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Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom

"At the Gate to Dreams" by Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom

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At the gate to dreams

The girl is called Chastereel, the boy is Ricudahin. They're ne'mir, or dream-guardians if you will. At night (or whenever someone falls asleep), they guide souls to their assigned dreams for that particular sleep-session. They're not the only ne-mir around, however, as there are almost as many of them as there are different dreamers. Sometimes the dreamers might be aware of them, and other times, they are not, but they accompany their journeys all the same.

On a different note: Chastereel isn't an elf, even though she has slightly pointy ears. It's just something she's born with (as far as ne'mir are born at all, but that's a different issue). This picture was largely a spur of the moment on my part, more like something I saw in my mind and had to draw than anything I'd planned for a longer time. Thus, it's a bit different, at least in my eyes. Some of you might be able to spot things related to that fact, and then again not. It all depends. ^_^ Regardless, I hope the dreamlike quality I wanted to achieve here can show through in some aspects. Enjoy!

This picture was painted in openCanvas 4.03 Plus. I use a Wacom Volito tablet. Completed in April 2006.

You may NOT take this picture, in part or whole, and use it anywhere without my permission, regardless of the purpose(s) and the reason(s). Duplication in any form is also strictly forbidden.
© Copyright to Vilhelmina (me) 2006


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22 Jul 200645 Brandi Nelson
wow, i love the different shades of purple. it makes the piece way more interesting than if it were all different colors...anyways, its truly beautiful, i love your work 8D

1 Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom replies: "Thank you! Hm, yes, I suppose a common theme for the colours can help bring a picture together. ^^ "
29 Aug 2006:-) Barbara J. Wickham
I'm not a fan of pink but I love the way you used it here alongside the purple. The colors and the soft lines really do give this piece a nice twilight ambiance which enhances the dream-like quality.

The characters are both very beautiful and have a mysterious, yet comforting feel about them. I love the concept of dream guides and I congratulate you on such a creative idea!

:-) Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom replies: "Thank you so much! ^_^ That's such a beautiful comment, it made me smile. 2"
1 Sep 2006:-) Therese Almegren
Lovely picture and great colors. This picture is absolutely the kind of stuff I like! And thanks for visiting my gallery! 2

:-) Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom replies: "Thank you, and you're welcome. ^^"
2 Oct 200645 Eric
I like it it's real looking

:-) Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom replies: "Thank you, Eric! 2"
11 Aug 2007:-) Megan ´The Writer´ Avila
This pic is beautiful. I love the colors you chose. The people remind of little punks, don't ask why. Anyway graet work, you are very talented.

:-) Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom replies: "They do have a sort of punkish attitude to them, so it's not that odd really. XD Thanks for the comment! ^_^"
13 Aug 2007:-) Amber McClure
Awe they're so beautiful! It does seem dreamy.

:-) Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom replies: "Thank you! ^_^ I'm glad that part worked out."
14 Oct 2007:-) Wendy Bittnerová
Beautiful idea and lovely color choices... so warm and dreamy. Gorgeous pic! Smiles - Wendy
18 Oct 2007:-) Désirée Dippenaar
The purple/pink colour scheme really creates a dreamy atmosphere. I love the moon in the background. ^^ And the idea is very creative~the lights hanging from the branches in the background are interesting too - they also add to that dreamy-ness...
25 Oct 2007:-) Michael pixie john
Magical
they look like brother sister
theyre beautiful
and what a lovely role they have taken
some dreams are so magical
fabulous artwork
17 Nov 2007:-) Stephanie S. K. Marbach
I really like the colours of this one, they match so perfectly together and flow in one another. The gaze of their faces are also very nicely done!!! Great job!!!
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About 'At the Gate to Dreams':
 • Status: OK
 • Created by: :-) Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom
 • Copyright: ©Vilhelmina Ullemar Lönnbom. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: At, The, Gate, To, Dreams, Purple, Pink, Moon, Vilhelmina, Chastereel, Ricudahin
 • Categories: Dream Imagery, Man, Men, Woman, Women
 • Techniques: Computer-coloured Picture, Computer Painted from Scratch, Computer Program, Other Computer Paint Program
 • Submitted: 2006-04-04 23:27:41
 • Views: 741
 • Resolution: 700x800


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