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Published: 2010-06-25 19:27:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 4924; Favourites: 161; Downloads: 0
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This is a submission specifically meant for the June contest of Fantasyhunks, titled Sorcerer [link]I have used a reference of a photograph from [link]
for the actual male figure, but adapted it in my own style. Done entirely on Photoshop CS2.
Kapalik is an anciet cult of yogis who performed tantric rituals to attain magical powers. They are primarily followers of Goddess Kali. The cult has been maligned by other sects of hinduism for practicing black magic, though the accusations hold little evidence. Kapaliks are sorcerers, magic men, witch doctors, shamans...believing in the power of the feminine in nature. This is a tribute to all those mysterious men who had the power to be different!
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Thank you so much for the appreciation!
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colours, pose, composition ...everything looks great! excellent work
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Thank you, thank you so much! Your appreciation really means a lot to me. 
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Did I miss this one first time round or have you just added it. Congratulations. It is really expressive besides beautiful. Cecil
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Thank you for your compliments, Cecil! I am happy you like it!
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I am happy that you like it!
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Thank you for allowing dA's newest all male group to feature this deviation!
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Oh! I am glad that you featured my artwork! I should thank you instead!
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Rudra.. You know I'm one of your many fans!
I will be VERY HAPPY to feature any work you send my way!
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I am very grateful for your constant support, inspiration and friendship! Can not thank you enough!
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I took photographic reference for the anatomical pose, so the credit for it goes to the photographer! I too, like the pose very much!
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You have a really clean, vibrant art style. That's awesome. I really enjoyed reading your description for the piece, as well. Do you know of a good site where I can research the different sects of Hinduism?
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Thank you so much for your appreciation and encouragement!
Hinduism is so vast that it is really not easy to find one reliable and all inclusive source where you can get all the information! There are a few sites which will give you a basic idea about hinduism on the whole and there are sites which will give you specific information on some minute aspect of hinduism. Here are 2 links to get started with:
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I hope they are of some help!
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You've done a really beautiful job of this, and the background description just gives it a lot more meaning and structure.
Neat!
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Thank you for your appreciation! The background is entirely imaginative, without any reference. I am glad that it adds to the overall feel of the image.
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I also think that the description you gave this really adds something special to the picture as well. An added dimension of depth.
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India is a mystical land of varied religious beliefs! Tantric practices are still widespread and in bengal, from where I come, Tantra is highly revered. I just tried to share my insignificant knowledge of the Kapalik cult and am glad that it adds to the depth of my artwork!
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India and much of the Middle-Eastern region is home to many fascinating cultures and a rich history - not to mention a lot of rather neat stories and legends. There are some Westerners who like to think they know much about Tantric arts, but I suspect they would have much to learn.
Would be great to see some more of your art along these lines, exploring perhaps some of the stories, legends and arts... and of course the attractive guys from them also
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With this kind of support and appreciation I can surely see myself exploring the possibilities of creating more art on this theme! It is a theme very close to my heart, as it is....
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I look forward to it
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Thank you so much!I am still quite a novice! All this appreciation will inspire me to learn more and learn faster!
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no prob... we're still young {i guess) there's more to learn and so much time to improve for the best...
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Very true! and i loved your gallery too! you are very much talented!
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I agree with the others who have commented. This is a great piece that combines masculine and feminine characteristics in a good way. From what I've read many tribal societies not only accepted but respected and even revered people who had both masculine and feminine traits. You've done great job in showing this.
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Thank you for the appreciation!
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WOW. ABS. Sorry, I'm so shallow that his chest was the first thing I noticed. HOWEVER, your incredible artistic skills came a very close second (followed by 'loincloth')! 
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Thank you! That chest and that loincloth has been put there to be noticed!!!
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Well then I passed the test? 
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wow... deeply sensual
I love how the masculinity of the subject blends in seamlessly with the femininity of the florals...
nice job~!
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I had to work real hard to bring about that balance in the feminine and masculine energy of the fantastic ritual displayed in the artwork! I am glad that the hard work payed off and you noticed the play of the masculine energy blending into the feminine! I can not thank you enough for the compliment!
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oh, don't thank me... thank your muse, because you succeeded
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