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Description I'm not decided whether to check mature content or no. Breast are shown but it has no sexual or offensive content... What do you think?

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A Modern Classical Painting workshop commissioned by ImagineFX, to be found in Issue 17.

To be exact, I aimed at an early XXth century stylization. Lots and lots of studying done to get the subject, composition and feeling right... The works of W. Bouguereau and Lord Frederic Leighton were especially helpful
For extra fun, I incorporated some elements from works the old masters' paintings: e.g. I placed the character in the same forest as Bouguereau his Biblis. Please check the link below for details! Also, I ended up adding a small surreal twist to the image. I will refrain from outlaying the idea behind it, I hope the picture itself manages to tell the story.

The whole image was done in Painter X with Airbrushes, Chalks, Oils and Blenders with slight help from Photoshop. Aside from some live reference, I used many paintings/photos for inspiration and anatomy checks - click [link] to see. The images were found through google, goodart.org, art-liquidation.com and (if I remember correctly) getty.

The painting technique was quite different from my usual, with much more Airbrush used in the process. Also, when doing the background, I went for a looser look, only hinting details with visible brushstrokes instead of painting everything precisely.
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All comments and critiques are most welcome
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Comments: 1213

AndieAlt53 [2021-11-11 17:40:55 +0000 UTC]

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sylessae [2021-04-19 22:04:40 +0000 UTC]

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Edwardv17 [2020-11-17 00:35:17 +0000 UTC]

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profutur1971 [2017-01-14 10:17:26 +0000 UTC]

Très belle et charmante avec une lumière te un regard appelant ! Bon travail continuez dans ce sens ! félicitations !

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firefysh1140 [2016-11-17 07:21:25 +0000 UTC]

You have a terrific talent.

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MothReve [2014-06-05 09:04:31 +0000 UTC]

Stunning work - excellent.

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FaeryRaven [2014-01-05 03:13:40 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous ... and is no more "mature content" than any other beautiful work of art depicting a woman. The "masters" painted many women with their breasts exposed and art museums display them freely. Yikes, Americans can be so uptight!Β 

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anakat1 [2013-09-27 03:28:41 +0000 UTC]

I really like all your classical paintings!


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platterpile [2013-07-08 19:40:54 +0000 UTC]

There is no offense with regard to her nudity in any way. Some may argue but they’d be wrong-

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jeanmaryanne [2013-07-04 19:35:39 +0000 UTC]

I think she is placing the key with the others on the ground, so that only the right one will be able to pick the right Key to fit the keyhole to her heart.
Her skin is flawless and softly glowing. Her facial expression is one of knowing a secret. I love the pose and no you do not have to check sexual or offensive content. This is a work of art and I think it's wonderful!

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ManFromAbora [2013-05-28 22:27:01 +0000 UTC]

One of those keys has to fit.....

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sickelevra [2013-02-27 16:38:23 +0000 UTC]

why this called locked., she wasn't "locked" at all..

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Bella-Star14 In reply to sickelevra [2013-05-11 23:24:15 +0000 UTC]

She's holding a key, so I'm sure that's part of the reason.

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NameLips In reply to Bella-Star14 [2013-06-04 04:55:52 +0000 UTC]

She has a keyhole, and she's holding a hey. I'd say it's the "key to her heart" or something.

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fenice8 [2013-02-15 13:24:27 +0000 UTC]

classic photo paintover..with dear marta not saying she painted over a photograph...the deadful trees should be a clue to the observant..

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younglingbubba In reply to fenice8 [2013-04-14 08:32:33 +0000 UTC]

If you actually took the time to read her description of the painting you would realize that she states for the public that she purposely made the background look loose, and decided not to put in as many details.

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Tanqueray10 [2012-12-27 08:54:02 +0000 UTC]

Good stuff. I love Classical style art.

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AphroditeUrielX16 [2012-07-03 03:21:52 +0000 UTC]

Hey i love ur art work just wanted to ask if u use models for ur work?

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lolitarain [2012-04-10 00:50:45 +0000 UTC]

<3 Beautiful work.. I am a huge fan!

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RoseNoireAntique [2012-03-11 21:46:15 +0000 UTC]

It reminds me Waterhouse .... amazing!

