For the next month (from May 27th onwards) I’m asking people not to leave a comment on my work here. Rather, if you would like to support the work that I do please either leave a comment or upload an image here I can live without comments but homophobia needs your voices Many thanks / Robert Strange things happen in the middle of the night. Image copyright © 2007, Robert Knapman. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. I’d like to dedicate this to Christina who has been an exciting, courageous and real presence on RB. Christina you’ve been an inspiration and light on this sight for me xx
First Artwork I have done for quite a while, hope you like it :-) “There is a Native American legend that says, ” If you have a secret wish, capture a butterfly and whisper your wish to it. Since butterflies cannot speak, your secret is ever safe in their keeping. Release the butterfly, and it will carry your wish to the Great Spirit, who alone knows the thoughts of butterflies. By setting the butterfly free, you are helping to restore the balance of nature, and your wish will surely be granted.” The butterfly is a powerful symbol for transformation. It leaves the safety of the cocoon in it’s new form. This is an excellent image for anyone contemplating, or in the midst of a major change. A butterfly is a strong symbol of metamorphosis, with distinct stages. The butterfly is a reminder to make changes when the opportunity arises. Change and transformation are inevitable for us all, but it does not have to be traumatic.Butterfly symbolism is also closely tied to the idea of spirits and souls. It has been used in many religions and cultures. Psyche is the Greek word for both soul and butterfly. The belief was that butterflies were human souls searching for a new reincarnation, which gave the creature uncanny and sometimes ominous connotations. This symbolism was also used in early Christianity as a symbol of the soul. Celts thought that women became pregnant by swallowing butterfly souls. These butterfly-souls flew about seeking a new mother.” info from http://kc.8m.com/bflysym.html
Photomanipulation of an eye. Done in Photoshop. / This work was featured in the November issue of the German Advanced Photoshop! Read the Interview Nominated by Renee Dawson for the Pay it Forward Group. This is what Renee said about the image: “I can truly appreciate the time and effort it took to create this beautiful work of art! The detail and color tones are absolutely amazing. This is one of those image that you want to stare at for a while so you can absorb and appreciate all the intricate details that went into it!” Original source: Dryad by Lilyas
Rock Revolution. © DApixara.
MJRANUM stock.deviantart.com/ / Photomanipulation.
Painting by Dorina Costras / 47/100 cm / Oil and acrylic ...especialy for Barbara She is in love at this theme as I do!!! * / FEATURED WORK IN: / * / * / ** / Many thanks to Francis because he had the idea to add these wonderful lyrics. “La Lune Et Le Soleil” (The Moon And The Sun) from Charles Trenet (french singer)... The sun has a rendez-vous with the moon / But the moon isn’t there / And the sun is waiting for her The moon is there / The moon is there but the sun doesn’t see her / To find her it must be night / It must be night but the sun doesn’t know / And keeps on shining The sun has a rendez-vous with the moon / But the moon isn’t there / And the sun is waiting for her Hapiness is a fickle star / That runs to the call of many rendez-vous / It fades away and dies before us / When you think it’s far away / It’s there right next to you The sun has a rendez-vous with the moon / But the moon isn’t there / And the sun is waiting for her
Painting by Dorina Costras / 45/65 cm / Acrylic and watercolor / on Canson paper / —-—-—-—-—-—- / ORIGINAL FOR SALE Please click for detail!!!
