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Published: 2012-10-18 21:11:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 1276; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 0
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This is actually only part of a larger illustration that Iβm working on, but this character stood out quite well so I turned this detail into an illustration in itβs own right. I love swords, particularly the Italian Sidesword and Scottish baskethilt, and this character, a wealthy Italian countess, probably from around Lombardy who, to amuse herself, moonlights as a swashbuckling highwayman during the 16th century. Very much an anti-hero at best. Any comments welcome!Pen and Ink on Bristol Board, colored in photoshop
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Not a gal to cross me thinks! A characterful piece of work! 
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Very pretty sword. I'm a fan of that type too.
Also, VERY good job on the costume. It's got some complex drapery and you've captured it really well.
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Thank you, the drapery did have a few head scratching moments, but not where you might think, it was the cloak bellowing that I had to experiment the most with! And yeah, with a sidesword, a baskethilt, a rapier and a smallsword, the perfect armory I think. Until somebody pulled out a Winchester...but hey.
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Normally I hate stripes, but these work so well on her.... I kind of want to meet her. Or be her. You captured her motion really well.
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Why thank you. With her legs I doubt strips could go too wrong 
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Really nice details on the clothes there! Keep it up
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She is so awesome. I love the expression on her face!
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Thank you, it's fun to imagine what she's thinking, isn't it?
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Yes it is. I keep on thinking she's found a good mark and she's just charging for it. I love the idea for the character.
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