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"Earth (or Reverence)" by Meike de Nooy

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The second one in my series of elements. Air (or Freedom) being the first.
I chose this one because it is an african priest who is singing a hymn to the gods. I found that to portray earth I took an African because I believe they are closer to the earth then we westeners ever will be. And then I always have a week spot for Africa!

Media: coloured pencils (brown and white) on coloured paper.



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23 Jun 2004:-) Dave Cripps
OOF! this is most excellent. The way you have created a complete character with just a couple of colours as well as the paper is just... well excellent. He looks like he has seen a lot and has something to sing to the gods about. Beautiful.

:-) Meike de Nooy replies: "He has seen lot! I'm glad you like the result. this technique gives amzing results and it is a good practice in shodows and light!"
24 Jun 200445 Iris Buisman
Wow wow wow! I totally agree.... in the western world we’ve lost touch with our roots. I’m ashamed to say that i think i have too! Excellent! I absolutely love it! Cya soon!

:-) Meike de Nooy replies: "*huggles* see you soon indeed! We'll discuss it when I get there! C ya!"
24 Jun 2004:-) Mikel Eppe
Excellent,brilliant,nice and beautiful! Nothing more, nothing else! Good job...

:-) Meike de Nooy replies: "*smiles* I'm honoured by your words Mikel.. so much praise!!!"
15 Sep 2004:-) Sabine B. Fischer
His face is just awesome, as is the technique.. 1

:-) Meike de Nooy replies: "Thankyou! The technique makes you want todo more of it and I just love faces.. or actually expressions..."
30 Sep 200445 Rebecca-Lee S. Hickman
Beautiful illustration!

:-) Meike de Nooy replies: "Thankyou! I enjoy looking at your art a lot, so I'm glad it is mutual.. 1"
5 Jul 2006:-) Tom Stockwell
Hey, great drawing here Meike! I always admire those who chose the more difficult head angles to draw, and this is one of 'em. Really good though, and full to the brim with character too, well done. BTW thanks for visiting my gallery!
7 Mar 200745 Mar
My dad just got back from kenya and this pic reminds me of all the photos he brougt back
18 May 200745 Danielle
I think that this picture is incredible. It seems to me as though he's looking off to some distant horizon with a hope for the future that we often feel when in our better moods. To me, he is inspiring. Keep it up, most assuredly.
4 Jan 2008:-) Casey James Leavitt
This is really cool, i like how the color makes it look almost surreal. And the facial expression and color choice makes me feel heat and sunlight from it. Metaphorically.
14 Apr 200945 Tracy
I love the african art. I think that you should do more. Make them beautiful, please!!
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'Earth (or Reverence)':
 • Created by: :-) Meike de Nooy
 • Copyright: ©Meike de Nooy. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: African, Brown, Coloured, Earth, Hymn, Monochromatic, Orange, Pencils, Singing, White
 • Categories: Angels, Religious, Spiritual, Holy, Head or Facial Study, Man, Men
 • Techniques: Coloured Pencils
 • Submitted: 2004-06-20 16:00:08
 • Views: 1485
 • Resolution: 446x613

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