Ganesha by stevey32
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Parvati wished a child but her husband, Shiva, would have none of it and went off into the forest to meditate. Parvati decided to make a child alone. She gathered mud and made a boy then breathed life into him. This was quite taxing and she bade her son to guard the cave entrance while she slept. Being most kind of heart, the boy kept guard.
Soon enough, Shiva returned. Who blocks his cave? he questioned. The boy said no one could enter. Shiva protested, but the boy would not budge. This angered Shiva and he relieved the boy of his head. Hearing this exchange, Parvati was awoken. What have you done? she asked when she found their new son decapitated.
Shiva realized his mistake and ordered his ganas to go into the forest and fetch him the head of the first creature they found who faced north, thus assuring that the boy would be very wise.
They quickly obliged Shiva and returned with the head of an elephant. Shiva fixed this new head on the boy's body and breathed life back into him. Ganesha was born, and Parvati was pleased.
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That is my favorite story of how Ganesha got his elephant's head. There are many more myths as to his origin.
For those familiar with traditional interpretations of Ganesha, you can see I took some liberties with this render. The cobra head on his trunk alludes to his connection with Shiva, as does the crescent moon on his headdress. The bowl in his lower left hand holds modaka, his favorite sweet, his passion for them evident in his girth. The upper left hand is in a pose of protection. On his headdress and in his upper right hand is the lotus. In the background is a sugarcane field, and at his feet the rat, which he tamed to the delight of sugar farmers.
Ganesha is made entirely of metaballs in Bryce 5, as is the rat and the ring of flames behind. Rendered in B5 and postworked in Photoshop.
Comments appreciated.
Comments (15)
SurfAce
That's quite trippy! I'm amazed you did that in metaballs. I found it impossible to manipulate them properly in the single-view interface of Bryce 5. Personally, I'd like some shadows on the ground, but realism is probably not the point in this pic. Also, is there a reason why he has a broken tusk?
SophiaDeer
Amazing! This is great with much detail. I like it.
Digital-Witch
This is also my favorie story from the tales of Siva and Kali..beautiful work...the Impressive colors make the image even more beautiful..its lovely...I would give this a l0...
Moebius87
Very, very well done. Well researched, modeled, textured, composed and rendered. This is the sort of CG art that justifies the medium and gives it substance as a valid art form.
kaaos
Yeap, i like it.. fine colors.. and it has joyful feeling in it.
berkeys
Yeah, what Moe said, You are the undisputed metaball king! Great job!
Brendan
Stevey goes to Bollywood. Wow matey ! there is some real painstaking work gone into this one. I know only too well how much tweaking of the MetaB's it takes to get them to do what you want. Ganesha really looks the part! . The hands and feet are excellent, but best of all are the drooping eyes. One of these days I shall find the self discipline to build something this complex. PS. Like the rug !
vantagesam
WOW! You are the man!!! I love this and it does fit perfectly with the legend/ You made this in Bryce???? Not too shabby my man : ) If you allowed ratings on this I would give it a 10!!!!
jeweldragon
this is really unique i love it alot ! the colors are fantastic !
BtchGoddess
I really love your use of colors here. The story behind it is very fascinating as well. I would have never guessed this was made with Bryce. This is very cool, even more so because of the unique concept!
Black
Cute!! the image is SERIOUSLY cute! And I am very amazed to hear it be a result of metaballs grouping in the most of it! A wonderful story, and a wonderful illustration to go with it!
iceblademush
This is Great, and nice legend too...will you do any more?? Also I would like to have a metaball count...how many of those things did you use in this scene?
vasquez
this image has something incredible, technique and art well joined, and thanks for the marvellous story!
Syltermermaid
You are very good in indian Mythology, but may you don't know that Ghanesha has everytime a friend on his side a rat. The rats are in India holy like Ghanesha hisself. But you picture is very good and I love the story. It is a great idea not only to build after greek or romian gods. Wonderful done!
Digimon
You deserve the Oscar for meta-ball madness!!! This is awesome!! I simply do not have that kind of patience!! Wow!