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chalyss — Comfortable in this skin
Published: 2005-02-26 03:04:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 1296; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 41
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She looks like it, doesn't she? Well, I was browsing through 's gallery (as I am oft wont to do) and I followed a link I found there to a new gallery...With this combination of art, I was inspired to draw a more realistic woman, unlike my impossible, angular nary-an-ounce-of-fat-on-their-body-type gals I usually draw. Haven't done this in, well... like 10 years. And ya know what? She was fun! She has softeness and curves and I think she's kinda sexy. There's something to be said for a female being soft and shapely, ne?
Not sure if the proportions are off; as I said, I draw idealized figures and I know people hold their weight in such wildly different ways that this may be just fine. Her head seems a tad small though. is it just me?
I'll get a better scan of this soon. At work right now and the good scanner is at home. Enjoy!
EDIT: Better scan as promised.
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Very Rubenesque. The only thing that worried me is that her left eye seems wrong for some reason???
Well done babe.
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I really like this one...nothing against thin girls but its nice to see curves
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Wow, i can say finally, someone who isnt afraid to show how real people look, everyone else including me, only draw girls with a waist of 3 inches, so this looks really good. cool
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Wow, thanks! And thanks so much for the fave!
I discovered that while this was much fun and a very good art exercise, drawing the super heroine figure is easier. *L*
And there really are people as thin as we draw them. They're called bitches by other women. *L*
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hehe, uhm i actually KNOW two girls who have the "super heroine figure", but theyre not thin, just have a really slim bone structure, ya dont even feel bone, not more than with someone else. but theyre not bitches, and they wont like it if theyre called that. so thats what i (try) to keep in mind when drawing, some kind of x-ray of the body so i know if i should draw alot of ribs (skinny girl) or just a smooth surface (slim boned). hmm, i draw more big guys than big girls, seem to have no problem with that.
Why am i telling this... you didnt ask it... OK ill shut up now... it looks cool
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*LOL* I was joking, playing on the stereotypical 'fact' that a woman will hate any other woman who looks better than she does. It's quite common for a woman to look at another who is more beautiful and call her or think "bitch!" out of envy. Fortunately, I am not that insecure and if I say it for that reason, it's out of jest. I know women with perfect figures, too, who are lovely inside and out. (another stereotype: all beautiful, slender women are evil and conniving.)
So not meant as an insult against said ladies, just said as a joke.
And few women LIKE to be called bitch, tho I often take it as a compliment. *winks*
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ohhhh very nice, shes very pretty and definitlyall real.! nice job! 
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i think this is really good, i love the shading and i'm glad that there are more people out there thinking about "real" women hehehe... my friend jeff isn't the only one! i shall tell him hehe
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Yeh theres alot to be said damn straight, right on girl ...nice drawing
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Now thats a women, If i ever see her ill ask her to marry me.
on maby just get this tattooed on my back.
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Hey, you wanna name her? She doesn't have one.
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sure how bout, NANCY hows that sound
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She's single! I'll let her know you asked after her. *L*
Wouldja really? ...that would hurt.
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no i wouldent get her tattooed on my back.
i do want tattoos but there so damn expensive.
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Oooooh...this is good stuff... aaalways nice to see something new from people I admire! Lurvely!
She's a reeal gal, too!
--GKC
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Oookies... I don't really know if they have ELS there.. I do remember going to an International Lutheran Church once for a youth group in Seoul... Hmm.. *goes off to look for address*
International Lutheran Church
Location: Hannam 2-dong, north of Hannam Village
Language: English, Tel: 02-794-6274
I dunno if that's their latest information but if I remember correctly, you had to take line 6 (brown line) to the Hangangjin stop (1 after Itaewon) and get out at exit 5, I think? Walk toward Hannam and stuff and you should find it near the top of the main Hannam road at the intersection near Itaewon. You should probably tell 'em to call the phone number too since I'm being such a great help with my lousy directions *grin* Anyways... if they can't find that, I know a great International Baptist Church *wink* Hope that helps!
*snugglehugs*
--GKC
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*LOL* "real" depending on where you're from, I suppose. Country-wise, I mean. I suppose in Korea this is not considered a popular body type.
