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lpeters — Beware of the Water

Published: 2009-06-27 16:11:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 2937; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 5
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Description This painting is my first attempt at photorealistic. I still have a lot more to learn and I feel there are still a few issues with it, but I've been working on it for so long now I just wanted to finish it.

I kind of wanted it to have a double meaning and maybe reflect her own personality and to beware.

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Comments: 18

splatteredart [2015-05-30 05:41:53 +0000 UTC]

i love how you make this look so real :3

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Ahnuc [2010-07-13 22:46:20 +0000 UTC]

I kinda see the long arm as a preparation for a transformation (into an octupus), you have to make the flaws positive, you know

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Kroevyn [2010-03-27 07:16:40 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work, the skin tone is beautiful, and I quite like the meaning behind it Perhaps it's just the format/cropping, but it feels like her arm is a little too long. The angle & size of her hand suggests that there should be a little bit of foreshortening happening with the forearm. But anyhows, this is a really strong strong image and I totally understand that "I've been working on this for so long I just can't be bothered anymore" feeling XD

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lpeters In reply to Kroevyn [2010-03-30 13:15:10 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks for the comment. Yeah there are some issues with her arm and probably a few other things. But for now it just serves as a reminder not to make mistakes.

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SephirothsFlamedWing [2010-01-08 16:47:36 +0000 UTC]

First of all, wow. At first glance, I thought this was a photo. So, I'd say you pretty much nailed the photo-realism for the most part.
The bracelets are fantastic. The tentacle painting in the background is awesome. I wouldn't mind having a painting like that in my house. Also, her hand is amazing. The subtle details of the veins and the creases in the knuckles really enhance the realistic look.
Some small crits, though. Near the middle of her arm, it looks a little bit fuzzy. Also, though I love the folds in the cloth, I think it looks a little too 'painterly.' It looks good, but not neccessarily photo-realistic. Lastly, the bottom part of her face (the mouth and chin mostly) look a bit off. It looks strange, like she's missing part of her cheek.

Anyways, from me.

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lpeters In reply to SephirothsFlamedWing [2010-01-12 11:46:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the geat comment. I'm really happy you like it.

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SephirothsFlamedWing In reply to lpeters [2010-01-13 00:50:14 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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Neobakeneko [2009-07-26 07:46:07 +0000 UTC]

It took me a second look to realize the paintings in the background were four seperate ones, it's so realistic I thought they were one at a first glance. I love the details on the jewelry!

Her face kinda reminds me of Kristen Dunst for some reason lol.

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lpeters In reply to Neobakeneko [2009-07-26 13:04:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment im glad you like it

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Neobakeneko In reply to lpeters [2009-07-26 23:10:55 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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Sleepy-Bats [2009-07-25 14:38:03 +0000 UTC]

The detail & lighting you have in this is just awesome! And that whole double meaning is trippy. It makes you wan't to talk to her to see what's she's really like. Beautiful

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lpeters In reply to Sleepy-Bats [2009-07-25 14:40:59 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou very much.

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Sleepy-Bats In reply to lpeters [2009-07-25 14:47:10 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! ^w^

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chocolatemilklove [2009-07-21 19:00:55 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is so beautiful!
her expression is so sweet, and this is so realistic I thought it was a photograph at first!

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lpeters In reply to chocolatemilklove [2009-07-21 23:34:00 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou very much. When you say it looks like a photograph it means alot .

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RSR-Productions [2009-07-20 02:07:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow... So elegant and beautiful. Nice job.

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RachelJArts [2009-07-15 01:57:49 +0000 UTC]

If the double meaning has to do with the tentacles in the background, then that's a really cool concept Photorealism is so difficult but the result is lovely here, especially with the freckles and the hair textures.

My only crit would be that the skin seems less refined along the arm, but the hand and shoulder look great. You said that you wanted to get it done however so I can see why it looks this way.

Great painting though!

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lpeters In reply to RachelJArts [2009-07-15 12:14:29 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the positive reinforcement for this. i wasnt really sure if i liked it when i finished it and yeah, you are right about the arm seeming less refined.

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