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Hrm. Okay. I actually used stock off of dA for this one. Credit goes to ~bishounen-stock :aww:

#3 in the boys/radiography series.

The flowers in this particular image are called Hellebore, which comes from the Greek terms 'Elein' (to injure) and 'Bora' (food). Hellebore is poisonous but was used to 'cure' mania in ancient times. It's a violently narcotic plant yet useful in nervous disorders and hysteria. Once, people believed that Hellebore could be used to ward off evil. I have... no idea... what that has to do with this picture, honestly. (Nothing?) I just found it interesting, and the 'lament' comes from the fact that the boy looks ever-so-sad.

Meh.

Charcoal on 90 lb. paper.
16" x 20".

I took pictures while I drew this, so I should be posting a 'play-by-play' for this one when I'm not so damn tired. :faint:

Full view please. :heart:


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The Lament of Hellebore by =cinquain When I first saw this, I thought it was a photo. Closer inspection revealed a charcoal work of incredible detail. It's a rare person who can produce monochromatic work this fine. Check out =cinquain's gallery for more of the same. ( Featured by !Subversive-imaginati )
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~secretladyspider Jun 25, 2009
You have been featured here: [link]
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~Grass666 Apr 5, 2009
Soo interesting the Hellebore's history!!! I love your technique and your conceptual ideas. Congratulations!
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~suzanastojanovic Dec 13, 2007  Professional Traditional Artist
Really nicely done!
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~sleo1485 Oct 23, 2007
thats amazinly sweet.
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`Nonnetta Jun 14, 2006  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
beautiful!!great style,so realistic and full of details!!wonderful use of light and shadow..
wonderful the boy's expression and the flower is so delicate..
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~cinquain Jun 14, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you very much.
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~Tanager Jun 4, 2006
This is beautiful. Especially the hair and the shadows... looking away.
Excellent.
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~cinquain Jun 5, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you very much. :D
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*not-sleeping Feb 24, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
Hello!
I've started a forum thread asking deviants to show me what work inspires them and this piece was featured
So, drop by and have a look. Please feel free to share a few of your own inspirations ^_^
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I'm glad your work got featured :) You're one of my favourite traditional artists here on DA.
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~cinquain Feb 26, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
Ah, that's cool! Thanks!
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