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Published: 2009-12-28 05:36:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 42072; Favourites: 2716; Downloads: 1082
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In-progress shots & close-up: [link]Thank you budgie for the DD!!! It was very pleasantly unexpected!
Thank you everyone for the lovely comments and all the favs!! O.O
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Congratulations on your Daily Deviation!
First of all, this is a lovely palette. The colors are pleasing to the eyes, and your decision to put the lightest colors at points of focus (primarily around the face) is very effective. There are a lot of interesting things going on in the image, and without your splashes of white, the eye might not know where to rest!
STYLE
This image is very stylistically successful. It is so successful in that parameter that many viewers may not notice anatomy problems, issues with the structure of props, or the use of textures/brushes to create aspects of the piece that might otherwise be painted by hand. The image feels very rich and elegant. While it's almost always better to avoid structural problems in a figure, it's always nice when the style is so successfully executed that the mistakes do not necessarily appear to be mistakes.
FIGURE/ANATOMY
I think most of the image's faults lie in the anatomy of the figure. The design of the character suggests you have a well-developed aesthetic sensibility, but the underlying structure is not quite there in some places!
The thighs and hands are the most notable areas of concern. One thigh appears to be a different shape than the other, and the hands are not feasibly jointed. The right thumb is either quite short, or not convincingly in perspective. Perhaps looking at a reference to gain a more secure understanding of these parts of the body would be helpful.
This is not a real criticism, just a very subjective sort of question - do you think, maybe, the character would 'connect' more successfully with the viewer if the shines on the eyes did not obscure the irises and pupils so heavily? if I look carefully, I can tell that she is supposed to be looking at me, but it doesn't feel that way because she is so glassy-eyed, and at a glance she does not appear to be looking at anything in particular.
PROPS
The props are delightfully intricate, and go a long way in conveying aristocracy. The chair is in an odd sort of perspective - the chair cushion seems to be facing one direction, while the solid back is facing another. I think a way to avoid this in the future is to remember that all parts of the image are in perspective, and drawing part of the image in perspective (but not all of it) only makes the parts that aren't in perspective stick out more. If you reduced the bulk created by the seat cushions on the right side and increased it on the left, it would make the cushions look like they are in the same perspective as the back of the chair.
Thank you for posting this picture! It's quite lovely, I really love all the little details of the dress. It would be gorgeous in person, I'm sure! Best of luck with all of your future pieces!
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Thank you for such a well-rounded and detailed critique! I really appreciate it!
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*is in awe and in love*
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You're artistic ability astounds me. This is... Absolutely wonderful. c:
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I love the design, the colors, the picture overall. And now I really want those shoes.
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I love this because its not how one typically sees the red queen depicted... stunning work
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Thanks for your kind words!
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It looks beautiful- from the colouring, shading, design- everything!! <33
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wow, the details, coloring and everything is amazing!
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The fabric here looks soooooooooooooooooooooo soft and velvety... yum!!!
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Very welcome as always!!!! 8D
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omg this is the most beautiful thing ive ever seen
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Damn I love this one!
She look so !@#$%^&* with that tea cup!!
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This amazing piece has been featured!
Thank you for inspiring the hell out of me! 
>> [link] <<
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Thanks for the comment and feature!!!
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[inserts love muffin]
<333 you make me eyes melt <3
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Yumm muffin! Lol thanks! xD <3
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You have a very interesting style. I like it.
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The detail in this is truly incredible! I look at this and I cannot believe the amount of tiny things that are in each inch of the frame. You have left a special touch everywhere you've worked - her shoes, collar, cuffs; even the minute working on the curtains. Every time I look at this, I find something new. And I love that.
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