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Description Her final breath, although she did not know it, had been taken. The pain in her neck had distracted her momentarily as the two bodies plunged down with a violent rate. Twisting and kicking, she could feel her flesh tearing, but the stallion did not let go. She had been caught, she had no air in her lungs and she breathed in water. It filled her stomach, her lungs; it crushed her body from every direction. The grey stallion was underneath her, dragging her down deeper and deeper. The surface was a mile away, but in which direction? Only isolation existed here. She knew they were deeper than where the fish lived, deeper than the core of the earth. Nothing should survive here, and nothing will.

This is my entry for ~QueenOfGoldfishes ’s “Nightmare” competition. I had a hard long think about this, because these days, especially for me, not much is truly scary when you dream. One thing, though, is drowning in your sleep. If you’ve dreamt about drowning as pro as me, you’d understand it’s a pretty freaky thing. I feel like when I wake, I’ve been holding my breath for an age. I wake up in a cold sweat and a cloud of confusion hangs over. I once dreamt I went off a cliff and I woke up just as I hit the water and it was... indescribable. I reckon what would be worse, and I reckon I’d have dreamt of this too, is if someone pulled you down.

Headbang, ~QueenOfGoldfishes ’s mare looks more than capable of holding her own, so this is why I chose Vladis to take her down. Murc would be more close to Headbang’s build, but Vladis has the true firey attitude that he’d need to bury a horse in crushing waters. If you look closely, or at the 100% detail picture you can see a cloud of blood, as where Vladis has gotten hold of her neck.

Haha, oh god. Look, all my painstaking hours has practically gone to waste, because you can see next to no detail. Oh well.

Headbang [c] ~QueenOfGoldfishes
Vladis [c] *freeburgfreak

EDIT: It looks really dark and shitty on this comp. If it looks the same to you guys, tell me and I'll see about lightening it.

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Comments: 83

freeburgfreak In reply to ??? [2011-10-26 03:11:37 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou! Drowning in dreams is insane. The contest was about "Nightmares" so I thought this topic suited.

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AloriaTheZombie In reply to freeburgfreak [2011-10-26 03:25:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh totally! Falling in dreams sucks pretty hardcore too I'll pass haha! I just like horse dreams <3 Or boats!

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Glorynezz [2011-06-27 18:02:18 +0000 UTC]

brilliant art and amazing angle on the horses! I'd never be able to do that.

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Suckcg [2011-05-25 06:09:18 +0000 UTC]

Wow, not only is the artwork absolutely stunning, your writing skills are amazing.

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freeburgfreak In reply to Suckcg [2011-05-25 06:47:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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Suckcg In reply to freeburgfreak [2011-05-25 06:53:27 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome XP

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sombra-khenney [2011-02-03 00:05:07 +0000 UTC]

very very good

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EclipseHorse44 [2010-04-05 10:50:56 +0000 UTC]

Poor mare. This pitcure is amazing!

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freeburgfreak In reply to EclipseHorse44 [2010-04-05 10:59:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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JacknBarbossa [2010-03-09 18:59:54 +0000 UTC]

I've been staring at this picture for I don't know how long, but... God.

It's amazing.
I've gone around through your gallery and this has to be your best piece. I mean, the detail, and anatomy, it's perfect! I could never compare to it in a million years, and that's just complimenting myself by saying that.

I can definitely feel the horror coming from the picture.
Perfect. Incredible. Amazing. <3

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freeburgfreak In reply to JacknBarbossa [2010-03-09 22:33:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Thanks for the comment! =] Your words mean a lot.

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Frakcjopanis [2009-12-19 14:45:38 +0000 UTC]

"Drown in the deep mire
With past desires
Beneath the mire
Drown desire now with you..." - Opeth "The baying of the hounds".

Great work!

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freeburgfreak In reply to Frakcjopanis [2009-12-20 00:12:55 +0000 UTC]

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Synaesthetik [2009-11-21 07:27:06 +0000 UTC]

Stunning.

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Mwjan [2009-11-20 19:55:55 +0000 UTC]

I'm so speechless and jealous ...!

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freeburgfreak In reply to Mwjan [2009-11-20 23:40:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! But why jealous?

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Mwjan In reply to freeburgfreak [2009-11-22 15:06:10 +0000 UTC]

You work are so amazing!

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Meelz [2009-10-18 18:59:32 +0000 UTC]

I still absolutley love this. O_O
Gets me every time.

Feechur'd in my journal.

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EmeraldTheWolf [2009-07-08 23:14:34 +0000 UTC]

Holy &%(*. This is absolutely AMAZING. I love everything about this, especially the way you described it in your description. Gorgeous entry, and the poses must have been SO hard to do. Your work is fantastic, original, and breath-taking!

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freeburgfreak In reply to EmeraldTheWolf [2009-07-09 02:08:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank god for private stock! Thanks!

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Fallensspirit [2009-05-06 05:14:31 +0000 UTC]

it won't go into full screen for me >:{
oh wait- there it goes.

