Moonlight Serenade by frogdot
Open full image in new tab Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Everytime I make an image with my moon, or a fairy, I'm haunted by an excellent artist named David Delamare. There's a fine line between being influenced and taking ideas. I did pen & ink drawing almost 30 years ago that are very much like his work. Or, maybe his work is like mine, because I don't think he's much over 30 years old. Anyway, I started this image and she was going to be playing a flute. I made the mistake of looking through his work, just in case I was remembering something sub-consciously. Found a flute player, but not with a moon, then a few pictures later, I see a mermaid with a harp, on a cresent moon. I had never seen that painting before, so I hadn't stolen the idea, but I have now. I liked the harp better, so I made one and used it. Also found a fairy riding a frog, similar to one I did, so maybe we're even. Either way, he deserves the plug.
***
Made the moon, wings, stars and the harp, painted the dress. Font is called Elphinstone.

Comments (20)
Like your story, Very nice idea Dave WELL DONE
Great image - like it very much. I normally don't like fairy images that much, but she fit's so superbly with the moon!
A lovely image. Very well done:)
Excellent image,klasse work;love it!!!!!!!
I don't think you have anything to worry about. Almost every idea we've all ever had is recycled. :) Just looked up David Delamare and found the painting you mean, and your moon has much more character! I do, however, have a similar moon image from about six years ago, so we must have been influenced by the same things. ;) http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=98270&member
I'd say you both are great artists, Dave; and this one's a delightful image.
Ahhhh, looks original to me! Nice image.
Butterfly Effect. Everything we See, Hear, Express is the effect of what we have Seen, Heard or Experienced. Excellent work 5+5 Peace
Outstanding ! As always,.........a charming image.
Reminds me of some of the illustrations in the Nursery Rhyme books that were so popular when I was a child (a century ago - back in the 20th Century, lol)
Nice moon will that lead to more character modeling?
nice!!!
Very sweet image. The moon is great :-)
Fantastic Image!!!! A+!
Very sweet image!!!!! Love the way the face(s) are so expressive & appear to really be looking at one another in an amusing way. Thank you.
Perfect! The expression on both is priceless.. [=
terrific work as always! carving the moon mus have been some fun!
Love all about - superb!*****!
I've discovered it a bit late, but I really like this one!
lovely