Ishtar (for Magnus) by brewgirlca
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This is for Dave, Magnus, just because he is such a great guy and always gives such thoughtful comments, not only in my gallery but in so many others. He also never hesitates to write personal notes and just check in on his friends.
Well after months of struggle I have finally come up with the new incarnation of Ishtar. As Isthtar was a Mesopotamian Goddess of both love and war I needed a model that looked middle eastern, had the ability to look strong and yet was also quite sensual. This is her 4th incarnation although only two were used in the Ishtar series. She is Maxine by Frad, but I have morphed her facial features to have a stronger jawline, I broadened her nose to look more Eurasian and I heightened her cheekbones. I also gave her eyes by Gypsyangel just because they are so striking. I changed her hairstyle from a 50's Jane Russell look to one more typical for women of the ancient middle east. I also found an outfit that included a lion motif, her totem animal.
This completes my set of four characters that will star in my next series "Ishtar and the Quest for Knowledge." Check my last three images in my gallery for the rest. Start with Enki for all the links.
"Enki"
Ishtar was the greatest and one of the most ancient Goddesses of the Mesopotamian world; she originated in the city of Uruk. Stories of Ishtar go back to at least 5000 BC. Originally known as Inanna by the Sumerians, she became Ishtar to the Assyrians and Babylonians in the second millennium BC. Later she became Astarte to the Phonecians and Atergatis to the Syrians. Her name is actually pronounced "Easter" and as we saw in the last series, her story of the Descent into the Underworld is the origin of the Christian tradition of Easter. No matter her incarnation, Ishtar was a complete Goddess, embracing both the dark and light side. She was the Goddess of war but also the Goddess of Love. This is reflected in her wide sweep of lovers, husbands, consorts and brothers. As the Goddess of War she was the daughter of the moon God Sin and the lover of the slayer God, Reshef. As the Goddess of Love she was the daughter of the sky god Anu and the fertility Goddess Anat. Her grandfather was Enki, the God of wisdom. It is clear that Ishtar had a very respectable lineage. Previous V4 Ishtar and details on the diety. Conclusion of Ishtar in the Underworld series
"Easter"
Previous V3 Ishtar. Start of Ishtar in the Underworld series
"Ishtar- II"
"Enki"
Ishtar was the greatest and one of the most ancient Goddesses of the Mesopotamian world; she originated in the city of Uruk. Stories of Ishtar go back to at least 5000 BC. Originally known as Inanna by the Sumerians, she became Ishtar to the Assyrians and Babylonians in the second millennium BC. Later she became Astarte to the Phonecians and Atergatis to the Syrians. Her name is actually pronounced "Easter" and as we saw in the last series, her story of the Descent into the Underworld is the origin of the Christian tradition of Easter. No matter her incarnation, Ishtar was a complete Goddess, embracing both the dark and light side. She was the Goddess of war but also the Goddess of Love. This is reflected in her wide sweep of lovers, husbands, consorts and brothers. As the Goddess of War she was the daughter of the moon God Sin and the lover of the slayer God, Reshef. As the Goddess of Love she was the daughter of the sky god Anu and the fertility Goddess Anat. Her grandfather was Enki, the God of wisdom. It is clear that Ishtar had a very respectable lineage. Previous V4 Ishtar and details on the diety. Conclusion of Ishtar in the Underworld series
"Easter"
Previous V3 Ishtar. Start of Ishtar in the Underworld series
"Ishtar- II"
Comments (45)
ragouc
Cool character and composition. Well done.
SetoKaiba
Excellent work!!! Nice idea!!!
Rainastorm
Most excellent image for a most awesome guy...wonderful job!
Faemike55
A very fantastic incarnation of her! I eagerly await the story! Excellent work!
ladiesmen
Roxy great work and character. She indeed has remarkeble face with sparkling eyes that can be soft I think but also show fire. The postwork is great and show again how well you are at it. Great work
Amosicho
Wonderful work
mgtcs
She's great, excellent effects!
lyron
Fantastic scene. Excellent work
eekdog
dave is a superb person for sure roxy, enjoy his art, friendship and support. this is one heck of a great render hon, love the stong detail and colors, she is down right beautiful hon.. dave will love it. lol steve
Valery3D
Fabulous composition....woww i really love the freshness and rich use of colors and the ligting effects...The face expression is fantastic!! like it that the image is soo clear and crisp.. What a Sweet and very nice dedi for an very great person and friend...
zaigodou
Excellent!! Wonderful composition!!
brycek
Beautiful image and dedication!!
shrinkers
Your portraits continue to amaze. They would make great wallpapers too! A suggestion - you could make yourself a website, and offer these as downloads to your fanbase!
3x3
awesome work Roxy x
Seven
Excellent work, love the effects and pose... she looks incredible! :)
Tracesl
excellent
3Dpixi
Absolute wonderful composition and gift for Dave ... Looking more and more like a real ancient woman!!
mrestey
Beautiful Roxy! I like the overlay and post-work you do.
magnus073
Roxy you are such a sweetheart and this was the best surprise ever :) Thank you so much for this thoughtful dedication and the beautiful spirit it was presented in. I've always admired your art not just for the beauty of the images as shown here with Ishtar in her latest incarnation but the magnificent stories and history you include also.
crender
Wonderful!
Grimslade
fantastic details and effects; great dedi to a great guy; very nice work!
gloriatanta
She is glorious! I loved her amazing eyes. Fantastic work! Hug!
3dpoetry
Great render Roxy
zil2008
Excellent job with her Roxy. Great dedi to Dave, he is a wonderful guy. Looking forward to your new series to begin. All the characters look great.
lorddarkwolf
excellent!
renecyberdoc
amazing especially in full view. i like the way you pose her once in total and once the face more in the focus,and ombined these two. this could give me some ideas ,well i let them come and see what comes out. the character face is very strong and well worked out.she has the kind of face that the one remembers once seeing it.5++ and fav.
Darkwish
You did very nice pic!
capelito
Wonderful scene. Beautiful work.
Arumbus
your effect in the eyes and on the sword are wonderful! your right it deserves to be seem in the larger resolution. wonderful work Roxy
nefertiabet
Nice magical work!!!