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Beauty Before Death

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By alicexz |

Published: Aug 24, 2009

A collaborative piece with my friend Enkel Dika - it's our take on the legendary Medusa of Greek mythology fame. Drawn in Adobe Photoshop and painted with watercolors (with digital editing.) Made for and printed over at Threadless.

EDIT: I AM aware that people have tattooed this design - though I would still prefer to be notified, if you'd like to take this drawing to your tattoo parlor by all means go ahead... just make sure you're really certain.

And send me a picture.

Artwork by Alice X. Zhang
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Image size

700x866px 1.21 MB

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erimuProfessional Interface Designer

No words can express how awesome this is, so let me just say this - I've been wanting to get ittattooed for YEARS! I feel like I'm finally in a position to afford one but I can't go through with it without asking permission. Would you be okay with that?

May 28, 2019

RosirikaHobbyist Digital Artist

Cool

Feb 22, 2017

malawoop2004Student General Artist

that is awesome Wow!

how did you do tha??????

Feb 2, 2017

ko357

I find this so stunning, looking at this gave me an idea for a tattoo. And this might seem crazy but I was wondering if you'd draw it for me? If you did that would be freaking awesome because I'm not so great at drawing.

Nov 6, 2013

FancyChocolateHobbyist General Artist

OH MY GOSH! I have this shirt! My sister ordered it for me!! Its so cool that I found it here!! I've worn the shirt sooooo many times! I (and my associates) love it!!

Jun 24, 2013

Teal-FeatherHobbyist Photographer

I got the outline of this tattooed on me almost a year ago, just need the money to get this beautiful piece finished!
I spent 6 hours in the chair to get this much done and the outline isn't really finished yet. Still looks amazing!

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Apr 28, 2013

alicexzProfessional Digital Artist

Wow, looks awesome! Hope you get it finished sometime! Thanks for showing me a photo!

Jun 24, 2013

Lola-Jasmine

I love this design! I actually got the Threadless shirt recently. Thanks for your awesomness!

Apr 19, 2013

AirmoonStudent Interface Designer

sorry but that's funking awsome!

love that

Mar 2, 2013

SundialRainStudent Artist

great work, love the use of colour!

Dec 24, 2012

GirBaloneyStudent Traditional Artist

I bought this shirt awhile back...it's pretty awesome to find it on here

Oct 26, 2012

AnglAlejandroProfessional Digital Artist

good work!

Sep 26, 2012

totorohillHobbyist Digital Artist

beautiful

Sep 20, 2012

ShadedRaven General Artist

I just love this picture of Medusa so much, it's so unique but it still implies the legend of Medusa by looking at it. It's so wonderful and the usage of colours is amazing and eye-catching. Well done, I love it : ) [link]

Sep 8, 2012

Artsouls143Professional Filmographer

awesome

Sep 5, 2012

LifeBreedsArtHobbyist General Artist

If I was anything more than dirt poor I would so buy this shirt, but then I would never wear it. It would be hanging up an my wall next to all of my other favorite works of art. I enjoy the movements of Medusa's snakes, giving them personality instead of having them just lay there. The added colors in her hair, rather that just the greens and browns of the serpents was a very nice surprise. Beautiful work. Also, I love the little tentacle in there. It was unexpected.

Aug 5, 2012