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Published: 2012-03-02 00:00:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 23746; Favourites: 934; Downloads: 118
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Here it is, finally finished. I had a lot of fun with this piece. Kind of want to keep working on it, but it's time to let it be done.

Entirely painted from imagination; no references used. There were a few points throughout the painting process where I wanted to look up reference for the water, but I decided to stick it out and paint it myself. I'm pretty satisfied with how it turned out.

This was a commissioned piece for a private client. Batgirl copyright DC comics.

Here is an up-close detail shot: [link]

Also, join me on facebook: [link]

I post a lot of sketches and doodles on there that I don't post here.

Thanks for viewing!
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Comments: 138

MiTatabi [2015-08-09 17:31:28 +0000 UTC]

well im not a pro. and im a new fan of yours . but if the rain is going to right, the flying hair should goes right. it is just my opinion. or is she jumping upside down or something? (because her city building background looks upside down) i love the detail very much <3

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ChrisKimArt [2014-04-08 20:14:17 +0000 UTC]

love this piece.. did you use any phototextures? looks so photorealistic

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HoustonSharp In reply to ChrisKimArt [2014-04-10 16:53:38 +0000 UTC]

nope, no photos. Β everything is hand-painted. Β thanks!

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ChrisKimArt In reply to HoustonSharp [2014-04-10 17:33:24 +0000 UTC]

very inspiring. thanks for the response

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Wytherwing [2013-05-14 09:33:52 +0000 UTC]

very cool work!

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oO-Monkey-Oo [2013-03-15 20:35:51 +0000 UTC]

Wow fantastic work!

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SavageNeme [2012-09-22 18:11:50 +0000 UTC]

Amazing, The Oracle still the best girl in Batman universe ! o/

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Darth-Chaltab [2012-09-10 21:23:41 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. I miss Steph ;_;

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femelushka [2012-09-06 11:43:11 +0000 UTC]

looks good

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TheLandoBros [2012-09-02 14:51:05 +0000 UTC]

Really cool man, really love the rain effect and the reflections. The up-side-down composition is killer, too.

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HoustonSharp In reply to TheLandoBros [2012-09-02 17:40:36 +0000 UTC]

thanks! I had a lot of fun painting the water, despite how long it took me (it was my first time trying to paint it), and believe it or not, the upside-down city idea didn't even come to me until about halfway through the painting. Glad you like it!

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miteshmhatre [2012-08-20 13:55:39 +0000 UTC]

looks gr8

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DudeVader [2012-08-19 15:54:03 +0000 UTC]

Love it

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avisciciulli [2012-07-26 20:59:27 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely brilliant work. Love the rain running off the vinyl/leather.

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HoustonSharp In reply to avisciciulli [2012-07-27 18:03:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks! It was a lot of fun to figure out how to paint that. Kind of difficult without reference, but it was still fun nonetheless.

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VladislavPantic [2012-07-20 22:06:49 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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palomitaTQM [2012-07-17 06:19:09 +0000 UTC]

whitch one is this bat girl!!???

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HoustonSharp In reply to palomitaTQM [2012-07-17 08:33:31 +0000 UTC]

I wasn't sticking to the lore, just having fun painting. I chose this costume because i found it a bit more interesting than the black with the yellow symbol.

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palomitaTQM In reply to HoustonSharp [2012-07-18 15:22:04 +0000 UTC]

i see

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LovelyRavager [2012-07-07 03:04:05 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!
But I'm confused, is this Babs or Steph? I see Stephanie's costume and the hair could go either way as blonde or red...but it says Oracle which is the name Babs took when she was in a wheelchair?

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HoustonSharp In reply to LovelyRavager [2012-07-07 03:54:51 +0000 UTC]

You're delving too deep into the image.

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LovelyRavager In reply to HoustonSharp [2012-07-07 13:58:53 +0000 UTC]

um, still befuddled?

You're not going to say which it is?

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HoustonSharp In reply to LovelyRavager [2012-07-07 19:05:15 +0000 UTC]

I didn't make a choice which one it is. I painted the best looking costume (in my opinion) and titled the piece "Oracle" because it sounds more interesting and mysterious than "Bat girl". That just wouldn't have sounded as cool. So interpret it as you want.

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LovelyRavager In reply to HoustonSharp [2012-07-08 01:28:35 +0000 UTC]

Oic, than it shall be Stephie!

