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reikavich — Enlightenment by-nc-nd

Published: 2006-04-28 07:53:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 1823; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 131
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Description It was not the apple but what the apple represented.

Was it freedom that prompted them leave or punishment?

The price of enlightenment was paradise lost.

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Software: Adobe Photoshop CS, ArtRage 1.0
Composition: 60% Brushwork, 30% Textures, 10% Stock

Stock: odessa11stock , falln-stock , and sxc.hu
Textures: resurgere , sadestock , and my own
Brushes: spiritsighs-stock , trisste , and my own

Entered into =EliteArtists "Leaving Eden" contest





(cc) Alana Intal 2009.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Philippines License . Please inform author of any attribution.
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Comments: 51

reikavich In reply to ??? [2007-09-02 01:11:45 +0000 UTC]

for this piece the textures came from stock and texture artists here on Deviantart but I also added some of my own textures so it's a combination. Those that were not from me are from resurgere and sadestock

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Amritsar [2006-06-25 19:40:04 +0000 UTC]

This is my favorite out of the winners and honorable mentions, I would have picked it for first place. It's just beautiful. I love the use of green in particular, it's so vivid without being overpowering, and the look between the snake and Eve is beautiful.

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reikavich In reply to Amritsar [2006-07-16 00:56:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much.

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Amritsar In reply to reikavich [2006-07-16 14:52:37 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. ^^

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oORazorIceOo [2006-06-15 17:17:05 +0000 UTC]

i love the fac tthtat the picture looks like an old picture, and the cracks all over it. and i love the theme of the woman and the snake. great job.

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reikavich In reply to oORazorIceOo [2006-07-16 00:55:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much.

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elisafox [2006-06-03 12:39:05 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful composition
the layout is interesting and the shades of green fit well here.
i like how you have represented the "leaving eden" theme.

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reikavich In reply to elisafox [2006-06-06 00:21:32 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much.

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HeatherTelesca [2006-05-14 01:02:04 +0000 UTC]

Out of all the entries this one is my favorite! Such and awesome job!

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reikavich In reply to HeatherTelesca [2006-05-14 02:48:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much.

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pcoppolo46 [2006-05-07 21:30:20 +0000 UTC]

Nice composition.

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reikavich In reply to pcoppolo46 [2006-05-14 02:47:52 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much.

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pcoppolo46 In reply to reikavich [2006-05-15 23:00:56 +0000 UTC]

You are quite welcome.

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Falln-Stock [2006-05-07 02:34:21 +0000 UTC]

the textures really add to this, very beautiful! ^_^

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reikavich In reply to Falln-Stock [2006-05-14 02:47:38 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much.

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paroxysm [2006-05-03 09:46:14 +0000 UTC]

mmm... profound description.

i love the set up of the scene. great angle and combination of stock. the leafy texture complements it all very well. the colours are also well chosen.

nicely done!

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reikavich In reply to paroxysm [2006-05-03 12:56:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks. When I saw oddessa11stock's stock I said--this is it. this is it. I'm making something out of this. I'm glad it turned out ok. As for the description, thanks.

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paroxysm In reply to reikavich [2006-05-03 22:29:36 +0000 UTC]

well yes -- she's uniquely beautiful so i don't blame you.

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reikavich In reply to paroxysm [2006-05-04 00:38:47 +0000 UTC]

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sensory-ghost [2006-05-02 19:17:03 +0000 UTC]

Very good texture added

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reikavich In reply to sensory-ghost [2006-05-03 00:15:27 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much dear.

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MiiSweeTesTSiN [2006-05-01 01:57:17 +0000 UTC]

I love how this came out...it's amazingly beautiful!!!

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reikavich In reply to MiiSweeTesTSiN [2006-05-03 00:15:13 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much.

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Elielie [2006-04-30 06:37:20 +0000 UTC]

Nice concept!
Enlightenment: reminds me of a scene in genesis wherein Eve(having eaten the forbidden fruit) realizes her nakedness. In the picture,I think the snake is the one "enlightening" eve.. though not the positive kind of enlightenment

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reikavich In reply to Elielie [2006-04-30 08:44:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Vividlight [2006-04-29 22:25:33 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful concept. Beautifully rendered!

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reikavich In reply to Vividlight [2006-04-30 08:43:25 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much.

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Manshi [2006-04-29 17:58:29 +0000 UTC]

I like the texture and concept, it looks as it could be seen on an old painting found on the walls of an ancient church.
Great work ^^

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reikavich In reply to Manshi [2006-04-30 08:43:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. That was actually the effect I wanted. I'm really glad it got across (this piece taxed my skills quite a bit).

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sadestock [2006-04-29 17:44:59 +0000 UTC]

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reikavich In reply to sadestock [2006-04-30 08:42:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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TigerDRena [2006-04-29 15:11:06 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

As usual!

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reikavich In reply to TigerDRena [2006-04-30 08:42:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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patriciabrennan [2006-04-29 09:56:12 +0000 UTC]

I think we have a winner, In my opinion. Well done! good luck in the contest

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reikavich In reply to patriciabrennan [2006-04-30 08:42:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Even if I don't win I'm glad I tried this piece out (taxed my skills quite well).

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madnessism [2006-04-29 07:22:36 +0000 UTC]

That's really neat. Love the textures.

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reikavich In reply to madnessism [2006-04-30 08:41:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Rydia-Warrior [2006-04-29 02:58:24 +0000 UTC]

I love it!!!

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reikavich In reply to Rydia-Warrior [2006-04-30 08:40:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks dear.

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aeonsonance [2006-04-28 23:40:02 +0000 UTC]

Indeed... innocence and oblivion is bliss sometimes.

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reikavich In reply to aeonsonance [2006-04-30 08:40:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I'm glad my message came across.

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aeonsonance In reply to reikavich [2006-04-30 14:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Nice picture by the way ~ Always, great texture.

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reikavich In reply to aeonsonance [2006-05-03 00:16:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Odessa11stock [2006-04-28 17:32:54 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work!

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reikavich In reply to Odessa11stock [2006-04-28 23:34:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much.

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chu1h4n [2006-04-28 11:46:53 +0000 UTC]

awesomee

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reikavich In reply to chu1h4n [2006-04-28 23:34:15 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much.

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ihatemonday [2006-04-28 08:19:36 +0000 UTC]

Great work Alana . good luck for the contest .

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reikavich In reply to ihatemonday [2006-04-28 09:26:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks.

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ihatemonday In reply to reikavich [2006-04-28 10:18:58 +0000 UTC]

you are most welcome

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