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Published: 2013-06-16 11:31:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 11586; Favourites: 488; Downloads: 0
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My FB page: [link] "Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It spans the 150-180th degree of the zodiac, between 152.75 and 180 degree of celestial longitude, which the Tropical zodiac the Sun transits this area on average between August 23 to September 22 each year.
The constellation of Virgo is representative of many identities, all related to maidens, purity and fertility.She was originally associated to Dike, also known as Justice, daughter of Zeus and Themis, who was once the Mistress of All-Divine Order and Law prior to the Olympians. Dike initially lived among mankind but withdrew when they no longer upheld justice.
In Greek mythology,similarly, Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, had been abducted and taken to the underworld by Hades. In revenge her mother ruined the harvests, the earth became infertile and the people were starving. Zeus was forced to issue a decree stating that Persephone should spend only a short time each year in the underworld, and when she was released Demeter permitted Nature to resume its natural course."
This is my second addition to the Zodiac Signs while the first one was Leo
In time i will complete them all!
This piece is dedicated to Kev an awesome Virgo with an amazing gallery!
I used:
Many watercolor and acrylic washes
Prismacolor premier pencils
Albrecht Durer faber castell watercolor pencils (with and without water)
On canvas board size 24cm x 30cm
I have uploaded the original file in case you want to check on the full amount of details.Also if you are interested in the wips you can find them here [link]
This is a photo i took in the morning sunlight (i guess thats why it looks bright and warm) and laters i will varnish it to make all colors pop out properly.
all
so very much for viewing and commenting!
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wow, the coloring is fantastic. the pose as well! The eyes and the expression coming from them is gorgeous
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yeah it seems i had quite a fun with the colors this time!
thank you very much my dear!
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i love bright vivid colors,thank you my dear.
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Love everything about this! ..awesome
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Amazing piece ! A new eye catcher, and a wonderful portrait with amazing colors.
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and a good time with my watercolors!
thank you sweetheart.
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And here I got up at 5:00 AM and have been painting solidly until just now when I took out my bike for some exercise. I come back and I see this and look at my work and think that I am moving in milometers, while you move in kilometers in the same amount of time. This is a terrific blending of all of the media you used to make her (you really are able to transcend the different media so well). The washes are so wonderfully done, I love the little border skirmishes that are happening between them. Everything is smooth where it needs to be, and rough where it doesn't. The way you have done the background colours on the left is quite magical, and just finishes this off perfectly.
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You must have done loads in so many hours..
Sweetheart this isnt true.You have reached where you meant to reach already and look at me...still struggling here.Theres so much i still need to do..
I said i was gonna keep the washes apparent,i never intended to destroy them.I didnt think it would become so watercolorish but i love the way it turned.I kept the details where they were needed,and i went abstract to the background. I would even ask you to write a critique for this one(since watercolors are your thing),but honestly theres one single thing that scares me with you.And no i dont dare to say it out loud...
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I did get quite a bit done, and yeah my back was sore, but I have my easel quite upright as I work so that helps a little. The bike helped but not nearly as much as you would have.
I don't see the washes here destroyed here, but enhanced and powerful. It turned out watercolourish and very beautiful indeed.
I would write a critique but I really struggle with the concept of them (I have only ever done one), usually when I view your work I write exactly what I see already. My thinking is that if you considered this finished and are satisfied with it then it has to be very good based on the standards you put on yourself. There is very little in this piece I might do differently myself, but again your style is yours and yours alone. I think the minute you put the first sketches on the paper for this it started on the path that you guided it through to get to this wonderful the final result.
I am curious what scares you about me in this context, maybe you will have to beam it to me mentally so I can figure it out.
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it was a thing anyway with the critique,since you made it clear you are not doing this, then theres no point in knowing what scares me about it either.
i think there are a lot of things you might do different yourself in this piece,true my style is my own,you have your own,and you are very good with it.
btw have you ever tried to do watercolor on canvas? its not easy...canvas absorbs the layers and the colors become blurry..
aha you know me.If it doesnt pass MY tests,it wont get to be uploaded! 
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Are you sure there's no point in me knowing, I am pretty sure you will post another watercolourish painting in the future and I might be tempted then. I think you should definitely adopt a "better safer than sorry" philosophy and offer up full disclosure here.
I have never tried watercolour on canvas in maybe other then as an experiment. I do recall it got absorbed quite readily and was very hard to be precise with. I have never blended paint with pencils either but the idea really intrigues me. The concept of being very fluid and yet still being able to add tight lines is quite enticing indeed.
What do you varnish water based paint and pencils with? I know with my acrylics I add this:[link] But I have never tried anything with my watercolours. If you took the photo at a slight angle you would eliminate the glare possibly, but you would then have to adjust the photo with Photoshop or something similar.
Yeah I never for a second thought that you would upload anything that did not have your personal seal of approval. I also know that you are well aware of the final result long before your hand has left the paper.
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aha!
The "maybe"s and "If"s wont work with me,you little devil.
You said you are not doing this,end of discussion.
Dont try the canvas with the watercolors...do try though the combination of tiny details (CP) with the fluid abstract (watercolor) on your papers.
I use varnish for oil paintings a glossy one with acrylics AND oils.It makes the colors pop out.I ll send you a link tomorrow...
True. And true...
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Crazy, I had just picked Michaela up from her basketball practice, and was preparing shrimp for dinner, and I occurred to me that my phone was left in my truck and it was nagging at me. I went out, got and something in my head said check dA, and look who is up late again.
You mean cute little devil right? 
I will definitely try a pencil and watercolour wash blend in the future, you don't have room at your table in the sunlight for me, do you? 
Do send me the link(s) I am very curious to see what you use now. Please sleep now and have great dreams tonight.
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you have a weird relationship with your phone...you actually talk to each other?
i ll share when you are rdy to write a critique.
you are always welcome to my table.
Its 30C,way too hot,i am dripping...and tomorrow i wont be even back at home before 3 pm... not to mention i must wake up at 7.30 am.
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Wow a late night little imp taking shots at me, how special.
Okay then I will promise to write a critique on the submission of yours that you choose.
That is a very revered table spot to me, and I will be there I think one day.
30C is a killer for heat, and 7:30 AM is in a little over three hours. Maybe a shower and a rest on top of the covers just to settle you a bit might work.
Here is a song to help: [link]
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this is absolutely original ;D me love
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you deserve it
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Beautiful, colorful, great ... like its creator !
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The colours! they are amazing!! So much harmony in it!! Awesome as always Christi!! 
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not to mention it made me so happy in the process!
thank youuuu!!!!!
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It is really very beautiful
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interesting series. Keep going
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oooh i will!thank you!!
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με ξερεις τωρα εμενα Ελενη,κανω παρτυ με τα χρωματα,ειναι η καλυτερη μου!!
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As valoume ligo xrwma sth zwh mas....
Xreiazetai
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its amazing !!!! ειναι απιστευτο κοπελαρα μου
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ευχαριστω πολυ Αγγελικουλα μου!!
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i love the colors too!
thank you Nathalie!
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This is great!
I love the combination of colours in this one!
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bright,strong and vivid.
thank you very much!!
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