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Published: 2005-04-15 06:58:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 36648; Favourites: 1081; Downloads: 6891
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I guess I'm on this thing right now with women lounging in trees....At any rate, this is an illustration for the 2006 RAINN ([link] ) calendar.
"You say the word You know I will find you Or if you need some time I don't mindI don't hold on To the tail of your kite I'm not like the other girls that you've known But I believe I'm worth coming home to Kiss away night This girl only sleeps with butterflies...."
--Tori Amos, Sleeps with Butterflies
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 11.5x15 inches
Details: [link]
Prints: [link]
Preliminary sketches: [link] and [link]
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Comments: 217
This painting is wonderfull, the mood of relaxation and the colours are like a soft breeze in ones mind.
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That is so beautiful.
I saw the title of this somewhere and just to click it, I love that Tori song so much.
Your picture captivates the spirit of her new album so well, especially the colours, the shades of white, orange, red and purple.
I don't think I could ever do something as wonderful in watercolour.
It's amazing. Thank you
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Wow! The picture looks so delicate. the colors are beautiful and so is the picture.
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WOW this is wonderful I love it. Its awesome so cool
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Wow... Beautiful piece of art for one of my favourite songs of Tori Amos at present! 
*favs it*
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btw. Do you go art school or take some watercoloured class? Oh and what kind of watercolour do you use?
I just love your style
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No, I never took any watercolor classes, that is self-taught. Here is a tutorial on how I work though, and I also describe all my materials: [link]
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Wow, you are so talent artist.I guess talented artist came by they naturel skill.
Thank you for the links. 
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have you ever thought about doing a piece that's in the rain? or a storm? i would think your unique style would make an interesting piece to see, how you do the lighting and whatnot, aslo have you ever made a furrie? my character is half human, half dog, just the ears, no tail....that would be cool to see if you wanted any ideas
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great light... and so little freeness lost in translation.
I really admire your staying true to drawing what you love and not being discouraged by the usual derision of fantasy and "illustration" ( if indeed you encountered it ). I remember reading a while ago ( in shadowscapes I think ) that you've done some intaglio work. is there any chance of seeing them here or elsewhere ?? if you have them on file. just curious, I've been an admirer since I first saw your work on elfwood and would be interested to see them. -are editions of that kind something you might do in the future ? -regards. lc
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Oh yeah, i've gotten plenty of that derision. But I really love doing this stuff, so to me being a "sell out" would not be doing illustration, but trying to mold myself into the gallery and fine art world. As for intaglio, yes I do have some of them scanned. I'll see about uploading those sometime!
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Very beautiful. The world she is in seems so deep yet simple and magical.
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I love the butterflies and the detail put into them. Beautiful job.
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so very radiant and luminescent . . . you certainly know how to capture emotions! 
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very well done, as always, great job on the butterflies! love the butterflies in this! they give it a magical feel!
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my god! the colors are BEAUTIFUL! Great freakin' job!
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oh wow very niice!!! the butterflys really catch ppl attention!
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WOW!!!!! thats really awesome!!!!! i love watercolor. sadly i'm not talented enough to do them like my grandma-but i do a lot of pencil drawings!!!!!!!
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I would love to be in a sancuatary (can't spell) like that!
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The work itself is simply amazing. I love it, and Tori Amos is a goddess herself. Sleeps With Butterflies is one of my favorite songs on The Beekeeper. So I have to admit that is a wonderful blend.
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beautiful piece for an amazing cause
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I love it, its just plain beautiful. Watercolor based, right?
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Anything I have to say has already been said. Including the moment of awed silence.
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Oh my...
I'm just totally sure She will love the picture when She sees it. =^____^=
And I have to admit I envy you being able to take part in such a great event.
You did a beautiful job.
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Ah... poetic beauty... with a picture to preceed... what more can one ask for?
(Your colourful & creative works have always been an admiration of mine... ^^)
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its tori amos in a tree! 
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Mmmm twisty trees and butterflies. Quit making things I want prints of
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Again...another lovely piece of art...I just love the way you get the colorations...so pretty~
The woman looks very serene, and almost kinda reminds me of a red-headed Cate Blanchette...the face structure just looks very similar. And of course, I love the butterflies!! They give a soft, playful look to the picture...very, very nice. ^^
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Do you plan on selling any prints of this? My friend's birthday is coming up and not only does she love butterflies, she loves Tori Amos and I'm sure she would love to have a print of this!
~Crow-chan
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Very colorful. I love the way you had the butterflies sit on the spiral, and the way the wind is teasing them.
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thats really pretty. you use water colors, right? i wish i could use water colors like that. its so beautiful.
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