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The raw scan can be seen here.[link]
And actually, there is another version to it, less touched up and tweaked than this. But I figured I get this up and away.
Part of 's Alternative Grim Reaper contest.
I made it a somewhat demure hooded woman, with a sickly-light latern.The yellow light and hood are in the theme that the color yellow often associated with death and dying.
The candle in a window is sort of symbolizing someone's light, but the light of death is stronger.
And you do not want it outside your window.
Hope she does not pause under your window.
I wanted somewhat softer colors instead of harsh shadows and darkness. I hope it doesn't look too EasterTime-multicolored.
Model is me, original photo here- [link]
A bit of credit on the stone was goes to a postcard of the town of St. Ursanne, sent by and his wife.
And I will eventually upload a huge version of it, but I cannot upload anything very large this point. I have sat here for a half hour and DA keeps timing out. Ai ai ai.
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Comments: 27
NatalieAnne24 [2007-10-26 08:04:25 +0000 UTC]
Your work is getting better and better each time I see a new drawing.... the lighting in this one is excellent. I love the detail in the background
Very eerie and intense
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InKibus In reply to NatalieAnne24 [2007-10-27 22:52:33 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so very very much! I mean, I am so happy how my work is improving, and pieces become easier each time.
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creeps2002 [2007-09-27 07:34:29 +0000 UTC]
This is awesome I don't know why I never noticed it before :S How did you go in the contest?
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InKibus In reply to creeps2002 [2007-09-30 01:05:51 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!
Contest is still sorta going, it's just a randomn one a friend is doing. I still think mine is best, but I am biased...
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creeps2002 In reply to InKibus [2007-09-30 09:38:11 +0000 UTC]
Ha ha Should I go check them out?
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InKibus In reply to creeps2002 [2007-10-02 16:50:31 +0000 UTC]
Sure! Here in this journal entry, [link] and you will see all the Deviants with the links to their works.
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InKibus In reply to primulatook [2007-09-26 01:06:00 +0000 UTC]
Many thanks, it was a most sastisfactory piece to work on!
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Sythgara [2007-09-13 22:57:44 +0000 UTC]
that looks creepy ^^ awesome, and thanks for entering
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InKibus In reply to Sythgara [2007-09-19 22:10:40 +0000 UTC]
Can I submit this picture also in John Howe's next theme of the month too?
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SilverDragonwolf [2007-09-05 20:58:16 +0000 UTC]
wow, whatever you did to touch it up, really brought out the true colors, very nice
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InKibus In reply to SilverDragonwolf [2007-09-11 01:11:56 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I used Corel Photopaint, and mostly airbrushed points, emphasized the dark and the lantern, then tweaked to get the full darkness i wanted.
I am not great at digital work, I just dab a little color and such, but this was my best effort for something like that.
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SilverDragonwolf In reply to InKibus [2007-09-12 01:07:05 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome Looks and sounds like you've made some great choices to me
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Avarahaiel [2007-09-05 19:37:57 +0000 UTC]
InKi, this is one of your best pieces to date, IMHO. Really great work on the colors, lighting and texture.
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InKibus In reply to Avarahaiel [2007-09-06 16:52:21 +0000 UTC]
Aww, thank you! And thanks for the fav!
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Efenleot [2007-09-05 15:23:52 +0000 UTC]
Amazing! the lighting is just the best for the women
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terrance-b-funderful [2007-09-05 14:45:59 +0000 UTC]
Oooh! I like the texture on the cloak. Also, everything I liked in the previous version.
The light seems a bit odd though, it's like everything it hits is brighter than the source of the light.
But you've got a great atmosphere going.
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InKibus In reply to terrance-b-funderful [2007-09-06 16:50:39 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! I really was 100 percent certain what o do with the latern, make it overpowering all the other light or not, so i just made it surreal. Next time, i think I'll make it a little 'dimmer'.
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TomScribble [2007-09-05 10:14:21 +0000 UTC]
I like the soft lighting! It seems that she isn't that 'grim' - just quiet, and inevitable.
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InKibus In reply to TomScribble [2007-09-05 16:51:31 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I wanted something less frightening and imposing and more, like you said, inevatble.
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dragonladych [2007-09-05 08:54:13 +0000 UTC]
Love the mood in this one. It's not really dark just quiet and reflective. Very nice!
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GracesCreations [2007-09-05 08:29:20 +0000 UTC]
well I wouldn't like to meet that on a dark night! I like how you've made they painting all eerie with the glow of the lamp.
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InKibus In reply to GracesCreations [2007-09-05 16:42:22 +0000 UTC]
THnak you very much! I wanted it very eerie.
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