JanuaryTheme(Fire/Ice) : Demeter and Persephone by gallimel

2D • Mythology • posted on Jan 24, 2003

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*No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of a Continent.* J.Donne ------------------ This is my contribution to the January Theme "Fire and Ice". It portraits one specific moment of the legend of Demeter, Goddess of Ground, and her daughter Persephone, raped and caged by the God of Afterlife, Ades, fallen in love with her. It shows the theme by the vivid, burning love of the mother discovering the daughter like dead,almost iced in my scene, and it's also my way to say that a heart pulsating love is a flame, an heart who cannot feel this is instead destined to shadows and cold realms.You can then give your own interpretation of everything , of course. I can say so far it seems that to colour in Photoshop is pushin me at using very strong and sparklin colours :P In this, I owe much to Japanes cartoons :P This is my second attempt at Photoshop proper colouring.. I have to say it will take time before the result in colour will match the sketch uncoloured (sigh!) but I am still learning. Hope you can enjoy, and if you're interested,you can find the legend in the various versions here: The Legend of Demeter and Persephone

Comments (69)

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jscholz

4:04PM | Sun, 26 January 2003

What a wonderful mood. it is so dynamic and lively.

gab-mag

10:22AM | Mon, 27 January 2003

Very beautiful art! I think you learned the right way, since the colours are impressive. Another great work, my friend! :-)

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henriqueaguiar

11:40AM | Mon, 27 January 2003

I wish you ever make something that I can comment... I am always speechless... :riko

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ShadowWind

2:27PM | Mon, 27 January 2003

This is incredibly awesome, can't really add much to what has already been said...

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g_i_tammy

11:04PM | Mon, 27 January 2003

lol... so much has been said.. what's left?? thank you for shraring this work of art!!! major kudo's on this!! :O)

Henrik_K

7:26AM | Tue, 28 January 2003

strong expression, fantastic living colours

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SophiaDeer

2:12PM | Tue, 28 January 2003

Excellent!! I am in awe, Meli. This is gorgeous!!

Pontigary

5:12PM | Tue, 28 January 2003

Hard to express emotions, Meli. It seems easier to comment on 3D render or a photoshop since there are several technical items that affects the final result. Here we have vision and right hemisphere, that are beyond any analysis. I do not remember who said that if one is eager to kill an emotion he should try to analyse it. I won't! Brilliant artwork!

Satern

12:06PM | Wed, 29 January 2003

Lovely as ever Meli, you are getting very good at this colouring thing Grins But then you always where.

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KingPtolemy

1:46PM | Wed, 29 January 2003

Beautiful work, Bravo!!! Greek mythology is my source of inspiration. I have an image of Persephone in my gallery, take a look

freedomofdesire

2:15PM | Wed, 29 January 2003

Hey, i read that poem just afew days ago, I love the colors and style of it. Keep up the great work!!!

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figharo

4:49PM | Wed, 29 January 2003

You're taking to color in Photoshop like ducklings to water. The result is very striking. The image is strong and the execution is convincing. I'd love to see more...

Frufffy

5:17PM | Thu, 30 January 2003

the colors are really bright and eye-catching...i really like it! le bon travail!

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danob

1:43PM | Fri, 31 January 2003

It is at times like this that I wish there was more time to view all the talented artists here! This is simply stunning the detail and extra dimension colour adds to your superb artwork is wonderful!!

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middleast

2:59AM | Sat, 01 February 2003

All I can say is this is a very beautiful peice. Fine job! I love your work.

efry_e

12:58PM | Sun, 02 February 2003

you're really good, girl

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hsteel

3:41AM | Mon, 03 February 2003

Lovely colors! So vibrant.

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vdallas

10:01AM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Wow! How did I miss this? I guess I was away skiing. Anyway... rich vibrant, sensuous colors. You have my vote... for whatever that's worth. :)

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RodolfoCiminelli

7:45PM | Thu, 06 February 2003

un gran lavoro Meli... sei un eccellente ed incredibile colorista... i tuoi lavori hanno continuato a superarsi tanto in qualitcome in tema, ogni cucia nuova tua una gradevole sorpresa per mio. Piacimi molto l'interazione che hanno i due personaggi, e la gamma brillante di colori, la composizione ha un gran equilibrio.!!

Toulouz

3:11PM | Mon, 10 February 2003

WOW Meli !!! I have been missing much of your work but catching up now, gosh you are so prolific and changing styles a lot. This one is just fantastic splitting diagionally from warm colours to cool colours. Beautifully presented also. You pencil line drawings work so well coloured in Photoshop. So well done

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Infra5

6:33AM | Thu, 13 February 2003

very wow I am proud to have gotten a coment on one of my works from you it is very cool !! You are good!!!

shadowtiger

1:09AM | Fri, 14 February 2003

Well I can definitely see why you are getting so much attention. This is gorgeous, not easy to use color like this in photoshop. I'm really impressed. You did a few layers? Or did you do it all freehand?

LaureG

3:03AM | Fri, 21 February 2003

Per i miei gusti il background di "fuoco" troppo carico, ma sono senza parole considerando che solo il tuo secondo tentativo di colorazione. Uno splendido lavoro. Ho visto la versione a schizzo sul tuo sito ed favolosa.

Jerime

12:25PM | Sat, 22 February 2003

Wow, your color work is just as amazing as your wonderful pencils. You are Very Very Talented:)

Cibele

3:18AM | Mon, 24 February 2003

Impressionante. Se il terzo lavoro sarrispetto al secondo quello che il secondo rispetto al primo, non avrmodo di descriverlo.

ElPollo

9:35AM | Fri, 28 February 2003

hey gal! sorry for not viewing your stuff for a while! I was not very active. But today I stoped by and seen this wonderful piece of art. It is nearly perfect to my mind. the only 2 thing I would criticise on this are 1. the background: it lacks depth or something (maybe its just me, 'cause I do not like psychoidylic weaves) and 2. the outlines. they should be black and not so washen... line art style would give this image the needed cut - but as allway it is just my opinion! best wishes!

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irix.

2:07PM | Sun, 02 March 2003

really touching and beautiful

MadameCurie

3:58AM | Mon, 03 March 2003

Meli, this is one among your bests. The colouring is still a wip, but my oh my, what a wonderful image it is anyway.

cynlee

8:55AM | Tue, 11 March 2003

you are way ahead of me as far as your PS skills, i like the bright colors & admire your work & sketches...one of these days i hope to be as brave & put some of my drawings in, you will inspire me- i'm adding you to my favorites so i can be more aware of your postings... thank you

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luciferino

5:08PM | Wed, 19 March 2003

Eccezionale , quest'immagine mi piace davvero tanto le differenze cromatiche e il tuo sile danno un impatto visivo molto forte, deliziose le espressioni , grande Melissa ciao un bacione Orietta