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"Awakening" by Nina Eydelman

SF&F Picture 5 out of 50 by Nina Eydelman

SciFi and Fantasy Art Awakening by Nina Eydelman

This is the first (and only?) trully 'symbolic' picture I have... I'm usually rather straightforward. It represents our true self and how it could be distorted by our more destructive qualities.

Starting from the bottom right corner: the black silhouette sitting alone with a tear falling down is 'loneliness'; the petrified purple/blue thing above it represents our 'insecurities' and the fear of showing our real self to the world; the black goblin thing coming out of it represents 'unfounded fears'.

Starting from the bottom left corner: the green thing angrily pointing its finger is 'jealousy' and wrongfully blaming your problems on others, it has no feet because its accusations cannot support themselves; the woman above it pointing her finger at a blue ball represents 'condescending pride' and superiority complex; the fanged, red-streaked man above her snuffing out our inner light in his hand is the 'inflated ego' and self-centeredness, only caring about oneself; the yellow figure above him balling its fists represents 'hatred' and destructive rage.

Other, undiscovered fears and weaknesses lurk in the darkness, and the background is wrapped in chains, for all these destructive aspects restrain us and keep us from fulfilling our potential. And yet the lock (core problem) that is keeping us bound is guarded by a tiny entity: the key to our freedom is simple and in front of our noses, but is very difficult to spot.

At the center sits the true self, unhidered by the darkness around it, for it has long nurtured the bright lotus (consciousness/realization) blooming at its heart, and is now ready to dispell the darkness that had kept it in deep slumber. It is ready to awaken.

This is also one of my first attempts at watercolor =/

Date	Name	Comment
29 Aug 2003	Kat	Loading... jaw drops to floor again as Kat keels over and dies in amazement
26 Sep 2003	Tiffany D. Serra	Loading... So much time and thought went into this picture it is truly amazing. We've all got our inner demons, many of which you've got on paper! Sometimes it's really hard to find the light when all those things are constantly surrounding you. This piece really speaks to me. The technical aspects of this rendering are fabulous. You're really getting a handle on those watercolors! I especially love the crystal, purple "woman". I find her to be particularly well done. Keep up the great work! Nina Eydelman replies: "I'm glad you like it. I always drool over the amazing dreamy effects everybody else pulls off with watercolors... I should really try them again."
18 Oct 2003	Marina	Loading... This is really inspiring and beautiful.
18 Dec 2003	Chix	Loading... wow, i never thought to do something like this, and it is so well different I just loovveee the way it is so bright in one corner and dark in the next, Great job!
20 Dec 2003	Anonymous	Loading... I love this pic! You did a great job on it.
15 Feb 2004	Anonymous	Loading... This is just asking for a story i love all you're pictures they're all soo colorful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7 Mar 2004	Chinchilla Queen	Loading... This looks a lot like what was in Pandora's box! ^_^
2 Nov 2004	Tempa Spyder	Loading... i like the lady with the blue ball! Aries, goddess of discord and chaos! (you HAVE seen Sinbad, right?!) I also like how the dude in the top-right corner is drawn. Evil Imp! when did you have the time to draw this?
15 Jun 2006	Fifimoto	Loading... Wow! This picture is just phenomenal, and the story behind it too. Amazing.
4 Nov 2008	Eria	Loading... wow it’s beautiful, and the meaning behind it is something I have often pondered andl ike to. It’s sweet!
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About 'Awakening':

• Status: OK
• Created by:

Nina Eydelman
• Copyright: ©Nina Eydelman. All rights reserved!

• Keywords: Psychology, Fear, Spiritual, Symbolic
• Categories: Demons, Imps, Devils, Beholders..., Dream Imagery
• Techniques: Watercolour
• Views: 428
• Resolution: 516x500

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