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Published: 2005-01-09 11:00:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 28695; Favourites: 646; Downloads: 2893
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Description Another painting starring my girlfriend as the reference model. I didn´t have any things though out when I started this painting as usual, but I tend to come up with things as I go by. I really wish I could have more good ideas, but I hope this is something I can develop in times to come.

I spent 3 short evenings painting this one, using Photoshop with an Art Pad (Wacom tablet).

You can see the process of making this painting here: [link]
More tutorials to be found on my personal site: [link]
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Comments: 156

henning In reply to ??? [2005-01-09 21:10:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you The glow softens the entire impression. I just have to make sure not to take it over board... Appreciate your comment

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OrchidMage In reply to henning [2005-01-09 21:16:32 +0000 UTC]

Hey, it's not a problem.

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Yzabel [2005-01-09 17:12:45 +0000 UTC]

Very good work, I absolutely dig out the details regarding shading and clothes' folds! The glittering/sparkly aspect of the cobweb is really well done too, and the sickly-greenish background just perfectly matches the subject. I suppose that saying "good job" just doesn't cut it?

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henning In reply to Yzabel [2005-01-09 21:11:44 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thank for your lovely comment

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tul [2005-01-09 16:38:21 +0000 UTC]

I duno,..everything is brilliant cept the bg =S fave anyways

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henning In reply to tul [2005-01-09 21:59:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your comment, and for the fav I decided to leave the background as rough as it is to get some kind of depth to it, if I suceeded is a different question, haha...

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bluerugbychick In reply to ??? [2005-01-09 16:07:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow...thats really nice. The shadows and the lighting are awesome. Even tho its supposed to be dark..the whole picture just seems to glow and shine. Great job!

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henning In reply to bluerugbychick [2005-01-09 21:31:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I love adding some glow to my art, I just have to make sure not to overdo it

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tallfemalemanta [2005-01-09 15:11:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow. I really like the idea for this painting, it really stands out, it just seemed to bounce out at me.

The clothes and skin tones are amazing, as usual.

Bravo!

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henning In reply to tallfemalemanta [2005-01-09 21:19:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot! I really appreciate your comment. I tried to make her "come out" of the picture by leaving the background blurry and rough.

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tallfemalemanta In reply to henning [2005-01-10 23:52:08 +0000 UTC]

I could see that - great effect! I'll have to use that on one of my better ones, I think!

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dantelongfellow In reply to ??? [2005-01-09 15:05:43 +0000 UTC]

amazing work

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sakurabutterfly [2005-01-09 15:00:58 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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jjckitti In reply to ??? [2005-01-09 14:44:10 +0000 UTC]

great work!

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imhidinginthebushes [2005-01-09 14:34:34 +0000 UTC]

THATS SO WONDERFUL! i love it and you r soooooooo talented! Great job!!

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henning In reply to imhidinginthebushes [2005-01-09 21:23:25 +0000 UTC]

wonderful feedback, thanks alot

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imhidinginthebushes In reply to henning [2005-01-10 01:36:03 +0000 UTC]

your welcome!!

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TheWoodenKing [2005-01-09 14:13:09 +0000 UTC]

wow! great picture
love the idea of the web BG plus the dress is amazing
ps
happy 2005!
what did santa get you??

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henning In reply to TheWoodenKing [2005-01-09 21:22:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot!

If Santa "got me"? Hmmm... Naughty question

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AlexiMcLachlan [2005-01-09 14:08:57 +0000 UTC]

omg! wheee....this picture is lovely. your girlfriend is very lovely. you must be very happy with her. very nic3e, wacom, i got one of those for christmas. tablets are so awesome, much better than using such an imperfect creation as the mouse.

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henning In reply to AlexiMcLachlan [2005-01-09 21:28:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot. Yes, she is the perfect girlfriend and I am very happy together with her Tablets is a must if making art, good luck!

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spartanlily In reply to ??? [2005-01-09 14:01:30 +0000 UTC]

the web is so sparkly and pretty. it's a very nice impression of the widow. I love her pose, it's sexy. Her dress is so hot, I wish i had one like that. And as always, the shading, especially on her skin is soo real and touchable. Awesome work as usual.

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henning In reply to spartanlily [2005-01-09 21:13:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for both your lovely comment and the fav

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NekroXIII In reply to ??? [2005-01-09 14:01:27 +0000 UTC]

nice work man

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Tunaferit [2005-01-09 13:27:00 +0000 UTC]

nicely done, bravo.

