River Sprite

Artist: F.A. Moore
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River Sprite

River Sprite

A Sprite might be a spirit;
a River Sprite might be a river spirit.
A mermaid may be a kind of sprite.
...Then again, what do I know?
I’m just an alien on this planet,
merrily exploring your water, earth and sky,
and languages, foreign to me, still.
—F.A. Moore, Aug 20 2009

Digital Fine Art by F.A. Moore, August 2009

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2008-08-22 River Sprite in Digital Artists United

2009-08-21 River Sprite in Abstract Art & Digital Writing

This image started as the 2nd part—the tie in, to Isa Rodriguez’ and my ongoing attempt to collaborate on an Exquisite Corpse project.

The top one inch of the bottom half was what she sent me, and I created like colors, shadows, bottoms of trees, such that it was difficult to tell where her one inch left off, and my half began.

Couldn’t wait to get her full image this morning so that I could snap them together in PSE. However, alas, Isa seems to have lost her file. No PNG, no PSD, nothing has turned up yet. An attempt to recreate ended up wonderful, but with all colors, trees, and shadows offset from the original. Maybe we’re not suppose to be doing corpses. :)) Or, maybe the third time will be a charm.

On this piece, while waiting for the top half from Isa, I simply mirrored my “spirit” to the top half and added some blending changes to get the darker, deep-water mirror image. Then overlaid granite on the entire shebang. Looked like a sprite to me, thus the name. It’s interesting to see that in the crook of the neck of the swan (in the top, mirror image), are little birds, in what looks like an egg cracked open. Only a River Sprite could create such unexplained magic!

I humbly thank you for being part of my art.

Special thanks to stock providers FantasyStock, CAStock, and B-SquaredStock for model, swan, trees, and textures.

DETAIL:
(Click any image to view at 100% scale.)

^{Swan detail}

^{Sprite detail}

^{Deep water sprite detail}

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F.A. Moore

Please View Larger, and click on detail shots in sidebar for 100% scale view of key sections. Thanks! :D
Kim McClain

Wonderful texture and split personality! Fantastic work!
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks, Kim.
bev langby

oh wow gorgeous Fran..
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks, Bev.
RebeccaWeston

Oh, wow !!!! amazing !! XX
Becca
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks, Becca.
Isa Rodriguez

ah. Frannie. you have such a whimsical way of seeing a corpse. .. she is gorgeous. and you are right. it feels like magic. with the swan, and the exactly like little birds .. so death brings life . the circle of life. for sure.. I believe in an afterlife.. and this is only the beginning of the rest of everything:).. lol, do I make sense?..

and thanks for your , third be the charm:).. . magic .
F.A. Moore replied

You make total sense, Isa, yes. Thank you. Surely 3rd time will be a charm. So glad I took you up on the “practice” mantra. And I’ve gotten 2 creative pieces from the process. Happy about that. :D
RajeevKashyap

Very Creative Work!
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks, Rajeev.
banrai

great piece, so creative.. details show just how wonderful this image is…
fine work!
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Banrai.
Melinda Gaal

Wonderful image! Well done.
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Melinda.
Katia Honour

Incredible! You do seem to create perplexing beauty beyond words, and oh, how I enjoy your words… with love from just another passenger on a beloved, bemusing planet.
F.A. Moore replied

:)) Thanks so much Katia.
HansBellani

Wonderful. Is that you!?
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, heavens no, that’s not me in the artwork. It is me in the avatar, of course. :)
Nascha

Very beautiful. x
F.A. Moore replied

Nascha, thank you very much.
anandbakshi

Very Nice….........
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you. :)
katarina86

great
F.A. Moore replied

Hi, Katarina! Thank you.
Antanas

lovely job, lovely done
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks so much Antanas.
elenaoleniuc

Splendid work, Frannie ! Love the texture and so refined color palette !
F.A. Moore replied

Sweet words, Elena. Thank you.
Paul Gibbons

Excellent treatment a really great creative artwork. Well done.
F.A. Moore replied

Paul, thank you very much.
Susan Kimball

Wonderful image!
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Susan! :D
MelDavies

Really love this.
F.A. Moore replied

I’m so glad, Mel. Thank you.
TeriLee
F.A. Moore replied

Honored! Thank you ADAWG and TeriLee.
Paul Thompson ...

Amazing work and detail
F.A. Moore replied

Paul, thank you.
RavenSoul

WOW! This is awesome work Fran! Love the detail and texture, almost yin/yang in effect.
F.A. Moore replied

Hadn’t thought about it in that way, but yes, I agree, the deep water version is a much darker side (as sprite’s are noted to have!); while the redhead seems to be the alluring personality. Thanks!
Colleen Milburn

BEAUTIFUL work, Frannie!
F.A. Moore replied

Hi, Colleen; thanks so much.
Anji Johnston

Really stunning
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Anji.
JUSTART

wonderful
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks, JUSTART. :D
helene ruiz

fantastic work! wow! luv ur new avatar..ur so beautiful just like ur paintings!
F.A. Moore replied

