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Published: 2014-07-28 01:50:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 2548; Favourites: 68; Downloads: 0
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  Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer
Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.
  “Wretch,” I cried, “thy God hath lent thee—by these angels he hath sent thee
  Respite—respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore;
Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore!”
          Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

- Edgar Allen Poe, The Raven


Entry for the Witches of East End: Edgar Allen Poe contest

The flow of The Raven is mesmerizing.  You can feel the rhythm of the poem breathing in and out with each verse.  Poe carries you from stagnation to longing to sorrow to speculation to frustrated rage as effortlessly as floating on the water and feeling the push and fall of every wave.

Lenore and the Raven exist only as they are presented and further reimagined by Poe.  Instead of providing insight, Poe's narration and inconclusive speculations only further deepen their mystery.  What is the connection between Lenore and the Raven?  Was the Raven sent by Lenore?  Is the bird some passerby from death's shore who happened upon her there?  Or is the Raven the character of vindictiveness, whose physical materialization and singularity of phrase create the perfect, opaque projection for Poe to impale himself while torturing his own mind in craving to understand?  

Considering the last, I wanted to explore the idea of the Raven as a personification of Lenore.  Not vindictive perhaps in spirit, as it was in Poe's mind in refusing to let her go.

If you haven't watched the Witches of East End, I highly recommend it.  It's a fun show with an amazing cast and wonderful storyline.  Can't wait to see what they come up with for Poe.  


Programs:  Poser Pro 2014, Photoshop CC, Exposure 7
Figure:  Alice Skin, bodymorphs and Yly face by Aeon Soul
Skin Mat:  Porcelain - Zodiac - The Fire Signs by SaintFox, Digital-Lion & tabala
Clothing:  Dark Apocalypse: Vermillion Dawn by IgnisSerpentus
Raven Skull:  Harpy by ile-avalon
Hand Claws:  The Lilithai Strigoia Outfit by SilverArk, Arki & Spiritfoxy
Wings:  Raven Wings by Poisen
Background:  Dreamlight Ultimate Skies II 100 High Rez Backgrounds by Dreamlight
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Comments: 20

RavenSkull-Studios [2015-02-10 03:16:37 +0000 UTC]

Is it possible to purchase a print of this?

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meglamor In reply to RavenSkull-Studios [2015-02-10 04:15:52 +0000 UTC]

Hi RavenSkull-Studios ! Thank u for the interest!

Yes, though not in its current state. I need to make some adjustments first in Photoshop and then proof a copy to make sure it meets my quality standards, which will take a couple days.

Let's say I'll have it ready by Friday (2/13). Will that work ok?

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HollowGirl77 [2014-09-30 19:41:06 +0000 UTC]

Okay I need this one on my wall.

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meglamor In reply to HollowGirl77 [2014-09-30 23:02:55 +0000 UTC]

I wholeheartedly agree  

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Nicholas2004 [2014-08-13 21:51:20 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done!

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Michawolf13 [2014-08-12 01:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job!

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meglamor In reply to Michawolf13 [2014-08-12 14:04:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank u!  Appreciate the comment  

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Galinas-Claim [2014-08-01 14:15:12 +0000 UTC]

Sweet imagery!

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meglamor In reply to Galinas-Claim [2014-08-01 16:08:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank u Galinas-Claim !  

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TigrisAlbo [2014-08-01 03:52:44 +0000 UTC]

Wow it really look great!!

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meglamor In reply to TigrisAlbo [2014-08-01 04:28:12 +0000 UTC]

Thx TigrisAlbo ! Much appreciated  

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KiloTrays [2014-07-31 19:42:47 +0000 UTC]

Nevermore!

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meglamor In reply to KiloTrays [2014-07-31 21:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Lol, I luv it!  Thx KiloTrays   

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mpz28 [2014-07-31 12:10:48 +0000 UTC]

very nice    

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meglamor In reply to mpz28 [2014-07-31 14:05:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you  

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Ikke46 [2014-07-30 07:13:55 +0000 UTC]

Great render

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meglamor In reply to Ikke46 [2014-07-30 14:33:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank u!  Had a lot of fun putting this one together  

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Ikke46 In reply to meglamor [2014-07-31 04:59:41 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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ArtbroJohn [2014-07-29 23:31:20 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work!

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meglamor In reply to ArtbroJohn [2014-07-29 23:44:20 +0000 UTC]

Thx ArtbroJohn !  

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