Narcissus Revisited with Vintorix by brewgirlca
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This is another work done by both Vintorix and myself. Ralph did this gorgeous landscape and when I saw it I wanted very much to populate it. When I read it was Narcissus's pool I hesitated but Ralph encouraged me to give it a try. And so I have done. It would have been easy to overwork this piece but I have tried to keep it simple, the main goal being to "fit" the characters into the landscape and so tell the story of Narcissus and Echo.
Ralph's trademark real/surreal mix in a single landscape make retrofitting 3-d characters a special challenge. This time he gave me a layered file which was a huge help - making this truly a collaboration, for I was able to remove a few elements and to change the structure/color palette, on both his and my layers. This let me blend my characters into his layers and to make the scene a bit more vibrant - for the first time I was able to blend elements of my style into Ralphs.
There are many versions to the legend of Narcissus and Echo. Here is one from a compilation of several Greek and Roman authors.
When Hera, wife of Zeus, the King of the Olympians, discovered that the nymph Echo had been covering for her Husband while he was having affairs with other nymphs, she took away Echo's lovely voice, except to repeat the shouted words of others. Echo fell in love with a vain youth named Narcissus, who was the son of the nymph Leiriope. Leiriope had been seduced by the river god Cephisus and Narcissus was their child.
Seeking council about her son's future, Leirope called upon an oracle called Teiresias. Teiresias told Leirope that Narcissus would live to an old age, as long as he never knew himself. That is he could never see himself.
Narcissus grew to be a beautiful young man but he was incredibly vain; he haughtily rebuffed all attempts at romance. He left many broken hearts in his wake.
One day when Narcissus was out hunting, Echo followed him into the woods, longing to tell her love for him but unable to speak first. When Narcissus finally heard her footsteps and shouted "Who's there?" Echo answered "Who's there?" And so it went, until finally Echo showed herself and rushed to embrace the beautiful boy.
He immediately pushed her away and demanded of her to leave his sight. A heartbroken Echo did as her love requested and faded away into the woodland glen, with only her voice remaining. The Goddess Artemis heard her sad song and made Narcissus drink from the pool in the woods where he had rejected Echo. For the first time he saw himself reflected in the pool and he instantly fell in love with this exquisite being he saw in the waters. However, as Narcissus reached in to touch him, the being would disappear. Tormented by his rejected love, a torment he had caused so many others, Narcissus jumped into the pool in a vain attempt to hold on to the being and thus he was drowned.
Echo still calls back to us from magical places and though even as we look for her she will never be seen.
Please take a look and leave a comment at Ralph's original here:
Heliconian Summer
"Heliconian Summer"
Narcissus is the beautiful Quinn by GypseyAngel at DAZ.
"Heliconian Summer"
Narcissus is the beautiful Quinn by GypseyAngel at DAZ.
Comments (43)
JohnDelaquiox
this is really wonderful and creative. amazing work
ArtistKimberly
Wonderful
RodS
Well, Roxy, if not for your description, I would have thought this was all done at the same time. Your skills are massive, my friend, and you have blended your figures with Ralph's lovely work so well. Most EXCELLENT work, and a GREAT collaboration with Ralph! 10,000 stars!
mgtcs
WOW...Another super creative image and Story my friend, masterful composition and character, in full screen is perfect! Well done!****
Faemike55
WOW! Great image and thank you for reminding me of this story! Very cool work, Roxy
zil2008
Wow, excellent work. You did an excellent job blending your characters into Ralphs, scene. You are a wonderful artist and story teller.
magnus073
This is truly an amazing work of art Roxie, and I loved the powerful story also
gypsyangel
A TRUE work of art...
brycek
Wonderful art..well done!!
adorety
An amazing collaboration. You both compliment each others style beautifully. Softened edges and the pastel colors set a mystical and otherworldly mood. Very nice how Echo is literally fading away, just like the real thing. Both characters are appropriately beautiful as well. Awesome work. I know there's another variation where Narcissus turns in to a flower, thus the flower of the same name.
LivingPixels
Outstanding in every way Roxie! you manged to blend your charcters into the scene which is an incredibly well worked masterpiece of art!!Awesome accomplishment and I applaude you both its an amazing image and a delight to view, Thanx Roxie!!!
mickeyrony
If you look the river you will see , the wind take you to the dream of your passions. A job that I love .... Beautiful work and the little native fulfills the dream of your hopes ((5 + +)) Si tu regardes la rivière tu y verra le vent t'amener vers le rêve de tes passions . Un travail que j'adore .... ma Belle C'est excellent Et le petit côté native remplit le rêve de tes espoirs ((5++))
eekdog Online Now!
sure pleasure to see this wonderful scene Roxy, really like how you did the ghostly figure in this image. your backgrpund creation are absolutely stunning. ever thought about selling them at the mp? i think many artist would enjoy using them hon. you both did a most amazing creation. 10*s
anitalee
Excellent
Sepiasiren
OMG OMG OMG runs in circles--passes out--comes to OMG!!! OMG!!! I love LOVE it and I think more for the collaboration effort than the render itself although the render is fabulous! It combines the elements that I adore about both these artists. Vinnie for his gorgeous pastoral captures! No one does nature like Vintroix--his eye is amazing and I am always left feeling as if I am looking at a framed museum piece. Then there's Roxy and her undeniable mystical style--the way her characters emote is beyond description. Along side Callad, Lolligagger and Tea Rex she is one of my fave emotional artist if you get what I am saying. The combination to me is breath takingly heady so do forgive if I am rambling on. Also Narcissus was always one of my fave myths--one I may detail in some way even in a short animation. Thanks for the recall to a beautiful and tragic tale, as were all the Greek love stories. Suppose that is why they appeal to the romantics in all of us. So glad to see you back as well Roxyas I do miss you about the place. Hey, you and Ralph need to collab more oftne--I mean come on--you both have R's in your first name for crying out loud--LOL hugs
RJS
Ah, Roxy. Your art in images and storytelling is without equal. Here you present an interesting version of this legend, and a wonderful collaboration with Ralph. This is a real treat. Thanks for sharing this outstanding work with us.
jocko500
wonderful work
vintorix
Roxy, if you lived in mythological Greece you would have to fear the Gods, they always were so envious! :)
lior
A real MasterPiece!
renecyberdoc
a delight to see and read. excellent work,strong and impressive.fav.
Jonrea
Great collaborative work.
lonely_wolf
Great colab - art!
3dpoetry
Amazing complex scene full of emotion, well done
fallen21
Fantastic scene & work!
MineFujiko
Wow! Beautiful mythical image!! love their pose and lighting.
barryjeffer
I love the telling of the old tales, and noone here tells them better than you. A terrific depiction of the story. Awesome work by both of you in your pieces (seperate and combined). Seth
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nefertiabet
Wonderful scene and effects!!!
Finnerman
Awww such a romantic and mystica image ! great colors as well !
Ash888
A great adaption of myth! I love it when you delve into the old stories. Nice effecrs in the image too.