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Description Inspired by 's beautiful photo [link] which was also my primary reference for this picture. I did wind up having to directly trace the basic outlines, as the pose turned out to be more difficult than I thought (I'm still not entirely clear what makes a photo manip vs. a digital painting, although Julie Bell does trace blow-ups of photographs for her work). I did NOT pull any colors from the photo, however. Obviously the wings, clouds, fabric, fuzzy-light-things and city are all mine.

The picture suggested an angel, and the way the model was laying was just akward enough to suggest wings, while still seeming perfectly natural. The rest of the image came together after about a half-hour of brain-storming. I named the image "Soft" because that's what everything suggested to me. Wings, feathers, clouds, sleep...soft, fuzzy, safe and warm things. The little light-bugs just appeared. I have no idea where they came from. The city is there because it felt right. Maybe my subcontious suggested it as a reminder that there's always something hard to life. I don't know. I'll let you guys interprete it however you want.

Basic info: Photoshop+Wacom Intros 9by12. Took about a week and a half, due to work and a mild cold (I can paint and work. I can endure a mild cold and paint. I cannot work, endure cold, and paint.)

Obviously, inspired and heavily referenced by 's photo [link]
Did a subtle exparament with complimentary colors here. Not sure if it worked or not, or if anyone will even notice.
Oh, and yes, I know it's watermarked. I put it there. Yes. I know it's ugly. Yes. I know it's distracting from the overall image. Yes. I know it's right in the middle of the detail where you want to look. That's sort of the point of watermarking an image. I don't want a cutesy-wootsy little logo or something that will blend in better to preserve the overall feel. I want something dead smack in the middle of the detail that you can't crop out or smudge out without it being noticeable, that will discourage the more intelligant theives out there to keep their fingers to themselves...and let the viewers of the idiots know where the rest of the art went to. I know the odds of it happening are small, and if it does happen there's not a thing I can really do about it, but I'm really tired of leaving the front door unlocked.
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Comments: 126

yourfinemissskrunkly [2019-02-12 19:33:56 +0000 UTC]

interesting

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lovelessdevotions [2015-07-06 20:41:25 +0000 UTC]

I've featured your wonderful piece in my "Rethink Pink" journal. Hope you enjoy!  Rethink Pink  

  

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justuno [2010-09-05 17:13:45 +0000 UTC]

You have some great illustrations, nice technique. Very nice Colour aplication. cheers

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MysticFairytales [2010-09-01 09:59:48 +0000 UTC]

wow this is truly amazing, I'm spechless... great job!

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christwriter In reply to MysticFairytales [2010-09-01 11:49:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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PhoeniXea [2010-08-31 19:59:16 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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christwriter In reply to PhoeniXea [2010-08-31 20:01:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Firebli9ht [2010-01-21 18:07:03 +0000 UTC]

Nice!

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InazumaTenshi [2008-09-23 02:11:51 +0000 UTC]

That is so peaceful and relaxing.

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lovelyzitalee [2007-12-24 08:16:39 +0000 UTC]

this is just stunning,well done you

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BlackRoses808 [2007-11-15 20:59:18 +0000 UTC]

The title is perfect for this painting.
The whole just looks so gentle and soft

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fadingbutterfly [2007-11-07 01:44:27 +0000 UTC]

That's just awesome!
Is there a wallpaper version of this?
Coz if there is I'd love to use it as my wallpaper. ^^

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bloodscales [2007-10-31 21:12:48 +0000 UTC]

i adore the coulors and design. its so pretty and well made

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christwriter In reply to bloodscales [2007-10-31 21:56:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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bloodscales In reply to christwriter [2007-11-04 18:38:29 +0000 UTC]

tis no problem. Its a shame you dont have more comments on your work it is amazing it should have as many posts as the favs

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christwriter In reply to bloodscales [2007-11-05 01:48:27 +0000 UTC]

Ah, it's OK. Half of 'em are usually mine, anyway.

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bloodscales In reply to christwriter [2007-11-06 07:35:03 +0000 UTC]

<_<>_> *huggles*

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gingerbouf [2007-10-16 11:59:40 +0000 UTC]

I just can't stop looking at it!!! This is truely beautiful!!!

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christwriter In reply to gingerbouf [2007-10-19 19:40:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Samara-make-a-scene [2007-10-15 04:57:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow beautiful.

