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julestoo — The Dragon and the Firefly

Published: 2007-06-08 09:22:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 2733; Favourites: 67; Downloads: 0
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Description 36" X 36" oil on Canvas

When I found Elandria, who's stock image I have used for this piece, I was very taken with her look, and wanted the finished painting to do justice to her, whilst incorperating my own style. Although I wish I could have captured a better likeness, I felt the painting had attained the right feel to it, and I do struggle to get a likeness when painting smaller faces.
When working from a photograph, there comes a time when it is put away, and I paint with out any reference, just me, the paint and loads of loud music, (I must be one of the few parents who gets told off by the children for playing my music too loud, and playing one track over and over)
It is at this time that the painting becomes mine, so to speak, and when things like the little dragon appear, by the way Elandria, he needs a name, and I think you should choose it.
I hope Elandria likes it, she is a beautiful model, and I will definately be looking to use her stock again, I will also add a link, if I can work out how, but if you are looking for great costumes,poses and elegance, I suggest you check out her stuff.
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Comments: 35

thatcraftychick [2007-10-05 23:37:17 +0000 UTC]

This is such beautiful work!

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julestoo In reply to thatcraftychick [2007-10-08 12:15:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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thatcraftychick In reply to julestoo [2007-10-09 00:59:25 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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Djartistknight [2007-10-03 23:43:24 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work.
Cant believe you dont have more page views!! This sort of greatness should be seen by more people
Ben x

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julestoo In reply to Djartistknight [2007-10-08 12:09:22 +0000 UTC]

aw shucks, thank you soooo much,

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jezviking [2007-08-22 16:25:21 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I am here via Empty papers journal recommendation of you. I must say, you have beautiful work. This picture seems so serene, it is like she knows a secret, she's going to tell you but not yet lol. I love it really nice!

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julestoo In reply to jezviking [2007-08-23 20:06:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Vj, I was really thrilled when I saw what Empty papers had done. Thanks for stopping by, and for your lovely comments

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CaroleHumphreys [2007-08-07 13:07:00 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous, Jules; so beautiful

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julestoo In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2007-08-21 20:34:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you chuck, I was inspired by the model.

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daftun [2007-07-19 22:28:18 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful so soft and i love the little fellow he so cute lol
hugs Della.

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DaraGallery [2007-06-17 15:46:41 +0000 UTC]

That's just cool Nice likeness also.

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julestoo In reply to DaraGallery [2007-07-10 16:56:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, I enjoyed painting Elandria, she is a great model.

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LadyPenitent [2007-06-15 20:32:07 +0000 UTC]

That's Beautiful

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julestoo In reply to LadyPenitent [2007-07-10 16:58:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Lady Penitent.

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otterling [2007-06-13 02:16:17 +0000 UTC]

I think you've done exceptionally well on this. I'm well and duly impressed at how you handle the medium. You've really got a lovely style.

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julestoo In reply to otterling [2007-06-13 07:23:01 +0000 UTC]

Ah thank you,, Elandria is a great model, and I wanted to use some brighter colours, (i know, most of my colours are bright), but I did manage to keep some of them morre subdued.

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otterling In reply to julestoo [2007-06-13 07:27:01 +0000 UTC]

I think you did well with not making the whole thing too bright. You have a good light source here. The whole thing just screams "magical" without the overuse of bright colors. The muted reds you have actually look more like she's seated either in a sunset or where there is a fire in the distance. I like the atmosphere and think the whole thing came out well.

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julestoo In reply to otterling [2007-06-13 07:44:57 +0000 UTC]

Aw shucks, you make me go all unnecessary. Thank you.

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otterling In reply to julestoo [2007-06-13 09:43:14 +0000 UTC]

^_^ no problem. You certainly have made leaps and bounds in your work if I might say so. Even in the short time I've been watching you.

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cupcakeart [2007-06-12 19:40:17 +0000 UTC]

Lovely!

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julestoo In reply to cupcakeart [2007-06-13 07:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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Iardacil [2007-06-11 15:39:37 +0000 UTC]

fantastic

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julestoo In reply to Iardacil [2007-06-13 07:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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MeliMelancholia [2007-06-09 20:29:53 +0000 UTC]

this one is so absolutly amazing!

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julestoo In reply to MeliMelancholia [2007-06-10 07:20:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, glad you like it

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Empty-Paper [2007-06-08 17:38:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it's beautiful! The little dragon is adorable, and I love how detailed the picture is. Her face looks just like a photograph.
This is definitely going into my faves!

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julestoo In reply to Empty-Paper [2007-06-08 20:35:58 +0000 UTC]

Aw thank you so much, I was pleased with the little dragon, he just sort of appeared.

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Elandria [2007-06-08 14:59:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh gosh hon this is beautiful! I adore the colours and that tiny dragon is so cute!!!!! *ponders on a suitably beautiful name..*

I'm really glad my stock came in useful hon and I can't wait to see what you create next!

By the by you can add a link by putting
: devElandria : (Take the spaces out)

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julestoo In reply to Elandria [2007-06-08 20:44:59 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you, 'm so glad you like it, and a little relieved. Next time I want to work bigger, much bigger, and I love the new stock, you were a great model to work with and your pictures and costumes just get better. Thanks for the link instructions.

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Elandria In reply to julestoo [2007-06-09 10:13:30 +0000 UTC]

No problem hon!

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Kaijine [2007-06-08 09:23:51 +0000 UTC]

That's very pretty. :3

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julestoo In reply to Kaijine [2007-06-08 09:29:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, you must have been sitting on the pc, it was only on line for five seconds.

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Kaijine In reply to julestoo [2007-06-08 09:49:31 +0000 UTC]

Don't know what dat means...

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julestoo In reply to Kaijine [2007-06-08 10:15:38 +0000 UTC]

The deviation was only online for five seconds when you sent a comment, it means you were very fast.
Thanks again

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Kaijine In reply to julestoo [2007-06-09 09:26:16 +0000 UTC]

Yer welcome. ^^

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