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detail: [link]Have I ever mentioned how much I love bats? I remember watching Sesame Street when I was little and the Count singing a song with cute little foam muppet bats and I just fell in love
That aside, this started out as something completely different, but halfway through with the sketch, I decided why not and went this route. I swear, it was cursed through, as when I wanted to scan the sketch was when I discovered cat killed the scanner and then after getting the new scanner, I couldn't find my vellum...but in any case, it's done now and I'm happy, so I guess none of that matters
As for the painting, besides going back to look at some Mucha's again, I was looking at some of the artwork from the 'Miso Pretty' cosmetics and noticing how they were using such precise and resrtained color palattes. In any case, I decided to be a little more restrained than I sometimes am and I'm pretty happy with how it worked in this case. That won't always be the way I want to go, but definately something I'll need to consider when I start to paint from now on.
Medium: lineart-Col-erase brown on vellum, painting done in Photoshop and Painter. Texture is papyrus I scanned.
And my appologies for having to bog down with the legal hoop-la, but all rights to this image save those granted to deviantART for purposes of posting are reserved. It may not be used eleswhere or reproduced without express permission. Thanks much
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Comments: 371
ctrl-alt-delete In reply to ??? [2007-07-03 04:19:34 +0000 UTC]
The selective reds and browns contrasted against the the saturated blues of this image really lead your eye around. I love all the little details of her hanging bangles and the tatters in her clothing, not to mention those adorible little bats!
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HybridMoments In reply to ??? [2007-07-02 22:31:15 +0000 UTC]
This could easily hang in a gallery next to Mucha's work. Color palette and composition are gorgeous. I love it!
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Corseir [2007-07-01 21:09:53 +0000 UTC]
When I saw this as only a thumbnail, I fell in love with the color scheme, lady, and tree. It's so beautiful!
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ShannonValentine [2007-07-01 03:25:39 +0000 UTC]
I do enjoy your work so much. The lines in this are so graceful. I’ve always been intrigued by bats (growing up, a neighbor of mine had them in their wooded backyard and I used to think “How cool!”. The bat perched on her hand is so cuddly-cute! Beautiful use of color and tone.
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Ggsoulsister In reply to ??? [2007-06-30 04:38:48 +0000 UTC]
Sugoi! Could you please explain to me how this piece was done? This picture is really nice and yes I want to buy it. WoW!
Is she in water?
I like the shine in her hair!
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the-Mad-Hatress In reply to ??? [2007-06-20 23:14:46 +0000 UTC]
I love bats, too. They're adorable.
I like this picture. It's dark. :3
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NycterisA In reply to ??? [2007-06-20 03:22:50 +0000 UTC]
Oh my goodness, that is amazing in all the ways everyone else already said before me. Yay for bats!
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JadeTipster [2007-06-15 17:57:24 +0000 UTC]
All I can do is ogle like an idiot...very pretty. I heart the pose. All in all, beautiful job.
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Cygnet01 [2007-06-11 18:27:50 +0000 UTC]
This is incredible. The colours are wonderful - I love your style!
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ilovwinchesters [2007-06-10 15:34:58 +0000 UTC]
how do u do this?
like color and evryhtin? its amazin
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KeeganTheBrain In reply to ??? [2007-06-04 05:27:20 +0000 UTC]
Awesome stuff. Some of your best.
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SeptemberValentine [2007-05-30 09:33:49 +0000 UTC]
This has got to be one of my absolute favorite pieces... I cannot say how much I desire to own this print! It's so awesome. Kudos!!!
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GoblinQueeen In reply to SigbertVonOxfeld [2007-05-31 07:10:35 +0000 UTC]
Aww, very kind of you, thank you
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MissLyssa [2007-05-25 18:06:50 +0000 UTC]
I love bats for the very same reason! So insanely cute!
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GoblinQueeen In reply to MissLyssa [2007-05-29 05:11:44 +0000 UTC]
I am seriously curious how many kids those cute little bats influenced
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KellyCat28 [2007-05-25 13:56:04 +0000 UTC]
This is just amazing. The detail is so thoughtful and the colors work really well together.
