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If I say that my somewhat extravagant imagination yielded simultaneous pictures of an octopus, a dragon, and a human caricature, I shall not be unfaithful to the spirit of the thing. A pulpy, tentacled head surmounted a grotesque and scaly body with rudimentary wings... It represented a monster of vaguely anthropoid outline, but with an octopus-like head whose face was a mass of feelers, a scaly, rubbery-looking body, prodigious claws on hind and fore feet, and long, narrow wings behind. This thing, which seemed instinct with a fearsome and unnatural malignancy, was of a somewhat bloated corpulence..." ~ H.P. Lovecraft, "The Call of Cthulhu"

Daily Deviation

Given 2005-09-19

Cthulhu Rising by ~higherdepths is an awesome take on good ol' Cthulhu - be sure to check out the rest of this brand new deviant's gallery as well! (Featured by `silentkitty)

Comments


:icondarc:
Awesome, I love how the glowing blue and purple points really stand out. And just Cthulhu art in general I do enjoy.

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:icontitta:
Amazing. You handle the dark colors very well( I at least find them difficult), and the level of details is just...well, amazing. There are many impressive parts in this picture, but I like especially the way you did the ocean. Very realistic, and you handle the shades of grey and black fantasticly.
:iconxrgo:
awesome monster

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check my gallery!! [link] :P
:iconpopeyethecat:
Oh wow! That is just amazing. The colours are so atmospheric, and Cthulhu looks incredible! Gawd, I wouldn't like to be swimming in the sea there....
:iconmindofka:
Wonderful job, who can resist the call of Cthulhu?
Lovecraft gave as a gerat dream, or nightmare, you bring it to life! :clap:

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"Why do we strive for excellence when mediocrity is required?" Paul Arden
:iconwhitestorm11:
this made me sick im very squeamish lol but its a great picture and very well drawn so well done

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:iconthymeismatter:
Ia! Ia! Kutulu Fhtagn!

All hail he who is not dead but dreaming!

This is the most unique interpertation of Cthulhu I've ever seen. It sort of reminds me of a biotech submersible... like a crossbreed between the Nautilus and a cuttlefish. I like the luminescent spots (especially the ones beneath the waves), very unique element as well. Your version seems like it would be almost viable as a real lifeform.

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:iconicesky:
Wow, such an...atrocious looking monster with eerily glow from it's multiple eyes~ Not to mention the use of water~ I think it looks amazing! :D :fav:
:iconadmyrrek:
I have never heard of this character/creature... what or who is it and what is its importance?

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"Nothing can cure the soul but the senses,
just as nothing can cure the senses but the
soul." ~ Oscar Wilde

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:icontheglome:
Fantastic - I love the little glowy purple lights. Ol' Deep One is looking a little grumpy, though... looks like his last meal didn't go down so well. :(

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