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Published: 2008-07-28 03:54:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 7733; Favourites: 152; Downloads: 80
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Description Here's my second entry for and 's element contest, here: [link] I've based this curvalicious lady on the element air.

16th century metaphysican Paracelsus gave names to the spirits of the four elements - fire, water, earth, and air. The spirits of the air, who were concerned mainly with the operation of winds and were invoked when the cooperation of the wind was required in some magical rite, were called sylphs, and that's what she is. I call her Paralda, after the leader of the sylphs, who, although often described in gender-neutral terms, is generally considered to be male. The name is so pretty, though, that I decided to use it anyway. I have an idea that she rides around in the air making sure the winds blow correctly on a fluffy cloud.

This is probably the most Mucha-esque piece I've ever done, both in composition and in the design of the dress. I quite like it! Hope you guys do too!

I wish I could go to a costume party in her outfit.
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Comments: 56

inkscribble In reply to ??? [2011-07-19 03:17:07 +0000 UTC]

Right? It's funny! Thanks!

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PirateHearts [2011-04-24 19:02:59 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME!! <3

Love sylphs!!

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inkscribble In reply to PirateHearts [2011-04-25 07:23:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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PirateHearts In reply to inkscribble [2011-05-03 19:28:38 +0000 UTC]

no problem!
all of my characters are Sylphs LOL
and i also have Paralda.. but my Paralda is male <3

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inkscribble In reply to PirateHearts [2011-05-07 04:19:03 +0000 UTC]

And he's pretty! I checked him out!

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MatchstickPrincess [2010-07-25 19:59:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, this design is utterly fantastic!

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inkscribble In reply to MatchstickPrincess [2010-07-27 18:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks so much!

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Asfodelo [2010-02-06 06:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Awesome design!
All those details look just great

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inkscribble In reply to Asfodelo [2010-02-06 13:47:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Asfodelo In reply to inkscribble [2010-02-06 19:24:08 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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katmurz [2009-10-08 20:45:50 +0000 UTC]

Totally breath taking. I love your art. This dress is stunningly beautiful, I want to make it so badly X3

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inkscribble In reply to katmurz [2009-10-08 21:23:54 +0000 UTC]

I'd be thrilled if you did! If you ever do happen make it for some bizarre reason, please take a photo and show me! I checked out your gallery, and your cosplay is GORGEOUS!

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katmurz In reply to inkscribble [2009-10-08 21:38:24 +0000 UTC]

Its very tempting. A convention I'm attending in May has a Moonlight Ball as one of its main events...perhaps I can make this for that. I do so love a challange and your art style is right up my ally X3 (everthing you design makes me drool at the pretty. LOVE your style so, so much! kay..I'll stop fangirling like a creep now lol)

I shall certainly send some pictures your way if I make this dress ^^

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inkscribble In reply to katmurz [2009-10-09 02:23:24 +0000 UTC]

Aww, you're so sweet! And that sounds pretty amazing.

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katmurz In reply to inkscribble [2009-10-09 03:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Quick question if I may. The dress/hair/etc. is all silvers and whites, yes? I can see some what might be bluish/purplish tones in places but the color on my screen may be off...I figure before I plan what types of fabrics would work best for this, confirming colors would be a good step lol

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inkscribble In reply to katmurz [2009-10-14 23:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Silver, purple, and white.

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katmurz In reply to inkscribble [2009-10-19 04:38:33 +0000 UTC]

awesome! Thank you very much X3

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Cheshire-Shadow [2009-08-14 17:07:30 +0000 UTC]

That's a very nice rendition of Paralda right there. lol I always imagine some one in a simple, flowy, toga for some reason.

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inkscribble In reply to Cheshire-Shadow [2009-08-16 05:07:13 +0000 UTC]

Definitely! Airy like.

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Cheshire-Shadow In reply to inkscribble [2009-08-16 05:20:27 +0000 UTC]

The toga? lol I wanna illustrate him/her but MSpaint hates flowy lines. XD

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julieloveart [2009-07-04 15:59:25 +0000 UTC]

I definitely see the resemblance to Mucha, but it's still lovely and I can still see much of your own style in it, which is perfect! That's how inspirations are supposed to work, I think!

Love this one, so detailed and pretty!

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inkscribble In reply to julieloveart [2009-07-04 16:39:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I'm quite fond of this one too!

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TheDarkAngel13 [2009-04-14 01:06:11 +0000 UTC]

wow. there's so much detail. it's amazing!

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inkscribble In reply to TheDarkAngel13 [2009-04-14 04:58:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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TheDarkAngel13 In reply to inkscribble [2009-04-15 00:26:26 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome!
XO

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kangel [2008-09-19 00:02:04 +0000 UTC]

Your inking is gorgeous!!

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inkscribble In reply to kangel [2008-09-19 01:23:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I spend a ton of time on it!

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kangel In reply to inkscribble [2008-09-19 01:29:37 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!!! It was well worth it!!

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inkscribble In reply to kangel [2008-09-19 02:43:53 +0000 UTC]

Awww!

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charcoalfeather [2008-09-18 23:57:39 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. Your style is so inspiring!

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inkscribble In reply to charcoalfeather [2008-09-19 01:24:13 +0000 UTC]

Aww, shucks!

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charcoalfeather In reply to inkscribble [2008-09-19 22:53:55 +0000 UTC]

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the-lost-queen [2008-09-02 01:50:11 +0000 UTC]

my goodness your talent is jaw dropping, such attention to detail

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inkscribble In reply to the-lost-queen [2008-09-02 03:14:51 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks so much! Your work is absolutely stunning too - hence the add.

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the-lost-queen In reply to inkscribble [2008-09-02 04:09:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the lovely compliment

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inkscribble In reply to the-lost-queen [2008-09-02 17:05:55 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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the-lost-queen In reply to inkscribble [2008-09-03 02:31:14 +0000 UTC]

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sporksquad [2008-08-31 00:50:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

But, unfortunately, Paralda is a guy.

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inkscribble In reply to sporksquad [2008-08-31 03:01:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh! Thanks for catching that! I meant to mention that in the description. See, Paralda is so often described in gender-neutral terms, and it's such a pretty name, I decided to use it anyway.

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sporksquad In reply to inkscribble [2008-08-31 20:30:55 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that's understandable lol.

I'm a big fan of Paralda, though. Just look at my avatar.

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inkscribble In reply to sporksquad [2008-09-01 00:04:42 +0000 UTC]

The symbol of air, right? Neat!

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sporksquad In reply to inkscribble [2008-09-01 14:14:05 +0000 UTC]

Yep

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MyRiversong [2008-08-01 17:04:22 +0000 UTC]

She's gorgeous! Your style takes away my breath xD Of course in positive way

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inkscribble In reply to MyRiversong [2008-08-01 17:39:07 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thank you!

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HeatherHitchman [2008-07-28 23:25:01 +0000 UTC]

great design! i wanna enter too! XD do you mind?

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inkscribble In reply to HeatherHitchman [2008-07-29 02:11:11 +0000 UTC]

Why the hell would I mind, dollface? Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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moomadesign [2008-07-28 16:19:30 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic illustration! I love all the details, yeah, it might be mucha-esque but very well done! Good luck with your entry

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inkscribble In reply to moomadesign [2008-07-28 16:33:13 +0000 UTC]

I love Mucha to death thank you!

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thatfreakychick [2008-07-28 07:59:11 +0000 UTC]

Once again, lovely work. I envy your attention to detail!!

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inkscribble In reply to thatfreakychick [2008-07-28 16:34:09 +0000 UTC]

Really? Thanks!

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