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Published: 2006-08-05 07:09:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 3773; Favourites: 141; Downloads: 168
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Description when your insides are hollow
when there is nothing left
just fade away

i was feeling a little glum when i started this.
doing much better now, so i added flowers.

model: me. the hair took forever to paint with my mouse.
textures & everything else: sxc.hu
border brush: mine

watermarked to prevent theft.
this image is © and not to be removed or otherwise altered without express written permission from me.
in other words: PAWS OFF.

submitted to the Manip / Photo contest being held by =geeny
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Comments: 39

Amanda-Graham [2015-01-08 06:25:36 +0000 UTC]

melyssa,

I have featured this stunning image here - . reality .. reality .

"Let's make a story; shall we? It's such a grey day so let's make it solid. Come sit here beside the window. That's good isn't that comfy? We’ll need some solid things won’t we now; let’s see, a town? Perhaps just a good big wing back chair in a nice room; you ag
“You need to get a good detailed image in your head you know, not like sitting here with the window and all that grey out there. If you close your eyes it might be easier dear. That’s right; no worries I won’t let you fall to sleep, I need you for this after all.”
“So we have a room with a wing back chair what color do you think? Ah, your dress is deep green so perhaps that for the chair. Yes. I can see by your smile that you like the green chair. And the room? Oh that’s a pretty pin on your dress, such pretty sapphires and pearls.”
“Would you think a blue room with white trim? A
If this presents any problem at all please Note me and I will make amends.

Mandy

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fragilemuse-org In reply to Amanda-Graham [2015-01-08 21:54:05 +0000 UTC]

Not at all, thank you! I'll go check it out.

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SeSerkku [2010-09-06 17:54:30 +0000 UTC]

I like how the face blends with the background and it just seems so emoteless.
just like fading away is

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xToushirou-Kurosakix [2010-08-19 19:41:14 +0000 UTC]

Wow...

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nitrate [2006-08-31 21:56:58 +0000 UTC]

i hadn't checked my devwatch in forever...but em, this is so stunning. i wish i had the money to get a print!

much love.

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theartofjayharrison [2006-08-16 12:29:34 +0000 UTC]

i had like a paragraph written here originally, but it sounded extremely pretensious.. so i'll just wow and move along.

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fragilemuse-org In reply to theartofjayharrison [2006-08-30 16:01:08 +0000 UTC]

just re-read my response, sounds weird and rude now..
i meant thanks for the fav, not for not posting your comment.
i am sure it sounded fine

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theartofjayharrison In reply to fragilemuse-org [2006-08-30 16:18:33 +0000 UTC]

its all cool darl, i knew what ya meant.

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fragilemuse-org In reply to theartofjayharrison [2006-08-16 15:29:31 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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vcrimson [2006-08-14 10:13:02 +0000 UTC]

this turned out fabulous!!!! i love that stark whiteness against the red around the eyes!

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fragilemuse-org In reply to vcrimson [2006-08-30 15:47:15 +0000 UTC]

thanks!
had fun with the paints on this one.. actually, the red was lipstick

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RustedSanity [2006-08-11 14:06:02 +0000 UTC]

You did the hair with a mouse?! Impressive!
Your work is always so amazing. I don't know how to comment properly.. just every aspect is great

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fragilemuse-org In reply to RustedSanity [2006-08-30 15:50:02 +0000 UTC]

hehe.. yeah, took a while.. one day i'll invest in a tablet.

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violetsteel [2006-08-10 11:12:30 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work.

This piece envokes a sense of fear in me. Interesting that...

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fragilemuse-org In reply to violetsteel [2006-08-30 15:51:48 +0000 UTC]

fear is good! i think! ;D
don't think i could make something just pretty. always has to be something frightening about it ;D

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miskis [2006-08-09 16:40:54 +0000 UTC]

this is hot em! I LOVE the contrast.. and great work with the hair.

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fragilemuse-org In reply to miskis [2006-08-30 15:53:02 +0000 UTC]

thanks dear!

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MarcelaBolivar [2006-08-07 16:58:56 +0000 UTC]

wow this is pretty good. loving the makeup! and the no-colors great one.

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fragilemuse-org In reply to MarcelaBolivar [2006-08-30 15:53:36 +0000 UTC]

i love no-colours!
glad you like it! was fun doing the makeup & face painting.

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tsheva [2006-08-07 08:00:13 +0000 UTC]

I love the pale whitewash and the red and the hair is wonderous. See? Who needs a tablet?

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fragilemuse-org In reply to tsheva [2006-08-30 15:55:01 +0000 UTC]

indeed!

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kharas [2006-08-06 11:06:07 +0000 UTC]

I'd wallpaper it if it was a bit larger and if it wasnt considered theft... Great work as always love.

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fragilemuse-org In reply to kharas [2006-08-30 15:55:39 +0000 UTC]

i don't mind wallpaper use at all
just tired of people stealing art and distributing it everywhere as their own.

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Hadu [2006-08-06 00:49:39 +0000 UTC]

I love how the red looks against the paleness. The texture is really nice, also. I like the mixture of beauty & horror--it looks great

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fragilemuse-org In reply to Hadu [2006-08-30 15:57:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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shelly [2006-08-05 23:43:18 +0000 UTC]

that is definitely awesome.

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fragilemuse-org In reply to shelly [2006-08-30 15:57:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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fearawaken [2006-08-05 19:45:47 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful and absolutely haunting.

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fragilemuse-org In reply to fearawaken [2006-08-30 16:06:50 +0000 UTC]

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Libellula [2006-08-05 19:19:05 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic, as always! , if you have troubles painting with mouse, you should buy a tablet, is a really useful tool... and addictive

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fragilemuse-org In reply to Libellula [2006-08-30 16:07:13 +0000 UTC]

yeah, i definitely want to get a tablet one day.. just gotta save up a bit

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crueltyinpoetry [2006-08-05 16:41:11 +0000 UTC]

hihi i always have a crush on your dark stuff!!!

-Phil

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fragilemuse-org In reply to crueltyinpoetry [2006-08-30 16:07:41 +0000 UTC]

yay!

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arcana-caelestia [2006-08-05 14:26:18 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful manip Emaleth. I love the cool feel to the image and the textures you've used.

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kayceeus [2006-08-05 13:52:42 +0000 UTC]

Very nice and I like the colors!

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drcrane [2006-08-05 12:21:46 +0000 UTC]

Ooooooooooh! reminds me of The Grudge. The hair looks amazing!

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moonskulling [2006-08-05 07:55:19 +0000 UTC]

Jesus, you're so talented.
Print?

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Roselyn-May [2006-08-05 07:09:57 +0000 UTC]

thats amazing!

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fragilemuse-org In reply to Roselyn-May [2006-08-05 07:10:33 +0000 UTC]

woah, that was quick!
thanks!

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