"Raphael is one of the seven archangels and one of the best loved of all angels. Raphael is honored as the regent of the sun, the angel of healing, the angel of science, the angel of knowledge, head of the guardian angels, and chief of the angelic orders of virtues, although he is also a member of the seraphim, the dominations, and the cherubim. Raphael, whose name means "God has healed," is best known for his appearance in the Book of Tobit. Raphael is said to possess the happiest disposition of any of the angels, having as well the best sense of humor. This may well be a result of his close relationship with the sun; he is, after all, regent of the orb and was called by the poet Longfellow the angel of the sun. He delights in bringing health, happiness, and joy everywhere he goes and encourages the guardian angels in their work."
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Something I decided to start a few weeks back, and have been doing well with ever since, my Archangel series. Of which I chose to do the seven that stand closest to the throne of God (it's in revelations somewhere), of which no one is sure of all seven. So i'm winging it. XD I am a great fan of the work of and he has graciously given me permission to post this series as I have used many of his works to learn from in my efforts to regain my detailing abilities ^^
Raphael was the first of Seven in this series. Not in any particular order, actually, more along the lines of which I feel like doing next. A definate challenge, but won't be the last.

After the seven are finished, I may just add the eighth. The most beautiful, but most tragic. mmm, artistic liberties.

Sketched by hand, colored in Photoshop 7 with a mouse (squeak!)
too many hours >.<

[edit] EW. plz full view ^.^;;;
[edit 2] bigger full view by request