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stackolee — Ophelia I Feel Ya
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Published: 2007-11-27 12:30:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 612; Favourites: 9; Downloads: 11
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I didn't set out to paint Ophelia, but there's so many girls who like to reenact that scene that eventually all their reference photos won me over. I just had a vague idea of a woman coming up for air. But oh well.I've seen Hamlet (the Lawrence Olivier version) but never figured out her motivation for offing herself.
Maybe I'll watch it again with a notepad...
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wow, that is beautiful. the colours...
and just so you know, most people don't think it was a deliberate attempt at a suicide that killed ophelia, more that she fell in and didn't try and save herself. I guess she just gave up on life, because of all the sadness and corruption around her (as well as in her).
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I guess I need to track down an "unabridged" version of Hamlet and pay close attention. Though, I really did like the Olivier version.
Thanks for the words.
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Wonderful job! The water effect works well and the contrast of the rich color of the flowers and her lips against all the other neutral tones is stunning. I love it.
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Thanks for the comment!
I just wish I knew more about oil painting... I don't think watercolor was the best choice...
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