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Submitted: March 29, 2002
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This is a poster i painted for a class project. It is about the Japanese Goddess, Benten. The words are actually english and i used fonts i designed myself to give it the japanese look. it is just a simple description of Benten but now i wished i wrote a poem for benten instead. Anyway, it is a huge painting and it took me many many scans.
And before anyone points out that her face is really white, I have to say that it is just my impression of the phase when Benten is morphing herself into a dragon to mate with the white snakes.
if you read from top to bottom, it reads, "Benten the Japanese Goddess of love, music and water is the patroness of geishas, dancers and musicians. For her people's safety, she turned herself into a dragon and mated with the white snakes." see if you can read it.
Daily Deviation, 2004-05-17

Daily DeviationBenten Sama by *doughnut-hole is a wonderful piece of traditional art. Great technique and theme come together for a very pleasing viewing experience, especially for fans of Japanese culture. (Featured by `dinyctis)

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As always, outstanding work man! wow when i grow old i want to be like you hehehehe :D (Big Grin) excellent!

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Choquiztli moteca, ixayotl pixahui... The cry spreads, the tears drip...
The face looks perfect, what are you talking about? That's wonderful, outstanding job. :D (Big Grin)
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wow. beautiful as always, jarod =) (Smile)

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now or never
ooohhhhhhhhhhh
definetly one of my favourties

that's amazing..that's beautiful..
it's so...devilish..ehehe...

so yes..I like watercoloury look..I dunt understand watercolours..so I am damn well jealous of you..indeed

paleness o teh face is goose...besides..it's japanese..tis supposed to be all paleness...
you did yum job.... much originality and greatness...
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Very beautiful work. I wish I knew what the translation was though... it looks very professional though.
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Yes, I can read it :) (Smile) ... I'm v impressed that you designed your own fonts, wow, I'm really enjoying seeing this, it's fascinating and I love the story in the work. The colours and all the tones are beautiful... I wish I could see the original painting, I'm trying to imagine it, I think it must have a lot of depth in it, with the colours in the foreground looking so strong, then those deeper, muted colours of the background like deep water :) (Smile) ...
Great piece! Wicked font.
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The way to love is to realize that it may be lost. -- Gilbert K. Chesterton
Ofcourse the piece is amazing. But the font is just incredible. Great work!

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Death is only the next step.
this is fabulous. what a great idea for the font and well-executed. +fav.
NIFTY! I love the coloring and the drawing.
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