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OC - The Sound of Silence by =Cataclysm-X:iconCataclysm-X:

Categories Traditional Art > Drawings > Fantasy

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Artist's Comments

'My heart drenched with tears,
I did not wish to hear
All the harmfull words
You used to say to me.

Never did I dare to believe
I couldn't hear
all the bad things
nor the good things
They used to say.

Who can save me
I beg you
Sing me the hymn of love
the anthem of life.

Let me hear you again...'


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You can consider it as a self portrait. Or well... sort of (;
I'm not blond, for instance...


Melody is my most beloved character. Maybe because she reflects to who I am, or who I used to be...

I didn't use a single reference image, except for a picture of myself, so I could give her some features of mine.
It doesn't look completely like me, just parts of it.
Exactly what I had in mind.


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Want to know a bit about her story?

Melody, an ancient creature and distant relative of Nora, has the gift to heal people with her sacred voice.

However, her heart got broken by someone she held dear, to whom she had given her heart to.
It's her curse to live without sound, as well as her voice, until the one with a pure voice will sing her ancient melody.
The only melody that can give her hearing back.

The hymn of love that is long forgotten... Is there still anyone who remembers this song?


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There are several symbols hidden in this portrait, such as:
  • The Shells on her necklace: the defensive mechanism, she who won't be harmed by harmfull wishes.

  • The 5 glowing dots and 5 beads: her 5 senses.

  • The reflection in her eye: the cause of her curse, a broken heart.

  • Dryed tears: she's still grieving for the loss of her love: the sound she cannot hear


    • You probably can find more. It's up to you to discover them...!


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    I want to dedicate this to my light in the days of darkness,
    *scott2753
    Thank you for always being there for me!!!

    ...

    Dedicated to friend, talented artist and muse,
    =sakimichan
    Her gorgeous artworks inspired me to draw something original again!


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    Stuff I used:
  • 2H, H, HB, B mech. pencils for the hair

  • 4H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B mech. pencils for the skin

  • 2H, B & 2B mech. pencils for the necklace

  • reference image of my own


    • Time spent: approx 20 hours

    Hope you like it. At least I do <3

    Comments


    :iconkdj666:
    Mood: Joy ~kdj666 Mar 30, 2008, 5:45:43 PM
    Beautiful!

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    !?
    :iconcarleylyn:
    *CarleyLyn Mar 30, 2008, 5:46:05 PM
    OMG gorgeous!

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    Clap three times, spin in a circle while hopping on one foot blindfolded whilst on fire doing the chicken dance in your underwear screaming "Im Bringing Sexy Back", and I will come for you.

    *CarleyLyn,Proud Co-manager of: ~Narutard-club
    :iconcampionkid:
    ~campionkid Mar 30, 2008, 5:46:09 PM
    wow!!!!...:D

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    I watch you
    You watch me
    Give me a comment or maybe 3
    With a great big add
    And A fave from you
    I know that I'll add you too
    :D...:wave:

    (btw its just a song...not a obligation)

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    By The Way Please Don't Click This [link]
    :iconrosesrain:
    ~RosesRain Mar 30, 2008, 5:46:17 PM
    wow, her gaze is really powerful and hard to look away from

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    I can't help but steal a glance
    I can't help but smile
    I can't stop the blush that crosses my cheeks
    I can't stop the thought of how much i want to be with you
    :iconleighdegree23:
    *LeighDegree23 Mar 30, 2008, 5:46:24 PM
    wowo just beautiful... the shading is lovely

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    "My instructor told us to buy the cliff notes,, I walked in the book store felt like I was buying porn! I tried covering it as in "I'd never buy this!!"
    :iconprince-yuki:
    ~Prince-Yuki Mar 30, 2008, 5:47:20 PM
    wow!! amazing! You always amaze me!

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    It's like mum always told us..."Don't put that thing in your mouth; you don't know where it's been!"
    :iconcataclysm-x:
    =Cataclysm-X Mar 30, 2008, 5:47:50 PM
    thank you :3

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    Proud to be a member of *dapride.

    Specialized in :: FF :: KH :: House :: portraits ::
    :iconinsanekane87:
    =InsaneKane87 Mar 30, 2008, 5:47:53 PM
    amazing, simply amazing

    love it :D

    truly beautiful omg :D

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    DeviantART is like a drug to me, but a really good drug and im addicted to it!
    :iconcataclysm-x:
    =Cataclysm-X Mar 30, 2008, 5:47:56 PM
    Thank you so much!

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    Proud to be a member of *dapride.

    Specialized in :: FF :: KH :: House :: portraits ::
    :iconcataclysm-x:
    =Cataclysm-X Mar 30, 2008, 5:48:04 PM
    Heheee Thanks :D

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    Proud to be a member of *dapride.

    Specialized in :: FF :: KH :: House :: portraits ::
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