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This was an awesome commission to work on, a little different for me, but it TOTALLY justified that book I bought at the National Museum of African Art in DC.
:D :D :D

Oya is :iconhallspace:'s original character, chosen by the Gods to be their messenger on earth and usher in a new age as the Queen of New Oyo, the Ancient African civilization.

Image © ME!!! 2007
Oya Tayodele © *Hallspace

Also the AMAZING swirly brushes are courtesy of *kuschelirmel-stock
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~Vampyre-Lover Jan 2, 2013
Gorgeous!!!
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~Mysweetmontague Jun 27, 2012
This is really lovely. My mother is initiated to Oya and she really loved this piece when I showed it to her. Great Job.
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~ShaD-23 Jan 3, 2012
The clothing is splendidly done.
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~Hipper-Reed Dec 25, 2011
This looks simultaneously regal, beautiful, and kickass.
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~ShaD-23 Jan 3, 2012
I second that.
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~O-Tayo Dec 13, 2011
Woah do you really mean that Oya, i thought she was the goddess of whirl wind, any way nice work keep it up.
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~OlomiSaa Dec 4, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Very nicely done.
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*RoseCarballeira Nov 24, 2011  Professional General Artist
The strength and beauty on her face is astounding.
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`leloops Nov 15, 2011
my name is oya. thank you for depicting me so gracefully ehhehehehe :slow: :heart:
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Mood: Love ~starcru Aug 9, 2011
nice.
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