Forbidden Pool
The mischievous pixie NiaTa knelt beside the forbidden pool; she had abandoned her duty to trick intruders away from the woods, (or, if she was so inclined, to their deaths) and her incorrigible curiosity had led her to the glittering water.
Her wings fluttered with excitement as she reached out to touch her reflection. The other spirits of the woods whispered among themselves at the disturbance.
Ripples formed and NiaTa withdrew her hand, horrified at what she’d done…
I’ve been creating some characters recently for painting inspiration, and I thought I’d draw this pixie character! I wanted to achieve a very speedy and painterly effect (which contrary to how it sounds, is pretty tricky and time consuming if you go into all the details) and though some of the trees seem off to me, I’m pretty happy with it.
Enjoy! =)
Tools: Photoshop and Wacom
Time Consumed: Lost track. Definitely over ten hours… over about two weeks.
Reference: Gorgeous picture of a transparent butterfly I found on the ‘net (for the wings of course): butterfly reference
Art ©AmberDust 2007
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philwells
stunning creation
Lynette Dobson
This is a really haunting image, completely draws you in. I love the way she is reaching to touch the water but isn’t quite there yet…
ktowers
Beautiful Work , Congatulations
Peter Coleman
great, i love how your work looks like paint
Damian
This is different to your other stuff so far, and really cool! Love the shadows cut through with shafts of light.
Bridgett Ferguson
wow,this is beautiful….i really love the colors,shadows and light shining through the trees.
gorgeous work AmberDust! :)
spike
Truly magical, the light filtering through the trees, the colors used and her beautiful wings.
Marie Magnusson
fantastic! gorgeous colours and light
Shree
I saw all your pics and believe me its magic what you had done to all simple looking things….great sense of colours & tones and loved all your titles….amazing artist..
BluAlien
This is beautiful! Great work!
dimarie
gorgeous!
gudmike
only word that comes to mind is this….mesmerizing.
alan sloey(im...
this is brilliant,...i love the way you have done your lighting
ripinamberlost
Gorgeous! This is so beautiful and I love the feel to it! =)=)
Adam Stone
You are a very talented individual. You’ve created such a dreamy, magical world in this picture… Its almost like it could morph into a nightmare at any moment, and yet there is something incredibly beautiful about it. I also love the subtle light rays shining through the trees… offering a glimpse of hope in an otherwise dark and creepy setting. It reall is lovely, very well done.
drjones
SO talented :)
Stack
Great work, love her wings.
Claire McAdams
amazing, the lighting and coloration just make this! Awesome job
Paul Henderso...
You have an extraordinary imagination and a brilliant talent. Wow.
Kimberley Suth...
nice
Stephanie Rach...
oh my! This is extraordinary! The light filtering through the trees is beautiful.
CazzieCreations
Gorgeous!!!
Arash niroomand
Fantastic
great work !
Lynsye Medalia
I love faeries, and this is a stunning one! :) You definitely achieved that painterly effect you were going for! :) I just love all of the light on her wings.
Brae Lebren
amaaazinggg!!!
Clare Colins
Beautiful! Well done :)
George Link
Love the atmosphere/lighting in this cool creation.
GomesPereira
Beautiful creation, Amber! Great art work….GP