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Wednesday 3 July 2013

Commission: ZODIAC Series - sketches and lines


 Someone was crazy enough to commission a series of all twelve zodiac sign paintings.
So I'm very happy to announce that I'll continue what I startet last year. (if some of you still remember..)
Researching them and discovering so many shared traits of friends and family members is so much fun. :3


 Aries - the Ram

Symbol of unrestrained energy, indicative of a love of action for its own sake.


 Thaurus - the Bull

The calm, nature-loving sign associated with music and fertility.

 

 Gemini - the Twins.

Associated with opposites and duality.
Originally one of them was mortal, the other immortal - reflecting something of the basic nature of all human beings.

 

 Cancer - the Crab

All armour on the outside, yet soft inside.

 

 Leo - the Lion

Symbolic of controlled energy, used methodically.

 

 Virgo - the Virgin

..in the sense of independent woman.

'Symbolic of perfectionism attained through meticulous attention to detail'
..this most certainly is true in my case...:,)

 

Libra - the Scales

Linked with equilibrium, well-balanced outlook on life, instinct for identifying with one's environment.

 

 Scorpio - the Scorpion

Associated with death and decay as well as intense sexual energy and passion, although inclined to jealousy.


 Sagittarius - the Archer

'Represents the 'perfect human' - a combination of animal & spiritual power & divine potential.'

paha..I shouldn't let my boyfriend know this.....:,)


 Capricorn - the Goat (-fish)

Duality expressed between the water-loving fish and the mountain goat which spurns the water and longs to climb upwards to the clouds.


 Aquarius - sketch

It's the sign of my beloved sister (and my mum♥). I have though a lot about you while designing him and hope he appeals to you...:D

 


 Pisces - the Fish

'United Duality' - Sign which unites spirit with soul in a form that encourages artistic activity and sensitivity.



Sketches and lineart done for all of them - now I can finally start to use some colour. :)

13 comments:

  1. These are beyond beautiful. I'm a leo btw! :)

    - Sasha

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  2. I really love them, even yet uncoloured. Did you make them for a private person or are they going to be published as postcards or in a book?

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm glad you like them already. :)
      Yes, they're a private commission but I'm hoping to create at least a limeted edition postcard set or something similar.

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  3. Ich habe deine Seite auf Facebook schon vor ein paar Monaten geliket und mit jedem veröffentlichtem Bild bin ich mehr ins staunen geraten. Aber diese Serie ist bis jetzt das schönste, das du - meiner Meinung nach - geschaffen hast.
    Hoffentlich machst du daraus Postkarten oder etwas in der Art. Seit ich mein Sternzeichen gesehen habe, wünsche ich es mir als Bild.
    Wunderschön. Einfach nur wunderschön.

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    1. Hab vielen Dank für deine lieben Worte! Ich freue mich sehr darüber - da lohnt sich die Mühe ja.:)
      Die Auftraggeberin möchte leider bisher nicht, dass die Bilder vervielfältigt werden. Sollte ich ihre Meinung aber noch ändern können, werde ich das mit Sicherheit hier mitteilen.:)

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  4. Oh eine toller Auftrag! :D
    Ich finde das immer interessant zu sehen wie Zeichner die Sternzeichen auslegen und umsetzen ^^
    Ich bin ein Fisch <3

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    1. :D Jah ich finde das auch immer sehr interessant. Ist wohl einfach ein Thema, an dem kein Künstler dran vorbei kommt...^^

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  5. Wonderful! I Like The Sketching Style....

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