I love this picture, the poses are awesome, very nice.
The lighting at the top of the water is cool too, kind of like its showing that there is an escape for the poor mare, but she doesnt knwo its there, and she can't reach it.
the stallion's emotion is beautiful! he looks so mad and sad and scaredat the same time... i love it! and FEAR in the mare's eyes, its gorgeous!

my only crit, is that the back legs of the mare look slightly awkward, the one clsoer to us could be angeled differently, and the farther away one could be well, farther away.

amazing job though! very well done.

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freeburgfreak In reply to Fallensspirit [2009-05-06 05:22:12 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I liked that leg. Perhaps its the lighting. Though thanks!
ANd thanks for the kind comment!

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Fallensspirit In reply to freeburgfreak [2009-05-06 06:00:36 +0000 UTC]

aheh, sorry, could be though.
no problem! anytimmme!

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QueenOfGoldfishes [2009-03-20 17:41:33 +0000 UTC]

The way you draw horses always leave me breathless.There is such intensity in this picture!The pose, the colors, the subjects, the text, everything fits perfectly and contribute to create a real atmosphere!
I love it!

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freeburgfreak In reply to QueenOfGoldfishes [2009-03-20 17:47:17 +0000 UTC]

Yay! I'm glad you do! And I'm glad you saw this pic, I haven't seen you around for yonks.

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XxCINDERxX [2009-02-24 17:26:08 +0000 UTC]

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star-gutz [2009-02-22 15:30:26 +0000 UTC]

wow.

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hyenadon [2009-02-21 07:34:06 +0000 UTC]

This is just awesome! I love the poses (even though they are hard to see )

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najarii [2009-02-19 16:59:24 +0000 UTC]

Great characters ! amazind marks on the legs !

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xPanx [2009-02-18 02:07:54 +0000 UTC]

One word. Amazing.

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horsegirljess [2009-02-04 01:33:33 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic idea, and you have done the angles really well. You're anatomy is really good in this one, despite the different angle. The colours suit the mood really well too. I enjoyed this one!

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Ilyana88 [2009-01-28 14:03:25 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! I am not even going to ask how you managed to draw them at those angles, they look great! Good luck in the competition hun ^_^

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RebeccaStapp [2009-01-23 16:36:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow... Definitely a nightmarish feel to it.
And geez...those poses. Truly awesome.

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equinejumper2 [2009-01-23 13:10:52 +0000 UTC]

Love the mare's eye, so much expression, and the anatomy must have been so difficult

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Dauntless-Gothika [2009-01-20 07:34:28 +0000 UTC]

Incredible, it truly looks like they were drowning in the deep sea. The blue color looks very realistic as if they were in the blackness of the bottom of the sea, and congratulation for the dramatic painting in overall. I wish you luck

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freeburgfreak In reply to Dauntless-Gothika [2009-01-20 07:41:47 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou, and thankyou!

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Dauntless-Gothika In reply to freeburgfreak [2009-01-21 00:03:16 +0000 UTC]

U r welcome, and you r welcome

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SirryanaOrBob [2009-01-19 06:20:46 +0000 UTC]

This is really great!
It so sad and gloomy..
but in a good way?..

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dragons-spirit [2009-01-19 02:03:27 +0000 UTC]

i do like this but when i loaded it its dark as well

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hypnocampus [2009-01-18 23:06:28 +0000 UTC]

W.o.a.h!?

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YOB [2009-01-18 19:54:51 +0000 UTC]

so cool! i like how you've drawn Vladis!

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Mackico [2009-01-18 19:42:00 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, I've had one of those drowning dreams. It was really terrible.

This picture is so dark and freaky. And watery.

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c43l [2009-01-18 19:39:17 +0000 UTC]

the lower middle half of the piece is pretty dark, not sure if its actually supposed to be that dark there but sinceyou was wondering I thought might aswell tell ya!

I love the scenario, the idea and the execution of it. Everything from limbs to markings are wonderfully detailed! Brillinat, good luck in the contest

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freeburgfreak In reply to c43l [2009-01-19 03:02:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Its meant to be pretty dark, but not so much so you cant see whats going on.

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ephoria516 [2009-01-18 18:37:38 +0000 UTC]

it's very impressive, the water is do dark and eerie except for that one shimmer of light at the surface. really amazing job free.

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sweetbay [2009-01-18 16:49:50 +0000 UTC]

wow, great work here, the detail is great (in the detail shot). very nightmare-ish. i've had that same one.

it does look a tad bit dark on this computer.

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WSTopDeck [2009-01-18 16:03:03 +0000 UTC]

I can see it fine, though I have a laptop

Looks great, and I have to admit drowning is probably my biggest fear. Definitely not fun...

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freeburgfreak In reply to WSTopDeck [2009-01-18 16:18:07 +0000 UTC]

Well I actually drew this on my laptop. It looks like shit on my main comp, which is an LSD screen as well, so I don't know.

Thanks! Yeah, its not mine though. I reckon the worst way to die would be by getting burned alive.

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WSTopDeck In reply to freeburgfreak [2009-01-18 16:43:24 +0000 UTC]

Ah. Hmmm...I think it may just be a laptop vs. desktop in general.

Yeah, that's my other one. My friends and I had a discussion about how we wanted to die XD I decided bleeding to death wouldn't be terrible, or gradual asphyxiation.

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freeburgfreak In reply to WSTopDeck [2009-01-18 17:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Haha yeah. I spose not. :\

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