Betrayal

by Cadaska

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Aug 29th 2007
Tags:
animal asian bird chinese fantasy fire flames flying ginseng legend myth plant
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I had to illustrate a Chinese myth about a boy who betrayed his brother in oath (hence the title, creativity has never been one of my virtues). When his house burned down as a result, people claimed to have seen a ginseng bird în the flames.
I didn't know if such a thing as a ginseng bird really existed in China, so I came up with my own version of it. I wanted it to be reminiscent of a ginseng plant, but it still had to look like a real bird.

Comments

Infusions Says:

There's like, DETAILS EVERYWHERE.

Just being blown away and engulfed by all the colors and textures and details and amazement and feeling and-- FAV.

WildBlueSun Says:

Wow. Very cool grainy texture on the fire, awesomely well-done shading on the wings, incredible detail and texture on the body; I can practically see the skin beneath the feathers, if that makes sense.

Definitely a yes.

JimwWarris Says:

Wow, great!

Merina Says:

soooooo colorful. Great work

Gemini Girl Says:

My God this is beautiful!! incredible details!!