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The Face of Dorian Gray
Published: 2004-12-29 19:16:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 25828; Favourites: 397; Downloads: 4581
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This is a companion piece to the actual Portait of Dorian Gray already uploaded (I think), and was done for an educational magazine years ago. They wanted a piece similar to a portrait of Clive Barker I had done. Watercolor, about 12 x 14.Related content
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That is VERY skillfully done. I especially love how you worked the colours on the left side.
And you have no idea how much i love that book.
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wow! this is an awesome take on a great charater1
it's funny, a friend of mine and i were talking about dorian grey just the other day, compairing him to another topic, and then i saw this picture before reading the title, and thought about the the conversation we had, and realized that it's not only similar to him, but another interpretation of him. not only is it ironic, but very cool!
this picture is great! i love the colour and detain you put into it! great job!
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one of my favourite books...this is a pretty good rendering
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just listened to "james blunt" with his song "tears and rain"... and some day's ago, i have had a little discussion with an beauty about dorian gray...
damn, is that name now following me?
but, nothing matters, i like that picture at the first second i saw it.
and it is all done with watercolor? wow! impressive! my old acryle paintings are nothing compared to it.
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Okay... Okay, WOW. Your watercoloring skills are very impressive - your control of the color and effects are just beautiful. This particular piece makes up for all the slogging through that infernal story...
LOL - I saw the 1940's black-n-white movie done for "A Portrait of Dorian Grey" and I really liked it, so of course I went out to find the book. The book... Was a philosophical rant, not a thriller. Silly me. However, it has clearly inspired your wonderful artwork. You captured the essence of this guy just magnificently. I'm glad you decided to post the picture, even if you have had it around for a while.
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Cool--I actually just finished reading the book; I thought it was pretty interesting 
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Someone has actually painted Dorian Gray. I like you a lot.
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I'm actually quite mean, so, be happy.
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oh yes...it's just a mask for my sadistic side
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Ahhh, I always wondered who Dorian Gray was. There is a song by the artist James Blunt which I sing called 'Tears and Rain' and it features the lyric 'hides my true shape, like dorian gray, I heard what they say, but im not here for trouble.' Its a beautiful song.
As for the painting its simply amazing. You have such a great talent. The colours are really amazing.
Congrats on the DD
Sam
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This rules. I love the contrast and the duality of it. When I first saw it, I thought it was Two-Face.
Clive Barker portrait? Where is it?
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I am pretty sure it is in my gallery here (called Barker, I think), if not, it is on my site in the misc. section, thanks.
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This is great, I was thinking Dorian Grey before even reading the caption or title!
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in my world lit call we each had to doa commercial for a major work of fiction that we had read and my friend did dorian gray. lol well i played dorian gray despite being obviously female and we photshopped my face and it look suprisingly like your painting but not nearly as amazing.
i love the choice of color and the way you made it look very bold and yet they still melt together. i guess if i had to say something it would be about the nose. it is very good butmaybe the shadowing well not the shadowing but where it is the most pink is a little off. i am just very analytical so i would notice it. in no way am i trying to be rude just i was struck by your piece. i love it.
haha so just tell me to be quiet if you think i am wrong.
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oh, no problem, I can take criticism, thanks.
now, be quiet!!!!!!!
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Wonderful.
I adore that novel, and this is a justified portrait of him.
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I loved the book. This picture is amazing.
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absolutly beutiful. 
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A grandiose tribute to the O.W. Dandy. :cool:
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Creepy, but in a good way. This is a beatuiful piece.
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fasinating,stunning, I love the movement of the facial transformation.
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Gyaaah so creepy >.< Great transition though.
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This is wonderful! What a great way to capture the essence of the book.
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Oh, wow... Very nice blending effects and coloring. Though I always pictured Dorian Grey to be more of an uke boy....
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This is top-notch watercolour work!! It really appeals to me how we can see two different sides to his character. Congrats!!
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wow! this is awesome. I had to read Dorian Grey last year, it was pretty good. You did an exellent job. ^_^
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i actually read that Dorian Gray play-type story in the educational magazine. it inspired me to read the book.
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i loved that book...lol, for some reason, i always see johnny depp's face as dorian gray o.0. anyway...this is wonderful, totally show his moral and physical degradation.
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Wowwwwwww......Amazing.
You manipulate these watercolors very well. I love the contrast as well.
And the soft colors. And...*rattles on forever about how wonderful this image is*
Oh, and, congrats on DD!
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That was such a fantastic book, too... *sighs* The Picture of Dorian Grey... *nod-nod*
Wonderful portrait, m'dear. ^_^ It's so individual, but it plays out the main concept of the book still! It's perfect!
... I really like this, I'm sorry for ranting. >>
But, keep up the good work!
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This is amazing..I'm actually in the process of reading "The Picture of Dorian Gray," and I'm almost finished. I think you captured Dorian wonderfully.
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i knew your work gonna get featured! Congratulation! Great work too~ (as always)
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This is one of the best watercolour pieces i've seen eveer; no joke. I couldn't believe it was WATERcolours. The hair looks like it was done by markers. You are one hell of a talented artist.
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Good book. Good book. This is very, very well done! 
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absolutely amaing. The Picture of Dorian Grey is my favourite book of all time, and you've managed to produce quite beautifully the image i've always wanted to create.
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YES! excellent! wonderful novel. nice take on his picture
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wow. that is one of my favorite books and this is an amazing representation!! you have much skill with watercolor. im so jealous. very great job!
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Intresting, the way the colours mix and move outwards... This image is quite creepy but also impressively drawn and colour... Greatwork!
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That is an amazing piece. I've always loved that story, and the detail put into this... it's just astounding. Definitely worthy of a daily deviation, and a fav. Great job!
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Holy craparoni....... that is FREAKING awesome... *faves*
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