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Published: 2006-01-12 17:59:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 342876; Favourites: 8557; Downloads: 27675
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Description A sketch created mainly for the purpose of practicing lighting turned out to look quite ok, so I ended up finishing it. I had loads of fun painting this one and it went along rather smoothly, too

For those of you who read descriptions, here's a link to some screenshots I've taken during painting: [link]

Created fully in Photoshop with a little bit of Painter.
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Comments: 1004

Sliven [2006-01-15 14:20:55 +0000 UTC]

"Sketch!", eh?
'S wicked awesome. Love the colours... And her toes and fingers? One word: Creepy.

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wolvenblade [2006-01-15 08:55:00 +0000 UTC]

I hate you because that's a sketch. ::envy::

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Abraxasoblivioner [2006-01-15 08:46:07 +0000 UTC]

oh this is beautiful!!!

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ichigokurata [2006-01-15 07:08:34 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING! Your work is just stunning and magical.

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blizz86 [2006-01-15 06:58:21 +0000 UTC]

i loved the screenshots of how she developed

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saumi [2006-01-15 06:28:18 +0000 UTC]

so great!!! fantastic!

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marilysoucy [2006-01-15 06:19:16 +0000 UTC]

woow great work, but looks scary,pretty much her hands

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ExoticIndigence [2006-01-15 05:47:54 +0000 UTC]

I'd like to fall victim to THAT predator

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xblackbird [2006-01-15 05:14:19 +0000 UTC]

oh wow thats beautiful. I love the attitude of confidence and poweruflness shows from her expression. Very nice light effect too. Everything plays up right

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AphroditeShari [2006-01-15 04:35:07 +0000 UTC]

I love the tiny details that u have done... the braids in her hair.. the lace and the feathers... everything is just simply amazingly beautiful... love it!!

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manje [2006-01-15 03:18:27 +0000 UTC]

WOW! i love evrything about this..from the stained glass to the tiny details on her outfit and evrythin in between

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Hettar7 [2006-01-15 03:16:34 +0000 UTC]

Deffinetly a nice "practice". You've done a nice job on the light streaming in through the window and outlining her. Would the bottom of it be darker though? i'm not sure. i love how her fingers and toes are so elongated. her face is so very cold and dark. very predator like. i can't see any nipples on her though. kind of odd, but fits with her not very human body i suppose. the lace compliments her well. oh, and i really like the design on the window. almost looks like a very ornate gothic butterfly. so so nice to see something else from you.

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Innerserendipity [2006-01-15 02:52:07 +0000 UTC]

I love the stain glass window in the bg. Fabulous work!

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LunarChaotic [2006-01-15 02:41:42 +0000 UTC]

beautiful job. i think it so amazing how some people can do everything in photoshop. the colors and shading definately awesome

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AliCats In reply to ??? [2006-01-15 01:51:56 +0000 UTC]

Holy Crap thats so awesome. The lighting is awesome and i can only the imagine the pain and time it took to get it right

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dark98337 In reply to ??? [2006-01-15 01:13:33 +0000 UTC]

wicked work on your latest art peice!

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serpolette [2006-01-15 00:37:07 +0000 UTC]

one word: WOW.

you've amstered photo shop a lot. x_x

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lashanathao [2006-01-15 00:33:41 +0000 UTC]

she is beautiful.. and I just read how you went about creating this piece. It's very helpful. Her face is flawless (something I've been working on lately). I've been trying to make my designs look realistic like you have portrayed in all your works. The colors in this is wonderful^^ You're really talented. She looks like a very interesting character. The feathers in her wings look so real!! It is really amazing.

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wingless-one [2006-01-14 23:45:30 +0000 UTC]

That's just brilliantly wicked! I love everything you've done here...

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MissM69 [2006-01-14 23:43:12 +0000 UTC]

Wickedly sexy you done a fantastic job congratulation

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rosegirl50 [2006-01-14 23:41:46 +0000 UTC]

The long fingers and toes creep me out! She's quite scary!

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beautifullyoblivious [2006-01-14 23:40:25 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, beautiful! i likes it!

