She is a modern interpretation of Macha a celtic goddess, unsure whether to entitle this Gothica or Macha?
I may have posted this before can't remember, can't be botered to search through all the posts!
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technomist
- 2009-02-28 @ 12:52:47
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wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-03-01 @ 11:47:28
thankyou
what I wanted is drama and attitude 
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lostjohnny
- http://lostjohnnyparadox.blog.co.uk
- 2009-02-28 @ 13:07:12
Macha suits her the town of Armagh is named after her...
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wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-03-01 @ 11:49:17
Now I didn't know that although I have researched the folklore and history - thanks!
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lostjohnny
- http://lostjohnnyparadox.blog.co.uk
- 2009-03-01 @ 12:07:25
Well you know me head always somewhere..
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wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-03-01 @ 12:44:06
and that's ok -
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lostjohnny
- http://lostjohnnyparadox.blog.co.uk
- 2009-03-01 @ 12:49:00
LOL yeah seems to work for me
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jenray
Pro - http://www.jenniferhunter.co.uk
- 2009-02-28 @ 14:54:39
No, I don't remember seeing this before...I like it very much...GBHs...XXX
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wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-03-01 @ 11:50:08
Thanks jen, I'm sure I did but not to worry
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jenray
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- 2009-03-01 @ 15:52:42
I don't seem to see a lot of the work that goes up here for some reason...I think I'm getting behind in my friend's posts...will make an effort to come here especially...GBHs...XXX
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- 2009-02-28 @ 15:40:56
Ooo... thats really excellent!
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wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-03-01 @ 11:50:36
Oh thanks Neil!
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Znethru
Pro - http://www.febland.net/
- 2009-02-28 @ 16:06:07
The colour scheme works well.
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wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-03-01 @ 11:52:10
Thanks Jonathan!
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Definitely Macha. Here is her edited biog.
Macha Mong Ruad ("red mane"), was, according to medieval legend and historical tradition, the only queen in the List of High Kings of Ireland. Her father rotated the kingship with his cousins Díthorba and Cimbáeth ., seven years at a time. Áed died after his third stint as king, and when his turn came round again, Macha claimed the kingship. Díthorba and Cimbáeth refused to allow a woman to take the throne, and a battle ensued. Macha won, and Díthorba was killed. She won a second battle against Díthorba's sons and married Cimbáeth, with whom she shared the kingship. She pursued Díthorba's sons alone, disguised as a leper, and overcame each of them in turn when they tried to have sex with her, tied them up, and carried the three of them bodily to Ulster. Macha ruled together with Cimbáeth for seven years, until he died of plague at Emain Macha, and then a further fourteen years on her own, until she was killed by Rechtaid Rigderg. Lebor Gabála synchronises her reign to that of Ptolemy I (323-283 BC).
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wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-03-03 @ 11:16:58
Hello Alan, yes she is most definately Macha - for me in today's terms Macha symbolises truth and justice and protection for women and children, a true warrior
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Her challenging expression and the uncompromising colours are what makes the painting work for me!
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wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-03-03 @ 14:54:41
Thanks alan it's great to get good feedback..these extremely bold and dramatic colours are not what I usually use but it was quite a good exercise in freeing up the creative side -it was fun and kind of organic she ended up quite a bit different to the original sketch but exactly as I wanted to portray her if that makes sense?
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It's a very striking picture.