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Published: 2007-11-12 13:49:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 10761; Favourites: 112; Downloads: 0
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This is my favorite poem ever! "The Lady of Shalott " by Tennyson. If you have never read it... you should.Credits:
The Lady of Shallot:
The red-crossed knight, Lancelot:
Tower:
Lancelot's shield (which was perfect, btw and I couldn't believe my luck when I found it!):
Lantern:
Lily pads:
Weeping willow tree:
Stairs:
Boat:
Tiny bits of barley fields:
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Oh Wow Witchtopia, that is BEAUTIFUL! There's a great adaptation of the Lady of Shallot poem into a song called "Shallot" by Emilie Autumn, you should check it out.
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the horse in the bg is surprisingly in focus, i see what you are trying to convey
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I'm so glad when people notice the little things I add! 
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Thank you so much! 
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I memorized this poem for my forensic's piece awhile back, and am happy to say I still remember it after so long! I felt like browsing for this sibject, and your art really jumped out at me. I'm absolutely stunned! Believe it or not, that's exactly how I pictured the scene! (Tennyson is one of my favorite poets of all time, too!)
Really great job! You should be proud of your accomplishments. ^.^
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That's awesome! Thanks so much! I wish I could get it all memorized! I've got "The Highwayman" memorized... but alas.. I seem to have a block on this poem and it's my favorite! I do still have the soliloquy memorized of Hecate from Macbeth (that Scottish Play lol) though from theater years ago... see? Blocked on the fair Lily maid. 
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I have featured this deviation in my journal today. Hope that's ok.
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Thanks so much!
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Ah, yes, I remember reading the Lady of Shallot. This is a nice-a truly great-rendering of this legend.
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Thank you for the compliments... it's one of my favorite poems.
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I can see how you like it...I did too.
Although, when I was reading Meg Cabot's novel "Avalon High" (I don't much desire her writing, but my sister has read of ton from that author and also the lure of the word "avalon" and Arthurian legend caught my intrigue), the main character disliked the poem because she was named after the Lady of Shallot. I remember rereading the line, thinking "Is she insane?!" (I had also done a project on the poem, and rather enjoyed it.)
~Then again, Cabot also depicted the epic Beowulf as dull and boring, which to me obviously isn't the case, not even close.
What do you think?
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I've never read Meg Cabot... are they any good? What genre are they? Elaine isn't that great of a name, I suppose, especially to be named after such a sad character. But I wouldn't mind being named after something to do with it like... Lily or Avalon itself. That'd be cool. Though I can't complain... I LOVE LOVE LOVE my name. Melanie's ancient Greek and means "dark flower" which is very apropos for me.
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Well, Meg Cabot tends to write stereotypically. Some are fantasy, well many, actually. Others are mysteries and, well...she wrote the Princess Diaries, also.
Melanie sounds like such a great name. Be proud!
My is Sarah, the Hebrew name for "Princess."
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I can belive you have only 304 views ! This is incredibly beautiful!
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Thank you very much!
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Absolutely beautiful deviation! I love that poem too and it's good to see it brought to life!
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Thanks, very much!
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Wonderful! I just studied this in class and I can't help but hear Anne of Green Gables reciting this (good ole Canadian classics). The image is beautiful and you've captured the dreamlike quality of the piece in this artwork. I really love it.
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Oh thank you & Anne! I'm so much like her, I swear. lol I grew up watching those movies. I also love the poem "The Highwayman" - the one she recites in front of the crowd - and I'm working on one based on it as well.
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Beautiful picture!! I'm very glad you were able to use some of my lilies
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They were exactly what I was looking for! Glad you like it!
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The Lady of Shallot....yay! Love the dreamy quality to the picture.
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