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EmmaMount In reply to ??? [2010-09-12 21:41:14 +0000 UTC]

well, i just use a lot of white really, no big secret, i mix white into nearly every area, skin or not, and i paint my skins with cold tones, ie. raw umbers not burnt umbers, and some greys instead of true blacks
hope that helps, i am teaching myself as i go, not an expert in any shape or form!

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M--Art In reply to EmmaMount [2010-09-13 08:04:19 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks thats a huge help, thank your for spending the time to reply

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EmmaMount In reply to flea-sha [2008-09-05 14:12:42 +0000 UTC]

aw thanks, she was topless in the reference pic and i made those glitter patches up to cover her a little (leaves more to the imagination that way i always think!) and adds a little burlesque glitz too

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EmmaMount In reply to paulineaubey [2007-02-26 23:01:16 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much, the tattoos are the hardest part!

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paulineaubey In reply to EmmaMount [2007-02-28 19:23:22 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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EmmaMount In reply to plainme [2007-01-11 17:02:12 +0000 UTC]

hehe, is there much call for those in Truro?!
there's certainly no call for my paintings in Wimborne, if i joined the Arts Club here i'd be painting bloody squirrels and fruit!

oh she should go for it, you only live once, i'd do it if i had her figure! and how many men can say they live with a burlesque dancer? wow

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plainme In reply to EmmaMount [2007-01-18 08:51:02 +0000 UTC]

yea! but who knows perhaps truro has a seething underground of erotia.

well I am all for it

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EmmaMount In reply to supershamir82 [2007-01-11 13:09:31 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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EmmaMount In reply to DoctorBalls [2006-12-26 16:07:19 +0000 UTC]

wow thanks!
Happy Christmas

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EmmaMount In reply to kray01 [2006-11-23 15:55:54 +0000 UTC]

that's so kind of you to say, your comments always make me smile

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EmmaMount In reply to claudiacguerreiro [2006-11-08 08:21:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much, i will be sticking with it for a while

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EmmaMount In reply to visionality [2006-11-04 12:36:34 +0000 UTC]

ah, thanks

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EmmaMount In reply to nietzscheisdead [2006-11-04 12:41:59 +0000 UTC]

hehe, yep, she really liked it!

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nietzscheisdead In reply to EmmaMount [2006-11-04 16:50:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh, good!

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EmmaMount In reply to johnnysfumato [2006-10-31 15:57:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!
i did work from a photo, she's actually real which is the most amazing thing! A 24yr old burlesque dancer from Edinburgh, check out her myspace site in my description bit.
As for the painting, it is basically a portrait of her with some changes along the way eg. the background i made up, and she was actually topless so i gave her some heart patches to leave a couple of things to the imagination
the last three girls i did were from photos, the rest were made up pretty much
i like my new direction, its more exciting to paint real people even if it is from a photo

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EmmaMount In reply to ReservoirSuli [2006-10-30 11:04:43 +0000 UTC]

hehe, you like the cheeky modesty patches huh?!
thanks

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EmmaMount In reply to webcomicfreak [2006-10-30 11:01:27 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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EmmaMount In reply to jesskajuice [2006-10-24 16:28:24 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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EmmaMount In reply to Stepbeyond [2006-10-25 17:29:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much, you're ever so kind!! such lovely compliments
sorry for delay in reply too, i was in Ireland

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Stepbeyond In reply to EmmaMount [2006-10-26 02:50:59 +0000 UTC]

Oh---cool aboput your trip.
You're very welcome---truly my pleasure

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EmmaMount In reply to chassylicious [2006-10-18 13:13:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks! this is my favourite i've done so far so gonna stick with this pin-up girl theme for now
glad you like her

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EmmaMount In reply to HillaryWhiteRabbit [2006-10-18 09:44:03 +0000 UTC]

ah thanks hills!! sorry i just got round to answering this

you go on for as long as you want, i can handle it

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EmmaMount In reply to Katpee [2006-10-09 09:37:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks! i really enjoyed painting such a curvy gal
i'm glad you liked modesty hearts too, i wanted to leave a couple of things to the imagination!

just went and voted for you again, apparantly i can vote once a day

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EmmaMount In reply to bradferrone [2006-10-06 20:59:34 +0000 UTC]

thanks!
I have no idea what i'm doing though! trial and error
After i've put all the skin tones on the canvas where i want them, i blend the skin tones with a clean dry brush, that's all i can tell you
Lots of people think oils are harder once they're used to acrylic, but acrylics dry too quickly for me, i do all the skin tone blending when the oils are wet - just works for me
think oils and acrylics both have pluses and minuses
give them a go sometime

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EmmaMount In reply to im-buni [2006-10-08 15:06:14 +0000 UTC]

no she didn't pose, i wish i could organise something like that!! lucky for me she actually dresses like this for her shows, i asked her permission and used a photo to work from. i made some alterations to make the painting more my own, eg. i added the curtains and the hearts, but i made sure i kept her likeness true as she looks so amazing. i've not done a proper portrait before so it was a real challenge
Not exhibiting them as i've only done three so far, but it would be nice to work towards. I see you are in lots of galleries/shows, i'm terrible at putting myself out there. I have some random pictures in some random galleries - and they do sell - but i need to work towards something more serious - any ideas of galleries you've come across that might like me or a nudge in the right direction would be really appreciated!!

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im-buni In reply to EmmaMount [2006-10-09 12:38:27 +0000 UTC]

i would like to have an exhibition sometime next year with two other artists, ben frost [link] and simon lovelace [link] . i think your work would be a great fourth dimesion. we look at similar themes like sex, media, love, use text, are all quite graphic and design based, cute yet a little disturbing. i'm thinking in melbourne somewhere. but i am still trying to find the right place and i think your work would be quite popular in melbourne. what do you think?

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EmmaMount In reply to im-buni [2006-10-15 21:53:59 +0000 UTC]

hi buni
just writing you a note on this......

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