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Sorgen and the Keepers of the Garden

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"Sorgen and the Keepers of the Garden"

18x24 Acrylic and Indian ink on a canvas panel.


I had a lot of fun working on this. It took a few years to create, as I would work on it on and off. The idea was originally sketched in 2014, before finally being completed in 2016. I wanted to portray my character, Sorgen the Great Reaper, in what I imagined to be one of his home planets- a mysterious one obscured among the cosmos, lying at the edge of all that is reality and life.


This is the original sketch:

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Here are some random WIP pics:

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This piece is available on posters, tapestries, and much more on my Redbubble page! Also, Lit Like Luma has an epic hat featuring this piece.


**** Original is still available, message me for details! *****

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Man, you don't fuck around, do you? I like the ancient electronic schematics, in what's left of the white canvas.

Sorgen-
From Old High German sorgēn, from Proto-Germanic *surgijaną, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *swergʰ- ‎(“watch over, worry; be ill, suffer”).
-credit, wiktionary

Interesting that this piece does indeed follow that definition.

Sorgen himself seems to be creating or manipulating unknown energies while in an elevated position, effectively "watching over" his garden and his guardians as he views and considers the galaxies beyond.

His unknown energies are likely being direct towards furthering his agendas, maintaining or defending his garden and seeking further understanding through obvious psychedelic traveling. I'm assuming Sorgen's garden harbors much of what powers his enhanced and ascendant life, putting it atop his list of "worries." I also assume that an ascendant being would have much to "worry" about since its interests now span space, time and perhaps dimension.

As we examine Sorgen himself, much can be inferred about his nature. Horn and goat symbolism indicate demonic affiliation and an evil leaning nature. Skulls radiating forth from his body suggest that he himself spreads or causes death and destruction. The exposed skeleton of his physical structure by default would terrify regular mortals who view him. His heavy use of predatory plants and animals such as snakes and venous flytraps, in addition to two heavily armed guardians clearly illustrates the willingness to inflict damage. So, it is safe to assume that "illness" or "suffering" are included in the tactics that Sorgen uses as he careers around the galaxy inflicting his will.

Completely amazing. Good stuff.

wow

Imagine it like a tattoo :3

this is awesome dude i love your art

LittleLuckyLink responds:

Thankya!

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