4Knights of Renderosity -1-: cneofotistos by gallimel
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*The weight of soft thoughts
that kill,
they kill when you cannot find
escapes practicable to run out and win...
Oh! All the weight that thought brings,
when mirror is never mirroring
the one you would like to see...
But don't give up and never break,
when the weight of soft thoughts
you've tried to forget
comes and makes your forces fade out, and so the breath...
There's nothing to fear
as long as you can name your tears,
there are no fears
as long as you can wipe your tears
after their purifying path on your cheeks bow...
Nothing to fear that a love, a friend can't solve
nothing to fear, that I wouldn't help you for
when at nights the shadows take shapes of wolves...
So when the weight of those soft thoughts
can kill,
just feel you lighter than them, and lift...
Take the light inside, and let yourself perceive you
above the sky,
feel you being that air
that everyone has to breathe to stay safe.
In you I see roses blossoming everytime,
and the most precious garden
you can be,
and like a sister
I treasure you in.
And so feel like the air,
as the light that all embraces...
Feel you as the sweet creature you are
whom my mirror always shows so bright
when I focuse you in,
and I wait for your smile.*
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pencil 2b, no postwork.
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This is Chris, cneofotistos, the first of my four favourite artists in Renderosity portraits.
I can't say anything on Chris's art that could sound not even by far homagin enough the talent the pieces portray: you gotta see and make your own judgement... and I am sure, you on't find words big enough for what the gallery shows.I remember when the first time I received a contact from this anjelic creature.. I wasn't believing what I was reading in teh words that were so graciously sent to me then. I still everytime wonder how Chris can think so nicely of me...but after a while, I just thank above cos it's happening, and I don't ask me no reasons for anymore.
It's just a gift.:)
Chris can paint like rarely I have seen, without having got models, without having proper studies behind. But it's never just a paint the thing you get while opening the thumbnail. It's something more.well, it's WAY more, in fact.
An intense shakin of your perceptions and feelings AND belief.
A pushing kick that goes deep scratchin your hearts.
A pure perfect technique, that is the less noticeable of things stillin what you see, because the message is what will take your souls over, and forever stay inside you. The joint of the technique and the message.. well it's just a miracle in my eyes.It should be in yours too.
You can agree or disagree with the inspirations of Chris: but you can't avoid to agree, what cneofotistos adds here is something that only a real, impressive, extraordinarily TRUE artist could add.This place couldn't be the same without Chris.
Love you always, like a sister.
Thank you for having allowed me this.
It means a lot.
Comments (109)
kiwidoc
I thought I had already commented on this, but it seems I didn't press the right button :( I love the composition - the curls in her hair echo the shape of the roses and frame the face beautifully. Her eyes are very expressive, especially as they are looking up and right which gives the impression she is remembering things.
baher
nice piece of pencil drawing.very touching one.!!!
intolerance
To me a knight suggests a man whose spirit guides his body, someone engaged on a development of character towards perfection or beauty, someone that quests for something inaccessible or difficult to obtain, oftentimes submitted to temptations, tests, trials, obstacles, etc. A knight suggests also the respect of a honour code and a noble behaviour. In Middle Ages a knight was related to a Queen or King to whom he rendered his esteem and reverence. So, why not give the honourable title of sir to your knightly heroes, Guenever, sorry, queen Melania?
firestorm
as usual, excellent pencil work :)
Hopalong
Don't know nuthin' 'bout 'Neophotistos' or whatevergot anythin' to do with Kazantzakis or Theodorakis or....sheep? For all that the sketch and treatment got surface (hair)and depthand splendid soft volume! Superb!
StudioTjeerd
Magnificent artwork, Meli! What a beautiful portrait you've created here. You're a master in this!
magritte
This came right out to me,stared for ages,lovely close up work here meli:)Pencil has always been,and always will be,my favourite of mediums.To create an image that is so pleasing to the eye with just one implement is a gift to cherish.Strokes with grace,and words from the heart...You are such a friend for another to know:):):)
dtp
10+ vote................:) fantastica.
rohi
I like this artwork, you are a real artist !
figharo
This face was done with special delicacy of style. It shows a side of you that contrasts with your more energetic vacation drawings. A pleasure to see.
pjaj
Fantastic work! Excellent:o)
Doublecrash
E' bellissima... e, dalle tue parole, credo che questo aggettivo vada attribuito anche alla persona.
enax
Fantastic portrait and beautiful model.
SirJohn
Dearest Meli... you have once again gifted my eyes with the beauty of your talent. What a gorgeous work. My heart goes out to you and your family as well, I have been there so I have a pretty good idea of how you are feeling. Take care Meli, your smile is more than gold and I hope you are able to still let it shine.
Longrider
A beautiful portrait,cool imagination and a nice composition. I like what you do without any color than black,white and grey tones,very nice.
Ona
Done with love and with skill! Where's the 'excellent'-button?
calum5
Fantastic wonderfull work Mel,your skills with your hands are adorable!Your friend looks charming and I will with the free time check her out too!Your a diamond:-)Byeeeeeeeeee calum5
isulaelu
this it is an lovable picture, technically amazing and obvious, i know it has your since I saw the thumb... and was yours, its eyes are sooooo expressive.
Vik9740
such a gorgeous tribute to a friend.. it would be hard pressed to surpase a gift of this magnitude
Armorbeast
Dang m'lady...I had to fight my way to the bottom to comment lol.Beautiful...absolutely a delight and feast for the eyes!I absolutely love your ability to capture the beauty of the human face and images like this just ruin me for all else...gonna steal one of your works for a little gift soon so be looking lol.
idiot_sphinx
You truely have a gift , for anything heartrendering. Your soul holds so much talent for the beauty in all things. Very wonderful :)
Juji
Oh, I think this is my favorite of your pieces. Wonderful on her lips!
ralphwarnick
Wonderful softness expressed in the face here,reflected in the softness of many of the lines drawn.
ariaans
Very beautiful! I love the contrast between hard lines and softness and the roses you added around the face!
mooncat
absolutely superb!
LokiInPigiama
An unbelievable work, I know the artist that you have withdrawn and are right he is mythical and has a talents without end!!!!!!! You have captured the soul!!!!!! kisses Debby ^_^
Shadow_Kat
I love the way you have framed the face ^_^
frau-curious
Beautiful picture! I love shadows you've used in her face and the roses!!
cantuflores
Another awersome work as always my dear friend Meli. :)
A_
This is very beautiful. :) Such a lovely portrait.