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April 26, 2008
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Based loosely from this stock photograph: [link]

The backpack and water bottle were referenced from life, for the person I didn't use a reference.

I started this painting back in September but it's taken me ages to finish. I took a long pause from start to finish after being a bit overwhelmed with the sheer complexity of this.

Much thanks to `memod for his pushing me to continue and for all his helpful critiques. It may have started as a gift for my mother but my dedication for this painting is to Dan.

Enjoy our planet, it's the only one we've got!
-Gracie

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Adobe PSCS3 + Wacom tablet
more than 80 hours I'd wager.
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Given 2011-05-21
The Great Hike by `mynti
The suggesters of this gorgeous work, "I'm in awe of this painting. The work is amazing and absolutely wonderful, and the details are just magnificent. The first thing I remember doing when I first saw this image is just sitting there mouth wide open and staring at the image for minutes." ( Suggested by !JurgenDoe and Featured by `WDWParksGal )
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It's me!!! Beautiful.
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I love it, it's wonderful
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~PunkPirate-art Sep 19, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
wow. just a woncerdul piece of art, vibrant colours, superb lighting! you are very talented :)
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~Ezekiel-J Sep 4, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Good
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Mood: Love ~RazzorLife Aug 20, 2012  Hobbyist Interface Designer
OMG !!
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*Gwasanee May 11, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Your work has been featured here: [link]

If you want it removed, please let me know :heart:

Have a wonderful day!
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~ArtIsNotEternal May 8, 2012  Student Artist
Wonderful. Simply. Wonderful.
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*Magweno Apr 3, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
I faved this piece back when you submitted it in '08 and I still find myself thinking of it every now and again over the years. When I'm walking on my own in dense woods it comes to mind, I'll always be hypnotised by those fantastic drooping mosses and lichens, how damp and cool it feels and how I would love to be there. I'm kinda jealous of the hiker!
Anyway just thought you'd like to know that this is a piece of art that has stuck with me for years ;)
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`mynti Apr 23, 2012  Professional General Artist
Thank you so much for telling me! I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, and I hope you don't take that as disinterest.

I have often felt this painting is one of my soul. It is expression of love for my mother. This place exists, if you want to save up and go before it is not so pristine, I would - the place is Milford, New Zealand, and I am jealous of her trip too! I plan to go myself when I can scrounge up the crazy plane fare.

My mother and I share a spiritual bond in our love of nature and especially of hiking, and this was my gift to her because her roll of film that she took on the plane with her wasn't exposed, so when she got home - they were black. Instead of her having little to nothing of images to remember her trip, I painted this for her birthday to remind her of her Great Hike. I got it printed on 24"x36" canvas and she has it in her living room.

I think that's probably why it has stuck with you - I put everything I had into this painting, and while i find I look at it now and see where I could improve it, the spirit and soul of it is still ever apparent, and thus is one of my favorites.

I am so pleased you remember me and my work and that it has touched you and your hiker sensibilities! Thank you for telling me, it means a lot to me that you get something good out of it!
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