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The Snow Maiden, or Snegurochka, is an old Russian fairytale of an elderly couple that had the dream of having a daughter. One day, after a fresh snowfall, the couple fashioned a girl out of the snow and she magically came to life. But as the seasons changed from winter to spring, the Snow Maiden became increasingly sad. When summer came, the girl was in a deep depression. One day, while wandering the woods, the Snow Maiden came upon a group of girls. She began to hike with them until after dark, when the woods became colder and the girls built a camp fire to warm themselves by. Watching the girls jump over the camp fire one at a time, the Snow Maiden lept across the fire as well, but before she reached the other side of the fire she disappeared into little more than a watery mist.

I like the story, but I can't say I'm crazy about this piece. I'm satisfied with the hair, but the face just seems off to me. It's too feline for my liking. Ah well, whatever. I hope you like it anyway. ;)

Thanks in advance for all comments and support.
Have a happy New Year! :party:

Charcoal on 90 lb. paper
16" x 18"
Ref. Model: Elin S.
Minor curve adjustments in PS


Original available for purchase. Note me for pricing.
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Mood: Zest ~ohmyeggroll Jun 14, 2009
I love it! I didn't know anyone could use charcoal like this!
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`Sophquest May 19, 2009   Digital Artist
:love: Love this... it is being featured
here in my most recent journal. [link]

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~MITSUKE Jan 4, 2009
I enjoy her almost feline look. She kind of reminds me of a tiger. She is very pretty, well drawn. I thought she was a photograph at first glance.

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~0-N-E Dec 27, 2008
GREAT! :rose:

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~OzureFlame Sep 4, 2008  Student Traditional Artist
Beautiful work, and I love that story..though it makes me abit sad=(
Anyways- the lips are amazing:nod:

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~crayon2papier May 27, 2008
SUPERBE!!
Wonderfull Work!

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Mood: Wow! ~Rain8a Apr 26, 2008  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
wow this is amazing!! i really like the story too!!

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!eternal-silverwish Feb 3, 2008
amazing... great detail :)
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~glasspencil Jan 6, 2008
A beautiful drawing you are right--- the hair is awsome in this one.... do y ou mind a couple of questions..... what brand of paper do you use ----it looks very smooth and you have done a very nice job blending it...

What brand of paper do you use and what tools or techniques do you use to blend. I really like your work.... gd wrk

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~mitchellnelson Dec 25, 2007
beautiful work!

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