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AshleighPopplewell β€” Courting the Raven

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Description Newest painting for the series I'm working on

Acrylic on canvas - 3' x 4'

I used the following stock for reference:
[link] by *TrapDoor-Stock

Raven image from Google Images

I can't find the stock photo of the girl that I used, so please if you have seen it before or ed it, let me know so I can give the stock-artist the proper credit.
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AshleighPopplewell In reply to ??? [2008-02-09 04:25:29 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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The-Kinky-Elf [2007-11-15 19:33:37 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow
I absolutely love that.
You have a stunning gallery & ur dangerous at trivia

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to The-Kinky-Elf [2007-11-16 03:47:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks I think

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sweetkatchan [2007-11-08 23:02:13 +0000 UTC]

This is very nice! I love the colors!

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to sweetkatchan [2007-11-10 11:49:37 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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sweetkatchan In reply to AshleighPopplewell [2007-11-11 13:36:54 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Ego-Trap-graphics [2007-10-03 18:01:48 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work.

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to Ego-Trap-graphics [2007-10-06 19:30:12 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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csln [2007-09-30 09:33:33 +0000 UTC]

The colour of the clothing works great, it blends in, yet it still contrasts *nods*

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to csln [2007-10-06 19:30:06 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Drimoryc [2007-09-30 04:55:24 +0000 UTC]

i really like the color you use, and how nicely they all blend together. Really nice work! The raven has a really realistic feel to it

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to Drimoryc [2007-10-06 19:29:40 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much

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JipaZz [2007-09-19 18:15:45 +0000 UTC]

not bad for a tough cookie

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to JipaZz [2007-09-22 19:12:13 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Iambillslefthand [2007-09-16 19:42:16 +0000 UTC]

I like the theme of keys that you seem to have in your work. This picture reminds me of House of Flying Daggers for some reason.

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to Iambillslefthand [2007-09-17 17:29:35 +0000 UTC]

lol. Now that you mention it, it kind of reminds me of it too.

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artisticotis [2007-09-11 22:53:33 +0000 UTC]

Your use of color is well balanced not to mention your detail and technical skills are quite exquisite as well.

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to artisticotis [2007-09-12 02:11:41 +0000 UTC]

wow thanks so much

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artisticotis In reply to AshleighPopplewell [2007-09-12 03:10:49 +0000 UTC]

LOL, some how I posted the same message twice which is made funnier that you replied to both.

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to artisticotis [2007-09-12 04:45:40 +0000 UTC]

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artisticotis [2007-09-11 22:53:04 +0000 UTC]

Your use of color is well balanced not to mention your detail and technical skills are quite exquisite as well.

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to artisticotis [2007-09-12 02:11:33 +0000 UTC]

wow thank you

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ApplesCarrotsnGrain [2007-09-07 18:03:55 +0000 UTC]

I love the composition and colors of this. My only "crituque is the raven needs to be more perched on her arm and the claws more attached like it's griping her arm. But I love the texture of the backgroung and you did an excelent job making her skin smooth and even.

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to ApplesCarrotsnGrain [2007-09-08 10:32:48 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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ApplesCarrotsnGrain In reply to AshleighPopplewell [2007-09-08 14:27:39 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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Kittencatty [2007-09-07 17:21:16 +0000 UTC]

This is really gorgeous - the contrasting colours have great effect, and the facial expression and pose of the girl work really well together in providing a challenging yet enigmatic look. To me, though, there does seem to be a bit of negative space on the far left of the picture, which detracts the eye slightly from the overall image. However, it still looks incredibly striking.

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to Kittencatty [2007-09-08 10:28:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Kittencatty In reply to AshleighPopplewell [2007-09-08 14:39:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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wookieinmashoo [2007-09-07 17:20:13 +0000 UTC]

I like the contrast of the green against red
And the background has a realy nice weathered look to it
But I'm a little confused...is there a purpose to the key, or was it just for fun?

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to wookieinmashoo [2007-09-08 10:27:24 +0000 UTC]

The key is a symbol I use a lot

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magus824 [2007-09-07 17:13:13 +0000 UTC]

this looks really nice, especially her facial expression, but I would say (if you don't mind) that her right hand (the one on the left when you're looking at it) seems to be so blocky and unnatural. Maybe more curves to the fingers, and perhaps even make it a little smaller? IDK, just a suggestion!

