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And yet another one of the series in which I try to flesh out my individual galleries. This time it's the antagonist of the story, Aphrodite. I still think it's funny that she's the villain, considering typically, Aphrodite isn't really a terrible goddess. She's the goddess of love, after all, and the worst she's really done is cheat on his husband a lot because she hates him. But she's the one who hates Psyche, first because people claimed she was more beautiful than her, and then because she hurt her favorite son.
Of course, despite the fact that she forgave Psyche after she proved her love for Eros, she still hates the reincarnations of the girl. Mostly because the original Psyche broke her son's heart when she decided to go into the reincarnation cycle without telling him. Which makes sense as to why she hates her, but considering that the current Psyche isn't displaying the normal attributes of the other reincarnations, you'd think that'd be enough for Aphrodite to take a step back and consider the situation. But of course not; she's a goddess, after all, and if she wants to be pissed at someone, it's certainly within her rights.
I do have to say that I love this version of her, and I love drawing it. It's just so ~*~pretty~*~. Which, of course, is what it's supposed to be. I tweek it slightly from the original design, having it fall to either side rather than asymmetrically. It suits her better, I think. Still love her hair, though.
And the pearl is mostly because ~callisto-chan added it to her Circle Portrait, and I couldn't think of what to have her doing. So she's holding her pearl. She's going to do nasty things with that pearl, and Psyche'll never see it coming. Because it's a freaking pearl, for God's sake.
Realm of Influence Series
1. Soul
2. Pleasure
3. Love
4. Wind
5. Faith
6. Death
7. Love
8. Vanity
9. Ignorance
10. Mind
(This version of) Aphrodite and image © ~erin-hime
Modern Day Cupid and all related characters and concepts © ~erin-hime
Of course, despite the fact that she forgave Psyche after she proved her love for Eros, she still hates the reincarnations of the girl. Mostly because the original Psyche broke her son's heart when she decided to go into the reincarnation cycle without telling him. Which makes sense as to why she hates her, but considering that the current Psyche isn't displaying the normal attributes of the other reincarnations, you'd think that'd be enough for Aphrodite to take a step back and consider the situation. But of course not; she's a goddess, after all, and if she wants to be pissed at someone, it's certainly within her rights.
I do have to say that I love this version of her, and I love drawing it. It's just so ~*~pretty~*~. Which, of course, is what it's supposed to be. I tweek it slightly from the original design, having it fall to either side rather than asymmetrically. It suits her better, I think. Still love her hair, though.
And the pearl is mostly because ~callisto-chan added it to her Circle Portrait, and I couldn't think of what to have her doing. So she's holding her pearl. She's going to do nasty things with that pearl, and Psyche'll never see it coming. Because it's a freaking pearl, for God's sake.
Realm of Influence Series
1. Soul
2. Pleasure
3. Love
4. Wind
5. Faith
6. Death
7. Love
8. Vanity
9. Ignorance
10. Mind
(This version of) Aphrodite and image © ~erin-hime
Modern Day Cupid and all related characters and concepts © ~erin-hime
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It's funny, I gave Aphrodite that pearl because I couldn't think of anything else to give her. But then I looked it up and apparently pearls are one of her attributes…mostly because I think it's supposed to resemble seafoam, which doesn't really apply here since your Aphrodite is the child of Zeus and his wife/consort (but only in certain areas of Greece) Dione. But you know she'd be all over that anyway, since pearls are classy. Perfect for a classy lady like her.
And she certainly looks classy ere! I actually really like her hair in the French twist it is in her civilian form, but having it hanging loose like this really give an impression of innocence and beauty, which fits her. She doesn't really look innocent here, not at all, but that's okay. She'll pretend she is, and no one will have the courage to tell her no.
I still love how her hair contrasts with her dark skin, but then again, there are a lot of little things I love about her goddess form, like how she feels she's entitled to wear a crown like Hera or something like that. (I don't know if that's the real reason, but it feels a little haughty - especially since the other queen, Persephone, doesn't wear any crown or anything that would show rank, because she's modest like that. >.>) I also love the softness of her design, how the pink/red/white both suits her and really complements her tan skin. (But of course it would! Someone like Aphrodite wouldn't dare to be seen in something that didn't flatter her in every way, including color. >.>)
So yeah, even though she's not really a mean goddess, for the most part, she's certainly mean here, because that damned mortal girl broke her son's heart twice! Once was bad enough, but she swallowed all of her anger because Zeus had already told her to knock it off already. Surely he would understand if she got even angrier a second time, because she's making the same mistakes over again, and ~*~her baby~*~ is paying the price! Clearly, something must be done.
Poor Psyche doesn't know what she's in for, I think. >.> Love it!
And she certainly looks classy ere! I actually really like her hair in the French twist it is in her civilian form, but having it hanging loose like this really give an impression of innocence and beauty, which fits her. She doesn't really look innocent here, not at all, but that's okay. She'll pretend she is, and no one will have the courage to tell her no.
I still love how her hair contrasts with her dark skin, but then again, there are a lot of little things I love about her goddess form, like how she feels she's entitled to wear a crown like Hera or something like that. (I don't know if that's the real reason, but it feels a little haughty - especially since the other queen, Persephone, doesn't wear any crown or anything that would show rank, because she's modest like that. >.>) I also love the softness of her design, how the pink/red/white both suits her and really complements her tan skin. (But of course it would! Someone like Aphrodite wouldn't dare to be seen in something that didn't flatter her in every way, including color. >.>)
So yeah, even though she's not really a mean goddess, for the most part, she's certainly mean here, because that damned mortal girl broke her son's heart twice! Once was bad enough, but she swallowed all of her anger because Zeus had already told her to knock it off already. Surely he would understand if she got even angrier a second time, because she's making the same mistakes over again, and ~*~her baby~*~ is paying the price! Clearly, something must be done.
Poor Psyche doesn't know what she's in for, I think. >.> Love it!
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