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Published: 2004-06-30 15:06:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 1908; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 91
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Description This image was inspired by my mate 's 3d creature he made, called a Puckle. (Hope you don't mind me borrowing the name! ) It had a kind of wooden creature look to it, and I love anything to do with trees. I wanted to show it emerging from a tree - during the day it sleeps within the bark, and come evening time it climbs out; here we see it waking up and leaving it's tree.

Coloured with watercolour, for those interested.
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Comments: 69

greyflea In reply to ??? [2005-02-27 01:33:32 +0000 UTC]

*Laughs* Fear not, all creepy sycophants are welcome here! I'm just so grateful to hear you being so positive about my work; it's much appreciated, believe me. I wouldn't mind seeing a Puckle! It'd probably be quite unnerving though, especially at night! I really did enjoy to colouring this, funnily enough; I definitely believe that a person's work will always look better when they fully enjoy drawing/colouring something. Thanks again!

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nellmckellar [2004-08-03 12:01:01 +0000 UTC]

I love this! It is so creepy and almost nightmarish- but not overtly threatening either. He just looks like he is going about his business. Fantastic work here.

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greyflea In reply to nellmckellar [2004-08-03 23:24:05 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou! Yeah, he's just trying to be inconspicuous and looks round only to discover he's got an audience! *grins*

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Mablox [2004-07-04 18:34:21 +0000 UTC]

Oh My God!! I am honoured middear. This is bloody brilliant! those eyes are definately pucklish and I love the twisting-ness of the twigs, and the whole faded-ness of the watercolours. The origins of the Puckle explained eh?

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greyflea In reply to Mablox [2004-07-04 23:49:12 +0000 UTC]

*Laughs* I love that eye-popping emoticon. You're welcome El Davidos, and thanks, I'm glad you like it! Had a lot of fun painting this.

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thevampiredio [2004-07-04 13:10:36 +0000 UTC]

wow!!! this is cute! grea job greyflea! dunno why, i just like it!!! hehehe fav!!!!

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greyflea In reply to thevampiredio [2004-07-04 15:47:48 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, well thankyou! Glad you do!

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spiritsage [2004-07-02 12:58:37 +0000 UTC]

That is so wierd,freaky and cool, that means I like it ALOT!

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greyflea In reply to spiritsage [2004-07-02 15:08:58 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thankyou then.

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berdo [2004-07-02 00:42:49 +0000 UTC]

oooh I love it

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greyflea In reply to berdo [2004-07-02 15:05:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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mariane [2004-07-01 23:51:17 +0000 UTC]

ack, it made me think of sleepy hollow. not really sure why. ah, the background give it away thats its a true asquibble.

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mariane In reply to mariane [2004-07-02 00:00:17 +0000 UTC]

ah, phone was up the ole stairs. and tomorrow i be oot all day gallerying with lola who's come down from wigan. where they dont make wigs, funnily...
its verr strange that its july already.

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greyflea In reply to mariane [2004-07-01 23:56:14 +0000 UTC]

All it needs is Johnny Depp running around in the background. Mmmm, that'd be a welcome addition actually! Thank, dear bint. (btw, check your phone!)

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mariane In reply to greyflea [2004-07-02 00:02:52 +0000 UTC]

ah, phone was up the ole stairs. and tomorrow i be oot all day gallerying with lola who's come down from wigan. where they dont make wigs, funnily...
its verr strange that its july already.

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greyflea In reply to mariane [2004-07-02 00:07:00 +0000 UTC]

I know, isn't time flying? Aw ok - I'm sure Shrek 2'll be cool anyway, so we'll probably wanna see again if you're up for it.

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mariane In reply to greyflea [2004-07-02 00:09:13 +0000 UTC]

oh *more* than likely. tho i did tell a mate id see it with her too. but uno, can bring her along or juz go se it more times! there was a well funky puss n boots burger king kids meal toy which grabbed a card handfull of twigs and lobbed them across the room. much fun in an eating place!

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greyflea In reply to mariane [2004-07-02 00:14:00 +0000 UTC]

*Laughs* Really? I'd like that toy.

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mariane In reply to greyflea [2004-07-02 00:17:20 +0000 UTC]

it is *so* cool - u shud go get a kids meal, or il bring u it to show. but uno, if u see it ul juz *want* one straight away anyway!

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steelraven [2004-07-01 22:41:56 +0000 UTC]

Incredible work! I remember the cover-art of my favourite album by Iron Maiden "Fear of the Dark"

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greyflea In reply to steelraven [2004-07-01 23:38:18 +0000 UTC]

Is it similar? I'll have to do a search on that one. Thanks!

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steelraven In reply to greyflea [2004-07-01 23:49:43 +0000 UTC]

Well, it's not the same but the main idea is similar Oh yes, you're always welcome!

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greyflea In reply to steelraven [2004-07-01 23:54:54 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I checked it out! Well, I can see what you mean - it's like a much more evil version of a Puckle.

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steelraven In reply to greyflea [2004-07-01 23:57:02 +0000 UTC]

Yep, and more humanoid

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3D-Fantasy-Art [2004-07-01 21:14:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow. That's one fine piece of artwork, that is! You did a great job of showing the Puckle almost conjoined with his tree - and the background is just amazing. Watercolour you say?