featured in Yellow Two 10-31-2009 / featured in Color Me a Rainbow 07-30-2009 / featured in ImageWriting 07-25-2009 / featured in Globes, Sphere’s & Curves 07-23-2009 / featured in A Spiritual Walk 07-05-2009 Copyright: DualityDesigns / (image not for sale) Here comes the sun, here comes the sun, / and I say it’s all right Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter / Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here / Here comes the sun, here comes the sun / and I say it’s all right Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces / Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been here / Here comes the sun, here comes the sun / and I say it’s all right Sun, sun, sun, here it comes… / Sun, sun, sun, here it comes… / Sun, sun, sun, here it comes… / Sun, sun, sun, here it comes… / Sun, sun, sun, here it comes… Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting / Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been clear / Here comes the sun, here comes the sun, / and I say it’s all right / It’s all right
Stock: / Horse
featured in All the Colors of the Rainbow 11-16-2009 / featured in Bryce & Beyond 09-26-2009 / featured in The New Beat Generation 09-16-2009 / featured in Witches, Wizzards and Warlocks 09-14-2009 / featured in ImageWriting 08-08-2009 / featured in Creative Cards 08-03-2009 / featured in Good News Group 16-07-2009 / featured in Digital Artists United 12-07-2009 / featured in A Fractal Energy Passion 07-07-2009 / featured in Fractal Perception 07-05-2009 / featured in All In Editing 06-29-2009 Birds flying high / You know how I feel / Sun in the sky / You know how I feel / Breeze driftin’ on by / You know how I feel / It’s a new dawn / It’s a new day / It’s a new life / For me.. / And I’m feeling good Fish in the sea / You know how I feel / River running free / You know how I feel / Blossom in the trees / You know how I feel / It’s a new dawn / It’s a new day / It’s a new life / For me… / And I’m feeling good Dragonfly out in the sun / You know what I mean, don’t you know / Butterflies all out having fun / You know what I mean / Sleep in peace / When, the this day is done / And this old world / Is a new world / And a bold world / For me… Stars when you shine / You know how I feel / Scent of the pine / You know how I feel / yeah, freedom is mine / When you know how I feel / It’s a new dawn / It’s a new day / It’s a new life / For me… yeah, ooh / Oh, ooh… Oooh, ooh..free, free loving you… / Oooh, oooh / Feeling good / (Lyrics MUSE) / / Apophysis, Incendia and alot of PSP
model is: / http://alinepotter-stock.deviantart.com/ / sky and textures my own this image has been digitally watermarked and if stolen or used without my permission can be tracked online Break Away by Kelly Clarkson Grew up in a small town / And when the rain would fall down / I’d just stare out my window / Dreaming of what could be / And if I’d end up happy / I would pray Trying hard to reach out / But when I tried to speak out / Felt like no one could hear me / Wanted to belong here / But something felt so wrong here / So I’d pray / I could break away I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly. / I’ll do what it takes till I touch the sky. / Make a wish, take a chance, / Make a change, and break away. / Out of the darkness and into the sun. / But I won’t forget all the ones that I love. / I’ll take a risk, take a chance, / Make a change, and break away Wanna feel the warm breeze / Sleep under a palm tree / Feel the rush of the ocean / Get onboard a fast train / Travel on a jetplane / Far away / And break away I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly. / I’ll do what it takes till I touch the sky. / Make a wish, take a chance, / Make a change, and break away. / Out of the darkness and into the sun. / But I won’t forget all the ones that I love. / I’ll take a risk, take a chance, / Make a change, and break away Buildings with a hundred floors / Swinging with revolving doors / Maybe I don’t know where they’ll take me / Gotta keep movin on movin on / Fly away / Break away I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly. / Though it’s not easy to tell you goodbye / Take a risk, take a chance, / Make a change, and break away. / Out of the darkness and into the sun. / But I won’t forget the place I come from / I gotta take a risk, take a chance, / Make a change, and break away / Breakaway / Break away
Photomanipulation and digital painting
Photomanipulation used my own brushes / PS4 / Illustrator / It’s me on the photo, (only the face , lol ) it was taken ….mmmmm..long time ago. / Virgo / The Virgin / August 23- September 22 / The sixth sign of the Zodiac. / The good traits ; / Modesty / A little shy / Reliable / Practical / Intelligent / Perfectionist / The not so good traits ; / Fussy / Worrying / Overcritical / Conservative / Correspondences for Virgo; / Element Earth / Ruling planet Mercury / Ruling entity -The Virgin / Your colour -Green / Star Stone -Sardonyx / Gemini / Cancer / All Origional art work can be purchased through the artist. —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- Copyright notice: / All rights reserved. All images contained on these pages are © copyright protected by Mariska and any use of these images in any form without written permission will be considered an infringement of these copyrights.
