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Trying some more in this very opaque, loose style from a photo of Tilda Swinton (very beautiful actress). I'm not sure I can pull it off this time.

- Couldn't really pull it off this time. I ended up repainting it with a focus on details instead and did a value study; pretty much a failure since I couldn't do it the way I intended.

11 comments – latest 4:

comd (edited Mar 20, 2006)

Thanks all for the comments. I have mixed feelings about this one - I don't completely dislike the end result (though I ran out of space before I got started on the hair again), but it was really a cop out as I reverted back to a style that was comfortable to me. I wanted to paint once again in the style of my earlier picture, and this time things just didn't seem to click like they did before. I think part of it is because I went even bolder this time with the contrast - the last time I built up more gradually with the tones. I also think it was a mistake to go with a celebrity before I had this technique down since I started becoming too concerned about having some sense of likeness (the last one doesn't resemble the person in the photo, but that didn't bother me since I didn't know who he was and didn't have a very good feel for how he looked). That also made me start thinking more about lines again which is something I wanted to avoid. The last one also had very prominent shadows and I could feel the form coming out of them even when I was just painting with two colors. I ended up redoing most of this picture and became a slave to the photo again. I'm going to have to keep trying harder before I can get this technique down.

Axil62 (Mar 20, 2006)

This dude is smart.

terracotta (Mar 21, 2006)

I keep coming back to this to look at the eyes. The whole thing works but I think the eyes are magnificent.

Axil62 (Mar 21, 2006)

Yes yes, quite so. I would most assuredly agree.

Mr. Stinky

comd (Mar 15, 2006)

Starting on a drawing of my dog, Stinky. I'm not sure this will turn out any good.

20 comments – latest 4:

Anna (Mar 19, 2006)

This is such great work! :D love it!

solve (Mar 19, 2006)

are you honestly worried about what one of your pieces will turn out like? sheesh.
put enought ime and effort in anything im sure great results will arrive.

Sweetcell (Mar 19, 2006)

that is just absolutely sweet. I want him, but I don't think my own dog will react well. it's just so awwwww

enirroc (Apr 8, 2010)

This picture drew my attention for three reasons.
1: I have the same type of dog.
2: I had a cat named Mr. Stinky.
3: It's really good. =D

Nice job.

Childrens Laughter..

Natsuna (Mar 19, 2006)

Is the cure for cancer :D

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Natsuna (Mar 19, 2006)
drawn in 3 min

Knife............o_o

~unwritten_law_girl~ (Mar 20, 2006)

Hahahaha that IS probably the only cure for cancer these days. With those drunk doctors and what not. XD
Awesome pick BFF :3

DoOp (Mar 20, 2006)

how come i find this xD i dunno, ironic? a cure that's composed of children's laughter and she holding a bloodly knife XD... I'm afriad... *scuttles off to a corner* :) hehe it's cute tho, depite the blood :D or the stuff, if it isn't blood x3...

YouLovePoop (Jun 13, 2006)

Record your laugh

Sonny

Chaotic (Mar 12, 2006)

Sooo, this is Sonny Moore from the band From First to Last.

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Natsuna (Mar 19, 2006)

They are the bestest :D <3 I need to get the new cd heroine @_@

Water Ghost, too

Airin (Mar 19, 2006)

Complete revision of Water Ghost, seeing as how I lost it and all, much happier with this version..

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davincipoppalag (Mar 19, 2006)

I love this one! It is better than the first, the water is way better

Kloxboy (Mar 19, 2006)

That's awesome. I love the illustration, excellent work. :)

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Mar 19, 2006)

I really, really love these. When I buy my beach house I want to commission you to paint these on huge canvases. (dream on, Cindy)

HunterKiller_ (edited Mar 19, 2006)

This is truly wonderful, absolutely beautiful. However, i have a nitpick, =P I think the circle of background showing through should be a tad darker to give more depth and contrast.

EDIT: But now i look at it again, it's probably not a good idea as it would draw too much attention away from the foreground. =]

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comd (Mar 19, 2006)

Experimenting with different techniques of painting - trying to paint more and more loosely with less regard for accuracy and also trying not to use small detail brushes until later. Used a reference with different colors and weaker lights.

Shoot I stuck this image in the wrong section. It was supposed to go in intermediate. I've asked Maiko if it could be moved. Sorry about that.

5 comments – latest 4:

davincipoppalag (Mar 19, 2006)

I like the bronzy look of this one.

Kloxboy (Mar 19, 2006)

Amazingness! You're indeed a talent. I love your work.

Sweetcell (Mar 19, 2006)

it looks like a photo that's had saturation added to it. love your work.

zep (Mar 21, 2006)

you have a real good draw here, congrats for your gallery :)

exploom

Axil62 (Mar 19, 2006)

it's a flower

6 comments – latest 4:

suzie (Mar 19, 2006)

How utterly beautiful. Your talent combined with your command of the tools here makes for a visual feast! I love your work :D

solve (Mar 19, 2006)

wtf....

excellent work.

Sweetcell (Mar 19, 2006)

stunning, almost as if it were on fire, but coming to life as well if that makes any sense. I just love your pieces.

HunterKiller_ (Mar 19, 2006)

Cool.

Ne.

chickenmonster2001 (Mar 19, 2006)

I was in the middle of homework, when I looked at my tablet. *sigh*
Anyway, I just did a self-cartoon. Whee.

Timer lies.

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xiau (Mar 19, 2006)

I like her shirt :D
Cute style~

Rukia

nekodesu (Mar 15, 2006)

from Bleach...

4 comments – latest 4:

Jodylicious (edited Mar 16, 2006)

THe line for the nose up by the eyebrows seems a lil too far over.. maybe if it was moved to the right a lil bit more, unless it's supposed to look like that >> other than that this is looking pretty awesome XD <3 hair <3

Rukia (edited Mar 16, 2006)

Is that...me? lolz >3>3 Wonderful bangs..though I would have to agree with Jodylicious on the nose.