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'Simbelmynรซ'Been trying to convince myself to work more real media again. Before I ever touched digital I worked in acrylic..colored pencil and pastel. But that was looong long ago and I have since gotten very rusty.
The problem, for me, with real media is...space. I do not have the space to work real media. My living quarters are fairly cramped and sooo though I have an art desk..it is usually buried under my pile of art/framing supplies. and so usually my bed serves as my impromptu desk...which works..but I tend to get frustrated with the long setup/breakdown times :/...and it also prevents me from working big. I often lose motivation to paint once I start setting up. But I was determined to at least finish one real media piece to showcase at Califur..and so here she is.
"Simbelmynรซ"
size: 12x6"
medium: acrylic and acrylic ink on hot press watercolor paper.
Prints: 8x10 upon request (10$ US +s&h)
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This is such a beautiful piece Balaa
May I ask what you used to color this? 
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used a fairly small pointed brush and acrylic ink for the fine details
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Wow just amazing! How do you get the fur like that? I have a really hard time painting fur!
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Lovely: is it a jaguar, lepoard, or other?
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Wow, the texture of the fur looks so fantastic and real. Great job!
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This looks amazing! Perfect detail! This is totally awesome picture!
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I love it, wish i could do stuff like that =3
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What a beautiful piece! I'm glad you were able to motivate yourself to make this! Thank you.
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i had no idea acrylic painting could achieve something so detailed and magnificent... i am in awe of your talent
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Beautiful piece...the details you put into your work simply floor me... ^__^ <3
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It took you 8 hours!? Wow painting takes me like 10x longer than any other media. Maybe cause I'm new to it.
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Wow, she's really pretty! I love the fur! *tries to pet screen* I love the level of detail in this
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I don't get your signature can you explain it to me lol xD
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it's from a Death Note Fandub....go to youtube and look up DND 15....make sure it's all caps
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its so beautiful! it makes me want to pet it ^_^
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how did the acrylic ink work out for you? i've never used it before but people recommend it. your results are certainly marvelous.
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Oh I really enjoyed it! I loved how opaque and thin it is..you can put down fairly thinned out washes or solid color washes. I only used black and white but I loved them both. I use golden fluid acrylics..which on their own are fairly thin viscosity...but wow the acrylic ink is even thinner and dries out slower (which is always a plus with paint as expensive as it is).
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really neat!
could i ask why you named it simbelmyne?
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I always loved the symbolism behind the flower in the Tolkien Universe..the word 'evermind' just seemed somehow appropriate. I am not sure exactly why it clicked for me..but it did. I realize in the stories the flower grew on the tombs and graves of the departed...but I took to the less morbid symbolism of the flower ^_^...so delicate but evoking of emotion and memory.
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Love the detail. This is an amazing traditional piece. The colors are beautiful!
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Wow, extremely good piece of work.
The spine does seem rather twisted, however I don't know if that's to do with the position that the cat's lying in? It's snout appears rather dog like because of it's length, but again that could be the breed of cat you were using as reference, I cannot jump to conclusions. 
I find it a shame that you have not had the opportunity to work traditionally for a long time - from this piece you are indeed talented at it! I am very much a traditional fan, so to see work like this truely inspires me. Keep up the good work, and I would hope to see more work like this from you in the future if you find the time to do it!
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yeahhh real media always impresses me more. Her face is really adorable..the expression that is. She looks a little bit concerned about something.
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HELLO, One a lot of nice picture,
I am liking the business you do (:Good evening..
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I especially like the details of the fur.
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oh and approximately how long did this MASTERFUL piece take you my dear?
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I tried to sit back and estimate when someone asked back on FA...came up with 8 hours..I could be off though x:.
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thats fabulous! great time made there!
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woopie! I thought this was digital XD
it looks just beautiful though dear. I've been so pleased and inspired seeing a lot of new work from you lately. hopefully It will get me out of my slump. I'm sure it will.
the fur and whiskers look tremendous but really the whole piece is very well crafted; as always hun.
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awww! No slumping! Art slumps are spiritual death for an artist! I hope your muse does decide to come home to you soon.
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^_^ thanks for the encouragement darling. I have a few things but just silly cartoons, nothing thats hitting my core making me leave the drawing around where I can always see it and be proud of it. It will pass shortly I'm sure.
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I sort of understand your frustration. I have to have things set up just right or else I can't draw. Or won't...><. But this turned out beautifully! 
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Your acrylic work is just as lovely and detail-oriented as any of your digital pieces.
I have a similar space situation when it comes to non-digital media. I'm pretty much limited to what I can hold in my lap that won't stain the rug. I miss watercolors because I have no space to stretch the paper, or put a large painting while in progress.
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