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From The Earth
Published: 2008-03-27 17:42:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 17593; Favourites: 843; Downloads: 261
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This started out as an experiment I wasn't really expecting much out of, but I ended up liking it enough to post it here.I used a vintage photograph as reference for the pose, and as it's mainly an experiment with technique there isn't much more behind this image. However, I find she closely resembles an idea I had in mind for a painting I want to do of the Slavic goddess of spring, Vesna (using my good friend Vesna as model, of course
). My paternal grandfather is Serbian and I've taken part in his customs and traditions growing up. It's a part of my heritage I'm interested in exploring further through my art.
Watercolour and various inks (white, mostly... still in love with that) on watercolour paper. 19x15 inches.
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Comments: 128
Hello! Someone's been hanging out in the Brian Froud gallery!! Lovely 'sparkle' though.
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I hope this doesn't offend you, but it has a Josephine Wall style to it. Very stunning. It's gorgeous!
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Not at all, it's a compliment, thank you!
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This is amazing. A very appropriate title and textures!!
Congradulations on DD!
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a great picture 
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Also, the texture of her skin, and the way the roots and her veins inter-whatever = really cool, this is one of those pictures I get a strong feeling when I look at. Awsome.
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Thanks a lot, I'm glad you like it.
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Amazing style, anatomy, realism. And stunning details!
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wonderful picture!it's so expressive and beautiful.congratulations for DD
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really nice and mysterious, well done!!
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It reminds me a lot of Brian Froud's work. Very well done.
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Congrats on the DD 
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Thanks, Toni! I was rather surprised (and momentarily confused) to log in this morning and find so many messages for me.
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Lol! I'll bet you were 
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congrats on your DD for this very beautiful piece!
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You've done a great job painting feeling into this piece, the way she's looking at you conveys so much thought.
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that's really gorgeous
the white ink is fun
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White ink is a lot of fun... I've loved using it a lot recently
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This is absolutely beautiful. I always enjoy the living Earth/mother type figure. It seems soothing to me. And almost familiar. But in a more tangible and real way. Not many get this right. You're one of the few.
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Thank you for the wonderful compliment. It's a favourite theme for me, and I'm glad you think I got it rght.
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absolutely beautiful. Personally I think this looks more like a winter goddess, mainly because the colours are so cold, but then the beginning of spring is not really all that colourful. Still, this is a stunning creation - kudos & congrats on the DD, very well deserved.
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They're not colours I would usually associate with Spring either, but I still got that feeling from it., for whatever reason.
Thank you for the comment, I appreciate it.
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Gorgeous!! I love the textures...and it is soo magical!! 
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I like this painting so much ! I have featured it in my DA journal, hope that`s ok ...?
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wohoooo IT IS REALLY GOOD ^^ when have you been doing thattttt..... _ _" ( while not working on your "other" work i s pose hehe). Its gorgeous and yes go go white ink !!!
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This is absolutely wonderful.
The detail is rich. I love the colour composition,
and her antlers are just gorgeous.
~ Your work reminds me of Brian Froud's paintings.
Here's his website . You may like his works!
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Thank you
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