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Published: 2006-12-02 01:56:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 10493; Favourites: 386; Downloads: 5
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Entry for 's competition.___
Edit 7/12/06. Have had another go at the shadow on the girl, the light rays and her hair. Much happier with this.
You can view the previous version in my scraps at [link] ___
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cathedral - , girl - , ivy - , , roots - , raven - , cobweb, spider and light brushes -
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i love this so so so much..it is really wonderful..instant fav
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Thank you very much. Glad you like it.
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thanks. Glad u like it!
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Wow, splendid piece! Nice execution of the theme, I like the way it all blends in together.
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Thank you very much. Glad you like it.
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Very nice. What a lovely place to be.
Only a small critique 
I was going to say, try flattening the heal a tad, but if meant to be floating, mmm? Tricky. Maybe taking the shadow slightly under the foot. I see the shadow on the right. Maybe a darker shadow would work. I know there is a lot of light, but check out the columns on the right, they have very dark shadows.
If you struggle with shadows, try using the opposite colour, on the colour wheel, ie: red/green, blue/orange etc. It has a very vibrant effect, or for a neutral shadow, mix them together [base colour+opposite]. Sorry if this is teaching you to suck eggs, it's not meant like that.
Finally, on the subject of the tablet. If you buy one without an art prog with it, they are the same and a hell of a lot cheaper. Mine only cost £30. I didn't buy one for ages, thinking that the good ones were nearly £200, but it came with an art prog, and I already had a better one anyway. I would strongly recommend getting one. I can't believe I used a mouse for so long. They are so much easier, as I'm sure you can imagine.
And they all lived happily ever after, hehe.
PS: Did I say 'small critique', lol.
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WOW! Thanks SO much for your critique. I really appreciate the time and thought you've put into it. There's so much to learn and the more I know the better I can be. Girl is supposed to be mid-flight/step so she's slightly elevated from the floor. Could definitely have a look at darkening the shadow closer to her feet and using the opposite colour in the shadows to give them depth and richness. I have more difficulty with where the shadow should be and it's shape for the left foot than the right.
Thanks for the tip on the tablet too. I'll look into that. First priority is a camera though as I desperately need to get a decent SLR if I'm going to try to push this commercially. Then a tablet...then a new computer...then some new software...maybe 3D software...audio/video equipment...maybe if I promise to be good Santa will be nice this year (sounds good in theory, except that I'm Santa around here lol)!
PS: love the avatar...nice to find a chuckle in the middle of the day!
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No prob, I'm only glad to help. I remember how much I've/still struggle/d???
Middle of the day, hehe, technology, it's middle of the night
I'll send you a note????? oooooooo mysterious, all will become clear, hehe.
The shadow thing definately works with real painting. Not too sure with digital, i'm new to that, but check it out.
I think the left foot looks fine, I wouldn't worry, doh! you mean the shadow,lol. mmmmmm, there probably wouldn't be too much of a shodow, that high off the ground. You could use artistic license and leave it out or just do a faint shadow, somewhere that looks good, lol.
I'm lucky, my son is all grown up now. He bought a decent SLR, lent me his really powerful comp, and bought me a tablet for Father's Day, hehe.
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Yeah, I'm about five years away from my kids funding my exploits (but they're handy to borrow clothes and CDs from at the moment!).
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hee hee. That's what I like to hear! Thanks for the look and the 
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Lovely! I like how you've worked with sepia and green in this.
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Thanks very much. Glad you like it.
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I'm so impressed - I cannot fathom how you make it look so real...
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LOTS of time cutting out ivy and roots! lol Many thanks for the 
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*G* You're most welcome ;o)
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This has to be my favorite of the finalists! I love all the details you put into it, good luck 
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That is really awesome. It is a beautiful image and I love the colors and how well everything fits together
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Thanks for the comment and
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Thanks. And thanks for the
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Again, you're more than welcome. I really love this one, such a simple but wonderful composition and use of light.
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Thanks. And thanks for the
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Thanks. It's nice when people notice the details.
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This is really amazing, you should be very proud!
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Thank you very much. I'm glad you like it.
Also thanks for the
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Thanks very much *grins gleefully*
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Thanks. I really appreciate the comment,
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This scene looks fantastic! You've really made this so well!
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Thanks so much. I really appreciate your comment and
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