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I hope this qualifies.

Reference:
http://www.saudek.com/photos/88-17.jpg

Jan Saudek is one of my favourite photographers. His pictures are unapologetic, to say the least, and they hit you like a punch to the face. When I saw this contest I immediately thought of him.

If you watch the animation you'll see I had a hell of a time with the face, and I wish I could have cropped the canvas after finishing the piece. (That is obviously not going to happen.)
I'm not great with backgrounds, but I gave it a shot.
Also, I hope my lack of experience in the nude department isn't too terribly apparent.

Phew.

10 comments – latest 4:

Kanuto (Jul 25, 2007)

good brush strokes, gives it a nice texture

cmb (Jul 28, 2007)

I really like this- Im sort of this figure and its good to see a "real" body occasionally

patienceisoverrated (Jul 28, 2007)

This is cool- I adore the texture and colours.

shalalaheartattack (Jul 28, 2007)

*blushes*
Thanks guys. :)

Public Boards/Intermediate

Watercolor Magic

kokumi009 (Jul 9, 2007)

Today we had our first colored watercolor activity and I had so much fun!
We did rocks and lots of other still-life paintings.
It was hard for me to get used to a water medium since I was used to a oil and pastel ones ^^
Anyway...This was supposed to be an animated version of me (with my poor hairstyle)
I try to imagince that that drawings come to life since water gives life. XD I know it sounds cheesy XP
The brush I was using was a bamboo one cos i don't have watercolor brushes from before.

7 comments – latest 4:

kokumi009 (edited Jul 13, 2007)
drawn in 1 hour 43 min

finished! i know the bg is kinda dull but i didn't know what else to use :(
Anyway, I think I should work on contrasting the colors A LOT!
I think I got confused with the lighting...
Criticism is very much welcome bec. I really really need it O_o

Rukia (Jul 13, 2007)

Just as everyone else said, very creative! And I love your semi-solid style of painting :3

kokumi009 (Jul 13, 2007)

Thanks!!! That means a lot!
I'm really still a newbie at painting but I really appreciate it! ^^
How would a solid-style look like?...If you know someone, I would also like to take a look XD

Sweetcell (Jul 13, 2007)

Well I have to say your better at semi solid shading than I am. Just look around and you'll find plenty of examples of solid shading. This came out pretty, love the red jacket, the flower and the swirlies. I never would have thought green for the fairy. I think you did good kokumi.

Public Boards/Beginner

Unique mind

metalmiku (Jul 10, 2007)

Just playing and exploring with Lascaux Sketch :B.

5 comments – latest 4:

patienceisoverrated (Jul 10, 2007)

i like the blocks of solid colour and the purple in his(her?) skin. very stylish.

Ziggyhbp (Jul 10, 2007)

great stuff!

Punky (Jul 10, 2007)

I love the shape of the face. And those white eyelashes looks so delicate.

Sweetcell (Jul 10, 2007)

You have talent Metal, truly. He so gorgeous and dangerous. The nose, eyes, lips, hair..... just yum.
Get thee to Inter, you've got's the skillz

Public Boards/Intermediate

man

PolythenePam (Jul 4, 2007)

she said "hey, babe"

10 comments – latest 4:

lori (edited Jul 5, 2007)

well for the record I'm with Giselle, and Dave 'cause this IS really well drawn

mooki (Jul 5, 2007)

i looked at it and thought "man"

nice work 8}

Sweetcell (Jul 5, 2007)

I'm glad the.... misunderstanding is over. I knew he looked familiar, I didn't think Warhol. He actually looks like a friend of mine, wig and all, only he's prettier (my friend) I like the smooshy look you got with the paint.

patienceisoverrated (Jul 8, 2007)

the colours are so good. sogoodsogoodsogood. i want to roll around in them. i like the bold painty-ness.

Specialty Boards/Collaborations

anything it is, then

patienceisoverrated and lori (Jun 28, 2007)

mess away, lori.

13 comments – latest 4:

davincipoppalag (Jul 3, 2007)

This is so trippy! You guys are fun

NOVEMBER93 (Jul 3, 2007)

I really like this one. Great job guys :D

Sweetcell (Jul 3, 2007)

Pop art, this should be in a gallery. Great collab you two.

lori (Jul 4, 2007)

thanks guys, and thank you too Jessie, I really liked this collab :)

Public Boards/Intermediate

body heat

Kloxboy (Jul 3, 2007)

united energy

5 comments – latest 4:

davincipoppalag (Jul 3, 2007)

This could be a mouth, or a closeup of an eye, or a cave , or a knothole in a tree, or , or, or, or..lotsa stuff

DeadlyBlondeArcher (edited Jul 3, 2007)

hhhhhot

Sweetcell (Jul 3, 2007)

You know I actually see a form of someone inside, is it just me?

kokumi009 (Jul 3, 2007)

The painting is just awesome! The colors are not too rough and not too smooth, almost like wood.
I don't really visualize the body but I get the sense of "heat" just surrounding it. :D