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Published: 2009-04-28 14:04:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 51698; Favourites: 721; Downloads: 10370
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I discovered the wonderful Betty Page through the work of Dave Stevens, an artist who I greatly admired and whose work I love. Tragically we lost both of them last year and I started a little tribute piece, which then sat on my drawing table for months. Ran across it the other day and this joke just jumped out at me - so I adapted my original sketch and this is the result - a little gag and a tribute to the original and best queen of the pinup plus a thanks to everyone who's rummaged through my pictures, left comments and made me feel at home here on DA. The joke would work with 100 (betty) page views or 42000, but thank you everybody!Related content
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thisabstraction [2009-07-02 15:40:35 +0000 UTC]
Im glad to hear i'm not the only one that has tons of unfinished pieces lying around waiting to be touched again.
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Loopydave In reply to thisabstraction [2009-07-03 09:02:44 +0000 UTC]
. Too many ideas, just not enough time to do them!
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crcarlosrodriguez [2009-06-27 04:10:11 +0000 UTC]
Hi Dave!.. your work was included in a tribute about the legendary Betty Page, here the link for more information: [link]
remember fave this notice!
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Loopydave In reply to crcarlosrodriguez [2009-06-27 05:01:58 +0000 UTC]
Thanks man! And done .
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The-White-Lotus In reply to ??? [2009-05-10 00:33:10 +0000 UTC]
As always, the way you render skin simply amazes me. How in the world did you get this darned good? Cuz wow...I truly aspire to be half as good as you!
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Loopydave In reply to The-White-Lotus [2009-05-10 02:28:42 +0000 UTC]
Thanks again for taking the time to look through my stuff and leave comments - always a pleasure when you come by. Still working on my skin tones, but any success I seem to have I'm sure comes from learning, practice, close observation and sheer doggedness. Learning to observe how skin is different where the bones are closer to the surface than on muscled mass, which areas have a more specular highlight, colour shifts to different areas of the face/body etc. lead to a more realistic flesh. As for practice, there's some adage about needing 10,000 hrs at something before you truely become an expert, but I also you believe you can practice your observational skills even when you are not drawing or painting. Hope that answered your question - didn't mean to prattle on so much!
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The-White-Lotus In reply to Loopydave [2009-05-10 15:42:34 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question, and no, you never prattle. Words of wisdom are always welcome here!
In fact, the big B and I were wondering if we could send you a couple more things to see what you thought, and how (hopefully) we've been able to improve under your guidance?
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Loopydave In reply to jFury [2009-05-08 13:14:44 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! Wasn't entirely happy with the face - actually fixed it a bit since this one, and may repost it later, but I was pretty happy with how the hands turned out. Hands are fun - its all those little swirls on the knuckles and colour change up the fingers that make them so.
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CarlosHurtadoSoriano [2009-05-07 03:08:22 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations!
A great Work!
Cheers!
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CarlosHurtadoSoriano In reply to Loopydave [2009-05-07 13:07:26 +0000 UTC]
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JustGreg In reply to ??? [2009-05-06 11:27:34 +0000 UTC]
Well, I'm a little late to leave my congratulations to the 42 000 - so, congrats to the 44 224 as of now
Well deserved!
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Kojiiro [2009-05-05 16:15:53 +0000 UTC]
bwahahahahahahahah haagahagahagha nice word joke!! agahagahag and great pice of Art!
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Keylowna In reply to ??? [2009-05-05 07:48:08 +0000 UTC]
Congrats to the 42K mate. You really deserve it.!!!
I hope I will see a lot more of your inspiring beauties in the future.
Best wishes, Jack - Keylowna pinup art
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Loopydave In reply to Keylowna [2009-05-05 12:49:55 +0000 UTC]
Cheers! Thanks for the lovely sentiment!
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pimply1995 In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 15:56:12 +0000 UTC]
You never cease to impress me good sir! Looking forward to your next piece!
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Loopydave In reply to pimply1995 [2009-05-05 00:03:18 +0000 UTC]
Cheers! Kind of snowed under at the moment but I hope to get something up soon.
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Loopydave In reply to ohnojaylo [2009-05-04 04:38:06 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! Appreciate you taking a peek!
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HughFreeman [2009-05-03 15:19:46 +0000 UTC]
That's amazing dude, wow.
Well deserved 42k, exellent tribute to Betty
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Loopydave In reply to RandyHand [2009-05-01 01:42:01 +0000 UTC]
Cheers, and yes, you indeed have to love ms page!
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PatCarlucci In reply to ??? [2009-04-29 12:54:57 +0000 UTC]
Congrats on the "page" views Loopy!
GREAT illo on Ms Page as well...!
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danyboz [2009-04-29 10:46:17 +0000 UTC]
"...original and best queen of the pinup..."
That's right... and you're a King at drawing her!
Immediate
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Loopydave In reply to danyboz [2009-04-29 13:06:50 +0000 UTC]
Think Dave Stevens was the king of drawing Bettie, but thanks for the high praise and the fave!
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danyboz In reply to Loopydave [2009-05-01 08:17:34 +0000 UTC]
You're right... but you pay a great tribute to him.
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Age-Velez [2009-04-29 05:10:02 +0000 UTC]
42000!? wow! Way to go ya loopy monkey!
LOve the betty Page piece! My girls always do that same pose for me and i tell them, Do you have any Betty Page books or pics? And it's always, Yes! Hehehehe!
Congrats Mate and here's to many more views!
CHEERS!
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Loopydave In reply to Age-Velez [2009-04-29 13:08:25 +0000 UTC]
Lol! Thanks mate. As for the pose, its a classic and you cant really go wrong with it!
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squaremonkey1 In reply to ??? [2009-04-29 05:07:40 +0000 UTC]
Love your work,Congrads bud!! you da man!!
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Loopydave In reply to squaremonkey1 [2009-04-29 13:05:56 +0000 UTC]
Thanks - and thanks for regularly checking in - very much appreciated my friend!
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squaremonkey1 In reply to Loopydave [2009-04-30 07:06:44 +0000 UTC]
You bet keep em comin bud!!
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Wytherwing [2009-04-29 01:31:34 +0000 UTC]
a very fun piece and a fab tribute! congrats to you on the 42K views!
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Loopydave In reply to gWebber [2009-04-29 03:34:20 +0000 UTC]
I hope thats a good thing! Cheers!
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bpisek [2009-04-29 00:42:01 +0000 UTC]
Excellent! Both Dave and Betty would have liked this.
I knew Betty was ill, and Dave's death was a complete shock.
Again, great job.
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