Sword of Damocles

Painting \ Figure | 11/03/06 @147 | Ikaa | critiques (22) | views (2183)

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Although I'm working hard on my final exam...done a lot of writing this semester 0_o ... I've been able to working on and off with a painting, "The Sword of Damocles". I was inspired by the classical greek legend about Damocles. It's finished now (I think)...

The legend tells about the young Damocles, a flattering young courtier in the court of Dionysos I (4th Century BC, Syracuse) exclaimed that Dionysos, due to his great power was truly very fortunate. One day Dionysos offered him to switch place with him for a day. A banquet was held and not until the end of the day, Damocles noticed a sharpened sword hanging by a single piece of horsehair over his head. "That sword! That sword!" whispered Damocles. "Don't you see it?" "Of course I see it," said Dionysius. "I see it every day.

Dionysos taught him that to be a King is not an easy task. "If you want to be a leader, you must be willing to accept risks. They come with the power, you see." It's also a lesson in the imporance of understanding someone's experience.

Tools: Wacom, Painter and Photoshop

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Comments (22)

Madanapale

11/03/06 @151

Great concept!.....excellent execution!
Beautiul work Stina!...top marks!
Carlos

ronn

11/03/06 @388

wow, perfect! great style and colors!

ronn

Valera

11/03/06 @409

Beautiful work

deManuel

11/03/06 @422

Great work. I love the composition and her expression.

+10

alebrije

11/03/06 @751

WOW! A BEAUTIFUL women face!

You’re style for paint the faces are amazing! One of my favorites in this site! The eyes always looks incredible and the expressions soft and peaceful in the most!

The work on the frame also likes me a lot! +9/9

NimfabebeAida

11/03/06 @926

I love the colors and the way you have painted the face
It's very delicate
I also love the little bird ..it's a nice detail...
+8/+8

Daykan

11/04/06 @831

beautiful work!

ThruMyEyez

11/04/06 @857

Lovely as usual Stina!

small-serenity

11/05/06 @605

that's such a beautiful frame! i want it on my wall =D Great betails, love the bird too ^_^. Good luck with your final exams! +8

Andy--Jones

11/06/06 @176

Lovely work Stina. She reminds me a little of Princess Leia. But better looking

skado

11/08/06 @617

Great work as usual! I love the colors in this one!

cupcake

11/12/06 @580

Just lovely!
I love the way you did the face .

Top Mark

Ikaa

11/13/06 @506

Thanks everyone for your comments! Much appreciated

ogu

11/13/06 @937

Jag gillar den lilla fågeln ... Great work .

JESR

11/19/06 @972

awesome +10/10

slickgreekgeo

11/24/06 @431

I like how you do your portraits, very solid design and painting skills. The color palette in this piece is especially strong, great work.

MsMichelleLynn

12/09/06 @467

Just beautiful Stina. I think she looks like Princess Leia!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Michelle

Ikaa

12/10/06 @022

...again, Thank you all!

Slickgreekgeo, what a nice compliment. Thanks!

Michelle, thanks! and a Merry Cristmas to you to!!

...haven't seen it before, but it's true, she's actually look a bit like the princess.

Andy--Jones

12/15/06 @095

Crap I never voted on this piece lol! Voted now

JordanRoots

12/31/06 @318

lovely face. and oh those eyes are piercing, so beautiful . I think the dead skulls in the frame clash a tad with the rest of the calm and peaceful piece. The bird's wings could have some blurriness to them as though to simulate movement. The face needs a lil more shading and, again, those eyes are amazing. Maybe blue would have suited the piece better than green, but it'S only my opinion. +10

ViolentContact

01/06/07 @671

great work, very pretty face. I love the bird, it's amazing!

Raphael

10/05/07 @585

Simply beautiful

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