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Published: 2011-01-31 20:12:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 11535; Favourites: 650; Downloads: 0
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Description 恭賀新禧! Chinese New Year is on 3rd Feb. 2011!

I am happy that I finally finished a painting this month. This is Crystal Liu again. She is holding a gorgeous pipa. Pipa is a four-stringed lute, one of the oldest Chinese musical instruments with over 2000 years of history. The instrument has a beautiful pear-shaped wooden body. It was the main reason I was drawn to this reference photo. However, painting the curvature of the pipa free hand was challenging. I really should learn how to use the pen tool.

Closeups: [link]

WIPs Animation: [link]

Photoshop
Wacom tablet
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Comments: 412

rhunel [2016-11-03 00:25:36 +0000 UTC]

Hello, May, your beautiful portrait is featured:  All Souls' DayWith great relief, I bid October adieu, and welcome November, in which so much of our hopes are pinned for the coming years. For whatever tomorrow brings, we are held in the hand of God and are one family. Whatever you do or pray happens tomorrow, please be kind to one another and celebrate the good we are all able to do and the dreams we create while on this small, beautiful world. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by these great artists, and as always, please enjoy the music at the end, maybe even nominate someone for a DD--these are all deserving!  With much love always, - Debra
          Hoang My An by duongquocdinh The Two Catherines by Meldelen Saint Mary Magdalene by karmievarya  Have a blessed day! -Debra

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MayFong In reply to rhunel [2016-12-11 23:58:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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n2n44 [2016-09-16 08:22:17 +0000 UTC]

wow so cool

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MayFong In reply to n2n44 [2016-12-12 00:01:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Marionette-Dancer [2014-10-06 15:22:40 +0000 UTC]

Her gaze is very expressive! So concentrated but emotional! Fantastic!

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MayFong In reply to Marionette-Dancer [2014-10-31 20:33:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! 

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Leanndra51 [2014-03-17 21:21:44 +0000 UTC]

So far, this is my favorite of yours, but since I have only started viewing your work today, well, I can only surmise that all of your work is simply wonderful! 

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MayFong In reply to Leanndra51 [2014-03-23 20:36:08 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thank you for all your wonderful comments! 

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Sheritina [2014-03-08 20:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Crystal Liu looks so inspiring in this paining. 

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MayFong In reply to Sheritina [2014-03-14 05:12:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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sesam-is-open [2013-11-11 12:09:50 +0000 UTC]

  sesam-is-open.deviantart.com/j…

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MayFong In reply to sesam-is-open [2013-11-11 20:46:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the lovely feature.

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sesam-is-open In reply to MayFong [2013-11-12 11:29:34 +0000 UTC]

It was a real pleasure.

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jsilvante [2013-09-26 00:16:00 +0000 UTC]

Stunning...

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MayFong In reply to jsilvante [2013-09-26 00:27:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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ricardo0167 [2013-05-16 08:32:30 +0000 UTC]

I fell in love with this picture. Beautiful.

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MayFong In reply to ricardo0167 [2013-05-20 06:37:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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twiligthvampire89 [2012-11-10 16:02:21 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work again. Crystal Liu is one of my favorite actresses and this looks awesome and very realistic.

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MayFong In reply to twiligthvampire89 [2012-11-11 18:39:43 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate your kind words.

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Sasori-Kitten [2012-04-18 07:48:56 +0000 UTC]

It made me look twice to realise this was a painting, Its that realistic.

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MayFong In reply to Sasori-Kitten [2012-04-18 15:23:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Sasori-Kitten In reply to MayFong [2012-04-19 05:48:02 +0000 UTC]

You have a gift.

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federico1928 [2012-04-08 05:27:54 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS A PAINTING?! hell id love to paint THAT realisticly!! i envy you ;(

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MayFong In reply to federico1928 [2012-04-08 14:58:27 +0000 UTC]

Patience and lots of practice!

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KemikLy [2012-04-05 00:31:29 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is amazing! It looks just like a photograph!

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MayFong In reply to KemikLy [2012-04-05 02:17:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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KemikLy In reply to MayFong [2012-04-05 02:23:16 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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cemac [2012-03-16 14:19:38 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations, I have included this wonderful artwork on the front of the journal in the fourth group feature "Some of my favourite submissions from artists 'L to T'. Thank you for being a member

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MayFong In reply to cemac [2012-03-16 14:28:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thank you very much, dear cemac!

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cemac In reply to MayFong [2012-03-17 15:58:30 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, small reward for such a great artwork

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agasshi88 [2011-12-01 11:36:42 +0000 UTC]

Love your works!

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MayFong In reply to agasshi88 [2011-12-01 14:58:02 +0000 UTC]

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agasshi88 In reply to MayFong [2011-12-02 16:37:43 +0000 UTC]

Nice meeting you May Fong . Hope you can make me one digital painting someday hahaha

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MayFong In reply to agasshi88 [2011-12-02 17:47:58 +0000 UTC]

Pleasure to meet you. I do accept commission. Please inquire when you are ready.

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agasshi88 [2011-12-01 11:35:14 +0000 UTC]

I really like your works!

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MayFong In reply to agasshi88 [2011-12-01 14:57:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my friend!

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philipina [2011-11-25 19:25:49 +0000 UTC]

My god... I don't think crystal is as beautiful in reality as in your painting! Scene from the forbidden kingdom?

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MayFong In reply to philipina [2011-11-25 20:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It is from the Forbidden kingdom.

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Benzyxx [2011-11-02 01:46:15 +0000 UTC]

She is beautiful!

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MayFong In reply to Benzyxx [2011-11-02 02:23:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Benzyxx In reply to MayFong [2011-11-02 05:18:56 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome~

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Brenna1976 [2011-10-04 13:04:31 +0000 UTC]

Hiiiii sweety, I have featured u here [link]

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MayFong In reply to Brenna1976 [2011-10-12 05:39:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the lovely feature!

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Brenna1976 In reply to MayFong [2011-10-12 11:00:12 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure sweety!

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stargateatl [2011-08-25 22:47:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow!!!!!! This is so beautiful! Beautiful bright colors!

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MayFong In reply to stargateatl [2011-08-25 23:45:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Clarence!

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stargateatl In reply to MayFong [2011-08-26 00:02:29 +0000 UTC]

You welcome!! And thank you, for you have some amazing work!

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subhankar-biswas [2011-06-28 18:31:14 +0000 UTC]

superb work!

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MayFong In reply to subhankar-biswas [2011-06-29 13:18:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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feze [2011-06-15 07:49:27 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work ~

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