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AnnaBramble — Peace - self portrait

Published: 2005-07-14 05:23:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 1169; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 73
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Description This is a sketch of myself that I took a photo of (cause I don't have a scanner) and photoshopped. lol. I had a lot of fun experimenting with the levels, colours and different layer blending modes.
This was sort of inspired by the verse,

Phillipians 4:6-7 --- 6Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (New Living Translation)

The splatters and messy feel symbolise life and how hectic and hard it can be sometimes yet she (well... I, actually) has a peaceful expression on her face. Even though you might be going through hard times, you can always find peace in God. If you just focus on Him and not your problems it makes it a lot easier to get through. He always works things out for good!

Drawing: Ball point pen on paper
Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop CS
Splatter Brushes: Made by =smashmethod
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Comments: 51

xjbarnesx [2006-11-07 03:58:08 +0000 UTC]

yay this is great!

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AnnaBramble In reply to xjbarnesx [2006-11-12 12:15:59 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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jonrod [2006-11-01 00:34:32 +0000 UTC]

Great, I the color job!

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AnnaBramble In reply to jonrod [2006-11-12 12:19:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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jellyfishenroyale [2006-08-08 02:39:27 +0000 UTC]

very nice.

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AnnaBramble In reply to jellyfishenroyale [2006-08-08 12:45:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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SquirrelHunter17 [2006-06-23 06:58:56 +0000 UTC]

I like this alot .

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AnnaBramble In reply to SquirrelHunter17 [2006-06-23 07:17:33 +0000 UTC]

oh... thanks so much!!!

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SquirrelHunter17 In reply to AnnaBramble [2006-06-23 07:23:12 +0000 UTC]

M'pleasure

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lobo-lord [2006-06-15 14:29:17 +0000 UTC]

It's rather grungy yet at the same time it's kinda likeable..


I ain't judging your looks ,just the technique deary Hope you dont mind.

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AnnaBramble In reply to lobo-lord [2006-06-15 14:48:56 +0000 UTC]

i don't mind at all! thanks so much and thanks even more for the favs and the watch! You rock!

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waaashy [2006-05-28 18:22:02 +0000 UTC]

kyaaaaaaaaaaa ! ~ ^w^ i love it ! nehe !

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AnnaBramble In reply to waaashy [2006-05-29 00:32:14 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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waaashy In reply to AnnaBramble [2006-05-29 15:56:11 +0000 UTC]

noproblemz !

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baby-alien91 [2006-04-11 02:23:39 +0000 UTC]

I think this is wonderful

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AnnaBramble In reply to baby-alien91 [2006-04-11 02:58:44 +0000 UTC]

awww thankyou so much! thanks so much for the fav too!!!

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baby-alien91 In reply to AnnaBramble [2006-04-11 22:36:41 +0000 UTC]

Anytime

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immortal20 [2006-03-18 06:50:46 +0000 UTC]

nice job

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AnnaBramble In reply to immortal20 [2006-03-18 08:10:02 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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turp [2006-01-11 05:20:10 +0000 UTC]

I haven't commented on this yet....but I LOVE the colours and the lined background adds a lot since it's sketchy and all that, it fits in really well.

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AnnaBramble In reply to turp [2006-01-11 06:13:22 +0000 UTC]

awww thx! means a lot coming from u!

I remember that I spent AGES trying to find a good colour combo so that makes it all worth while. ^^

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turp In reply to AnnaBramble [2006-01-11 06:30:24 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it's grungey but pastelley..pastell-y, I dunno. I've always liked this combination and theres just a lot of colours too but they're not so different that it just looks like too much.

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AnnaBramble In reply to turp [2006-01-11 07:21:03 +0000 UTC]

haha. i like your description! thanks again

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Earplugz [2005-12-29 08:41:54 +0000 UTC]

I really love this style bunches :]

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AnnaBramble In reply to Earplugz [2005-12-29 10:34:57 +0000 UTC]

^^ thankya! :] Why do u like it so much? lol

e.e

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cova [2005-11-14 09:43:26 +0000 UTC]

very nice mate!

