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    The Three Legged Toad

     wei | 07 February, 2010 22:52

    Here's something muddy and in season with the coming Chinese New Year.

    A three legged monster toad that lives for thousand years is said to be the vehicle of Chinese god of prosperity Liu Hai (Gama Sennin). It is probably the most auspicious symbol of money-making.

    The legend has it that the toad lived in the muddy swamp and was responsible for the poisonous vapors which caused sickness and death before it was tamed by Liu Hai with a string of cash.

    Pencil and ink + Photoshop + Painter 

    Illustration Friday : Muddy  

     

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    1. 1. Lucretia McGuff-Silverman  |  02/08,2010 at 05:38

      The combination of line and value shading is very appealing in this picture. The story was interesting, too. I really enjoyed your post

    2. 2. joke jirakit  |  02/08,2010 at 06:37

      wow!!!!!!!!
      i really like your style
      it's powerful!!

    3. 3. Jessica  |  02/08,2010 at 06:49

      Awesome! The toad looks very menacing. If I ever have problems with giant poisonous toads, I will remember Liu Hai and his string of cash.

    4. 4. kylie  |  02/09,2010 at 00:57

      He reminds me of the poisonous Cane Toads in Queensland Australia nasty introduced species. Really nice work and great interpretation of the theme.

    5. 5. Ryan Joseph Carter  |  02/09,2010 at 19:56

      Such harmony. I love the dark fantastic mood of the piece and the line work.

    6. 6. tmartin  |  02/10,2010 at 08:32

      Wow--this is a wonderful, dark, evocative illustration! So beautiful and moody and sensitive.

    7. 7. Indigene  |  02/10,2010 at 18:23

      Great design and composition!

    8. 8. Ishi  |  02/18,2010 at 19:16

      This is an excellent illustration with intriguing narrative. Very well done!

    9. 9. wei  |  02/24,2010 at 04:41

      Hi Lucretia, Joke, Jessica, Kylie, Ryan, Theresa, Indigene, Ishi, thanks for the comments!

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