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greyflea In reply to 3D-Fantasy-Art [2004-07-01 23:36:52 +0000 UTC]

Aw shucks! Yup, tis watercolour! Hadn't used them in awhile, so I thought it was about time I did (don't wanna get out of practise!) Thanks very much - I'm glad you mentioned the tree too.

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michaelfoley [2004-07-01 17:03:06 +0000 UTC]

I love the watercolouring on this one. Especially in the sky. The creature looks like it would be quite sloth-like. But then I also think of a Muppet. nicely done

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greyflea In reply to michaelfoley [2004-07-01 23:35:07 +0000 UTC]

A Muppet! *grins* Or 'Down in Fraggle Rock'. Thanks very much - the sky was the easiest part to do *flicks brush*

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joeiepaul [2004-07-01 15:22:30 +0000 UTC]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo very wicked evil looking reminds me of Princess Mononokee

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greyflea In reply to joeiepaul [2004-07-01 23:33:44 +0000 UTC]

*Laughs* Look at all those pumpkins! Thanks!

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Khadrimx [2004-07-01 05:53:44 +0000 UTC]

i was wondering what the hell a puckle was! lol. I was like, did someone make up a new word without telling Talia? the whole world is against me!!!!! *cries* but then I read your description and it was better! This thing, this puckle, reminds me of a stick bug and i must have one *captures it and puts it under bed*

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greyflea In reply to Khadrimx [2004-07-01 23:26:57 +0000 UTC]

*Flicks through dictionary* Nope, 'Puckle' hasn't been added yet, but give it time. Ah, stick insects! I love 'em (though the bigger ones are a bit creepy) Hehe, thankyou!

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Spookellie [2004-06-30 22:03:01 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! Wonderful design ya got going there, they look like soemthing right out of a fantasy book!

And yea I want one to!!

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greyflea In reply to Spookellie [2004-07-01 00:36:21 +0000 UTC]

Aw thankyou, I'm glad you think so! *bows* I'll send a Puckle to you right away - he'll be lurking in a tree as we speak!

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Spookellie In reply to greyflea [2004-07-01 02:31:34 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!! *goes to look for it* Oh and yer very welcome! ^______^

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greyflea In reply to Spookellie [2004-07-01 23:24:38 +0000 UTC]

Careful, they bite!

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Relaen [2004-06-30 22:01:00 +0000 UTC]

I WANT ONE!!!! of course, in arizona we don't have trees, so that little fact could hinder the poor things living habits I'm not sure if he is an adorible little guy with sticks for limbs or a frightening murderous fiend whom i should run from *scratches head* oh well, i still want one you did some awesome coloring and he just looks so freakin awesome

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greyflea In reply to Relaen [2004-07-01 00:34:36 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, the Puckle'd need a tree, really. Maybe there are sand Puckles! Maybe he's both. ;D Like a tiger perhaps - gorgeous to look at, but could turn vicious in a flash! Not that I'm saying my work's gorgeous or anything; god that sounds vain. Ahem, anyway! Thankyou!

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Relaen In reply to greyflea [2004-07-01 06:39:56 +0000 UTC]

lol, i don't think it sounded vein at all!! ever to true ooo tigers *pets them* ooooo sand puckle!!! how about i just plant a tree? then we don't have to do any cross breeding or anything

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greyflea In reply to Relaen [2004-07-01 23:28:37 +0000 UTC]

Hah! Well that might work!

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Relaen In reply to greyflea [2004-07-02 00:46:41 +0000 UTC]

*thinks* i think i shall- arizona needs more trees as is. Don't worry my precious puckle! You shall live!

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starglo21 [2004-06-30 20:51:14 +0000 UTC]

Fascinating and somewhat frightening. Great work!

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greyflea In reply to starglo21 [2004-07-01 00:25:28 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thankyou!

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AB7 [2004-06-30 17:11:53 +0000 UTC]

great job i think its more of a shy creature....mostly because he hides during the day and comes out during the night when no one can see him.....then again thats also traight off something evil...still i think its shy

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greyflea In reply to AB7 [2004-06-30 18:03:59 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, it could well be either! Maybe it's shy during the day and evil at night? Thanks for the comment!

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truds [2004-06-30 16:39:36 +0000 UTC]

Been watching you build up zis image, glad ya finally decided on a background (you and your paint flicking!). I swear it didn't start off so evil looking.... I don't find it cute, more scary than anything!

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greyflea In reply to truds [2004-06-30 18:02:00 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I was paint flicking in general around the house, and these bits just happened to splatter on the paper. Hehe, Truds, you find *everything* scary/creepy. I'm sure a brick is scary to you in one way or another. Aw. But thankyou! (I was worried Raz was gonna jump on the back table and destroy it, like he did the Medusa picture ¬_¬)

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truds In reply to greyflea [2004-06-30 22:43:16 +0000 UTC]

In the right light and mood, a brick could *definetely* be creepy. Be careful with your work, missus.....

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greyflea In reply to truds [2004-07-01 00:26:57 +0000 UTC]

No it couldn't! *laughs* 9_9 Tis not my fault - it's Raz's. ;D

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imperfect-angel [2004-06-30 16:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Very cute and imaginative, it looks like an illustration from a book. The sky is very lovely, I really like the purples and blues. Very nice work

What kind of paint did you use here?

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