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PsychoticKitty [2006-01-14 23:15:08 +0000 UTC]

WAWY...this is Brilliant! Looks like something that I would have a crazy dream about..lol I want her wings! Keep up the great work..I'm sure you Will!

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Felolira [2006-01-14 22:03:06 +0000 UTC]

Omg... i read the description.. i saw the step by step work... and OMG, is bloody brilliant. Wish i could draw like tu on photoshop... i`m still addapting to use brushes and such. Again a fine artwork of our dear blackery (than, of course, i`ll fav)
I`m still waiting anxious for ur "seven deadly sins series" to finish : )

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mistythemistic [2006-01-14 21:55:46 +0000 UTC]

Excellent. I lvoe it.

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Polixeni [2006-01-14 21:45:06 +0000 UTC]

i would not want to be hunted by her! wow she is beautiful thogh and i really like the colors you picked

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duff-smiled-at-me [2006-01-14 20:44:41 +0000 UTC]

Whoa, really cool. I love the smug little look she's got on her face. Really makes her look like she's watching you.

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ladameblanche In reply to ??? [2006-01-14 20:06:31 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful.
She looks a bit like Natasha Henstridge (the being in "Species"). I wonder if it was on purpose.
Anyway, itΒ΄s awesome work!

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jmb2371 In reply to ??? [2006-01-14 19:48:15 +0000 UTC]

I like the flip and reposition trick, and i agree about the bricks you had before, they were a bit boring...the only thing i don't like is the feet. I think you did a great job distinguishing the anatomy in the hands, but the feet must of got boring or something, they seem to blend into the branch more than the should with a predator, prey are usually the ones blending in...

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MoonTearGirl [2006-01-14 19:10:06 +0000 UTC]

that's so hot!

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MoonTearGirl In reply to ??? [2006-01-14 19:10:03 +0000 UTC]

that's so hot!

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Muwaru In reply to ??? [2006-01-14 18:52:36 +0000 UTC]

it's wonderful

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StarlessAngel In reply to ??? [2006-01-14 18:19:03 +0000 UTC]

I love it! As always I like the darkness and the way the light reacts in the background...very cool!

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rockpiti [2006-01-14 18:14:30 +0000 UTC]

I've been waiting for so long... But it's worth it! You did an excellent job!

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Jose-the-Great [2006-01-14 17:55:45 +0000 UTC]

incredible picture, beautiful painting.

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Allimatti [2006-01-14 17:41:36 +0000 UTC]

You drw it out completely in photoshop? My goodness, you are very skilled! Excellent work! Shes gorgeous, the lighting effects are great, The window behind her is awesome, the out fit is sexy, and those eyes..... OMG!!!!

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babypixie [2006-01-14 17:25:31 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely stunning sweetie! You did a fantastic job

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HattsterKitty [2006-01-14 17:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful as always - keep it up - we love your art!

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Sazzra [2006-01-14 17:10:32 +0000 UTC]

It was nice to see the way this peice of art progressed, I think thats the best thing about art. You can start out with one idea and it can then just evolve into its own...

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digitalamit [2006-01-14 17:09:15 +0000 UTC]

Amazing man!!!

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essenceofthedark [2006-01-14 16:55:26 +0000 UTC]

very nice picture I luffed it ^_^

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Ecathe [2006-01-14 16:32:24 +0000 UTC]

beautifull work!!!

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Fidjies [2006-01-14 16:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wait it looks like a photoshop's?uhmm help me, I can't understand how you did it, and i did see the link!!!

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Fidjies [2006-01-14 16:25:13 +0000 UTC]

I'm so jealous.

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Zaphira [2006-01-14 15:54:10 +0000 UTC]

wow. this is stunning. i love it!!!!!

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zero- [2006-01-14 15:47:19 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work, i wish i could do something like that, great work!

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LenoreLostAngel [2006-01-14 15:42:36 +0000 UTC]

Well... only I can say it's:+fav

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Taporbane [2006-01-14 15:36:25 +0000 UTC]

yey! you never cease to amaze me!

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dragongeek [2006-01-14 15:26:23 +0000 UTC]

i wonder if she would make a good boss fight in a game?

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elchez [2006-01-14 15:17:03 +0000 UTC]

I love your work. This one is as excellent as the others. Well done DD!!!

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