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Scarletby *MattRhodes

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Our little girl, Scarlet, was born last week. She's happy and healthy with a dark head of hair. I painted this image for her and will be putting it up in her room. I've had the name Scarlet in mind for years and it comes from the Bible, Proverbs 31 (A Wife of Noble Character). In describing this incredible woman of great character and quality, this one verse in particular caught my eye:

"She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet."

Digging into the research, the use of "scarlet" refers to scarlet dyed wool, as it is double dyed to get the intense color. It seems to be a poetic way of saying her household is clothed doubly, layered against the cold. Regardless, the imagery of a family walking through snow in bright scarlet cloth became firmly lodged in my head. So, Scarlet is a name that is both visually striking and nods to a beautiful book in the Bible, Proverbs 31.

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~MissOliviaTheOdd 2 days ago

gosh, that's really beautiful.

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~CustomCookie May 19, 2012

In my language the translator went with 'two sets of clothes' so I guess the metaphorical meaning is the real one.
Scarlet is a beautiful name.

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~ThePitbullLover May 16, 2012

beautiful idea, very wonderful, and I love the Bible Verse. I've always wanted to sketch on using Mark 5:36, but never get aroun to it.

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~ashleyjordan May 11, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Wonderful use of this quotation, I am so pleased it means so much to you and that you took the time to create something equally poetic and beautiful as this image in celebration of your daughter! This is lovely and striking, such brilliant use of shading and detail on the snow and their impressive, traditional clothing!

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*gph-artist May 10, 2012 Professional Traditional Artist

Delayed congrats on the baby girl. Hope the family is well.

Fabulous image. Instant fave.

I especially like the independence shown by the little girl. What a great image for her to group up with.

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~jonot May 8, 2012

I really liked the overall meaning of you piece.

~CrimsonHawk19 Apr 10, 2012

Absolutely stunning!! The verse, the characters, & the snow gives quite the contrast!

~30seven Mar 28, 2012 Professional Digital Artist

This is excellent work! And a great imagining of that scripture verse as well!

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~Selene344 Mar 16, 2012

I really lovethe entire concept of this, the back story and everything. XD
Congratz btw. XD

~fskn Mar 16, 2012

Congratulations for the husband and wife, and to the little girl too, for having an awesome family.

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