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Published: 2005-11-17 17:44:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 2057; Favourites: 45; Downloads: 57
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Description I know it's way too late, but... That's what I associate Samhain with.
This one has been quite tricky to finish, as it has lots of different textures (material, fur, metal, glass, hair, etc) and it took me about a day and a half!
It'd be nice to hear what you think...
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Comments: 45

wintersmagic [2010-10-27 08:32:28 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful rich colours, featured:[link]

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artistic-minds [2008-03-26 15:23:13 +0000 UTC]

That is lovely!

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irinarichards In reply to artistic-minds [2008-03-26 20:36:30 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Ellocobruja [2007-10-31 13:49:36 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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irinarichards In reply to Ellocobruja [2007-10-31 13:49:59 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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mihoshigurl [2007-10-30 18:25:28 +0000 UTC]

Fabulous colors and composition :!:

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irinarichards In reply to mihoshigurl [2007-10-30 19:15:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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mihoshigurl In reply to irinarichards [2007-10-30 19:34:31 +0000 UTC]

No worries! XD

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Mystieka-Senko [2007-10-29 19:26:26 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful potrayal of one of my most beloved hollidays. ^^

Blessed be!

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irinarichards In reply to Mystieka-Senko [2007-10-29 20:08:28 +0000 UTC]

and same to you, and thank you for the comment

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LoneWolfy [2007-10-20 17:43:44 +0000 UTC]

What a great picture, I love the wolf especially.

Bright Blessings!

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irinarichards In reply to LoneWolfy [2007-10-20 19:36:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you - I'm glad you liked it!
And so to you

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hugoweavingfangirl [2006-10-21 21:20:34 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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irinarichards In reply to hugoweavingfangirl [2006-10-21 21:37:15 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Mehrunnisa [2006-05-22 16:51:35 +0000 UTC]

This image, my dear, as you so well know is an inspiration: [link]

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irinarichards In reply to Mehrunnisa [2006-05-24 17:47:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I'm very proud it's displayed in the Inspirations gallery next to so many wonderful pieces

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Mehrunnisa In reply to irinarichards [2006-05-25 12:47:21 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, my dear, you know I enjoy your work very much

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AlyahnDarkelf [2006-04-26 19:11:09 +0000 UTC]

Nice job on colour scheme, composition and knotwork. I've taken a look at your other pictures, and your style is really developing. I see much improvement for you in the future; keep up the great work!

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irinarichards In reply to AlyahnDarkelf [2006-04-27 09:09:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Yeah, I feel there's some progress. Actually, I started exploring manga style at 12 (I'm 22 now), and drew 2 huge volumes of my own manga when I was a teenager... literally spent all my time drawing, even at school. But then I entered Uni at 17 - and stopped drawing altogether, apart from occasional doodles. Needless to say, my level dropped really low and I wish I'd never stopped. I only got back to drawing 1,5 years ago - and I'm still learning...
Thanks for your comment, and sorry for the long reply

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strangeillusion [2006-04-22 01:31:20 +0000 UTC]

It's really nice.. I like it, good work!

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irinarichards In reply to strangeillusion [2006-04-22 06:49:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much I tried my best with this one, and it's very close to my heart.

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strangeillusion In reply to irinarichards [2006-04-22 12:26:24 +0000 UTC]

Yes, its really nice.. I like it..

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soozn [2006-03-17 23:08:55 +0000 UTC]

O.o awesome shading

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irinarichards In reply to soozn [2006-03-18 09:47:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I put a lot of work into this one.

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Lisadora [2006-03-10 13:16:23 +0000 UTC]

this is beautiful!

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irinarichards In reply to Lisadora [2006-03-10 13:39:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Lisadora [2006-03-10 13:15:52 +0000 UTC]

this is beautiful!

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PippinIncarnate [2006-03-10 05:20:00 +0000 UTC]

Naw, who cares if it's a little late! this is good!! and yay for the textures!! and the puppy!!!! tehe!! he looks like my puppy!

I wonder if i start carving my turnip lanterns now, if they'll keep from spoiling until then....I doubt it...

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irinarichards In reply to PippinIncarnate [2006-03-10 09:01:30 +0000 UTC]

Well in fact I drew it last year... it's been on my page for a while, I just decided to submit it when I joined the Medieval Community. I did Imbolc as well ([link] ) since then. Thanks for the compliment, I tried my best! and... he was meant to be a wolf cub... ^^'

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PippinIncarnate In reply to irinarichards [2006-03-10 20:58:27 +0000 UTC]

oh, sorry! i'm just used to wolfy dogs ^.^

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irinarichards In reply to PippinIncarnate [2006-03-10 21:00:32 +0000 UTC]

It's alright XD Let's just think it's a playful puppy-like wolf cub

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Ardariel [2006-03-10 01:02:06 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I like the celtic ornament you used, and your choice of colours for the picture.

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irinarichards In reply to Ardariel [2006-03-10 08:55:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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soys [2006-03-09 21:26:47 +0000 UTC]

Very nice

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irinarichards In reply to soys [2006-03-10 08:52:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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soys In reply to irinarichards [2006-03-10 15:41:52 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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TastyOne [2006-03-09 19:04:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow. You did an amazing job on the textures and just on the colouring in general. I'm working on a piece for each of the sabbats, but Samhain isn't coming until Samhain....at least that's the goal.

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irinarichards In reply to TastyOne [2006-03-09 19:08:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yes, this picture was originally a random one, drawn to commemorate a certain sad event in my life... but then along came Imbolc ([link] )... now I can't stop here so there're Beltaine and Lugnasadh in the pipeline... XD

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redheaded-step-child [2006-03-09 18:15:33 +0000 UTC]

Lovely! I really like the border and her gown! I love Samhain-themed art, since I was born just after midnight on Halloween.

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irinarichards In reply to redheaded-step-child [2006-03-09 18:44:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I drew Imbolc as well, here: [link] Gosh, you're lucky to be born on such a day! I will definitely draw Lugnasadh later on - I love it most of all... warm, joyful and plentiful harvest time... and I was born in August XD

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MegziePegzie [2006-03-09 18:10:18 +0000 UTC]

What lovely dark shades! I love the cloak!

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irinarichards In reply to MegziePegzie [2006-03-09 18:44:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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angelusmusicus [2006-01-17 09:13:26 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, that's beautiful. I take it you are a wiccan then?

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irinarichards In reply to angelusmusicus [2006-01-17 10:09:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I'm glad you like it. I consider myself a pagan if that matters...

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angelusmusicus In reply to irinarichards [2006-01-17 11:19:15 +0000 UTC]

Kewl. I was just curious. I'm a Wiccan.

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