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dancingelf β€” I for Indebted

Published: 2008-02-14 00:16:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 6668; Favourites: 145; Downloads: 47
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After two years passed, I was backing up all my stuff to a new external drive when once again I stumbled on this manip. For once, I felt like correcting the mistakes that had been previously pointed out to me.

So, the girls were moved more towards the center, fans and a chair behind them were added, as well as a picture hanging from the wall (which you may recognize as one of my photos of Eva). To finish it, I added shadows, corrected some lighting, added noise, texture and a bit blur.

Another 2 hours spent on this piece then. I do not think I'll ever be completely satisfied with the outcome, but anyway!

However, I hope you like it!





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Here is a video with the making of this; actually just a series of all my saves during the time of its creation, all the things I tried in between and what I kept in the end.

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Indebted: Morally, socially, or legally obligated to another; beholden.

"I kneel before thee, and I pledge my sword to your service, for as long as I breathe."

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Hours worked on it: around 50

I understand it's far from over - I'm pretty sure you'll all see many mistakes in it, so please let me know and suggest me ways to correct them. I'm not very good with photoshop yet, so don't expect miracles or anything!

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Stock used:
Candle Holder by ~ashlee7307-stock
Stairs 1 by ~almudena-stock
Claustrophobic Red Room (carpet) by *gild-a-stock
Dripping Red Candle w Crystals by ~stockinthecorridors
forest goddess by ~angelcurioso
lady with sword by =liam-stock
lamp stock 1 by ~chop-stock
Lanterns and Lighting 4 by ~Bogstock
MiniGlobeStock 2 by ~MadamGrief-Stock
Old Fancy ServingWare On Table by ~Gracies-Stock
Phone Clock Stock by ~kohlrimmed-stock
red curtain by ~audpod
Stock14 by ~nina-stock
table by ~NefletStock
stock 2 (couch) by ~Tattoomaus78


I give my permission to all the clubs included in my journal to submit this in their gallery.
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Comments: 156

NiftyFella [2010-09-09 05:32:30 +0000 UTC]

It struck me with considerable awe; this scene.
Reminded me of a dream I had a long, long time ago- very similar, down to the detail of the curtains and the position of the couch at the bottom of the staircase... Insane.

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FrayedRibbon [2009-05-15 16:14:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is awesome... it's so gothic and mysterious - I think I want to live there - it's just so beautiful. Good job xxxx

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dancingelf In reply to FrayedRibbon [2009-06-22 18:08:39 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so much for your nice words! I'm really glad you liked it - and sorry for my late reply!

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TearDropps [2008-12-17 15:40:50 +0000 UTC]

HOLY S**T!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

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TearDropps [2008-12-17 15:37:59 +0000 UTC]

HOLY S**T!!!! I freakin love this!!!

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dancingelf In reply to TearDropps [2009-01-03 10:26:57 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thank you!!

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divinded [2008-09-27 16:48:47 +0000 UTC]

itΒ΄s been in my deviant watch for ages and I just saw it!!!!
cannot believe it
am no master of photoshop, i can hardly use it, but befor emy childish eyes its perfect!!!
I loce the colors, the theme, the lighting
itΒ΄s soooo beautiful!!!
well done

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dancingelf In reply to divinded [2008-10-12 17:08:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you like it, and I'm glad all those long hours spent on it didn't go in vain!!!

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divinded In reply to dancingelf [2008-10-13 19:12:20 +0000 UTC]

u r welcome !

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Purgatoric-Life [2008-09-24 14:37:27 +0000 UTC]

This is really impressive. I love this complex work of you. Very original and unique. Congrats.

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dancingelf In reply to Purgatoric-Life [2008-10-13 21:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much dear! I hope to make some more photomanipulations in the near future! ^_^

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justeline [2008-09-23 05:23:57 +0000 UTC]

NOT very good at photoshop?!!!!!
Kidding right?
That's just amazing! You're a gal of many talents, you sure are
Bravo Ioanna

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dancingelf In reply to justeline [2008-10-13 21:23:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sosososoooo much! But really, I see so many flaws in it (and not only me, professionals of the trade wouldn't even turn to look at it! )it was driving me nuts when I first decided to finally stop working on it. I'm a perfectionist!

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justeline In reply to dancingelf [2008-10-20 14:32:57 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure you are sweetheart, it's totally obvious in your work and in your insecurities! Well, that's no too bad as long as it doesn't make you pay too much attention to what other people say and most importantly it doesn't stop you from submitting your art just because you think it's not good enough

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JIMCAREYPHOTOGRAPHY [2008-09-22 15:52:27 +0000 UTC]

really brilliant

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dancingelf In reply to JIMCAREYPHOTOGRAPHY [2008-11-13 18:31:22 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thank you very much!! And sorry I was late at replying!!