She's my favorite person in the DCU, or really in all the comic universes <3

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blurb9 [2012-05-28 12:09:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I am envious of your skills. And Thank You

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dragonux [2012-04-29 07:39:45 +0000 UTC]

I love the details, and everything about it. Great work!

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HoustonSharp In reply to dragonux [2012-04-29 16:20:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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P-I-R-A-X [2012-04-25 23:08:24 +0000 UTC]

this came out sweet dude!

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HoustonSharp In reply to P-I-R-A-X [2012-04-26 04:54:53 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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wla91 [2012-04-25 22:03:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is great! the pose and the detailing is gorgeous!

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HoustonSharp In reply to wla91 [2012-04-25 22:04:18 +0000 UTC]

thanks! If there is one thing you should know about me, it's that i am a total detail whore.

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wla91 In reply to HoustonSharp [2012-04-25 22:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Hahahahaha sweet man, ill be around hiding behind the bush waiting for that Deus ex piece!

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LadyInquinnsitor [2012-04-20 05:44:07 +0000 UTC]

Expression is perfect, color is perfect, setting is perfect... it's just...amazeballs!

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HoustonSharp In reply to LadyInquinnsitor [2012-04-20 06:11:57 +0000 UTC]

amazeballs, huh? Nice.

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LadyInquinnsitor In reply to HoustonSharp [2012-04-20 06:27:42 +0000 UTC]

That's my technical assessment.

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HayleyQuinn [2012-04-17 20:24:08 +0000 UTC]

This is sooo rad! [link]

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HoustonSharp In reply to HayleyQuinn [2012-04-17 21:00:42 +0000 UTC]

thanks! and thank you for showing me that it was blogged. Usually I just wind up finding my paintings on random blogging site, so thanks for the heads-up!

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GCARTIST85 [2012-04-10 04:20:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for letting us feature your Amazing work!

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HoustonSharp In reply to GCARTIST85 [2012-04-10 05:14:51 +0000 UTC]

It's my pleasure.

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TheDarkk13 [2012-04-05 19:30:52 +0000 UTC]

dude, this is badass. bad ass-er when you get that she's upside down. there is nothing about this that i don't envy. well played.

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HoustonSharp In reply to TheDarkk13 [2012-04-05 21:42:32 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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QueenDevious [2012-03-28 22:04:19 +0000 UTC]







Hello Dear Deviant Friend!
Your talent has been recognized and put on display in
The Queen's Picks 2012
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with
the World!

And remember, dear...

"Every successful artist has at least one person
who really believes in them."
~ Patricia Piccinini; artist, sculptor

*DarkDeviousQueen

PLEASE FAVE THE JOURNAL TO BROADEN EXPOSURE.




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CoredDesigns [2012-03-17 04:53:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Very nice. I get the side now. Well done

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HoustonSharp In reply to CoredDesigns [2012-03-17 05:12:02 +0000 UTC]

lol, thanks!

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renefine [2012-03-16 09:32:22 +0000 UTC]

Hi Please contact me I have a job for you

Br

Rene

rene.dehn@finest-events.ch

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HoustonSharp In reply to renefine [2012-03-17 06:25:22 +0000 UTC]

I replied to your email.

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DavidWilson93 [2012-03-13 03:28:47 +0000 UTC]

I'm so jealous. Its so cool. How long have you been digital painting? I'm having trouble making my art look realistic. Care to give some tips?

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HoustonSharp In reply to DavidWilson93 [2012-03-13 18:00:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I've been painting digitally for a few years now. If you're having trouble making your art look realistic, don't think it has something to do with your digital software or digital techniques; It has to do with your traditional art practices. The main thing is to study. Study how light interacts with certain materials, textures, and forms. Study how people use body language. Just observe everything and do your best to comprehend what is being seen, and why. Keep studying and practicing (do a bunch of life drawings of people, and still lifes of objects, etc.) and you'll get there in no time. Just don't put what you gain from studying to waste; make it in your best effort to improve with every piece you create.

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DavidWilson93 In reply to HoustonSharp [2012-03-14 18:46:01 +0000 UTC]

Will do. Thanks for the information.

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weebasaurus [2012-03-10 09:13:34 +0000 UTC]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWESOME.. alittle more extreme pose might help. just my opinion though.

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