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Hand drawn and rendered… Saint Death (also known as La Santísima Muerte, and Doña Sebastiana), is a religious figure who receives petitions for love, luck, and protection. Although the Catholic Church has attacked the worship of Saint Death as a pagan tradition, many people insist on praying to this figure for miracles. Those who pray to this figure are often seeking the recovery of health, stolen items, or kidnapped family members. Saint Death is often depicted as a female figure, dressed as a grim reaper with a scythe and scales; also she can be dressed in a long white satin gown and a golden crown. In this form, many devotees view her as a variation of the Virgin Mary. / Some believe the cult of Saint Death originated from ancient witchcraft; however, Saint Death may have his/her roots in pre-Christian beliefs of the Aztec Native Americans who worshiped a similar figure by the name of Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death, along with his wife, Mictecacihuatl. The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos in Spanish) is a holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage. Family and friends gather to pray for and remember friends and relatives who have died. Many people believe that during the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the souls of the departed to visit the living. During the period most people visit the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried and decorate their graves with ofrendas, or offerings, often including orange marigolds called “cempasúchitl” (now usually called “Flor de Muerto” (“Flower of the Dead”)). These flowers are thought to attract souls of the dead to the offerings. A common symbol of the holiday is the skull (colloquially called calavera), which celebrants represent in masks, and foods such as sugar skulls, which are inscribed with the name of the recipient on the forehead. Sugar skulls are gifts that can be given to both the living and the dead. Some people believe that possessing “dia de los muertos” items can bring good luck. Many people get tattoos or have dolls of the dead to carry with them. The artist recommends a lighter colour tee for maximum detail. A darker tee will hide the black line work.
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pretty colours
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Well here it is folks…I will put up a better quality photo later. / After hours and hours of diligent crosshatching EVERY SINGLE SCALE, I have finished. (albeit a broken woman!) / I would like to thank everyone here at RB who have supported this mammoth task, I think I would have gone nuts if it wasn’t for all your support! Thankyou!!!
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medium-coloured pencil
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medium-pencil / better photo of my work!
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Pencil drawing. A resterized version is now available on all colors of t-shirts!! / same design on colored background:
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Felt Like drawing and Found this Pic in one of my favorite stocker’s galleries! / Ref / This Portrait is available in my 2009 calendar!
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This is the life….drawn by L K Southward- Iconic Art UK. Original graphite pencil sketch.
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Blue pencil, black paper portrait
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Medium-coloured pencil / Here is another commission…..I started it thismorning, and I’ve only just finished it tonight! Hope you like!
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Every tree tells a different story.
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“All the charm of all the Muses… / often flowering in a lonely word.” Alfred, Lord Tennyson Face: SD-stock http://sd-stock.deviantart.com/art/Spring-Wall-Hanging-63930447 / Textures: Hibbary http://hibbary.deviantart.com/art/paper-textures-75974801 / Brushes: Merrym http://merrym.deviantart.com / Swirls: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/941243 / Smoke: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/704194 / All else: My own photo stock ©2007-2008 Aimee Stewart, Foxfires / All of my artwork and photographs are © All Rights Reserved Worldwide. / My artwork and photos do not belong to the public domain.
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Emotive piece of art drawn in Graphite Pencil…L K Southward- Iconic Art UK
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medium-coloured pencil / Here is part of the series “Lord of the Rings” that I was comissioned to do. / The original is currently hanging in a private collection.
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Medium-coloured pencil, pastel sky / Here is a drawing I did for a dear friend of mine, Belinda….I hope you like it!
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pencil sketch uploaded into photostudio and enhanced
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medium-pencil
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Medium: coloured pencil / Here is a heeler pup I drew for Di Edwards….I drew her dog Sparky, and Australia post ruined it! So this one is for you Di! Hope you enjoy!
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