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LeroyDavidson [2005-01-09 12:54:42 +0000 UTC]

b-e-a-utiful ^^

click [link]

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henning In reply to LeroyDavidson [2005-01-09 21:53:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank y-o-u

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alyn [2005-01-09 12:33:32 +0000 UTC]

That's pretty damned incredible to say the least. Excellent work

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henning In reply to alyn [2005-01-09 21:42:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks pal
I have a great reference model...

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Captain120 [2005-01-09 12:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Excellent painting then u do have a great subject

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henning In reply to Captain120 [2005-01-09 21:38:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
I love this subject as well

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bearcavestudios [2005-01-09 12:12:21 +0000 UTC]

a Incredible piece.. saw the steps as well.. realy amazing and interesting... Godt jobbet.

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henning In reply to bearcavestudios [2005-01-09 21:17:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, quite rough though, but good practice.
Takker og bukker

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eurasianrose86 [2005-01-09 12:02:30 +0000 UTC]

totally beautiful!!

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enialadam [2005-01-09 11:56:07 +0000 UTC]

wow very well done! I love the lighting and the colours. Great expression and pose! beautiful!

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henning In reply to enialadam [2005-01-09 21:37:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot
I love her expression and pose too, she gives me great reference material

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amfiria In reply to ??? [2005-01-09 11:10:55 +0000 UTC]

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thornoftherose [2005-01-09 11:07:43 +0000 UTC]

thats cool, she looks real superior empowered expression...nice work though

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henning In reply to thornoftherose [2005-01-09 11:18:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot, yep, she rules the web

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Dorling In reply to ??? [2005-01-09 11:07:15 +0000 UTC]

A many of good like you are very extrordinary. Everything in this picture is awesome. I'm not in a postion to allow others to question that. Well Done!

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henning In reply to Dorling [2005-01-09 11:19:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot, much appreciated. Thanks for visiting

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tubamann [2005-01-09 11:05:41 +0000 UTC]

Jepp, jeg ble virkelig ikke skuffet! Alt her var kjempestilig
Hun holdt kanskje venstrehånden litt unaturlig (og den var litt spinkel), men det var alt jeg fant som jeg kunne gi kritikk på
Goodie. Ser at stilen din begynner å ta form her (harde strøk), detaljene kommer fram på en helt ny måte nå. Fjeset ser veldig bra ut!
Bra jobbet!

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henning In reply to tubamann [2005-01-09 11:20:55 +0000 UTC]

Takker! Du er som vanlig rask på svarer´n
Tja, driver og prøver å finne stilen min. Har i allefall funnet en workflow som funker, nå trenger jeg bare erfaring.

Er du god på tuba?

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tubamann In reply to henning [2005-01-09 11:28:36 +0000 UTC]

Nåjah, liker ikke det spørsmålet.
Joda, er vel god, når sant skal sies. Har ikke spilt tuba så lenge, men spilte derimot kornett (kort trompet, om du lurte) i 7-8 år. Kjempemoro!
Korpset jeg spiller i har i hvert fall et ganske så høyt nivå, så jeg får bra undervisning der. Vi ga nå ut cd i høst, alle var veldig fornøyd med resultatet.

Driver du med organisert blokkfløytespilling?

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henning In reply to tubamann [2005-01-09 21:40:41 +0000 UTC]

Oki, tøfft! Jeg kjenner ei som er med i en skikkelig bra korps, hvor de deltar i konkurranser og greier. Vant NM for et par år siden og greier, hehe...

Jeg rocka rundt på blokkfløyte på barneskolen, men bestemte meg for å gi meg mens jeg var på topp. Kunne sikkert blitt noe ut av meg også, da...

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tubamann In reply to henning [2005-01-09 21:59:45 +0000 UTC]

Hihi, ja
Vet du hvilket korps det var? Vi har vunnet NM et par-tre ganger vi òg. Om de vant for et par år siden; Førre?

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henning In reply to tubamann [2005-01-09 22:01:29 +0000 UTC]

Er ikke sikker på hva de heter, men de er fra Sande i Vestfold. Er heller ikke sikker hvilket år de vant, eller om de har vunnet flere ganger. Har hørt på dem, og de spiller mye kult faktisk. Ikke hva folk vanligvis forbinder med korps. Mer rocka, heh...

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tubamann In reply to henning [2005-01-09 22:12:50 +0000 UTC]

Vi prøver å holde en litt mer rockete stil over korpset vårt, spilt masse Queen og sånt. Er forresten ikke et janitsjarkorps (les: de med bråkete klarinetter, fløyter og sånt), vi holder oss til messingblåserne.

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adiareallysucks [2005-01-09 11:05:19 +0000 UTC]

wow very gorgeous artwork from you (as always)
very stunning piece

add to my favorite in a sudden

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henning In reply to adiareallysucks [2005-01-09 11:22:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot For the fav aswell

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