Helene that is just so sweet and generous. Thank you.
webbie

awsome job Frannie..love your view of death..In heaven i believe all spirits will be beautiful:) hugggggggz
F.A. Moore replied

Thelma, thank you. I think the spirit, living between the flesh and ether, now, is also very beautiful. And if not, then only because it’s bound by fear created by our powerful minds; and, thus, unduly corralled and burdened. Hopefully, an earthly death frees those binds that might tie one to anything unbeautiful.
valzart

Beautiful rendition of this +the afterlife sweetheART yay! 5 big starz* great collab ;} happy hippy hugglez
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you my happy hippy hugglez friend, Val. :D
EvaLarsen

WOW I love it !
F.A. Moore replied

Eva, so glad, thank you. :)
jenseyes
F.A. Moore replied

Wow, Jen, Thank you!
Ellen

Very creative!
F.A. Moore replied

Hi, Ellen, I appreciate that. :)
Mariska

wonderful…love the deep red and orange mixed, great contrast with the background, absolutely love the texture you’‘ve done Frannie, awesome composition,...just fantastic….wow….
Also the interior pics is very nice!!!!xx
F.A. Moore replied

Wow, Mariska, Thanks.
KEITH R. WILL...

EXCELLENCE
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you Keith :)
dawndavies

fabulous image, great colours,dawn
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you so much, Dawn.
Matt Mawson

great portfolio, Fran … love your technique and style … and thanks for the YouTube comments! :-)
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks, Matt! You figured out that was me, huh? I rated you 5 star, too. I’ll view some more soon. Loved the way you let the action tell the whole story. I talk too much on mine. ;))

Thank you for your gracious compliment, Matt, and for the watch.
Matt Mawson

I think a voiceover would help my videos, but I’m lazy :-) You have a good, clear, confident voice which is perfect for a tutorial.
PennyEdwardes

Everytime I visit, I’m always knocked out by the beauty of your work! Truly gorgeous!
F.A. Moore replied

Wow, Penny, such a grand compliment. I’m humbled by it. Thank you.
Chris Baker

Absolutely stunning piece Frannie!
The content’s strikingly appealing, the composition is perfect, and what to say about all this incredibly balanced layering, tonally and in color-balance?? Simply amazing :)
F.A. Moore replied

Wow, thanks, Chris! Welcome to my world. :)
Chris Baker

Pleasure Fran! Much more than deserved, and loving your gallery :)
Angel Gold

Gorgeous
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Angel.
mimi yoon

this is beautiful creation….
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Mimi.
Helen Chierego

Very beautiful!
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Helen.
GomesPereira

Very beautiful work. She is like the muse of the river…Great piece of art. Loved it .GP
F.A. Moore replied

Gomes, very much appreciated. Thank you.
Elizabeth Bravo

This is gorgeous!! Wonderful work!!!! Instant fave…..I don’t say that a lot….but this is so nice!!
F.A. Moore replied

Well thank you so much, Elizabeth. It means all the more. :D
Cynthia Lund T...

Oh, what a hypnotic face/expression/tone.

Captivating.
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks so very much, Cynthia.
Manuel Barca

So very cool !
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Manuel. :)
TaniaLosada

amazing!
F.A. Moore replied

Tania, thanks. :)
maxy

Those eyes – so full of fun and so full of mischief! This is soooo cool – I had a friend a long time ago who looked just like that and oh boy did we have some crazy fun…... lol! ... maybe she was one of those sprites….. Stunning work! LOVE the textures throughout!
F.A. Moore replied

Maybe so! Sprites are said to be quite mischievous. Thanks, Maxy!
Colin Cartwright

I feel an alien on this planet, too, Fran.
An interesting collection and collage of images,which create that elusive sprite.
F.A. Moore replied

Greetings, Colin, from one alien to another. ;) Thank you so much for visiting today. Great to see you.
Sinisa Saratlic

Beautiful work, nice pallete, wonderful details ..instant favorite !
F.A. Moore replied

I take your kind compliment to heart. Thank you, Sinisa!
Carol Berliner

Woooooooow! Amaaaaazing! Pure magic!! I loooove it!!
F.A. Moore replied

Thanks, Carol!
Manuel Barca

Beautiful!!
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Manuel.
Shoaib .

gorgeous work
F.A. Moore replied

Thank you, Shoaib. So glad you like it. :)
louisegreen

Wonderful & creative work!
F.A. Moore replied

Louise, thank you for stopping by to comment. I’m a big fan.
GittiArt

Wow this looks so beautiful above the red leather sofa …..you’re an awesome artist….love all of your work a lot !!! Bravo F.A.!!!!
F.A. Moore replied

Brigitte, thank you! Beautiful compliment!
Junior Mclean

Thats very cool!!
F.A. Moore replied

Hi Junior. Thank you so much. :)
Jeff Clark

Love the use of textures in this and how the mirrored image creates new images that compliment the scene. The colors are fantastic too, excellent work!
F.A. Moore replied

Jeff, I appreciate your keen sense of some of the details that, I too, believe “make” this image. Thank you!
RonnieGinnever

Magical!
F.A. Moore replied

Love that word. Thank you!