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CaroleHumphreys — Pricked by a thorn

Published: 2009-01-02 19:42:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 6821; Favourites: 226; Downloads: 93
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Description Hopefully, I've updated this with the final image (rather a long time after completing it!).


... or, it has the alternative title 'Bonie'

Dedicated to who gave me the idea for the drawing and also came up with its nickname, Bonie. The theme is based upon poisonous roses growing at a graveside; Gordon made the observation that this is one way the dead might claim the living.
I thought I'd come up with an original name on the gravestone, but since found out it is also the name of a character from Batman. No connection to that character is intended.

I used a wonderful image as reference for the girl, and I must say she is much prettier than my drawing. Thanks to

Some of the roses are invented, but I've also used two images for reference by the following:



all done in pencil
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edit - I've decided there's some things wrong in this - the nose definitely, and the grass needs a bit of work, so I will update this file when that's done
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Comments: 108

CaroleHumphreys In reply to ??? [2014-02-28 04:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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glowtzy [2013-01-08 00:49:16 +0000 UTC]

simplemente facinante muchisimas felicidades

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to glowtzy [2013-01-10 23:14:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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LuneBleu [2012-07-19 14:10:40 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to LuneBleu [2012-07-19 18:20:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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vampirekingdom [2012-06-16 17:24:26 +0000 UTC]

I love it!!!!!!

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to vampirekingdom [2012-06-23 03:23:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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vampirekingdom In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2012-06-23 21:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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DSteffi [2012-03-17 02:53:33 +0000 UTC]

So cool!

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to DSteffi [2012-03-17 07:39:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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dragonlily29 [2011-11-04 14:54:50 +0000 UTC]

amazing^^

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to dragonlily29 [2012-01-21 02:51:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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SandraHultsved [2010-09-04 14:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Feature your eerie work here: [link]

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Akhenaten-Aten [2009-11-01 23:22:19 +0000 UTC]

I featured this here [link]

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antoanette [2009-09-06 07:45:42 +0000 UTC]

Your work has been featured again in my new journal:I'm in love with fairy tale part III
[link]

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Fatima-7 [2009-06-18 11:09:55 +0000 UTC]

b e a u t i f u l !!
love it! ~.~"

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Fooledsweetness [2009-06-05 02:06:35 +0000 UTC]

Your amazing piece has been featured here [link]

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Fooledsweetness [2009-05-27 01:40:59 +0000 UTC]

This hits close to home for me. I looked at it and instantly thought of what you said. Great piece. I just lost a friend a month back. Very hard on me but this kinda puts me at piece. I'm still trying to cope but im doing okay and looking at art helps me out a lot.

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to Fooledsweetness [2010-01-07 03:09:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. So sorry to hear of your loss, and I feel awful that my reply has come so late

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wolfkaje [2009-04-20 13:32:47 +0000 UTC]

your pencil work is amazing, i know it's difficult to work without smudging it, hence why i rarely use it.

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IreneShpak [2009-03-04 12:38:10 +0000 UTC]

Love it

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magpiesmiscellany [2009-02-25 00:40:35 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous and really damn creepy!

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Vampyre-Lover [2009-02-08 23:07:06 +0000 UTC]

TOTALLY AWESOME WORK!!!

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tauseeftariq [2009-02-03 16:05:56 +0000 UTC]

wow....
great work..

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Ellygator [2009-01-28 13:44:14 +0000 UTC]

Intriguing idea, and the fabric of the girl's dress and the white roses are just amazingly well textured!

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Imm0rtal-St0ck [2009-01-18 04:47:39 +0000 UTC]

My goodness, this is simply stunning!!

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aixado [2009-01-14 21:46:00 +0000 UTC]

very good work !!

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to aixado [2009-01-15 22:01:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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aixado In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2009-01-15 22:22:55 +0000 UTC]

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galefra [2009-01-14 09:36:17 +0000 UTC]

Just beautiful !

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to galefra [2009-01-14 10:06:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Goodbye-kitty975 [2009-01-11 14:58:57 +0000 UTC]

Well now THAT'S a creepy concept! Beautifully executed as always. I love the lettering on the grave and the details in the bony fingers. Her face is gorgeous, and the texture of her silk dress is perfect. You haven't missed a single detail... right down to her polished thumbnail!

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to Goodbye-kitty975 [2009-01-14 10:07:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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DocRedfield [2009-01-08 04:51:15 +0000 UTC]

Impressive and inspirational, as always

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to DocRedfield [2009-01-08 17:09:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Scott

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AngelFire122 [2009-01-06 22:58:18 +0000 UTC]

i love how she looks. u did really good on her eyes.its like shes look right at u.really good work.

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to AngelFire122 [2009-01-06 23:24:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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AngelFire122 In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2009-02-12 06:08:39 +0000 UTC]

just keep me updated on new things ok

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FaerieShadows [2009-01-06 15:55:11 +0000 UTC]

incredibly beautiful work

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to FaerieShadows [2009-01-07 00:09:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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seventh7scense [2009-01-06 02:07:20 +0000 UTC]

Her eyes are a bit uneven and the skeletal hand looks to flat, otherwise, beautiful concept and drawing.

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to seventh7scense [2009-01-06 23:26:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I've gone back to working on it again. I think I was trying to hurry finishing

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celticabria [2009-01-05 17:45:59 +0000 UTC]

WOW I have no word for this work, it's very good technically and also very romantic. It's just awesome!

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to celticabria [2009-01-06 23:25:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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faile35 [2009-01-05 05:32:02 +0000 UTC]

Ah, another beautiful and melancholy piece. You pick great subjects on which to drape that moody gray, Carole. This is a great idea, and full of spooky, depressing fun.

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to faile35 [2009-01-07 16:37:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Jeff. I have to credit dear Dashinvaine for the subject; as soon as as he whimsically mentioned it, I knew I had to do it. Depressing fun indeed

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demondreams [2009-01-05 04:51:57 +0000 UTC]

very nice, I like the concept.

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to demondreams [2009-01-06 23:26:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Boggleboy [2009-01-04 20:13:05 +0000 UTC]

A lovely piece overall I thought, despite the things you've pointed out that you thought needed work. I like the backstory as well, the notion of poisonous necro-roses. Good stuff!

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CaroleHumphreys In reply to Boggleboy [2009-01-07 00:13:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Kevin. It's so good to hear from you again. Sorry for neglecting you. It's taking me a while to get back into dealing with the inbox

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