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'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
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    :iconelfielf:
    ~elfielf Dec 14, 2011
    amazing! :D
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    :iconmayumiogihara:
    *MayumiOgihara Aug 27, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
    Hi :wave:
    You've been featured in my journal! :heart: [link]

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    ~bbo6d4n May 12, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
    OMG it's so cool. I'm out of breath! :-O Love the way you made the hair. those things going round and ow.. just BEAUTIFUL! KUDOS!

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    Until we meet again...
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    :iconnight-matter:
    ~Night-Matter Apr 26, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
    what really got me is you even perfectly detailed her eyebrows. That's true dedication.

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    ~Wingracer Apr 14, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
    I am highly impressed!!!:)
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    ~demonangel111 Jan 7, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
    lovely job. I love the facial expression. It not to harsh but is very powerful at the same time.

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    Mood: Love ~kat-tree Nov 23, 2010
    absolutely adorable art work...love the details
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    ~EmmaMusic Sep 13, 2010  Student
    Beautiful!

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    ...And loving it.
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    *Wolfespirit Aug 20, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
    ...Oh my god, this is breathtaking!

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    Merlin [BBC] :heart:
    TEEN WOLF [MTV] :heart:
    Just your everyday Harry Potter/Merlin/Magic/Fanatasy Fan <3
    Come, visit my page and tell me how I'm doing!
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    !Harlequin-dragon Aug 12, 2010
    Favd, commented and giving a llama. This is brilliant!

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    No matter how many weapons you have,
    no matter how strong your military is,
    this world cannot survive without love.
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