Medusa by cgaddict

2D • Fantasy • posted on May 02, 2013

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Description

Portrait of Medusa. I really wanted to go all out on this one and give it 100%, playing up the details as much as possible. I also put a lot of effort into the environment, trying to achieve as much of a rich and luxurious feel as possible. The eyes were the most difficult element to paint, as I wanted them to really pop out and have a very unique feel; I ended up repainting them several times before I was finally satisfied with the results. Overall I'm quite pleased with this image, and I plan to Illustrate many more paintings with the theme of Greek Mythology, which appeals to me greatly. The pose and design of the snake we're referenced as well.

Comments (27)

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sonofagun

8:58AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Very beautiful image. Great job.

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clbsmiley

8:59AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Great details!! Excellent results!! I like it !! :)

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Krysania

9:03AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

This is probably the most stunning thing i ever saw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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johndoop

9:11AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Excellent done!!!

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JohnDelaquiox

9:23AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Superb colors in this one, wonderful composition.

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1971s

9:25AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Excellent!!!

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anitalee

9:54AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Stunning

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bebopdlx

9:59AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Outstanding.

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dough3219

10:16AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Really well done excellent details

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legolie

10:28AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Awesome ! The iris shape is a great idea !

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Rock69

11:04AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Hm, today I wrote to another picture, that the medusa theme is so old ... it might be boring. But once again I'm surprised. That's a great interpretation!

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Paulienchen

11:28AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Fantastisches Bild

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Hubert

11:34AM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Fantastic!!

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ironsoul

12:02PM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Sublime

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Nouschka

12:24PM | Thu, 02 May 2013

wonderful work! Great colors, looks so strong!! Congratulation!

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cgaddict

2:18PM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Thanks everyone for the overwhelming feedback, very glad to hear you enjoy the image!

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GrandmaT

3:13PM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Fabulous!

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zhaanman

3:52PM | Thu, 02 May 2013

George..."Dammit Jim!!!!" This is nothing short of ASTOUNDING!!!! Such raw Expression and vivid color and Stunning style my friend a True Work Of Art Wow!!! So Lovin This!!!

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Cyve

4:24PM | Thu, 02 May 2013

Marvelous creation / composition... wonderful portrait !!!

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verod

2:50AM | Fri, 03 May 2013

Great work!

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soffy

4:52AM | Fri, 03 May 2013

Excellent and so beautiful work****

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Leije

10:36AM | Fri, 03 May 2013

Very impressive portrait, I like the colors !

mind2mind

1:27PM | Mon, 06 May 2013

Intense, confident, subordinating glare from this queen of venom! The snakes must love the way she thinks, because they are not actually attached to her head but pulled to it. And then her claws are there to swipe someones cheek of anyone who sasses her. And then it's back to the eyes. I bet she's good at mind games and manipulation. The paint work is flawless or I'm blind. Criticism: Is Greek Medusa supposed to be beautiful?

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