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Published: 2010-06-26 23:26:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 9853; Favourites: 276; Downloads: 204
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Description There are TONS of tiny tiny elements on here so to view it best look at it in full view please.

The toughest part of this? CUTTING OUT THE DAMN MIRROR! talk about tedious. But overall i'm pretty pleased with how she came out.

Hope you like her too.

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old book - [link]
girl (face)- [link]
wood chest - [link]
pirate dress - [link]
playing card - [link]
mirror - [link]
pre-made background - [link]
topaz butterfly on hat - [link]
top hat - [link]
candle stand - [link]
apothecary bottle and rosary beads - [link]
brass sunwatch - [link]
antique clock - [link]
curtains - [link]
dangling string - [link]
fancy feathers in hat - [link]
cushions - [link]
hour glass - [link]
ivory die - [link]
moon in mirror (skyscape) - [link]
red fabric drape on dress - [link]
Cravat - [link]
steampunk goggles on hat - [link]


Brushes -

magic symbols - [link]
magic swirls - [link]

all the hearts are made by me in CS3
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Comments: 85

ajCorza In reply to ??? [2013-02-12 01:13:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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HesperidesLazuli [2012-03-02 01:09:19 +0000 UTC]

It is stunning, you must have worked so hard... but I'm glad you did because now I get the pleasure of looking at such an intriguing work of art!

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ajCorza In reply to HesperidesLazuli [2012-03-02 20:25:45 +0000 UTC]

awwww thank you so much!!! they've all taken some time just cause i'm so damn picky about details and having it look like an actual photo and not just a person stuck willy nilly on a background

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ikarusmedia [2011-12-03 21:07:25 +0000 UTC]

good detail job!

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ajCorza In reply to ikarusmedia [2011-12-03 23:16:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Mad-Penguin-Rico [2011-12-03 19:25:31 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, amazing

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ajCorza In reply to Mad-Penguin-Rico [2011-12-03 23:16:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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QuantumPhysica [2011-12-03 18:10:28 +0000 UTC]

waw... all those details! And not a single crumbly edge! Every time I look at it, I see new things!

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ajCorza In reply to QuantumPhysica [2011-12-03 18:23:34 +0000 UTC]

awwwww thanks sweetie. I hate crumbly edges. I usually go to 200 or 33 % magnification to get rid of them all it bugs me that much.

I think it's cause i tend to do more um...realistic looking? meaning i can't seem to wrap my head around the whole dreamy quality a lot of manip artist do.

I want people to believe that these people could actually exist so that's why so much attention to the details.

That and I always think art is more interesting/fun/provocative when you look and see something different or are moved every time you look at it, but that's me.

I am however a work in progress! this has been my best so far i think! annnnnnnnnnnnd ...yeah i'm done rambling!

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QuantumPhysica In reply to ajCorza [2011-12-03 18:27:06 +0000 UTC]

Well... I have a crappy program... so my edges are kind of per definition crumbly... But I hate them nevertheless...

I share that opinion... I think that makes a manipulation really artistic, and not just a bunch of photographs pasted onto each other... Also, your illusion of depth in this is beautiful...

This is definitely an amazing piece of work... I can only imagine how much time you put in it...

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jschwab04 [2011-06-05 14:20:42 +0000 UTC]

This si absolutely astounding. I love it

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brandrificus [2011-03-18 04:43:08 +0000 UTC]

wow ! this is an impressive use of stocks and creativity

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P-F-Finnan [2010-12-31 01:21:56 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing and truly beautiful.

Excellent work.

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Mishelangello [2010-10-31 11:03:32 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!

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ajCorza In reply to Mishelangello [2010-10-31 13:50:13 +0000 UTC]

aww thank you so much she's my fave so far.

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RoseByte [2010-09-25 05:09:04 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous!!

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LLAMAS-EAT-PIE [2010-09-07 07:20:06 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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MMortAH [2010-09-06 11:50:00 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work.

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Vampiressartist [2010-08-22 00:32:43 +0000 UTC]

astounding imagery!

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ajCorza In reply to Vampiressartist [2010-08-22 23:36:46 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much sweetie.

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Nebride7 [2010-08-21 04:02:15 +0000 UTC]

Fascinating image. Really beautifully done.

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ajCorza In reply to Nebride7 [2010-08-22 23:36:30 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much. she was a lot of work but fun to do!

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ambient-avalancher [2010-08-14 15:12:29 +0000 UTC]

Fascinating!