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to magus824 [2007-09-07 17:20:45 +0000 UTC]

I admit the pose is quite strange, but that's how they looked in the photo. Plus, I'm kind of tired of working on it

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canesgalactica [2007-09-07 17:11:41 +0000 UTC]

I love the trickling background with the green and grey. The ominous key in the background kind of frightens me, but other than, I like this piece. Although I question the motives of the woman. XD

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to canesgalactica [2007-09-07 17:13:48 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Schatten-Drache [2007-09-07 16:59:31 +0000 UTC]

The stomack looks not really as it would be one, first i mean it would be a big belt. I don#t know exactly why, but i would suggest to play there a bit with the shadodow, or search a similar stock picture on that you can see that (when you can't find that one)
Oh and i would make some folds under the crow feeds
And now to the face, nice face

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to Schatten-Drache [2007-09-07 17:19:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your comments I"ll look into it

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PlaidTidings [2007-09-07 16:56:25 +0000 UTC]

Her expression and the background texture work great, I especially like the streaky darker lines and how they fade to solid at the bottom.

Some bits could use a little work though... the staff-thing she's got her hand on could really use some definition so it doesn't blend right into the dark streaks, and the patch of fabric between her left arm and body isn't reading very well. Did you have a model or some reference for this?

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to PlaidTidings [2007-09-07 17:16:12 +0000 UTC]

I had a stock photo, but I lost it halfway through the painting. I'll definitely go back and rework the robe, since many have suggested it Thanks for your comment

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PlaidTidings In reply to AshleighPopplewell [2007-09-07 17:17:22 +0000 UTC]

Always glad to help

Might work just to grab a bedsheet and a friend and make your own reference, too

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to PlaidTidings [2007-09-07 17:23:14 +0000 UTC]

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L-Spiro [2007-09-07 11:43:14 +0000 UTC]

This particular style isn’t for me, but I can see at least that you have gotten a handle on it.
It might be worth your time to listen to those above who requested a bit more detail on the robe. Certainly, more details make more of an impression.

Watch out for symmetrical disparities visible on the key.


Looking good.


L. Spiro

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to L-Spiro [2007-09-07 16:48:14 +0000 UTC]

thx

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Windygo [2007-09-05 01:58:29 +0000 UTC]

I like the texture in the background- however, you've made a halo around your two main subjects that looks very out of place. The complimenting colors are nice, but there isn't a lot of balance. I'd try to somehow repeat the key shape somewhere in/on the woman.

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to Windygo [2007-09-05 02:10:26 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the compliment. I don't mind the halo so much, since the entire series is about random objects and their symbolism. I agree about the color, and might glaze over the robe with that green in some places.

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Windygo In reply to AshleighPopplewell [2007-09-05 02:17:13 +0000 UTC]

I don't see what the halo has to do with the meaning of anything, but I'll take your word for it.

An idea for the robe- give it an embroidered pattern or symbol, perhaps?

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to Windygo [2007-09-05 02:17:53 +0000 UTC]

I suppose that might work...maybe a key type of embroidery

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alice-top [2007-09-05 01:56:59 +0000 UTC]

wow i love acrylics <3 I don't think i've ever used acrylics on canvas though

my favorite part here is the crow, and her face. the bird looks shiny and real. The key too, if that has any meaning. traditional art is funnnnn

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to alice-top [2007-09-05 02:10:48 +0000 UTC]

It most certainly is

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Runefaust [2007-09-03 23:49:26 +0000 UTC]

Lovely piece, its a great piece of art. however, id like to poitna few things. Her right arm's clothing looks asi if it spawns from the middle of her chest. maybe adding some shading would work nivcely there. her hand on her hip doesnt have the feeling of weight over it, it looks as if it isn't toucheg her hip. other than that, the picture's fantastic!

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AshleighPopplewell In reply to Runefaust [2007-09-04 00:03:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your in-depth comment I am trying to become less obsessive with shading, and have often been encouraged to let things be a bit more simplistic. I feel as you do, though, about the arm. The hand on the hip doesn't bother me quite so much. So now that we both agree on the sleeve issue, the question is...will I ever make myself fix it?

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