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I'm not afraid of being alone~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
New profile: ~Elucidator
Usually people put their daily deviation thanks and comments at the bottom... but I'm gonna do that right here. Big thanks to $Moonbeam13 for featuring it and being so considerate to me
Painting is such fun! This was done in around twenty hours (I think) over the course of a week. I used no references, which I am rather proud of. This concept was not carefully planned or slowly executed, unlike many of my other paintings, but I love how it turned out. This is one of those images that I think very well embodies my personal style and creative inclinations. I'd like to point out that this one is heavily inspired by *Sugarock99 , as well.
If you'd like to see the original sketch, it's here: [link]
Anyway, this is done in acrylic paint on canvas, 22x28 inches, and I used a matte medium and a matte varnish, as well. Mediums are like heaven...
Β© to myself, please don't redistribute it, but feel free to use it personally.
If you have any ideas as to which category this rightfully belongs in, please correct me!
And, as always, comments and critiques are totally sweet.
As a last note, her proportions may appear unrealistic, but I think it's a combination of illusions, as I did an anatomical sketch before I began.
I know I said that was a last note, but I also need to apologize for the grainy photo. Sorry.
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Comments: 174
L0RD-0DIN In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 16:54:32 +0000 UTC]
I love it... Is this picture on sale? Would love to purchase it let me know!
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SkarValidus In reply to L0RD-0DIN [2011-04-07 19:03:30 +0000 UTC]
Sorry, this is a personal piece, not for sale. Thanks though!
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Hehewuti In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 16:43:40 +0000 UTC]
This reminds me very much of a kids book I loved during my childhood, fits it very well. Beautiful execution!
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Hehewuti In reply to SkarValidus [2011-04-07 19:29:52 +0000 UTC]
Okino and the Whales, by Arnica Esterl
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SkarValidus In reply to Hehewuti [2011-04-07 22:18:16 +0000 UTC]
I'll keep it in mind. Who knows whether I may run across it one day.
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SuperSmurgger In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 16:02:53 +0000 UTC]
This is so prodigious and so amazing !!
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SuperSmurgger In reply to SkarValidus [2011-04-07 20:08:51 +0000 UTC]
You're very Welcome !
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Cherife In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 15:19:55 +0000 UTC]
great work. Hate that watermark
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SkarValidus In reply to Cherife [2011-04-07 19:01:13 +0000 UTC]
Thanks. Unfortunately, the watermark is very necessary. Sorry .
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QAuZ In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 14:58:21 +0000 UTC]
Wow I thoguth it would be cool if it was even digital art and it's actually traditional's which makes it very very very very worthy
Congrats.
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MignonFelin In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 14:54:40 +0000 UTC]
This reminds me of one of my favorite books: "WellenlΓ€ufer" (someone who can walk over water and breath under water) by Kai Meyer. I don't know whether he is known in America but his books are awesome.
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SkarValidus In reply to MignonFelin [2011-04-07 19:00:32 +0000 UTC]
Hmm, nope, haven't heard of him. Sounds fun though!
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whatwazthat In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 14:50:25 +0000 UTC]
incredible. The use of light is perfect, the delecacy of her hair and the fabric of her clothes are perfect, the colors are perfect, and the proportioning is PERFECT.
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SkarValidus In reply to whatwazthat [2011-04-07 19:03:53 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much
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whatwazthat In reply to SkarValidus [2011-04-07 19:21:13 +0000 UTC]
^_^ you're very welcome! Keep up the excellent work!
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BluePh In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 14:32:16 +0000 UTC]
AWESOMELY-FABTABULOUSLY-FABULOUS
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spaghetti-legs96 In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 14:29:19 +0000 UTC]
Wow... the atmosphere in this is amazing, at first I thought it was a photo!
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sushipants In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 13:59:15 +0000 UTC]
woooh nice nice
i almost thought this was a picture taken with a under water camera!
: )
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SkarValidus In reply to sushipants [2011-04-07 18:58:41 +0000 UTC]
Ha, I wish I could take photos like this... Thank you.
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lilac-and-cream In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 13:55:45 +0000 UTC]
I still can't believe this is a painting, I love the use of colour to create the atmosphere. It describes my feelings perfectly.
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SkarValidus In reply to lilac-and-cream [2011-04-07 18:59:51 +0000 UTC]
Well the primary purpose for this one wasn't technique or practice or anything, just expression, so I'm glad you can relate to it!
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magicpupy In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 13:30:11 +0000 UTC]
When I was reading the description and got to the part about it being I was like: "Wait. This is a painting?!"
It's so realistic... really amazing work
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SkarValidus In reply to magicpupy [2011-04-07 18:58:20 +0000 UTC]
Haha, thank you. If it looks realistic, I've accomplished my goal!
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djinn-world In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 12:50:58 +0000 UTC]
"I'm not afraid of being alone" --> awesome!
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SkarValidus In reply to djinn-world [2011-04-07 18:57:44 +0000 UTC]
Sometimes I'm melancholy like that... Tends to be helpful to my art .
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SpinkellaSapphire In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 12:22:28 +0000 UTC]
Very nice concept and composition! I love it lots! <3
Congratulations on the Daily Deviation!
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SpinkellaSapphire In reply to SkarValidus [2011-05-05 10:14:23 +0000 UTC]
You're most welcome!
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LenaDavid In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 12:12:05 +0000 UTC]
tell me a way to express my LOVE to this work !!!! I LOVE it, the concept is awesome .. .. the colors are beautiful, the water is well done ..
really well deserved DD, Congratulations .. ..
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LaNich In reply to ??? [2011-04-07 12:03:52 +0000 UTC]
I like your pic! Brave girl! As for me, I would be afraid to go there
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