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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
AutumnEstuary [2008-03-28 17:02:30 +0000 UTC]
What a wonderful picture! I love the coloring and mood. It reminds me of some of Brian Froud's earthier paintings. ^^
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Mahekun In reply to ??? [2008-03-28 05:58:31 +0000 UTC]
I came in to say that it's got a great earthy look, before I even saw the title of the painting
I love her face...I'm trying to come up with the words to describe her expression but I can't. Just that it's the perfect expression.
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cjmartin87 In reply to ??? [2008-03-27 22:27:17 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous. Just Gorgeous! I love the soft colors, and the expression on her face.
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CaroleHumphreys [2008-03-27 20:24:07 +0000 UTC]
I love those skeletal leaves, there is a lovely sense of old making way for the new. A very beautiful image.
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Kaelycea In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2008-03-27 21:39:38 +0000 UTC]
Rather fitting for the time of year... thank you.
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Elfin-Grrl In reply to ??? [2008-03-27 19:40:33 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely stunning, I love this. So deep and magical.
And I agree white ink is ace!
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Kaelycea In reply to Elfin-Grrl [2008-03-27 21:47:57 +0000 UTC]
I love it It's bordering on obsession now, I think
Thank you!
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AbbeyAllen [2008-03-27 19:12:19 +0000 UTC]
Ooooh, it is beautiful, I love it. It reminds me of Brian Froud's "Faerie Godmother" piece.
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Gaina In reply to ??? [2008-03-27 19:01:06 +0000 UTC]
That's absolutely beautiful. Have you seen an artist called Poppy Palin? Check her out, you might like her stuff
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Kaelycea In reply to Gaina [2008-03-27 21:48:28 +0000 UTC]
I haven't... I'll check out her work. Thank you.
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nydwyngreendragon [2008-03-27 18:31:10 +0000 UTC]
Excellent Work!
I don't care what your tutors say about your white ink dependancy, it works beautifully!
All the Best!
-CJB
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Kaelycea In reply to nydwyngreendragon [2008-03-27 21:50:21 +0000 UTC]
Thank you... It makes me laugh because no matter how many times I've told them, they don't realise this is a new thing for me.
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nydwyngreendragon In reply to Kaelycea [2008-03-27 22:15:47 +0000 UTC]
A lot of my Art Professors in College were determined to live vicarously through their students. I think it's because they don't have time to do their own work...
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Kaelycea In reply to nydwyngreendragon [2008-03-27 22:20:17 +0000 UTC]
From my experience so far that would seem to be the case a lot of the time.
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Sophia-Christina In reply to Kaelycea [2008-03-27 22:05:22 +0000 UTC]
you are most welcome, Katrina
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Ravensrow In reply to ??? [2008-03-27 17:52:32 +0000 UTC]
Beautifully done, great texture, colour and feel.
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antlercat-anon [2008-03-27 17:43:48 +0000 UTC]
This is a gorgeous painting!
I'm really interested in folklore & fantasy myself, and this is just beautiful to see...
It caught my eye from the front page.
Beautiful!
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Kaelycea In reply to antlercat-anon [2008-03-27 21:51:44 +0000 UTC]
It's one of my favourite subjects to paint, as you can see Thank you.
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