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The Morrigan

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This is The Morrigan, a Goddess from Celtic lore. She takes 3 forms, as well as that of a crow, and represents War and Wisdom (among other things). Rather than conveying this Goddess in the traditional manner (overseeing a battle), I wanted to emphasize those aspects I "see" when I think of Her, and hoped to convey compassion, a warrior's stance. She's holding the Spear of Lugh (well...my interpretation of it!).

I used this sweet stock reference from

I'm displeased with the nose and lips, and gladly take suggestions for those areas and the whole piece! PLEASE full view! Thank you. :)
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This is really beautiful, I particularly love her hair and cloak. IF you want some advice on the nose and lips, I'd say add a little more shadow around the nose and a couple of soft highlights to the lips, just to give them more depth. Gorgeous stuf, though!