This image grew organically from the “Chiefs wife”. I was thinking of the regal aloof nature of the African queen, which I had drawn earlier and then I thought of the scary twighlight world of the Sangoma, or witchdoctor, in juxtapostion to this calmer world. Sort of like the yin/yang, good and evil aspects that co-exist within each of us.
Thanks Pilgrim – it certainly is a little wild :) and Cliff, I agree re lens flare. I had not tried it before, but had read somewhere that it can add to a sense of realism because we are so used to seeing lens flare etc. I was not too sure, but then it seemed to add to whatever is catching the witchdoctor’s eye – sort of like a “tinkerbell effect” :)
hey i just read your history in your profile, you sound like youve come from an amazing place (journey wise as well) and now doing it full time thats fantastic!!!! one day i will too hehehehe that is if my many of 100’S of physical activities give me time….(so much to doo!!!). you also remind me of an amazing artist by the name of Tony Champ, i think you would like his work, i can send you a cd if you want, you can email me on cheska42@hotmail.com
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I love it, wild and wonderful, unpredictable and incredulous.
I love the work really its awsome . But lens flare ? not sure
Thanks Pilgrim – it certainly is a little wild :) and Cliff, I agree re lens flare. I had not tried it before, but had read somewhere that it can add to a sense of realism because we are so used to seeing lens flare etc. I was not too sure, but then it seemed to add to whatever is catching the witchdoctor’s eye – sort of like a “tinkerbell effect” :)
Oh wow! Gorgeous work! Love the colours!
thanks FireRabbit
This really captures your attention, great use of colour.
I hope it doesn’t keep you awake -some have said it’s a little scary :) Thanks Cassie
love the imagination!!!!
it’s awesome, love the color and the look on its face!
hey i just read your history in your profile, you sound like youve come from an amazing place (journey wise as well) and now doing it full time thats fantastic!!!! one day i will too hehehehe that is if my many of 100’S of physical activities give me time….(so much to doo!!!).
you also remind me of an amazing artist by the name of Tony Champ, i think you would like his work, i can send you a cd if you want, you can email me on cheska42@hotmail.com
Thanks Cheska – I will get back to you via email.