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GoblinQueeen — Moving On
Published: 2004-11-07 21:34:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 7459; Favourites: 174; Downloads: 577
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*Note: Not Vector Art. See media description*A stylized self-portrait. Just recently, I had to quit my job of the last 6 years to make more time for school and building my portfolio. It was the right choice, but still a hard one to make. It's like dropping your safetynet. I kept being reminded of the 1930's Hollywood hopeful taking the train out of the midwest with just a suitcase and her dreams. Well, I've got more than a suitcase, but that was the closest way I could come to expressing the feeling of change. We always talk about the crossroads in our life and I know this is one for me. I just have to do what it takes to make this a good one
Medium: Original sketch drawn over in Photoshop with the pen tool, not vectors since the lines and shapes rasterize. It is similar process, but by devart definitions, anything that rasterizes is not vector art. Details added with brush tool.
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what's with the cloche?
(yes,i know Cloche hats lasted well into the 30's)
nice work,change is scary.
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I know how hard it is....I had to quit my 10 years job so I could take care of my two daughters.........
so I guess everybody does the same....just follow your dreams...........
Love the pic...
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Thanks much, and yeah, it seems to have paid off cause here I am a couple years later with a job I love doing what I love. Sometimes, you just have to take those chances.
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De nada!!
Hey I'll love to see more retro-girls...your work its gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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re old favorite moving on from November of 04. Funny how appropriate this is once again! Best wishes
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It looks like a seane from 42nd Street. I like it!
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Thanks, that's exactly the kindof feeling I was hoping for
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You've seen 42nd Street?!?!?!?!?!?!
I live in CA, were I swear I am the only person in a five mile radius that has seen ANY Broadway.
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Wow, that's about to be me in a little while too. I want to quit my stupid, dry, and boring job and try to do murals full time. Its a scary risk But I really want to take a chance to do something that I LOVE to do for once. I'll have 4-5 months to get a business started until I join the Americorps in August. Thanks for the lovely image. So how did your big adventure turn out for you?
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beautiful pic, and a great way to show you at a crossroads in your life. excellent colors and framing, and i really like how the color is off-register from the lineart. good luck with moving on!
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Lovely picture. 
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:Hug: I know, change isn't easy. (Didn't we just go on about that on AIM tonight?
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Awww... sniff, she looks so wistful. Maybe some perky Hollywood style travelling music will cheer her up.
Bonne chance on your delving back into the job market, GQ
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Adorable! I love how you drew this -- the pose is great, and I love everything about her (erm, your) head. That sounds strange, but I meant eyes, lips, hair, hat, all of it! The trunks are great, too -- it is so very 1940's!
I also love the story behind this picture. You're always so very creative! This is the perfect way to get those feelings across -- waiting there at the Depot with just a suitcase and your dreams. Just fantastic!
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Beautiful - you've really got this style down. Best of luck to you ... I'm getting ready to drop my own net, myself ... o_O meep.
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That's adorable! I just love the syle you drew and colored it in! She looks so innocent, just sitting there with her luggadge. Like I said before, it's simply adorable.
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you go girl!!!
it's a good move and I am sure things will be great for you! you have sooo much talent.
good to see ya the other day at D.D.
take care!
Ho
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lol, well, I've got my fingers crossed, I'll put it that way
and likewise
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You did a beautiful job on the whole of it - the lines, the colouring . . . everything.
I love it loads.
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:grin: i like your idea, and i can certainly identify with the sentiment. One of my favorite things you've done.
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This really is an apt discription, but you'll be fine. I've got faith in ya.
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Aw... this is... dare I use that "C" word? ... cute. Really, I think it is. ^_^ Her pose, her big, hopeful eyes, the hair, the outfit... it all works together nicely. The "sketchy" style on all the background objects is a nice touch, and all the colors are well-chosen. Great job. I hope you find what you're looking for!
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I love the era you chose, and her outfit and hair too! along with the irregualurly-shaped boxes and trunks, just nice touches ^^
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It's a lovely image to reflect recent event(s) in your life, hon! I love the pose and hopeful expression too.
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That's a really neat idea. It looks great! Great job!
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That's a good metaphor and an interesting story. Also, if you don't mind my saying so, you're kinda cute.
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lol, thanks, but like I said, the pic is highly stylized
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nice, sraight out of a 30's Hollywood musical...
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Funny! I myself actually DID quite a job in Ohio and moved to Hollywood! It was scary, but I made a go of it and don't regret it much now. Sometimes you have to take the big leap and follow your heart and all that cinematic Mumbo Jumbo. Good luck, and a beautiful piece as always.
MJB
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lol, yeah, I'm from Northern CA originally myself, but this seems to be where things happen
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You rock. You're gonna be great! And I love this piece. Just adorable, and from what I've seen, she looks just like you.
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Ahhh, Scary! Hope it works out well. I hope to do something something similar at some point soon...
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I like the look of this, sort of hazy just like pictures of the time. I dunno. ^_^ i like it.
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I'd say you're pretty brave to do that. Frankly, big changes scare me.
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lol, never said it didn't scare me, but we can't let fear dictate our lives
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Excellent pic! Good luck (not that you'll need it...you're too good). It's hard to change usualy, so I say YOU GO GIRL!
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lol, even with skill you need luck, and I can use all the luck I can get
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Can't we all. 
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