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TirraMisu β€” Fairy Tale Contest

Published: 2011-03-01 04:42:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 997; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 20
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Description This piece is for the Sketchtastrophe's Fairy Tale Contest [link]

The Snow Queen is a fairy tale I've always wanted to make an art piece for and thought this was the perfect opportunity. Gerda, in particular, stood out to me since she is often overlooked and I was determined to create something with her as the center piece .

Now, back to the school work I horribly procrastinated on...

Medium: Colored Pencil on Hot Press Paper with gold/ silver pigment accents - unfortunately these accents didn't come up too well on the scanner.
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Comments: 7

VisionCat12345 [2014-12-16 16:11:57 +0000 UTC]

This looks beautiful. I love contrast of roses,meaningful to story, with ice castle. t feels so real. Gerda Β is so sad and tired, and bae determined. Kai is sleepy and looks like he for got something-Snow Queen kissed him to forget all, maybe this is that scene. she looks dangerous and devious, and protective of kai.

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LadyRafira [2011-09-02 15:38:12 +0000 UTC]

Wow great work! and I love the moose!

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TirraMisu In reply to LadyRafira [2011-09-02 16:43:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you - I like the moose too lol

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sketchtastrophe [2011-03-05 05:08:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh what a gorgeous piece! I especially love that you've made Gerda the center piece of this image. She plays such a pivotal role in this fairy tale! She looks lovely, but so heartbroken missing Kai. The rose bed you have her lying on is wonderful, I've always liked the symbolism of roses in this tale, I'm so glad you included them here. The lounging moose and arctic landscape are beautifully done. The ice palace is particularly stunning. The Snow Queen is so striking, I really adore her design. The love the intricate detail of her headpiece and fur cloak are especially stunning. I like that she seems so protective of little Kai, who looks so lost within his thoughts. The colours are wonderful. And the composition and division of this piece is lovely. You have a beautiful way with coloured pencil! Makes me want to pull mind out of dusty seclusion hehe! Thank you so much for the fantastic entry!

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TirraMisu In reply to sketchtastrophe [2011-03-05 06:22:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the detailed comment - it is very much appreciated

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Anime723 [2011-03-05 02:52:01 +0000 UTC]

This is so pretty. The composition is absolutely gorgeous.
I absolutely love the queen's eyes as well as how you did her fur.

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TirraMisu In reply to Anime723 [2011-03-05 06:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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