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Published: 2009-12-21 07:49:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 17137; Favourites: 1170; Downloads: 0
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This is Moth, a childlike folk figure from a project I'm working on. She's not a goddess, more like a Paul Bunyan / Santa Clause character. In the mythology, she causes the leaves to turn colors in fall.It's christmastime, so I thought I should do something pastoral, but I'm still hung up on autumn.
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So very pretty D: I love the grapes, I didn't think those would work so well. Very arresting!
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I found out the secret to dusty grapes is the airbrush. I never would have considered using that thing seriously until now.
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Airbrush! *hiss*
Actually I've recently come to realize that the airbrush isn't all that bad :\ Just needs to be used in moderation.
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yeah, or on top of brush strokes.. I feel less angry towards it now that I know *janaschi uses it
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I love this color scheme 
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Wow, that looks amazing! The way you did the grapes reminds me of old-timey oil paintings.
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thanks! I have a book of still lifes and the grapes always look so delicious and dusty, but whenever I tried them they came out looking too shiny...I finally figured out to use the airbrush instead of my normal brush
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This is such an incredibly rich piece - you really did a great job of capturing the essence of Autumn.
Great piece!
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oh man you're so fantastic. The colors and the whites of her eyes look so glassy and perfect. She looks out of breath, has she been flying a lot?
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hehe does she look like she can fly?
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I assumed she was a Moth.
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oh, no, that's just her name 
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Man, this is amazing. How long did it take you?
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I love the eyes. And the hair, and the way you do faces in general. But the eyes in particular.
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She has a beautiful look of innocent wonder.
Bravo!
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This has just become one of my fave things from your gallery *_*
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her hair is like a cornucopia, great idea!
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Beautiful, her eyes are outstanding!
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This must be my favortite piece of yours... such expression and colors!...
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ahhhh ;w; the colors r sooo pritty~
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Wow, this is beautiful. May I ask, how long did this take, and what kind of brush did you use to paint it?
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it took about 5 hours and I used 46 spatter and an airbrush for the grapes
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Ooh, just a spatter brush. Low opacity for blending?
I'm just trying to figure out how to get a nicer painty look for my work, rather than what looks either too blended, or too sloppy, that's why I ask.
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actualy it's not a spatter brush, that's just the name of it 
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I'm all curious now. I need to see this brush and examine it like Sherlock Holmes.
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This is simply gorgeous! Your painting skills and use of color are hugely inspiring, and it's amazing to see how you just get better with every piece. I love how solid and real her personality is, and the hair and the way you worked in the leaves/etc is perfect. <3333333
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You'll get over me one day. I promise.
Anyway! :3 This has got to be one of my favorite pieces of yours. It's flat-out gorgeous.
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There's always been something really attractive to me about leaves + hair. I don't know what it is. I love the texture of her clothing too.
Also, autumn = best time of year for sure
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I can't place it, but there's something about her that seems to live and breathe. I really, really, really love this one. Not sure why. Something in her face? In the brushstrokes? Very lovely.
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This is one of the most beautiful portraits I have ever seen!
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Oooh... This is gorgeous! I love the colors, and the face, and all the details with her hair... Beautiful!!
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Oooh, Alex the colors are great. I like the texture on her shoulder, I can't stop staring at it. I think the way you handled the under part of her eyes is really successful.
Great job! (Also, squee Christmas is coming! pic not related, but squee anyways!)
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That is amazing, beautifully done.
By the way, thanks for sending that commission my way!
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she's beautiful! And so wonderfully painted. He hair is magnificent and I adore her ears
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just lovely. i really enjoy her expressive, orb-like eyes. and of course, the detailing in the leaves and flowers and grapes.
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I simply adore the shapes and characteristics of her features. Also, the autumn colours and details you have done are superb! Wonderful...
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I love your autumn themed pieces. Such beautiful set of colors. And, yeah, wow, the colors/shading in this one is great! I am drowning in her eyes!
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Woah, her face is just amazing! You used so many values!
And she's a really cool idea. I'm glad that you didn't make her a goddess like figure.
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