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theredmasque [2012-03-08 12:58:50 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE the texture of it. I'm such a sucker for your work, how you manage to achieve beauty without seeming overdone. You're the only artist whose full collection of work I thoroughly enjoy. I especially love that you experiment with your style, instead of just settling for one. It gives such wonderful variety.
Thanks!

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domcabral [2012-02-22 13:33:24 +0000 UTC]

Desde que vi pela primeira vez uma pintura sua nΓ£o acreditei ser possivel digitalmente, pesquisei sobre seu trabalho e encontrei seus pinceis que me ajudaram muito, fiz um trabalho no Painter inspirado por vocΓͺ. Voltei a trabalhar mais com o Photoshop por ele ter mais recursos em meus trabalhos profissionais. Parabens.

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DoctorPale94 [2012-02-21 20:58:20 +0000 UTC]

absolutely adorable.

The girl is so womanly!

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YuukiT0001 [2012-02-16 18:01:47 +0000 UTC]

beauty

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PussyKat-Pinups [2012-01-29 05:47:06 +0000 UTC]

Love this image

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BCtoy [2012-01-27 09:03:23 +0000 UTC]

subtleties are the best part of art, those things that only those really wanting to know can find. Subtleties have power to claim a long lasting existance for the purpose they tell, well done

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riickard [2012-01-27 02:02:26 +0000 UTC]

lov this and
Bouguereau .You would find this in art museum not not offencive to me classic

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riickard [2012-01-27 01:59:57 +0000 UTC]

lov bouguereau, I dont find this offensive they see much this in a art gallery trying to learn painter 11 long process

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paulnery [2012-01-26 20:00:00 +0000 UTC]

Very nice painting! PainterΒ΄s brushes are easy to recognize...

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dcacrylicsandartist [2012-01-26 18:22:28 +0000 UTC]

Pure Elegance

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agrace [2012-01-26 08:53:16 +0000 UTC]

it's fine, after all it's art

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sogetthis [2012-01-24 06:21:21 +0000 UTC]

Amaze, classico!

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Rowena-Silver [2012-01-18 18:03:18 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, I have looked at this pic so many time and only just noticed the lock! *facepalm*

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Forcedlactationlover [2011-12-31 20:48:16 +0000 UTC]

I don't think there is any need for worry about "mature' warnings. I would also accept the notion that this could have come from 17th or 18th century France (more probably the latter). She has the overall body of an 18th Century nude, rounded without any hint of overweight. But the face is either 20th century or Classic Greek.

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diana-amazin [2011-12-26 17:09:50 +0000 UTC]

She looks so real congratulations

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budhaxx [2011-12-26 01:25:14 +0000 UTC]

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Spirittina2012 [2011-10-22 05:28:14 +0000 UTC]

so sweet love it

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Lokotei [2011-10-06 21:50:27 +0000 UTC]

Honestly, my first thought was, "STOP DROPPING THOSE KEYS INTO THE WATER! IF YOU DON'T WANT THEM, I'LL TAKE THEM!" lol
But on a more serious note, I think it looks beautifully classic. I wouldn't be surprised to see this in an art gallery alongside other beautiful nudes.

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greatblade12 [2011-10-05 23:40:42 +0000 UTC]

like the tutorial. no should not be mature content. you are such a great artist!

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JoeAzzato [2011-08-19 01:44:57 +0000 UTC]

This is a wonderful image. It's like the work of the old masters! Brilliant work!

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Hunk1948 [2011-08-12 18:59:34 +0000 UTC]

very nice

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TheSatanicNun [2011-08-12 16:38:03 +0000 UTC]

I really love it!

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Pangucisetya [2011-07-28 19:34:26 +0000 UTC]

Great...!!!!

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barnburner1946 [2011-06-17 10:23:41 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful...

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Jefart1342 [2011-06-01 14:49:21 +0000 UTC]

Harmonie classique. L'ensemble dégage une atmosphère paisible.

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feavre [2011-05-31 15:22:21 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful!

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endave [2011-05-20 03:20:16 +0000 UTC]

Such a great work of art! Love the mood and expression

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isolella [2011-05-02 19:46:45 +0000 UTC]

we can see something behind her left arm, what is it?

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Rainbow-ilicious In reply to isolella [2011-06-06 21:05:55 +0000 UTC]

Its a key hole

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isolella [2011-05-02 19:44:08 +0000 UTC]

classical yet beautiful. breasts are ok, for we see the perfection of the whole. I like the nebulous feeling. very nice !

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