The Medusa by ianmarke2005
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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)
Very nice picture; but your version looks like quite a nice person - not the absolutely foul and terrifying monster of the myth?
So nice....magnificent work
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. :)
Wow, fantastic design with snakes and plants complementing each other! Great technique, I like your textures very much. Excellent image!
this shows your true talent... amazing drawing!
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
Another wonderful image! Amazing work here!
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...
Excellent composition and style!
Love this, fantastic drawing, and maybe she did have a good side LOL
I would buy this and hang it on my wall. It is fantastic!
Excellent work. Very fine in 2D, would love to see the 3D version. You will go far.
wow..another beautiful piece of art
Beautiful artwork
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
gently feminine, even though she was deadly... awesome once more.
Fantastic work!! I love this, totally! My belated vote! :)
Amazing work, this picture is almost alive!