That little bat is so f-ing cute!
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Niffers [2007-05-24 05:03:55 +0000 UTC]
Very cute....
I think the cuteness of bats is TOTALLY over-looked... I think they're cute!
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pinksighs In reply to ??? [2007-05-23 00:10:35 +0000 UTC]
wow, amazing work
nice colors and shapes
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canneryratt In reply to ??? [2007-05-22 03:43:48 +0000 UTC]
All your artwork is really beautiful but I think this one is my favorite. I love your drawing style.
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queersaint [2007-05-22 02:54:12 +0000 UTC]
And then I went and favorited the detail instead of the whole picture... Whoops.
Still like it!
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Black85 [2007-05-21 01:02:03 +0000 UTC]
Is it a reference to Disney's Logo? I like it anyway
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GoblinQueeen In reply to Black85 [2007-05-21 02:57:12 +0000 UTC]
Hmm, not entirely sure what you mean, but sorry, no it's not.
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Black85 In reply to GoblinQueeen [2007-05-21 13:59:16 +0000 UTC]
Is it Disney that has the castle with stars around it as a logo or Paramount? Anyways, it reminded me of it.
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GoblinQueeen In reply to Black85 [2007-05-22 02:24:28 +0000 UTC]
Oh, no, you're thinking Paramount, but the stars are a nod to Alphonse Mucha.
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Black85 In reply to GoblinQueeen [2007-05-22 03:48:13 +0000 UTC]
Ok yeah didn't think of it!
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Rikam [2007-05-17 19:16:37 +0000 UTC]
So gorgeus! I love her pose and especially her hair And the bats are cute ^^
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ranundine [2007-05-17 14:19:32 +0000 UTC]
ohhh i really love this one!! the detail for the jewlery is so awesome!! and she has really cute feet!! i really the colors you used too!! love it!!
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NovellineArt [2007-05-16 02:46:39 +0000 UTC]
i must applaud your fluidity in your drawings. everything flows so well. i really love how you drew the girl. her hair is all puffy and her boobs are perky. as a whole, it is very well structured. very nice work
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travisJhanson [2007-05-14 16:03:42 +0000 UTC]
looking outstanding cathy- oh got my placement for small press- if i remember right you were unsure about being an exhibitor- are you planning on going to sdcc?
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GoblinQueeen In reply to travisJhanson [2007-05-15 06:40:34 +0000 UTC]
Oh, I'll be there, I didn't have the energy until now to get back around to my own stuff, but I'll be there enjoying everyone else Next con to come up, I'll try to get something together
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travisJhanson In reply to GoblinQueeen [2007-05-18 17:24:02 +0000 UTC]
so cool it will be nice to chat with you again- it was quite delightful last year - though you will want to get your space reserved asap. This con was sold out by jan
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SomethingAmazing In reply to ??? [2007-05-13 23:07:39 +0000 UTC]
Her on a tatoo would be amazing...
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MumboJumbo In reply to ??? [2007-05-13 16:36:38 +0000 UTC]
Seriously love your line work, it has so much life and movement to it! Great work!!!
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GoblinQueeen In reply to MumboJumbo [2007-05-14 03:14:46 +0000 UTC]
lol! Well, I gotta use all that animation training somewhere now that I'm working more on the illustrative end
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ExquisiteDefect [2007-05-13 14:50:07 +0000 UTC]
This reminds me of The Little Mermaid scene.
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decemberbliss [2007-05-13 03:01:42 +0000 UTC]
Adorable bats! I love the colors in this, they give it a wonderful dark feeling.
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magicmeg8 [2007-05-11 14:28:43 +0000 UTC]
This is so rockin'! I love the colors and all the glowing.
~Meg~
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thinkbomb [2007-05-10 21:17:44 +0000 UTC]
really cute stuff! totally love the composition and the colors! =3
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