Medusa - created by Mario

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Score: 53.6%

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In Greek mythology, Medusa (Greek: Μέδουσα (Médousa), "guardian, protectress") was a gorgon, a chthonic female monster; gazing upon her would turn onlookers to stone. She was beheaded by the hero Perseus, who thereafter used her head as a weapon until giving it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. In classical antiquity and today, the image of the head of Medusa finds expression in the evil-averting device known as the Gorgoneion. She also has two gorgon sisters.

Edit: Updated 2...thanks CMYK46 (2 years and 306 days ago)

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Medusa

CMYK46 says:

I'd remove the shadows from the background, and maybe use something more than just a gradient...
EDIT: Much better background! Now you need some shadows of the snakes on the head & neck...
EDIT 2: Lookin' good now. Reply »

(2 years and 306 days ago)

Warlock says:

Great image love her intense expression!.....snakes look a little to uniform in places maybe you could flip the odd one here & there... Reply »

(2 years and 306 days ago)

elficho says:

i love medusas! the snake hair is great Reply »

(2 years and 306 days ago)

ponti55 says:

Looks perfect!! Good job!! Reply »

(2 years and 305 days ago)

darkshellie23 says:

I so terrified of snakes---- Oh, Very good.. Reply »

(2 years and 305 days ago)

pixelkid says:

Nice job, I suggest a soft, dark shadow on her forehead close to the snakes. To let them look as if they are sitting on her head. Reply »

(2 years and 304 days ago)

Tuckinator says:

wow cooool Reply »

(2 years and 303 days ago)

akasha says:

very fierce Reply »

(2 years and 303 days ago)

SOLARIS says:

the "hair/snake-line" doesnt look that good i think. could look better if some snakeheads look forward. so the hairline can be better hidden Reply »

(2 years and 302 days ago)

chakra1985 says:

very nice Reply »

(2 years and 301 days ago)

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