Take Your Stand (for Barryjeffer) by brewgirlca
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For my good friend Seth - a man who both loves and respects the dark side - as I do. Seth unflinchingly explores the dark depths of human existence and in the process he bares his soul for all of us to see. For Seth understands that to know the light one must be able to fearlessly step into the dark. Blessed be my beloved friend, you are a great man.
Seth I've been waiting a long time to do this piece for you and with CS4 finally in my hands I now have the tools and perhaps just enough skill to take the plunge and do it. The poem just flowed from the composition as I created it. I hope you like it.
When smoke and lightning choke the air
Face your fears if you dare
Upon this ground you must tread
Though your heart be full of dread
If you want to learn to fly
Then you must be there to die
For if you cannot face your fears
You will live a life of tears
Stone glade in oaken wood,
The earth awaits you as it should.
Put metal sword in warrior's hand
Hear the wind -- take your stand
Roxy Nov 2008
Didi_mc background reworked in CS4 with Ravnheart's Landscaping Kit here at RMP and a with a ton of layer work on Sira Black.
Next in spirituality series ...
"Journey's End"
"Journey's End"
Comments (86)
atlas7
Great scene and atmosphere !!
eekdog
that postwork is breathtaking! awesome art all around.. steve
El_Lee
Oh wow the work on this shows. You did an outstanding job expressing the emotion in her face. The whole scene is really amazing. VERY well done.
Faemike55
WOW! Great image and poem to a very talented artist. her expression says so much as well as her pose. Excellent!!!!
JOEANOMALY
Excellent character, light, and composition...very cool poem...fantastic!!!
Iceshark39
Fantastic image and poetry! It takes a lot to explore the dark side of human nature, even more to show it. Wonderful image and a fantastic dedication to a great artist. Well done!
ledwolorz
Beautiful scene and atmosphere.Wonderful work.
pops
Wonderful pose and excllent image Awesome poem too
bigmama1972
... and it works!!!! love hte colour setting and the perfect lighting... excellent image... instant fav!!!
Antonio57
Superbe décor et scène!!!!!!
M2A
Superb chaos and hell-like illustration. Your character is perfect in such image. Great work on color and details.
Heathcroft
Ah Roxy, goodbye to that horrible Windoze app PSP (that final 'p it certainly isn't!)And hello to Photoshop CS 4 and what it can do so well. But not of course without the postwork skills you have shown and the work you have put in here. The layer work on Sira Black is evident and successful. and her pose and demeanour is perfectly done. Seth will be really pleased and touched with this dedication and the poem shows your writing skills are in tune with the chosen subject. A favourite for sure! Dave
lyron
Wonderful expression. Excellent work!
AngelEsteban
yeah, I want one like this... ;-)
NekhbetSun
Superbly done and most touching image...love the expression on her face...so full of pathos...great poem, too, and certainly compliments the image !!! Most excellent on both accounts Roxy ! B*B
cmcc
intrigueing.
sylki
What a wonderfully poignant image!! Her expression is superb, the lighting is outstanding as is the postwork!!What can I say about the poem...A perfect addition to this amazing image!!!
schonee
Super work Roxy! your character is amazing the writing is Brilliant. A Dedication to a wonderful soul.
magnus073
Brilliantly done my friend, I really like the mood you set here and her expression is priceless
felinx
Belle scène, bravo !
barryjeffer
Roxy, thank you for such a beautiful gift, two actually, the image and the poem. Beautiful works, both. I won't comment further on them, just know that I felt the compassion and kinship wrapped within them. I am touched profoundly by this. And you are right, I know the darkness as well as anyone, better than many. It's were I dwell, but not always where I exist. a gentle kiss on your cheek for being who you are a small smile on my lips for knowing a kindred spirit. Blessed Be my Friend Roxy, Seth
moonbunnie
Beautiful work and poem , wonderful dedication indeed.
gizmee
Excellent...great dark mood...Fantastic work Roxy!! :) Luv it!!
IDonn0
Super image Roxy. Lots of post work done very well my friend and I love the poem too :) Don
Tracesl
Turmoil and despair, the rage of conditions beyond the characters control the huddle form from the storm. Emotion; excellent and well presented.
skynyrd57
very nice scene!!
zil2008
Wow Roxy, the wait was well worth it. This is a fantastic piece. The mood the despair, one can just feel it.. You have accomplished something when one opens a pic and immediatley feels emotion. Just fantastic. Just small advice since you have the power of CS4 on your desktop. I would have just added a little more light/shadow effect behind the rocks to give the sky in the background more depth and distance and the rocks more dimension.. Also a small bit of light to the lightining to make it more powerful. Love this picture it is great.
MagikUnicorn
Excellent work
ariaans
Very nice pose, expression and atmosphere!! :)
Erynn
Stunning lighting, pose and composition my friend :) Excellent work :)