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Published: 2006-10-06 04:04:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 16476; Favourites: 719; Downloads: 60
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I love creating 'responses' to artwork... especially pieces that I've done ages ago. I did this piece because I really love the feel of Haunted [link] and I wanted to recapture that same feeling this Halloween. So I present to you Idée Fixe, which is a French term for phobia.And speaking of those dual x's upon the pointer finger--the same symbolism that connects this piece to Haunted--as I finished this up I could image both this girl, as well as the boy in Haunted hiding out in some shoddy apartment with stone walls and cement floors and a big black X painted over their door. Perhaps it would be in Paris, and perhaps rather than yelling 'bring out your dead' they'd yell 'lock up the damned.'
...sounds like a good Halloween story if I ever heard one.
Enjoy, and please full view.
Thank you all for your comments and support.
Charcoal on 90 lb. paper
16" x 18"
Minor curve adjustments in PS.
Ref. Model: ~ssd-stock (Apparently no longer on dA.
Original Sold: South Australia
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Comments: 210
hyeah [2006-10-07 20:25:07 +0000 UTC]
Stunning, excellent work on this one..!
What kinda paper you used? It's another greyish skin tone..
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cinquain In reply to hyeah [2006-10-07 20:43:56 +0000 UTC]
Standard 90 lb. white drawing paper.
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felixthecat-91 [2006-10-07 18:55:45 +0000 UTC]
okay so I definately thought this was a photo!
awesome job
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paintedmaru [2006-10-07 18:21:40 +0000 UTC]
wow. i thought photo but then told myself that you do charcoal pieces. this is beautiful
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Maieth [2006-10-07 18:21:30 +0000 UTC]
inredible work. It was only when i opened this in full view that i realised this was actually not a photograph. your control and smoothness of tone are astounding. great work! (+fav)
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evil-alice111 [2006-10-07 17:40:13 +0000 UTC]
this is amazing. when i saw the small preview version i thouht it was a photo. you have lots of talent.
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mafinha [2006-10-07 16:53:32 +0000 UTC]
i have to say this really looked like a shot when i saw it in little great work really...i'm amazed
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2Funki4Wheelz [2006-10-07 16:35:01 +0000 UTC]
Really good, the nails look very real and I love the strong highlight on the hand and eye. She looks like she's covering her mouth so she won't say something.
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Rain-Wraith [2006-10-07 15:14:58 +0000 UTC]
By heaven's gates...You are amazing. Charcoal!? Bloody hell and ashes, that is beautiful. I thought it was a photograph. This is truly flawless. This deserves far more credit than i could ever offer. I humbly bow in your presence...
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alafar [2006-10-07 14:50:48 +0000 UTC]
I really thought it was a photo for a second.
After closer inspection, though, it appears it's another great drawing by you!
I see only one thing that I think needs some work, if it's not purposeful...around the eye, it looks like her makeup is smeared a little bit.
But it's still really freakin' awesome!
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kfyatek [2006-10-07 14:12:04 +0000 UTC]
I thought it was a photo before I full-viewed it. Grats!
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re-evoltn [2006-10-07 13:17:33 +0000 UTC]
dude i wud totally love to hate it, but i love it... dammit good job
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re-evoltn In reply to re-evoltn [2006-10-07 13:19:29 +0000 UTC]
the eyes r good. did u manip it much?
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Gonzale [2006-10-07 11:41:36 +0000 UTC]
for being french.. i can assure you that Idée fixe doesnt mean phobia.. une idée fixe is like.. an obsession. really, not a phobia.
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cinquain In reply to Gonzale [2006-10-07 15:28:25 +0000 UTC]
That works too. A title is a title.
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Gonzale In reply to cinquain [2006-10-07 15:38:24 +0000 UTC]
yes but your description says a wrong definition
i mean, i can title my next deviation porc and say it means fairyland because it serves the content of the picture and what i want to express... but it's just.. i don't know, nonsense ?
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cinquain In reply to Gonzale [2006-10-07 20:05:47 +0000 UTC]
You really shouldn't make such a big thing out of trivial issues, especially if the issue isn't yours.
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Gonzale In reply to cinquain [2006-10-07 20:45:48 +0000 UTC]
ok ! it's your choice to sound misinformed to people who actually know the definition of idée fixe.
no worries on my side.
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greenspoon [2006-10-07 09:18:30 +0000 UTC]
Everytime I see your work on the frontpage..i think it's a photo You're very talented for sure.
I love this one. The eye especially.
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The-Living-Doll [2006-10-07 06:12:40 +0000 UTC]
too tired to leave a decent comment. But you're wonderful in charcoal. And that makes me want those Xs on my finger. Meheheh.
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ANDphotography [2006-10-07 04:03:13 +0000 UTC]
This is so amazing I thought it was a photograph.
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Monkey-Trumpets In reply to ??? [2006-10-07 03:53:04 +0000 UTC]
Black and white totally rock out loud.. but its not like u need to be told that by me... lol... awesome work nonetheless
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Faustelle [2006-10-07 03:49:25 +0000 UTC]
This is a lovely piece, I particularly enjoy her expression. It's almost as though she's wondering why so many people are staring at her. o.o
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HeiLong24 [2006-10-07 03:47:43 +0000 UTC]
pretty...although I dont think that "pretty" would be the word most would describe this one...hmmm....
how about alluring?
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AuroraDark [2006-10-07 03:47:12 +0000 UTC]
...I seriously thought this was a photograph. Incredible
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ale-xander [2006-10-07 03:31:20 +0000 UTC]
I was like, this woman is so beautiful, I love how he captured it. Then I realized it was in the Traditional Art section and I'm like WTF THIS cant be a drawing... you have SERIOUS SERIOUS skill my friend.
+fave
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Viethra-Schepherd [2006-10-07 03:28:51 +0000 UTC]
Ohh gothic awesomeness Sorry but it is too awesome too scare me but I'm sure it will scare me next time I look at it ^_^
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Sulphyr [2006-10-07 03:22:27 +0000 UTC]
You drew that? I thought it was a photograph! You have some amazing skill! And the use of contrast is brilliant, I love everything about this picture! Keep up the good work!
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Nyomi676 [2006-10-07 02:59:53 +0000 UTC]
love it...it makes u think how far photography has come
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Euforium [2006-10-07 02:44:08 +0000 UTC]
My God, your complection is lustrous. Very nice shot. Take a look at my gallery if you get a chance.
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Euforium In reply to cinquain [2006-10-07 13:24:23 +0000 UTC]
well it appears you have put alot of work into it, so either way it turned out nicely : )
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llama-kat [2006-10-07 02:42:25 +0000 UTC]
I was utterly suprised to find this was a charcoal drawing. I thought that it was a photograph. Simply magnificent.
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xparis-in-flames [2006-10-07 02:29:18 +0000 UTC]
ha so I thought this was a photograph...
that's gotta say something.
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