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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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:iconcrescentindigomoon:
beautiful as always <3

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"Never look back to the setting sun, only ahead to the rising moon."
:iconthetragictruth-of-me:
Maybe it's the nose? But gosh this is gorgeous. The face and hair.

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:iconcinquain:
It IS the nose. That damn nose! :shakefist:

I think it's the lack of shading around the nose that got me on this one. It makes it look... maybe... too flat? But when I increased the shading it just made it look that much more off. I dunno.

But thank you. :love:

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C i n q u a i N

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:iconlovelylouise:
this is so amazing!!
I've attempted to work with charcoal but i always suck at it...oh and happy new year to you too!!!

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I think its the eyes, maybe...the eyeshadow, perhaps.
beautiful hair, though. :D
great job, as usual

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:iconalquana:
Tak, włosy są pięknie zrobione, a nos nawet nie rzuca sie tak w oczy - mnie osobiście kropeczki wokół oczu bardziej gryzą, wydają się nienaturalne.
Ale poza tym - lux detal i w ogóle mrau.

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:iconcinquain:
Happy New Year. :D

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C i n q u a i N

This, right here, is our fiber optic love affair.
Satellites send you the waves of my devotion.
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Every piece of your art is unique.

Happy New Year as well.
:iconwolfdaemon:
Amazing..........By the way your calendar came in the mail today I was sooo excited!

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