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Published: 2005-09-22 20:58:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 36889; Favourites: 1920; Downloads: 2096
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My darkness... Roses of blood dance in raven hair, pallid flesh moves with smooth seduction. Ethereal and unreal, shadow given flesh and form. Each night my sins come back to haunt me...

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I've watched sin city one too many times. This was one of a couple of experiements in a limited palette. Nothing but every shade of cool grey, black, white and a red pencil.

Edit: because someone asked, this was done with prismacolor pencils on black cardstock.
White
Cool Grey 10%
Cool Grey 30%
Cool Grey 50%
Cool Grey 70%
Cool Grey 90%
Black
Tuscan Red
Scarlet Lake
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Comments: 327

JessicaMDouglas In reply to ??? [2005-12-13 04:22:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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MiaLuyando In reply to ??? [2005-11-24 04:01:10 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!!!

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to MiaLuyando [2005-12-02 06:48:52 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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isiliel In reply to ??? [2005-11-01 23:29:48 +0000 UTC]

I really like the limited colours -and the small touches of red really completes it. I love the mood, and it's so beautiful and delicate. Nice one

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TheDaemonQueenLilith In reply to ??? [2005-10-30 12:33:34 +0000 UTC]

that is so amzingly beautiful...the lines and the colors are so soft and lend and etheral feel the picture.

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Ashley-Himura In reply to ??? [2005-10-09 03:31:43 +0000 UTC]

I love the hair <3 you did such a good job on this ^_^

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DaphneArgent In reply to ??? [2005-10-07 11:48:51 +0000 UTC]

I really really love this one!!! the skin seems so soft and the hair too. also the colors and shades are delicate and pleasant

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teenagebullshit In reply to ??? [2005-10-07 09:09:10 +0000 UTC]

wow
i love this picture its beautiful!

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brandimillerart In reply to ??? [2005-10-05 03:22:10 +0000 UTC]

That's neat, I like the concept.

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Icy-Iris In reply to ??? [2005-10-04 06:36:09 +0000 UTC]

Super sexy. I don't usually describe art as sexy, but this fits it perfectly, so be honored... Or something. ^_^ Only thing haunting me right now is not seeing that face, yet that's what makes it so sinisterly exotic.

This is why I so love your work, it always has something to think about, some story to tell, and it's always so unique. You are truly an inspiration.

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RavenFeatherAngel [2005-09-29 20:49:22 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, very elegant choice of colors! The red roses in that ravenblack hair are a real eye-catcher! Love that belt! And the pose - the hidden face - makes this piece VERY interesting!

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chalchihuitlicue In reply to ??? [2005-09-29 15:42:50 +0000 UTC]

O.O

Everytime I see your work, I just stare. For a loooong time.

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JarOfLooseScrews In reply to ??? [2005-09-28 18:24:33 +0000 UTC]

The coloring is beautifull... excellent work.

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stephanielynn In reply to ??? [2005-09-28 15:58:53 +0000 UTC]

She looks so lovely and dark. Well done!

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Arica In reply to ??? [2005-09-28 07:04:12 +0000 UTC]

its beautiful.. it reminds me of sadness..

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Umbernay [2005-09-27 13:22:10 +0000 UTC]

I love the elegance and grace of this picture, the enigmatic quality and the colours you've used.

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AlexandraRena In reply to ??? [2005-09-26 13:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love it when the view is of the backside of the character, its very classic and effective. And I like the black/white effect, with the touch of red. Very nice.

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Sahjtsu [2005-09-26 11:05:24 +0000 UTC]

That's fantastic!

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Amadrierith In reply to ??? [2005-09-25 17:14:06 +0000 UTC]

unbelievably beautiful!

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Hell-san [2005-09-25 09:28:35 +0000 UTC]

hmm lovely ^^ i have a problem with backs and hips i cant help loving them, specially when drawn well. nice touch with the hair too. u could have so easily just left it without the whispy bits but it really does add that special something to the picture with them included.

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Zerinia In reply to ??? [2005-09-25 05:09:00 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful. I envy your hair skills.

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BlackCatDemon [2005-09-24 22:12:41 +0000 UTC]

I've always loved art that was monotone, save for bright red. This is amazingly done, defiitely adding to my wishlist. ^^ Keep it up!

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kimchan In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 21:19:05 +0000 UTC]

I love this piece! Something about light colors on a dark background like that really appeals to me.

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blackorchid5583 In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 18:57:42 +0000 UTC]

I love this, beautifully done.

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to blackorchid5583 [2005-09-24 19:04:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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blackorchid5583 In reply to JessicaMDouglas [2005-09-24 22:58:46 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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ShadowDragon6 In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 18:17:28 +0000 UTC]

OMG, that is beautiful! I love her hair and the red roses.

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to ShadowDragon6 [2005-09-24 18:22:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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ShadowDragon6 In reply to JessicaMDouglas [2005-09-24 18:45:52 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome.

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Ranna In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 17:22:39 +0000 UTC]

This looks lovely. I like the fabric, and the belt design is really interesting. The wisps of hair look so fine and real, it's great Great flow.

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Shadowcthuhlu In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 16:58:00 +0000 UTC]

very nice effect with thje color palatte.

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to Shadowcthuhlu [2005-09-24 17:11:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Shadowcthuhlu In reply to JessicaMDouglas [2005-09-24 20:25:40 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome.

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seabird In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 15:52:10 +0000 UTC]

beautiful. I love the hint of red.

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to seabird [2005-09-24 15:53:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Hettar7 In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 14:48:55 +0000 UTC]

there's something really intriguing about seeing someones exposed back and not being able to see their face. the color choices are always nice together, though i'm sure it made the image harder to do with the limited pallete. and it always impresses me how well you do whispy hair in this medium. she looks like she's standing in water, or floating up out of our unconscious maybe. nice.

did i tell you that i bought two little small thick card things of your work when i went to dragon con? das siegel(?) and another i forgot the name of. i like them a lot.

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to Hettar7 [2005-09-24 15:55:41 +0000 UTC]

*chuckles* I always look at it as... we consider the eyes the 'window to the soul'. So when we can't see the eyes, our imagination begins to supply just what the person might be like, or what might be hidden. And I"m too tired to go into depth on that *grin* But thank you m'dear.

And no, you didn't tell me! I'm glad you liked them.

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Ethelin In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 13:58:46 +0000 UTC]

Your good. Really Good. I mean Good!

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to Ethelin [2005-09-24 15:54:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Rincewind1 In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 13:29:42 +0000 UTC]

That's really great how much does it cost to get a print account, is it a one time payment?

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to Rincewind1 [2005-09-24 15:56:32 +0000 UTC]

one time, something like $25 (give or take a few cents. It's been a long time since I got mine)

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background-noise In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 12:35:38 +0000 UTC]

The colours are so soft, so gentle.

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to background-noise [2005-09-24 15:57:07 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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str4yk1tt3n [2005-09-24 11:24:28 +0000 UTC]

beautiful.

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to str4yk1tt3n [2005-09-24 15:58:14 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Endelva In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 10:52:33 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful...

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to Endelva [2005-09-24 15:57:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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maxlain In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 10:49:12 +0000 UTC]

great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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JessicaMDouglas In reply to maxlain [2005-09-24 15:58:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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withinsanity In reply to ??? [2005-09-24 08:31:11 +0000 UTC]

Very dramatic. I like the monochromatic feel.

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