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TanjaGotthardsenIf Mother Earth Was a child...

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Description ... Would we treat her differently?



I left a lot of symbols for those with a patient eye. I've settled on not explaining everything, but I'll give some small hints.

Those who wonder about her collar;
It's a symbol of what is manmade. The pattern of the lace is shifting and not precise. That refers to us - we are not flawless. And yet she accepts it, and to some point she gladly wears our presents. The mirror;
Take a look into it - Do you see yourself there?

The rest is up to you. I gave it a lot of thought, played with lightdirections, since I figured, that there are a lot of things about Mother Earth that we can't quite figure out.
I (sort of) have a plan of making a twin, that will be a bit opposite. The theme will be pollution. I've also wondered if to make father time as a child. We'll see.
Thanks to all who motivated me to get this done The scanner (of course) went a little rough on it. It can't divide all the colours completely. Oh well.


Now available as print, Ipad cover and much much more! [link]


Also thanks to;
for allowing me to use a reference [link]
Animal reference was found in a encyclopaedia I have.


OH MY ... I am so shocked! Thank you so much everyone!!
Especially thanks to `hellobaby who suggested my work, and ^oilsoaked who featured it/made it a DD
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Comments: 866

aericmon [2016-10-21 10:45:35 +0000 UTC]

Earth is not our mother. Just sayin'. LOL.

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Ahau2 [2016-03-31 10:50:08 +0000 UTC]

I love this very much!!! Wonderful!

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partyease [2015-03-14 11:46:15 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning!  I absolutely love it.

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AthenaGalaxy [2014-04-22 19:55:14 +0000 UTC]

its a cutie !

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Je-ssi [2013-11-09 20:14:38 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work ! I love the colors and the details !

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coconutbird1 [2013-09-12 07:30:26 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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Lady---Vengeance [2013-03-15 13:50:35 +0000 UTC]

This is really fantastic

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to Lady---Vengeance [2013-03-16 10:02:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Lady---Vengeance In reply to TanjaGotthardsen [2013-04-05 18:44:55 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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audreve [2013-02-20 19:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely freaking beautiful

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to audreve [2013-03-02 17:54:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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ArthurIglesias [2012-12-14 04:27:51 +0000 UTC]

So pretty!

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to ArthurIglesias [2012-12-27 15:49:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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AssassinMonkey [2012-12-09 05:11:35 +0000 UTC]

IT is amazing!

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to AssassinMonkey [2012-12-09 13:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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FemininetDivin [2012-10-31 13:54:23 +0000 UTC]

Hi, I would love to use your work, with due credits to you of course, to illustrate an article on my webzine. Would that be ok?

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to FemininetDivin [2012-12-09 04:11:46 +0000 UTC]

Hi, sorry about my late response Sure, if you credit me and provide me with a link, that will be just fine
Thanks!

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Paineverlasting [2012-09-22 08:32:52 +0000 UTC]

wow... just wow. what a beautiful drawing

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to Paineverlasting [2012-12-09 04:12:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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JayneKulria [2012-07-25 10:19:59 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me of my childhood so beautiful illustration, love your composition and detail and its so personal

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to JayneKulria [2012-09-01 18:45:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! this piece has definitely become a big part of what art signifies to me.

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JayneKulria In reply to TanjaGotthardsen [2012-09-15 06:16:02 +0000 UTC]

yea it is inspirational, what are you working on at the moment?

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to JayneKulria [2012-09-15 14:41:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you
I'm working on a 30x40cm piece that I cannot yet reveal the title of but the work in progress can be seen in my gallery.
Thanks for the interest!

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JayneKulria In reply to TanjaGotthardsen [2012-09-16 22:23:35 +0000 UTC]

oh ok sounds too mysterious for me!good luck with the art

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dellexell [2012-03-18 20:49:22 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING EVER!!!!!!

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to dellexell [2012-03-22 20:16:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh, why thank you!

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valeinthehell [2011-10-29 11:00:36 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to valeinthehell [2012-01-13 12:29:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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3D-Homestuck [2011-09-29 00:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you so much! And the play was great!

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Kerryopia [2011-08-30 13:08:12 +0000 UTC]

Wow...

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to Kerryopia [2012-01-13 12:29:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I suppose

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YouSquib [2011-08-19 16:12:33 +0000 UTC]

love love love

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to YouSquib [2012-01-13 12:30:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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SorrowfulWinter [2011-07-09 07:17:02 +0000 UTC]

A very inspiring piece, I'm very awed by this and love all the amazing details and symbols.

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to SorrowfulWinter [2011-07-29 20:15:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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flytier [2011-07-07 15:16:07 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful piece with lots of symbolism. But if Mother Earth was a child, I guess she'd be Daughter Earth lol.

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to flytier [2011-07-29 20:15:17 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yes indeed and that would probably be a tad confusing, seeing that we would then have to try and determine her parents - and that might simply bring the question of religion into perspective -and I'm not touching that!

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flytier In reply to TanjaGotthardsen [2011-07-29 21:16:34 +0000 UTC]

Don't blame ya in the least.

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Minimeri [2011-06-01 15:45:51 +0000 UTC]

nice!

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to Minimeri [2011-07-29 20:13:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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IAmAlan [2011-05-28 19:04:22 +0000 UTC]

"The Face of A Soft & Gentle Divinity ! ! !"

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to IAmAlan [2011-07-29 20:13:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I feel like you're giving me titles here. Hehe, might come in handy.

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PsyViper [2011-05-27 15:18:33 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work, I love the coloring

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to PsyViper [2011-05-27 22:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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6NAKED6AMBITION6 [2011-05-27 14:12:20 +0000 UTC]

STUNNING

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to 6NAKED6AMBITION6 [2011-05-27 22:35:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And thanks for all your other wonderful comments

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6NAKED6AMBITION6 In reply to TanjaGotthardsen [2011-05-28 14:41:08 +0000 UTC]

ur very welcome sweetie

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3D-Homestuck [2011-04-22 11:57:13 +0000 UTC]

Wanted to see it cuz' my lil' sis is going to be mother earth in her play.

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TanjaGotthardsen In reply to 3D-Homestuck [2011-05-06 16:17:22 +0000 UTC]

Well, thanks for taking a look! I hope the play turns out wonderful.

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Rhes [2011-04-17 04:08:25 +0000 UTC]

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