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christwriter In reply to Samara-make-a-scene [2007-10-19 19:40:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Samara-make-a-scene In reply to christwriter [2007-10-20 05:23:25 +0000 UTC]

YW ^^

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HobbitPunk [2007-10-15 04:07:12 +0000 UTC]

Truley amazing!

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christwriter In reply to HobbitPunk [2007-10-19 19:40:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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dreaminstories [2007-10-15 03:28:18 +0000 UTC]

So gorgeous! I luv the colors, style, and feeling!

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christwriter In reply to dreaminstories [2007-10-15 03:33:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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dreaminstories In reply to christwriter [2007-10-15 03:36:43 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome!

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Solsolisdeus [2007-10-15 03:27:38 +0000 UTC]

Aurora resting after doing her job during the sunset? ;D

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christwriter In reply to Solsolisdeus [2007-10-15 03:34:26 +0000 UTC]

Interesting take on it. I love it. I wasn't thinking greek mythology, but that's a great interpretation.

CW

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Synoda [2007-10-15 03:15:27 +0000 UTC]

so very beautiful<3 that soft glow of the wings and the background....lovely work<3 you have a gentle touch

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christwriter In reply to Synoda [2007-10-20 00:45:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Gentle touch...I like that.

CW

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bayergal [2007-10-15 03:11:55 +0000 UTC]

oh my gosh this is so beautiful.
i really like the colours and the way they all mix well with each other.
you truly are an amazing artist.
me = total fan ^____^
hah ok now i sound creepy so baiibaii
loves it
<33

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christwriter In reply to bayergal [2007-10-20 00:46:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

(Cool. I have fans!)

CW

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bayergal In reply to christwriter [2007-10-22 05:53:34 +0000 UTC]

^-^

(whoop whoop!)

-Jen<3

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rockstargirl37 [2007-10-15 02:50:33 +0000 UTC]

it's so beautiful!

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christwriter In reply to rockstargirl37 [2007-10-20 00:46:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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rockstargirl37 In reply to christwriter [2007-10-20 01:40:53 +0000 UTC]

you are very welcome!!!

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cooley [2007-10-15 02:25:15 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations! You deserved it.

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christwriter In reply to cooley [2007-10-15 03:36:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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oilsoaked [2007-10-15 01:37:48 +0000 UTC]

This is some beautiful work, I must say. the composition is absolutely divine, and I feel as though you really captured...Lord, I do not know what to say. I've been battling myself because all I've wanted to say was "THis pitcher are GUD" because I swear that is all I can think of. It fills me with a comfort, and it's just amazingly done. Your texturing is so delicious, I can imagine what her hair and feathers feel like. I do feel, however, that the city was a little tacked on last minute. I still feel as though it has a rightful place in the picture, but maybe if it extended a little more beneath her, and not so much in corner it would level out the picture a bit better. But maybe that's just me. Anyway, I've rambled on and on long enough, so I'm just going to mosey on to some other pieces in your gallery.

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christwriter In reply to oilsoaked [2007-10-15 03:52:20 +0000 UTC]

thank you. That's probably my favorite comment so far today. Certainly one of the more in-depth ones.

It was a little bit of a tacked-on thing, but I didn't have much practice with city shots or arial views then...in fact, I think that one was my first real "city" shot. So a lot of it was exparamentation and trying not to completely bork the perspective.

Like I said, thank you. I really appreciate knowing it touched you that deeply.

CW

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oilsoaked In reply to christwriter [2007-10-15 04:47:05 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you enjoyed my silliness. For experimentation, it certainly came out well. I know a lot of times when I experiment things turn out a little funny, and the piece still came out very well, I really like it. Fear not, perspective was not completely borked. Anyway, congrats on the DD and a job well done. It was by far my favorite DD of the bunch.

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christwriter In reply to oilsoaked [2007-10-20 00:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Cool. Thanks. That's a HUGE compliment.

Hope you stick around for the future stuff too...

CW

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oilsoaked In reply to christwriter [2007-10-22 06:48:27 +0000 UTC]

You know I will.

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Immortal-Beloved3 [2007-10-15 01:29:07 +0000 UTC]

i really like this its beautiful!

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christwriter In reply to Immortal-Beloved3 [2007-10-15 03:19:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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kristinlynch [2007-10-15 00:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Awww wow. Very nice!!!

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christwriter In reply to kristinlynch [2007-10-15 01:27:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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kristinlynch [2007-10-15 00:49:32 +0000 UTC]

awww wow, holy. very nice!!!!!!!!!

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christwriter In reply to kristinlynch [2007-10-15 01:27:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I can tell you're impressed.

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