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rysander [2008-09-21 19:00:56 +0000 UTC]

very cool

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dancingelf In reply to rysander [2008-11-12 18:08:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Undeadgoth [2008-09-21 18:34:59 +0000 UTC]

marrr preeeeents!

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dancingelf In reply to Undeadgoth [2008-11-12 18:07:26 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, many of them!

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Meelz [2008-06-15 10:33:13 +0000 UTC]

This has to be one of the BEST photo manipulations I have ever seen. WOW. Instant

Very powerful. Whoa.

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dancingelf In reply to Meelz [2008-07-13 18:20:57 +0000 UTC]

You think dear??! Thank you soooo much for your great comment (and I'm really sorry I was late at replying!! )

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Meelz In reply to dancingelf [2008-07-13 18:39:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes, definetly! I still absolutley love it! You really should do a few more of them, dA seriously hasen't got enough photomanipulators like yourself, this is just so full of imagination, it's wonderful. There are only so few 'manips I can look at and believe; this is one of them, I kid you not.

You're alright, you're alright

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dancingelf In reply to Meelz [2008-07-20 08:53:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh my, you really think so?? You honour me with your words! I guess they only need a lot of free time to achieve, 'cause that what I had when I did this one!!

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Meelz In reply to dancingelf [2008-07-20 11:50:09 +0000 UTC]

Whatever it takes hun, this is superb!

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Tombcool [2008-06-03 20:56:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow, your photo manipulation is so unique! You have such a great way of showing atmosphere with just simple white and ethereal lights!

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dancingelf In reply to Tombcool [2008-09-07 15:19:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much mate, I'm really glad you like it!

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MademoiselleGrief [2008-05-20 13:57:48 +0000 UTC]

Your deviation has been featured in my journal

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dancingelf In reply to MademoiselleGrief [2008-05-20 18:59:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!!

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SigrunHectorsdottir [2008-03-05 10:24:48 +0000 UTC]

very well made made bravo

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dancingelf In reply to SigrunHectorsdottir [2008-03-05 23:07:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much mate!

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SigrunHectorsdottir In reply to dancingelf [2008-03-06 15:06:46 +0000 UTC]

anytime

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Ketmara [2008-03-01 22:23:37 +0000 UTC]

wow, so many stock used on this, you erally combined them great

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dancingelf In reply to Ketmara [2008-03-07 19:49:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you dear! Well, glad to see so many hours above it weren't in vain!!

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fanatikmania [2008-02-29 19:06:48 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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dancingelf In reply to fanatikmania [2008-03-02 22:43:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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vimark [2008-02-25 10:52:29 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work, love it!

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dancingelf In reply to vimark [2008-03-07 19:48:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, glad you do!

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vimark In reply to dancingelf [2008-03-08 08:48:27 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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jirizarry [2008-02-24 19:01:20 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, lovely details !

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dancingelf In reply to jirizarry [2008-03-07 23:42:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^_^ I just printed it too for myself!

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jirizarry In reply to dancingelf [2008-03-08 16:09:58 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome !

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ultravixen [2008-02-24 00:10:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow, wow and more wow,
You blended all stocks so good in this piece,
It looks amazing, I have no words for it ..

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dancingelf In reply to ultravixen [2008-04-12 16:48:44 +0000 UTC]

Well, I have two words for you: thank youuuuuuuu!!

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LizWymark [2008-02-23 13:35:41 +0000 UTC]

great lighting. Very dramatic work. Love the composition and the panoramic length.

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dancingelf In reply to LizWymark [2008-03-09 09:49:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you dear! Glad you find it interesting!

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NocturnalSatellite [2008-02-23 03:58:01 +0000 UTC]

You have taken this a long long way. You could have stopped any time and it would have been acceptable, but it's obvious that all of the time invested paid off. Every bit of it is interesting, no filler. Good werk m8

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dancingelf In reply to NocturnalSatellite [2008-02-23 21:23:15 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thank you so much and thank for the fav too! Yeah, I guess I did a lot of work for it, just hope I'll produce some better results in the future, I'm not completely satisfied with it!

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NocturnalSatellite In reply to dancingelf [2008-02-23 21:53:38 +0000 UTC]

It's already so evolved and finished though! You did great. I was watching current last night and saw a piece about an art contest called "cut and paste" vector and photo-manip 15 min rounds to design around a certain concept. All of the artists commented on how much the time constraint helped them be decisive and think quickly. I'd be interested to see some scraps that you put together in 30min or an hour, just to practice. Just an idea for training.

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dancingelf In reply to NocturnalSatellite [2008-02-24 13:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Ha, yeah, that's a cool idea! Though I may get very anxious and I should probably avoid doing that generally!

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