Cainera - Bottom of the Valley

“It’s like looking through the wrong end of a telescope and seeing things which you could easily touch with your hand, looking tiny and far away.” - Catherine Storr (Marianne Dreams)

I wanted to try my hand at another fairy and mushroom image, and spend a little time with it. This eventually evolved into a slightly imposing image with fantasy elements, a touch of solemn whimsy, and cosmic elements, but I think the mood comes off spectacularly. There's something Cinderella-esque about being at the bottom, or dreaming big against the odds, and Cainera seems to embody that emotion well.

I highly recommend you blow this picture up full size and zoom in on the details. There's quite a lot going on in this image.

This image would be almost impossible to recreate due to the insanity of different models I mixed and refined with, GIMP editing, as well as the crazy amount of inpainting. Regardless, feel free to generate from the image if you see fit.

Please note I accept buzz, which I donate to other artists for my gallery. Any buzz is welcome and will be spread around the community.