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Mandala Intro Graphic by ~swandog:iconswandog:


©2005-2008 ~swandog
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Submitted: Oct 17, 2005
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(Desc copy-pasted from the lineart; image colored in Prisma markers and highlighted with colored pencils.)

I've seen many fine artists' galleries that have intro graphics on their main pages, and I liked the look and idea of them, so I made one for my own site. This "mandala", for lack of a better term, symbolizes much of what I am and what I love. I've always been obsessed with Celtic knotwork, Art Nouveau (Alphonse Mucha's works in particular), Medieval heraldry and carousel art, and so I've tried to combine all these styles into one. My fursona and otherkin/totem creature is of course Swandog (swan/saluki gryphon), with a hidden unicorn side (thus the alicorn/horn in the center) and a separate luna moth side (which has since been combined with the unicorn). I'm also a nocturnal person and love pastels, ivy, waterlilies, pearls, seashells, stars, the moon, ribbons, tassels, spirals, feathers and wings. And being a Christian, I've included a Chi Rho symbol as well. The ivy border and wings were borrowed from my favorite of Mucha's images, and the knotwork was inspired by this awesome artist. :)

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~holycat69:iconholycat69: Oct 17, 2005, 5:38:32 AM
wow! thats sooo beautiful the detail is amazing!
~Wursu:iconWursu: Oct 17, 2005, 5:45:25 AM
Oh holy crap O_O
That's just awesome. The colouring, the pose, the knots and the .. whole piece. Everything of it is simpy too awesome. The amount of detail is just stunning xE *dies* Simply a very lovely piece. That border is just GORGEOUS, reminds me a little of something made of stained glass.
Oh, and I cleaned my room yesterday, I actually found a pink shell looking almost excatly like that one xD
*CrescentMoon:iconCrescentMoon: Oct 17, 2005, 6:04:26 AM
Wonderful. Sure looks like a lot of hours of hard work, specially on the lineart. Great job! :)

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=littlelea:iconlittlelea: Oct 17, 2005, 7:00:07 AM
was this digitally or traditionally colored? :-)
*666mel666:icon666mel666: Oct 17, 2005, 7:32:05 AM
holy shit are you ever talented woman, this is beautiful. You are INSANE at detail o.o Your knotwork makes me smile =)

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~twospotz:icontwospotz: Oct 17, 2005, 7:32:50 AM
I loved the sketch and the final piece is even more magnificent! :-D

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~Magelet:iconMagelet: Oct 17, 2005, 7:34:15 AM
That is absolutely gorgeous detail work!
Brilliant! I haven't the patience for such things. ^_^

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~Lotty:iconLotty: Oct 17, 2005, 7:34:31 AM
I love the detail and thought put into this piece like the beautiful luna moth.