Finished it today August 31, 2009 Please view larger for details! :) / ORIGINAL PAINTING – private collection / Acrylic on canvas / 45/110 cm Featured work in “Hairstyles” – 02.09.2009 Featured work in “DIVINE FEMININE” – 03.09.2009 / TOP TEN in “Loving Ladies” – / “DIVINE FEMININE”challenger sep.2009
Painting by Dorina Costras / Acrylic on canvas / 54/58 cm / Original for sale __________ “The leaves grown dark / By the autumn wind fall / Cover the ground, / Cover your body, / The wrapping of your being / That hides your true ego. / The warm dew of your eyes flows, / Nothing is there to wait for her, / It gets lost in the void, / Nothing needs their torpor. / Glitter in the sun / That passes through your body / And immerses it in candid dazzle, / The night is coming, the Orient is dancing, / Whirling in his veils, voluptuous dance / Wraps the world. / .And the wood that contains you, / Oh my goddess. And all is mystery, / Possible enigma, incomprehensible fear.” Gothica – The Pure Nymph lyrics
Acrylic on canvas / 35/45 cm / Original signed by Dorina Costras
Acrylic on canvas / 30/30 cm / Original – for sale Finished – 07.10.2009
Painting / Acrylic on canvas / 100/60 cm / Original art – Dorina Costras
Somewhere…sometime…from “Impossible love” series / Painting – Dorina Costras / Acrylic on canvas / 60/60 cm / Original for sale
Pendency – from “Impossible love” series / 55/70 cm / Acrylic on canvas / Painting – Dorina Costras / Original for sale / jason mraz – lucky / “Pendency” – from “Impossible love” series” was featured in Art Nouveau and the Art… “Pendency” – from “Impossible love” series” was featured in Core [C.O.R.E] “Pendency” – from “Impossible love” series” was featured in # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE “Pendency” – from “Impossible love” series” was featured in First Things “Pendency” – from “Impossible love” series” was featured in ! Inspired Art ! “Pendency” – from “Impossible love” series” was featured in Color Me a Rainbow (Clo… “Pendency” – from “Impossible love” series” was featured in Fantasy Art
part 7 of my phoenix series / “emanations of positive energy “ photo-manipulation + digital painting © 2009 jokiargu creations / All rights reserved thank you for viewing my heART!!!
Illusion (2) from “Impossible love” series / Painting – Dorina Costras 2009 / Acrylic on canvas / 110/70 cm / Original for sale give me one night “Illusion (2) from “Impossible love” series” was featured in Myths, Legends and Fairytales “Illusion (2) from “Impossible love” series” was featured in *Avant-Garde Art “Illusion (2) from “Impossible love” series” was featured in Impressionist Art
Original painting – Dorina Costras 2009 / Acrylic on canvas / 65/55 cm Luigi Boccherini: Menuet
Give It Up Give it up to give it up / You know what’s on my mind / Give it up to give it up / You’ve been wastin’ too much time / You know you got what I want / You come on, you’re ‘bout to blow my mind / Can you dig it? / Give it up to give it up girl / You’ve been a wastin’ too much time / Give it up to give it up girl / You know what’s on my mind / Ah don’t wait another longer! Patiently I’ve waited baby, waited just for you / and I ain’t gonna move and act / till you do what you’re supposed to do / You got your thing together, and I can dig it too / and that’s the very reason baby / I’m stickin’ here with you / Give it up to give it up girl / You know what I’m talkin’ about / You can dig it, give it up to give it up girl / Yeah, make me shout Give it to me! / Give it to me! Give it to me! Give it up to give it up girl / Oh baby don’t take so long / It’s right around the corner / I’m gonna get it & bring it home / Give it, to give it up child / Oh make me shout / Give it to give it up girl / That’s what I’m talkin’ about Give it to me! / Give it to me! / Give it to me! / Give it to me! / That’s right baby / Now you just give it to me…... Lee Dorsey / From the True Blood Soundtrack
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