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Lux Aeterna
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My Cold World Seriesthx RiverClark, Model is ~DinaDeSade
Background by `LuneBleu
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Seeing as the last two before me can't critique if their life depended on it. I'll give it a go.
The first most striking aspect of this artwork is obviously the style. If this is entirely a photo manipulation as the category is noted, then it is truly impressive. The whole work is redone in colour and form, with excellent detail on the hands and thumbs, as well as the belly.
Vision does not stand out due to the lack of colour. Now whilst this is intended, the aspects that are supposedly meant to stand out, the eyes and lips one assumes, are well contrasted, but could do with a dash of brightness. If the lips are the main focal point, which is assumed due to the rule of thirds in the centre frame - they could be an even bright red.
The eyes also feel as if they are empty, the colours are too bland and eyes are often viewed as 'windows to the soul' and can give off an impressive amount of emotion if pulled of correctly. Often saturation can be a negative, but in a work where the main shades are of grey and white, focal points can really help bring out the emotion in the artwork.
Regardless, figure and form are excellent. The detail in the hair and mask is exquisite, and the only thing that feels missing are the shoulder bones, which appear non existent. Regardless of gender, shoulder bones are an aspect of build and physique, with it missing - the work becomes more flat and two dimensional.
What is most compelling about the work are the hands. They are excellent. Proportionally and in expression. Small minute details really add to the work overall and complete it.
Originality is a difficult one to judge. Pictures that are blasted with white and cold colours are common and I've seen a few deviations like them before - angels as well are quite common. However, the work is original in it's own way, obviously. Then shades do give it expression aswell as the impressively detailed wings.
The technique is also a hard one to judge, photo manipulation however is quite the artform, especially when the whole image is transform from start to finish. What troubles me about the work is the area of focused detail. The belly, hands, hair and wings bristle with life and realism. But the chest, face and eyes are without. The lack of shoulder blades, use of flat colour and lack of detail really take away from the possible life this work deserves. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/m/m⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
For impact the work is stunning, but because of it's lack of colour, it also falls a little flat. Even though it WAS obviously the intended product, the use of contrast could improve this work ten fold, if the lips were made redder and eyes brighter, the work would really portray more powerful emotions.
Overall the work is exquisite but lacks liveliness and power. The proportions, lighting and technique are excellent, but it is missing a few aspects, such as it's level of detail, that could really give it some life.
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If you want to vote this down go ahead. Brown nosing and ass kissing instead of real critique is what's killing this site, if you want to contribute, write another critique and blast it with 5 stars on everything and ignore anything wrong with it! Because that will make the artist better won't it! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
That was sarcasm by the way.
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Congratulations on the Daily Deviation and everybody!
Have a Merry Christmas!
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Dissagree. Vision is there, but not obvious to you.
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In what way? Not much of a comment if you just disagree? Provide me with an explanation as to why so that I may see what it is you think I am missing?
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I already posted my public critique of her art piece yesterday. If you read it, you will (hopefully) understand why my critique is at odds with yours. Thanks for your interest.
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I'm sorry but your 'critique' was not a critique and you just blasted it with 5 stars on everything. The point in a critique is to find flaws or anything that diminishes it's meaning or appearance, point them out and, if the person critiquing is well versed in art, offer advice or techniques on how to improve. You just stated what the picture was and rated it perfect. That is not a critique
To come to my critique and claim I could not critique correctly is insulting. If you had been critical of her work then I wouldn't of cared.
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The idea and concept is brilliant, A pure white angel who for some reason does not fit your generalised idea of what an angel should look like.
The technical aspect of this piece is amazing, only losing half a star because one of the wings is cut off, i know you may have wanted that to be that way, but following the aspects of guidelines of design you really should have included the full wing.
Full stars for originality, because i have not seen something like this before, it is unique and brilliant.
do i even need to comment on the impact? i think simply stating *stunned* is enough.
Lux Aeterna meaning eternal light it is a very fitting name, the angel is the embodiment of light in many a lore.
All in all one of my favourite pieces on deviantaArt, The artists is truly talentede.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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This is so breathtaking.
I am seeing this art as a expression. I like the colors and lighting .. red lips and mask. As an angel is some kind of a liar.. That left wing of hers..at first I was thinking..Oh its a pitty its cut out BUT.. she is pushing away something .. and giving herself space to stay so in a one way she is backing off.
It just makes me wanna stare and think about what she was thinking when she was "pushing" that something away. Maybe something good or bad. Is she good or bad. That is the question e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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Your work has been selected to receive a
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This is just amazing... absolutely amazing... Brilliant creation and work!
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Angels WingsΒ "In Winter angels are moulting. The flakes of their wings fall down to earth and because they are not of this world, do not last long and melt."
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Lux Aeterna by Lady-Symphonia
Snowgirl by OlesyaGavrΒ Walk with me by pro-nonΒ White Queen by BigBad-Red
Collector Of Hearts by AblackwindΒ ..:Winter Spirit:.. by riamaliΒ Snow Queen on the Throne by Vilenchik
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This amazing art has been featured here children7.deviantart.com/
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hello, your wonderful work has been featured in
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Fantastic work, love the use of shadows and light
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This is beautiful! I can see why you got the DD!! Wonderful work.
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I kept telling myself things would get better then my luck was turned around now I feel whole again just thought id share the wealth
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I had finally hit rock bottom this helped me back to my feet now there is no turning back no pressure just check it out
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I really like this work because it is dark, even though colors are very light. Position of hands seemingly innocent, lips attractive, lush and alive, angel-like wings are beautifully pure looking. But eyes are concealed and that is an omnious sign. Also somewhat of a scultpure-looking, ashy feel to the body again creates feelings of non-existence. Here death is not represented in an obvious ways, but far more intelligently, glimpses of death are portraed by negating or concealing life-like aspects of the model.
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Can't remember what it is that the picture is reminding me of but it is great job nonetheless
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Would it be okay if I used this amazing deviation as a part of the new avatar for the group WhiteDigiArt [link] ?
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I love the coldness of this work, that makes it fragile yet strong.
Just gorgeous!
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I have no idea why, but, call me Crazy, but, this reminds me of Lady GaGa.
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This is absolutely gorgeous! 
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Congratulations on being chosen ARTWORK OF THE WEEK by our members! It has been featured here [link]
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Beautiful work! And congrats on the DD. You deserve it
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Your beautiful artwork has been chosen by our members as
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All I can say is "WOW". I honestly don't think I am experience or have the knowledge to express myself on this work. I am just blown away by it.
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I'm impressed. I've never seen anything like this before and it's really cool!!
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Beautiful! ^^ The muscles are very sculpted too.
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i normally don't like nude art but this is beautiful
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This is beautiful, like a dove of ice and snow. Actually makes me miss the beauty of winter; the hazy snowfall that encompases everything in white and brings a sence of peace. Sadly we've been having a HUGE lack of that where I live *shakes fist at the sky* This time of year I should be walking through the woods surrounded by snow and ice and admiring the effect the falling snow has on the world around me. 
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When I first looked at this, I thought it was Lady Gaga. 
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