Speaking of which, in another comment you mentioned questions. Mari lived there for 15 months and Rob for a year when he was in the Army so I think they're okay, but I do have a question I know Rob also has... are you familiar with the ELS? Evangelical Lutheran Synod? They have any of those over there that you know of? I know they don't have WELS, which is my home synod, but ELS is a sister synod.
*HUUUGS* Thanks honey!
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excellent job on this dude... full figured women in art were such the norm onceupon a time. This puts me in mind of a Ruebens or Titian. Kudos on work very very well done!
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DiVinci, Rafael, the greats... all the woman had small breasts and about 20 pounds to lose. Not sure that was the norm or just their preferred look, but in some cultures, the extra padding indicates richness... the money to afford food and luxuries. As in Fiddler on The Roof where the lead dreams of the day his wife has a 'proper double chin'. It was something that showed status. Nowadays... heaven forbid you're ten pounds too heavy or don't look like a model.
...Unless you're black, then it's okay. I've never been able to figure that out. Kirstie Allet (who is HAPPY being plump) gets bashed for it, Queen Latifah (whom I think is one of the most beautiful women alive today) gets applauded for it. What's the deal??
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this makes me feel better about myself. if she is comfrotable in her skin then Ishouldn't be ashamed of mine. I feel better. Thank you.
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*Hugs* It's sexy to be comfortable with yourself. It's a good thing to be, too.
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u r right chalyss - head is a bit too small (or her right arm is too big).. but all in all very nice work! keep it up
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Thanks! I tried fixing the problems but don't think I managed entirely. Ah well, always next time.
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Hazah for chubbiness!
Well done! She actually looks very real
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THe face is a tad small, and a little asymmetrical but it isn't too bad.
Actually, comparing the face to the collar bone, it looks REAL small.
She does have something to her though that defines realism, that I can appreciate sooo much more than the Wonder Woman figure.
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My friends and I used to employ 'healthy' as a euphemism meaning overweight, basically. Because you can never be too healthy. And of course, we used it so kindly because we were 'healthy' ourselves. I am still healthy. *LOL* I certainly don't have the kind of figures I draw for my superheroes, but then, there are few who do.
Anyway, thanks sweetpea!! Always enjoy your comments, as you well know. *grins*
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I don't mean it as overweight, I mean it the way I said it - healthy. I'm pretty healthy. 135 at 5'6''. I'm a little chubsy 'cause of winter (I hibernate XD!!!!). 125 is my usual weight. I exercise and practice good eating habits. I don't mind not being a stick girl like the celebrities.
I'm glad you enjoy them ^^ I enjoy yours too, naturally >^^<
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*LOL* Just teasing with ya honey. And I agree, healthy is the way to go. 135 at 5'6" is just about exactly right. I think the average is 130, so yer doing awesome, really. I'm that height and dear God, wish I was 135. *envy*
No, yer not a stick and yer not chubby either. You would be just perfect. I've seen pics, remember?
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Just one 
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Oh suuUUUUre! Bring THAT up why don't you?? *LOL* Semantics!
Darn cute cat, too.
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Yeah, I'm GLAD he's blockin me XD
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*LOL* You sound like me. Trust me, I know how it is!
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Hehehe imma bigger girl i think that image is awesome.. very inspiring hehe
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Honey, yer an amazon. *LOL* 6 feet qualifies for amazon in my book. *grins* Which is NOT a bad thing, as my little sister is an amazon too. Just... not as vertically gifted as you are. *L* But gifted nonetheless.
Thank you! *HUGS*
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amazons rock *buff* ROFL
gifted.. w00t LOL vertically gifted.. that rocks ROFL
*snuggles* Thanks for the nice words!
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Aw, you know I adore you! *snuggles back*
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HEY! Big girls are sexy too, damnit!
Nice to see a real woman!
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she looks great
Looks a quite a bit like kirsty alley.
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A woman with cruves are always fun in bed. I've been told that.
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*LOLOL* I wouldn't know, but I'll take yer word for it... which is someone else's word. *L* Thank you!
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Not bad, the proportions do look a little off - as does the head a little small, and the eyes out of sync, but I like the pudgy smoothness of it... though, personally I prefer your "angular nary-an-ounce-of-fat-on-their-body-type gals." ^_^
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