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White Bear King Valemon
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Published: 2017-06-13 20:31:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 45764; Favourites: 1410; Downloads: 314
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This is an illustration based on a Norwegian fairy tale, where a king has been cursed by a witch to appear as a great white bear during daytime. He gets a princess after offering her a golden wreath, and the princess is key to undoing his curse - as long as she never sees his human form at night until three years have passed (which of course doesn't go quite as planned).
Some WIP's of this painting can be found on my ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/LWN…
Photoshop, June 2017.
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While I was a kid I got the book of Norvegian tales and this one was included 
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1. Love the artwork, especially the light and dark at play here.
2. I recognize that fairytale! I actually read a book called East by Edith Pattou that was based on it. I really loved the book.
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They look like Lyra and Ioreck from His Dark Materials
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I love this! I wonder if this is where the French writer of The Beauty and the Beast got the idea.
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You're talking about "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" that's my favorite fairy tail!! And this is a lovely rendering
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This is stunning! Beautiful lighting and texture work especially in the bear!
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East of the Sun, West of the Moon! That's one of my all-time favorite fairy tales!
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ah!!! so it's a norwegian fairy tale!!
I saw a movie when I was little about this story but I always thought it was an spin off of Cupid and Psyche's tale..I couldn't remember the name of the movie so I could never look it up...
Thank you1 you brought back a wonderful childhood memory! This looks really cool!
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She's cute. Does only the rule apply to her or no human can see his human form.
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Wow, such a pretty picture! 
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Wonderful image and I love the gentle giant feel to the bear.
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WOW! This looks absolutely awesome! You made this yourself?
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