The Medusa by ianmarke2005

2D • Mythology • posted on Feb 15, 2005

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Description

It was Perseus, who was charged with the task of slaying Medusa. She was difficult to kill because those who regarded her directly were immediately turned into stone. However, Perseus was able to approach Medusa whilst she slept. He advanced toward his prey whilst keeping an eye on her reflection in his polished shield - for it was possible to look at the monster indirectly. With his sword, he cut off Medusa's head and put it into a sac... The Medusa is one of those favorite monsters that have been represented in art innumerable times. Everybody knows Caravaggio's brilliant painting of the Gorgon, or is, at least, familiar with her image in the cinema. In this, my first version of Medusa, I wanted Medusa's face to be beautiful and serene, and I wanted her hair of snakes to be repulsive. I also wanted the background to echo the foreground, so, in the background, I added a single wild rose amongst many nasty looking thorns. The picture was made with graphite pencil on paper and then colored with PhotoShop. I'm thinking about making a 3d version of this image... just thinking about it at this stage!

Comments (18)

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CDBrugg

1:15PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

Very nice picture; but your version looks like quite a nice person - not the absolutely foul and terrifying monster of the myth?

ErrantMinion

1:19PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

So nice....magnificent work

ianmarke2005

1:19PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

CDBrugg - You are quite right... I am incapable of creating an 'absolutely foul and terrifying monster'... I always try to see the good in everything and everyone! lol ! Ah well, maybe in my next life I'll be better able to create monsters... Thank you so much for your comment. :)

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Gwynhale

1:20PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

Wow, fantastic design with snakes and plants complementing each other! Great technique, I like your textures very much. Excellent image!

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kimariehere

1:58PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

this shows your true talent... amazing drawing!

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AGentleMuse

2:06PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

Wow, nearly lost for words here....I did say nearly lol. " I always try to see the good in everything and everyone" , I am the same and its a good way to be :o) Very talented and excellent work which defnitely gets my vote!! (also I am like you in that I try to see the best

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PoisenedLily

2:38PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

Another wonderful image! Amazing work here!

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cbender

3:11PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

wow - i really like this. an interesting composition... well done... i don't know exactely but for any reason i think the flower adds a lot here...

Koznar

3:58PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

Excellent composition and style!

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saldegal

4:28PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

Love this, fantastic drawing, and maybe she did have a good side LOL

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Erasor

4:39PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

I would buy this and hang it on my wall. It is fantastic!

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Ensomniac

5:51PM | Tue, 15 February 2005

Excellent work. Very fine in 2D, would love to see the 3D version. You will go far.

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SoulSearcherr

3:24PM | Wed, 16 February 2005

wow..another beautiful piece of art

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Lledeline

3:28PM | Thu, 17 February 2005

Beautiful artwork

Gamedesigner

9:25AM | Sat, 19 February 2005

hmm... I always see the bad things in everyone and everything ;) but... IANMARKE! YOU ARE FANTASTIC! your pictures are full of light and love, its the absoulutly opposite of my drawings. excellent vote add to favorite artists

gallimel

11:57AM | Thu, 24 February 2005

gently feminine, even though she was deadly... awesome once more.

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