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August 26, 2012
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:iconaliciane:
Pfou, there is a lot to say about this painting :)

It represents a character of a story I started to write. Evelyn is from a very rich and strict family, but dreams of liberty. The dove is here to remind of her dreams of freedom. In my story, Evelyn has disappeared, and the main character has to find her. This portrait of Evelyn at the age of 16 is all he have to recognize her. This is supposed to be the real painting of my story ^^

As it is supposed to be a real portrait, I wanted it to have a very "classical look". I tried to mimic a lot old masters as Elizabeth Vigee Lebrun and Adelaïde Labille Guiard.

It took me two weeks, painting each evening after work. I used Gimp Painter : its mixbrush has been very useful, it helps a lot to blend the colours and to bring out new tones !

This piece was also heavily referenced as I'm not good enough yet to work by pure imagination. It helped me to make one step toward realism, which is my aim !

References
Dress : [link] by EyeFeather-Stock
Haircut : [link] by Della-Stock

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*DramiraDarkthorn Mar 10, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Gorgeous! I love the dress and pose. This is colored so soft and pretty. :love:
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*RobinRings Nov 10, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
That dress is fantastic.
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*Aliciane Nov 17, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Thank you but I don't own the design (actually I suck at designing clothes, I really should practice that :XD: ), it's all thanks to the reference ^^
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*RobinRings Nov 17, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
What I mean is the transparency of the way the light shines through the fabric. The gauzy reflections of the green are really quite entrancing.

Weird wording I know XD
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*Aliciane Nov 17, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Oh, if it's not about the design then I take all your compliments directly to my heart :hug:
Thank you very much ^o^
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*RobinRings Nov 17, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You're very welcome!
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*Della-Stock Nov 5, 2012
This is amazing. I'm so glad that you could use my hair as a reference!
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*Aliciane Nov 7, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You're welcome, this haircut was just perfect, it was exactly what I pictured in my head for this character ! :hug:
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Mood: Wow! ~aeriaciel Sep 8, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
So beautiful! :love: When I saw it on the thumbnail I though it was a photo. Although I think her arms are a little long compared to the whole body, the whole picture is gorgeous. The dress is amazing, and the roses, and the white dove...
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*Aliciane Sep 9, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Yes, I keep wondering why everyone has immediatly seen this anatomy issue except myself while drawing it. I feel a little blind XD

Sometimes I really want to fix it... Can't decide, shall I "assume" my mistake and go on with other paintings, or shall I try to correct it in order to apply the advices of the comment I've received ? :)

I think I will fix it. Don't have the time to draw yet, but in a few weeks, I'll give a try ^^

Anyway, thank you very much for your kind comment and for appreciating all the details I've put in there ! :hug:
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