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Published: 2010-12-30 04:26:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 1971; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 149
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Description Self-Portrait as Henry VIII's seventh wife? This is my first pure digital rendering. Details were never completed at a more swift and efficient pace. Whether I'm going to attempt a colour version of the portrait is undecided.
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Comments: 10

AtotheX [2010-12-30 12:27:25 +0000 UTC]

Pretty sweet stuff, Danielle. I agree with Hunaid's point, the lighting of the pearls needs to be varied up to feel authentic. The portrait itself is awesome, as usual.

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fresco-child In reply to AtotheX [2010-12-30 23:31:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Rodway In the beginning (before I lost patience ), I set out painting each pearl individually. If I had continued instead of relying on duplication and rotation, perhaps they'd be resting against the skin more authentically. I might reattempt another rendering of the bottom row of pearls in the colour version. As for colours, I will be referencing Hans Holbein's portrait of Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves: [link]

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AtotheX In reply to fresco-child [2010-12-31 15:34:07 +0000 UTC]

Well, even if the pearls aren't painted individually, a little cast shadow against the neck would help to give them a little definition.

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Miko-M [2010-12-30 05:44:14 +0000 UTC]

woah so cool. this looks almost identical to your traditional paint style. And you should totally colour it, it would be so easy and you can experiment with everysingle colourpalette in the worldd without risk. nice use of texture too.

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fresco-child In reply to Miko-M [2010-12-30 06:21:43 +0000 UTC]

Colour layering on greyscale, at least I find, ventures on appearing flat if not done properly. But altering the warmth of the greyscale to sepia works wonderfully with colour overlay. The visceral potential of textures amazes me and I will further explore ways on how to use them. They are a reality-driven vehicle in a painting. I was taught textures from a master, thank you

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Camthalios [2010-12-30 04:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Been waiting for this one looks great!

the Pearls are coming off flat in some places, and the smaller ring looks like its cutting into your neck.

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fresco-child In reply to Camthalios [2010-12-30 04:41:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Hunaid! Yes, it does feel flat in a few places. At one point I demonstrated a hint of laziness in rounding the pearls.

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Camthalios In reply to fresco-child [2010-12-30 04:48:53 +0000 UTC]

also you need to text me, so i can have your number, how else am I supposed to message you at New Years?

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fresco-child In reply to Camthalios [2010-12-30 04:58:38 +0000 UTC]

I'm sending you my number over facebook. We've tried exchanging numbers countless times before but failed! Haha. Expect a text from me on New Years too. I hope you have a beautiful evening of celebration

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Camthalios In reply to fresco-child [2010-12-30 04:45:04 +0000 UTC]

I think the culprit really is the cut and paste. all the pearls look the same.

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