixie-Wildflower [2007-04-28 15:25:29 +0000 UTC]

This is brilliant!

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ElwynEllessar In reply to Pixie-Wildflower [2007-04-29 18:35:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you so much Cathy!!!!!!

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ElwynEllessar In reply to Pixie-Wildflower [2007-04-29 18:35:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you so much Cathy!!!!!!

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Carol-Moore [2007-04-28 07:40:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Really beautiful portrait. Excellent job on the perspective, values and those hands. I find those so hard to draw. You did an awesome job. I love the expression you have captured on her face too.

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ElwynEllessar In reply to Carol-Moore [2007-04-29 18:36:25 +0000 UTC]

You're too sweet Carol!! I appreciate it!

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xXStudofStudyXx [2007-04-28 00:33:55 +0000 UTC]

your such a good artist... i'm jealous... lol... love it...

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ElwynEllessar In reply to xXStudofStudyXx [2007-04-28 00:49:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Doug!!

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Skoane [2007-04-25 00:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful drawing!

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ElwynEllessar In reply to Skoane [2007-04-25 04:14:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Martin! BTW, love your lions!!! You're very talented!

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Skoane In reply to ElwynEllessar [2007-04-25 12:55:13 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome and thank you!!

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