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Forgotten Bells of Ysby *puimun

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(For the more complete tale of Ys, see my blog: [link] )


Medium: Watercolors
Size: 12x17 inches
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The mythical sunken city of Ys. It was built by King Gradlon for his beloved daughter Dahut, and through treachery, the cities gates were thrown open to the wild elements and swallowed beneath the waves.

It is said that on stormy nights, you can hear the sound of the ghostly bells ringing out across the waters. Mournful memory of the glory that once existed in Bay of Douarnenez, off the coast of Brittany.


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The sailors and fishers have seen the gilt shadows
stretching proud arches upon the glass seas;
and I have heard echos of eons dead bells
drifting in tides of ghost melodies.
©2011-2013 *puimun
Category: Traditional Art / Paintings / Fantasy

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Mood: Love ~pepe190390 Nov 11, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
So beautiful amd full of magic.
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Mood: Love ~TwistedLeisure Feb 16, 2012
BEAUTIFUL!!
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Mood: Pleased ~Monaco29 Sep 15, 2011
Awesome work!
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~Lunael Sep 4, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Astonishing. There are no other words for it. Great job again!
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~yanikaRed Aug 7, 2011
total and complete badassness
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Mood: Wow! ~Elena1409 Jun 7, 2011
this is so beautiful!
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~nenuiel May 1, 2011
Is it silly for me to first notice your design for her fin? I love the design for it, and of course the composition for the rest of the piece as well. I actually just wish the bell would pop out just a little bit more - it seems important to the story and would create a nice focal point. But it is another stunning piece! :heart:
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Mood: Caring ~Stonemirth Apr 21, 2011
It looks like Atlantis but I think the story is much older. Beautiful colors and I love the mermaid and the underwater city and the fish and the turtle and the bell. /fav
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~VXthinkwinkXV Apr 2, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
I love the poem :) and your fish.
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Mood: Amazed ~jmcmahon78 Mar 29, 2011  Hobbyist
Your mermaid work is by far my favorite!!!
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