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AnnaBramble In reply to cova [2005-11-14 10:48:13 +0000 UTC]

thanks heaps

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cursedbycharm [2005-11-08 03:45:09 +0000 UTC]

this is really good. the manipulation makes it look like a drawing

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AnnaBramble In reply to cursedbycharm [2005-11-08 05:09:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks heaps! .......it is a drawing though

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cursedbycharm In reply to AnnaBramble [2005-11-08 05:13:44 +0000 UTC]

oh. that explains it. I really like it, you draw well

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AnnaBramble In reply to cursedbycharm [2005-11-08 05:16:07 +0000 UTC]

lol! thanks.

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dugebag [2005-09-07 01:01:46 +0000 UTC]

That is one awesome sketch, nicely done.

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AnnaBramble In reply to dugebag [2005-11-06 00:11:01 +0000 UTC]

thankyou so much!

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Miss-Bonnie [2005-08-04 17:37:13 +0000 UTC]

Ooh! Very nice. I would love to see the original sketch. I read your suvey. Who did you slap? There should be one for "have you ever been hit in the face with a book?" lol. Bonster

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AnnaBramble In reply to Miss-Bonnie [2005-11-06 00:12:04 +0000 UTC]

thanks heaps! i might upload the original to my scraps... maybe. that's if i haven't lost it already.

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Miss-Bonnie In reply to AnnaBramble [2005-11-08 08:36:38 +0000 UTC]

Knowing you, they're definitely lost. lol

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AnnaBramble In reply to Miss-Bonnie [2005-11-08 12:38:39 +0000 UTC]

yeah lol. and you know me!

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ev4n [2005-07-15 06:49:05 +0000 UTC]

awesome stuff. your a much better drawer than me

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AnnaBramble In reply to ev4n [2005-07-15 13:35:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks. and you're a much better flash and web designer than me!

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mlethestrange [2005-07-14 08:39:29 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS TOTALLY HOT!!!

Wait... Did I say Hot?.... I meant NOT! I totally hate it!!!

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mlethestrange [2005-07-14 08:39:29 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS TOTALLY HOT!!!

Wait... Did I say Hot?.... I meant NOT! I totally hate it!!!

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reddes [2005-07-14 06:28:25 +0000 UTC]

very nice!! Great

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AnnaBramble In reply to reddes [2005-07-14 06:34:12 +0000 UTC]

thanks a bunch!

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sugar-coded [2005-07-14 06:09:39 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. You know, I could swear that I heard that verse somwhere recently...
When did you draw this?
This drawing is the sort of thing I would be taking photos of once I have my camera. Not the drawing, but the expression and such. Spontaneous shots of peoples moods while they think you're not looking are awesome.
Anyway, great stuff! Really makes you think.

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AnnaBramble In reply to sugar-coded [2005-07-14 06:33:05 +0000 UTC]

mmmhmmm. I think it might be my favourite verse!
I just drew it today.
Well, you won't be taking photos of me while I think you're not looking!

Thanks though

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sugar-coded In reply to AnnaBramble [2005-07-14 06:41:57 +0000 UTC]

It certainly is a good one.
You know this whole thing reminds me of a quote that I think I put into one of my journals... It kind of seems appropriate.
"With our friends, smiles and laughs, they aren't always as genuine as they may appear. Don't always just assume your friends are okay if they are smiling or laughing... Sometimes there may be more going on than meets the eye."

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VirginiaVitamins [2005-07-14 05:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I love it!

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AnnaBramble In reply to VirginiaVitamins [2005-07-14 05:54:01 +0000 UTC]

sweet! thanks heaps!

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kayne [2005-07-14 05:26:40 +0000 UTC]

This turned out great!
You have not over done the photoshopping I think. The colouring is subtle and gorgeous.

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AnnaBramble In reply to kayne [2005-07-14 05:28:35 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much!! Means a lot!
Your avatar is awesome, by the way! Very cool!

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