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Lady00H00 [2010-08-12 04:51:27 +0000 UTC]

this is soooo cooool,girl you rock,love it.

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Ablackwind [2010-08-05 00:03:39 +0000 UTC]

A very creative and beautiful piece!

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jinifur [2010-08-04 20:42:24 +0000 UTC]

Hello hello- and this one was featured too- [link]

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Mind555 [2010-07-22 02:14:16 +0000 UTC]

I am so Impressed... Your work and creativity is beautiful... This is definitely a great inspiration to me! Thank you so much VamptasticA. -Artie

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ajCorza In reply to Mind555 [2010-07-24 02:13:17 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for such an awesome comment. it's nice to know that all the effort pays off sometimes.

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MetteTh13teen [2010-07-20 11:38:27 +0000 UTC]

I love it!

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ajCorza In reply to MetteTh13teen [2010-07-20 23:59:58 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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GreyAreaRK1 [2010-07-15 06:23:31 +0000 UTC]

Very complex and interesting.

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ajCorza In reply to GreyAreaRK1 [2010-07-17 17:03:19 +0000 UTC]

thank you I hate boring manips! so this is a HUGE compliment.

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GreyAreaRK1 In reply to ajCorza [2010-07-17 18:33:35 +0000 UTC]

I don't go for manips at all, usually.

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Catgel [2010-07-14 15:19:18 +0000 UTC]

A excellent manip just beautiful !Steampunk at its best !

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ajCorza In reply to Catgel [2010-07-15 00:34:36 +0000 UTC]

oh thank you so much she's my very first steam punk manip so i was kinda worried no one would like her! I'm totally bouncing with joy that people actually do!

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Catgel In reply to ajCorza [2010-07-15 12:15:25 +0000 UTC]

Bloody hell that is amazing it is your first ! also what a great manip using all that stock this is how a proper manip should be & thankies as i downloaded them symbol brush's too & see the other artists work !

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ajCorza In reply to Catgel [2010-07-17 17:02:34 +0000 UTC]

not my first manip just my first steampunk manip. I've actually been doing manips for various fandoms for a LONG time, but i don't post them here. Maybe i should. Hm...


and no problem with the brush links I have a ton so i'm happy to give credit where it's due

*hugs*

(sorry it took so long for me to get back to you, it's been BUSY and HOT and that makes for a brain oozing out my ears! )

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Catgel In reply to ajCorza [2010-07-18 07:58:04 +0000 UTC]

Haha sweetie that's ok it's been hot in england this week but it only lasted two days hehehee ! I think that's why madonna left haha !

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ajCorza In reply to Catgel [2010-07-18 17:51:02 +0000 UTC]

Really? i'd have thought you all would have booted her rude ass out!!!! (i like her music but i'm not so much a fan of her. You guys can keep her!)

and lucky you with your non heat wave. Alas, i live outside of Los Angeles so I suppose heat in the summer is kinda a given.

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patrick2006 [2010-07-13 18:43:34 +0000 UTC]

amazing talent my friend

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ajCorza In reply to patrick2006 [2010-07-13 23:24:02 +0000 UTC]

coming from someone that can do what you do with the female form i take that as a HUGE compliment! THANK YOU SO MUCH

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cemac [2010-07-12 15:58:32 +0000 UTC]

So much patience , which definitely paid dividends. Great attention to detail, which adds interest and variety. Great work!

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ajCorza In reply to cemac [2010-07-13 23:23:20 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much sweetie. details are fun for me but MAN do my eyes get wonky. Hee...glad you liked her, she's my fave lately!

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cemac In reply to ajCorza [2010-07-20 13:13:03 +0000 UTC]

I agree, the concentration definitely affects my eyes too and I agree she really is lovely

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dAb-blingin-art [2010-07-12 00:52:07 +0000 UTC]

I love it!

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Pabeard [2010-07-06 19:24:05 +0000 UTC]

A awesome example of composition and balance!

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LionHeart-SP [2010-07-06 19:21:01 +0000 UTC]

good gravy! she's absolutely stunning! all the details really make it come together, and the little pieces all fall into the same style of antique looking, and match perfectly! all together an amazing piece, im hooked, and think i want more! and :+watch:

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TheRealTifaLockheart [2010-07-06 17:55:12 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is so cool *_*

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TheRavenKnight [2010-07-06 17:21:36 +0000 UTC]

nice^^

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sunbender [2010-07-06 04:56:08 +0000 UTC]

very nice, reminds me somehow of remedios varo.

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