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ChristopherStevens β Poison Ivy painting
Published: 2012-08-28 01:23:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 35790; Favourites: 1897; Downloads: 1239
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The fun continues. No, really! This started as just a woman. I wanted to try and paint a nice looking woman. but during the drawing I decided I wanted to use green and she became Poison Ivy.The interesting discovery in this one was how different colors dry at different speeds. That might be common knowledge to oil painters, but I was really surprised. In this case, the warm colors, orange (in the hair) and the yellow. The green bits were somewhat dry the next day, but the orange and yellow were still tacky 5 days later. Interesting!
I dont know how I feel about this one, but I will say that I really like moments in it. I love the happy accident way that oils work. Theres a stroke of two int his piece that I'm really happy with and I really enjoy that aspect of painting. You'll get plenty of accidents in pen and ink or markers, but the "happy" ones are all but nonexistent. They're very deliberate mediums. If it's there, it's because the artist worked to make it there, but paint does cool things seemingly on its own and that's kickass.
I know I screwed the palette up a bit and made the background more saturated than the figure. Live and learn.
Oils on masonite
Poison Ivy Β© DC Comics
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Absolutely beautiful work. Reminds me a bit of Steranko! Cheers!
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Thanks. Sweet, my first Steranko comparison. I'll take it!
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great composition and application of color!
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had not noticed shots misfire colors a bit! and I like alot this way of looking at the woman, this conception of woman "perfidious beautiful intteligente provocative 'tis a look worn by men on women misogynistic repproches without worry. A bit like us or we perceive men like ravenous wolves (violent) or smart foxes (manipulators) ... anyway I like alot
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I had not noticed shots misfire colors a bit! and I like alot this way of looking at the woman, this conception of woman "perfidious beautiful intteligente provocative 'tis a look worn by men on women misogynistic repproches without worry. A bit like us or we perceive men like ravenous wolves (violent) or smart foxes (manipulators) ... anyway I like alot
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She could have ben she hulk! Just saying u have options with green. That said she looks amazing!
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Love it. Would love to see what you would do with Big Barda.
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you've been featured in my deviantart journal[link]
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LOVE IT CHRIS!!! (and your too hard on yourself)! lol
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getting much better my friend! keep it coming. accidents make the art what it is. make it unique and fun. otherwise you would be bored.
i knew you would get the hang of it. glad your somewhat pleased with this one
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the amount of sexy this is, oomph
I love how you render, it's gorgeous!
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Thanks!
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Love it! Makes me excited to see what more you have on the way!
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This is really fun watching you progress. I should do this as well, since I'm working on figure drawing and such. Thanks for this.
I really like this painting, I love the yellow outlines around the tail thingy. Really cool.
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Thank you! I think sharing your process and growing pains is a good thing in general. Some artists might find it helpful and if nothing else, it may be interesting to see. Its been a positive thing for me so far.
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Great man, looks a bit like Mucha but with an attitude! Are we going to see you bust out oils on your commercial stuff at some point?
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Thanks. I hope so, but nothing is lined up right now. I do plan to start doing commissions in oil though.
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Awesome! Love the colors. I enjoy making accidental paintings too
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Thanks. The whole painting wasn't accident..just a few strokes that turned out interesting. A whole accidental painting could be very interesting.
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Suddenly Im craving a salad. Weird.
You continue to get better and better, amigo. I stand in awe.
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LOL, salad is yummy. Thanks, bro.
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Holy Cow! How can I not comment my favourite Bat-foe by a favourite deviantArtist! Smashing!
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That works
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Fantastic work!
This reminds me of Dave Johnson's work a bit... which is partly why I think I love this so much.
Nice composition, and the color palette catches my eye. Well done, Chriss2d.
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Thanks. I never would have thought of that, but Dave rules so I appreciate the comparison
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i've always been a fan of your work, but holy fucking shit dude this is phenomenal. I love the art nouveau vibe it has, and your colors are amazing. The vibrant warm yellow background against the cold, muted, green in her skin create a beautiful tension. You have a great understanding of light and value, adding color gives your work like 3 extra dimensions. Move over Adam Hughes! Can't wait to see more!
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Very nice of you to say. Thanks!
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awesome job. Especially the Treeshadow on her skin that comes from offscreen really adds to the flair of the picture
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I appreciate that. Thanks!
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your work is always truly breathtaking
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