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ardentfem — An Angel in Restraint FINAL
Published: 2004-12-09 02:13:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 1159; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 260
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Hope you like.Oils on matte medium prepped watercolour paper.
Mounted on masonite.
11x17
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I really like it after looking at it a few times. I can really relate to it, at least, how I percieve it as being you want to help someone and you have the power to, but your just being held back by an unknown force and your trying to break free...but you just can't. Something I can really really relate to lately.
And I'm not sure whether this is intentional or not, but it appears as if there is a lashing across his back, right underneath the (my pov) left shoulder blade. Is that intentional?
BTW, when I first saw it, I thought it was a photograph. It wasn't until I full-viewed it taht I relaized it was on oil painting. Great great job.
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really awesome painting
but you shouldn't photograph with flash on :9
it shows the canvas on the upper right
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I'd give a kidney to be able to paint like that, well done on the DD. Brilliant work
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Woohoo! That was worth all the effort. Really masterful work- the skin tones are fantastic, and that feather looks awesome.
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It has turned out beautifully! I was so great to get to watch the progression too 
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correction *IT
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Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanks!
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was the paper tightened onto the mesonite, i mean like canvas? i cant really see any other way.
anyway...this is amazing, i cant get that kind of smoothness in the texture of oil painting.
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I used matte medium on both sides of the watercolour paper. First on the back to stick to the masonite, and I stacked textbooks on top of it to wait until it dries. Then I rolled matte medium on top, over the drawing..which I needed to spray fix beforehand. Then...started to paint.
It's a wonderful surface to work on. It soaks up the paint, and the texture really adds something extra. I'm glad you enjoyed. About the smoothness, it's ALL about the blending...you gotta soften every edge you make to achieve three dimensionality.
Thank you for your comment and your fav!
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that sounds great fun, ive just added watercolor paper to my christmas list. so you put the matte on then spray fix, or the other way around? ive never seen oils on watercolor paper which made this seem so interesting.
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Well you have two options:
1.) On the watercolour paper (before doing anything to it) you could draw your drawing. Sketch it really well with the shading and everything, it will help your painting and give it more richness in the beginning, spray it...really well...then matte med. it down.
or
2.) You could use the matte medium to stick the watercolour paper down to your board before you draw (masonite, plywood...etc. not illustration board). Now, you can use gesso...but that kinda takes away from the paper's texture. After it dries, you draw...then spray.
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interesting..ill have to try this. it seems like it could really effesct the painting.
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Great work, the blues really contrast well against the warmth of the body. I love the way the tattoo ties it in with the contrasted background colors. I don't think it would have worked with out that.
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Thank you. The back took me the longest and I was hoping it would really show.
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everything i could say has been said by everyone else. believe me, i checked. but very good, nonetheless.
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a staggering angel..
one that was once powerful, and mighty..and in many
ways still is, only now representing his power in a different way..
through humbleness..
i couldnt see him easily being able to break his bonds..
walk away..but remains stationary out of the knowledge this is where
he belongs..wisdom is portrayed in his simple lines..
the drawn wings are such an amazing contrast against the very
tangible feather..
and i think it only adds to his power..no matter how much
he is restricted, his feathers plucked..the impression of his wings still remain..
they can never take the true essence of what he is..
i love how his fists are clenched..almost in acceptance..
but at the same time im sure in self-restraint..he seems to be holding
very tight..by the way his left ring finger has begun to turn red..
i really enjoy this alot..beautiful artwork
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Wow! Thank you! Very poetic.
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oh no!
i've been waiting for this to be finished and then i ...i dont know, for some reason didnt see it on my list.
but woah, its so amazing, i like the feather thats floating down, and you are basically the best artist i've seen for a long time on this site
excellent. (as...always 
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Aw! Da best so far? Thank you! ::fuzz::
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not everyone can say they have their own angel! heh..yeah my boyfriend is really proud of his ink.
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Oh, this is great. Symbolism in realistsic pieces comes off with a lot more intensity for me. The falling feather and the binding creates a story behind the tatooed person. This has a contemporary Icarus feel, yet this charcater never got to fly or fall before being constrained. Maybe on the verge of ascension. Awesome work.
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Same here. I love realistic paintings with a surreal and poetic edge. What a lovely comment! You always leave me amazing comments! Thank you so much.
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Ah, well your work always inspires thoughtful consideration and inevitably I feel compelled to provide cogitative commentary. Thanks for the posts.
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most excellent. the tattoo with the lone feather... nice touch
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I'm all about the touches..hehe..thank you
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I'm so proud of you! It came out wonderfully, and definitely is a project I'm not sure I'd have the patience for. Though my choice of projects is usually different from this style, I'm very into this, probably because I saw the entire progression. There were times when I thought, "oh she should just stop there, it's beautiful!" I'm glad you didn't, though. I hope you're damn proud of this final piece!
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Aw! That has to be one of the sweetest comments. Yeah a lot of people were afraid I was gunna mess up the tattoo and thought I should just leave it as is..
I knew...the tat would pull it together so I plowed on. Thank you so much!!
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Simply amazing, there's so much texture in this painting...
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It's the watercolour paper that creates the stellar texture.
Thank you verra much!
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Thank you babes! ::does the cha cha!::
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whoa i just realized it was a painting and not a photogragh! double points for you! i love the feather and how it goes with the tattoo, makes you think. thumbs up
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Sweet! Double points. The feather, as my professor says, creates 'tension'. So glad you enjoy it.
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Ooo wow, that's painted? o_o I swear I thought it was a photograph at first. Very nice!
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Yep, it's my first FINISHED oil painting..heh ever! I'm so glad you like.
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