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sweetgreychaos — Cancer: Ponderous Things
Published: 2008-02-25 14:45:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 2650; Favourites: 48; Downloads: 26
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This didn't originally start as a zodiac piece... I just saw something pretty on DA that was orange and white and thought "mmm, orange n' whiiiiite" so I started to play. When I play, that basically means I start with a shape and just paint haphazardly around it. That's one reason that this isn't symmetrical. The other reason? I don't like symmetrical.
I don't know if I'll ever do the full zodiac. Maybe if I can finagle mehself some more models. A full zodiac of me would be supah boring.
Time: The end of a Cheers & a full Just Shoot Me
Medium: Wolfe Brothers Makeup, plus some Ben Nye White.
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wow that is amazing. i love the non-symmetricalness.
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^_^ Thanks! Ha- non-symmetrical is so much easier.
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Why are you so good? *weeps*
I see designs like this and feel completely shitty about my artisitc abilities, because I know there's no way I'd ever dream them up myself. XD
I love all of your intricate whorl patterns, and how you're able to incorporate key elements of your theme into your design so aesthetically. . . those pincers and your lips are absolutely ingenious. <3
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And this isn't 'dreamed up'- not planned a'tall, just so off the cuff. It's why I don't do symmetrical things as a rule- because I just get my paint and start painting. If something strikes me as pretty, I keep it. If it's oooglay, I wipe it off.
You should try just getting out makeup and playing. I start with the eyes, usually. Or start in the corner of your face and work outward. You'd be surprised what you can come up with.
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My problem is that I have very specific and clear ideas - or, if they're more vague, I always want to incorporate an exact element and execute in a precise way. I get frustrated if they turn out as less than what I intended. XD
I've never been much of a doodler, oddly. . . the idea always come first for me, at the very least. I have to know what I'm going to be doing so I can define my angle of approach and eliminate dumb mistakes.
However, genius usually strikes me unintentionally. I've never sat down thinking "I'm going to create a masterpiece", because the result is usually disappointment. But, sometimes fate, timing, and whimsy are the best contributors. . . the things I'm most proud of art-wise are often the ones that started out with a simple premise, and spiraled into unconscious brilliance. Which is really ironic. XD So maybe I should stop trying so hard. . .
And you're very welcome and deserving, of course! I'm just a typically dissatisfied artists with steep standards always looming an inch above me reach. If ever I become too complacent with my abilities, it's time to find a new set of talents!
<3
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"steep standards always looming an inch above my reach"- how very true!!!! 
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Hahah that's such a cool idea! I like the lips! Great idea and the colours! Wow
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^_^ Thank you! I'm glad you like it!
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^_^ Like a creaaaaamsicle...
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i love love LOVE the lips. and orange/white is one of my favorite color schemes. once again, you rocked it.
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It's not, actually. ^_^ I'm a Capricorn. Stubborn lil' goat fish.
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LoL, well, just as good!
I'm actually a Cancer myself, though, so I was really happy to see this piece!
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Heh, I like the story behind it. That's the sort of thing I'd do, if I were any good at makeup that wasn't simply eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner.
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^_^ Playing around can be a lot of fun- you should try it!
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Heh, until the holidays, I'm not even going to have time, but I know we have a load of face paints somewhere. Do they still count as make-up?
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Sure, face paints are what I use. ^_^ XD
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Oh hooray, I can't wait until the holidays now
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I like this. 
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Thank you. ^_^ I'm glad you like it! And yus, it was fun. One of the very rare times I've done a design in the morning, rather than late at night.
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That is very lovely!
There isn't enough face makeups that have been done with non-traditional colors so it's great to see such free use of color!
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^_^ Thank you! I certainly don't limit myself to 'traditional' makeup colors. Something like this would get me quite a few stares, were I to take it outside.
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No kidding, I've walked around campus before in full theatre makeup, we got stares from High school kids when we went to visit our mom in full cat makeup!
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