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Return of the Gods II by ~mallaard:iconmallaard:

Categories Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing > Sci-Fi

©2004-2009 ~mallaard
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For me, flying saucers are a fascinating subject because they are a perfect icon of the unknown, and not just the unknown, but the unknowable. Is the believer a fool for attributing meaning to that which is meaningless? Is the skeptic a fool for denying meaning to the obvious? For human beings, coming into contact with the unknown can be calming, encouraging, refreshing, or it can be terrifying. Perhaps a little of both? I honestly don't know if I believe in fringe, pseudo-scientific, conspiratorial stories...all I know is I like them. So you gotta ask yourself; when a huge alien spacecraft lands in the middle of your city, what's your reaction gonna be? Maybe that too is unknowable, and no skeptic or believer in the world can tell you for sure.

Daily Deviation

Given 2004-12-11

They've come back to see how we're doing. I don't know about you, but I'd pretty much be flipping out if I saw this thing land in my neighborhood. Return of the Gods II by ~mallaard sets the appropriate atmosphere to the confusion and chaos of this awestricken event. (Suggested by ~pretty-cool-huh and Featured by `halfliquid)

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~xbi0s Dec 8, 2004, 9:04:09 PM
VERY VERY VERY impressive! AWESOME JOB! Wow.. I am amazed, truly am!!

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Jim
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~LoMejor Dec 8, 2004, 9:55:36 PM
It reminds me of "Breaking the HAbit" by Linkin Park

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The purpose is not to enjoy the journey but to enjoy its destination...

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~mallaard Dec 8, 2004, 10:07:12 PM
Is that the one with the animated music video? By those awesome anime guys? Forgive my ignorance.
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~LoMejor Dec 8, 2004, 10:14:40 PM
yes it is.. :)

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The purpose is not to enjoy the journey but to enjoy its destination...

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~misterjimsan Dec 8, 2004, 11:16:16 PM
wow, that's too much for my eyes to take in all at once, that must have taken forever! it's so cool, i must see more
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~pretty-cool-huh Dec 9, 2004, 3:38:31 AM
Jesus Christ this should be a DD!!!! Fantastic job, I love the colors you chose. That's funny, because when I first saw the lineart, I thought the action took place during the morning :) But now I see it was obviously during sunset... or maybe early morning? :P
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*Sablehawk Dec 9, 2004, 5:24:34 AM
Good picture ... I look forward to seeing more of your work

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That which you discard ... I shall thrive upon.
Those that you ignore ... I shall listen to.
And that which you wish for .... I shall already have.
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~Danosuke Dec 9, 2004, 11:02:02 AM
Gorgeous. You're prospective is flawless. The buildings and the people all integrate perfectly even though the camera angle you chose is espicaly difficult to draw.
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~wakasashe Dec 9, 2004, 11:19:52 AM
Well Deric, I'll give it to you straight. I am really really enthused about this. THe line art was pretty remarkable, and with the color it really brings together some elements while pushing out others. I like the little alterations. A lot. The perspective and detail are among the things to admire, but hell, it's about the craziness. Why, I remember when I ran from a giant flying object invading my town. Plus favs it buddy.
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