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MJWilliam — Artisans: Jeweler

Published: 2009-07-18 21:54:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 8847; Favourites: 367; Downloads: 184
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Description Inspired mostly by the likae dancers of Thailand. The background is referenced from a fresco in Banteay Srei (Angkor, Cambodia), a 10th century temple dedicated to Shiva and famous for its intricate carvings.

Watercolor, colored pencils, and ink on Bristol, 11X14". Details: mariawilliam.net/jeweler-detai… . Step-by-step: sijeney.deviantart.com/art/Art…

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Calligrapher: sijeney.deviantart.com/art/Art…
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Dressmaker: sijeney.deviantart.com/art/Art…
Woodcarver: sijeney.deviantart.com/art/Art…
Bladesmith: mjwilliam.deviantart.com/art/A…
Stonemason: mjwilliam.deviantart.com/art/A…
Embroiderer: mjwilliam.deviantart.com/art/A…
Spinner: mjwilliam.deviantart.com/art/S…
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Comments: 81

Erozja [2012-09-15 18:07:47 +0000 UTC]

Hi!

Your beautiful work has been FEATURED IN MY JOURNAL here: [link]

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MJWilliam In reply to Erozja [2012-09-15 20:01:25 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thank you!

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tommyb709 [2012-09-07 01:22:35 +0000 UTC]

nice.

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MJWilliam In reply to tommyb709 [2012-09-07 16:24:19 +0000 UTC]

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kspaulding [2012-08-02 15:02:38 +0000 UTC]

she's very real

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superpower-pnut [2011-11-08 04:45:18 +0000 UTC]

This is my favorite one of the series (thus far). She really pops against that background, and the background has interesting detail to make you look at it

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MJWilliam In reply to superpower-pnut [2011-11-08 17:26:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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chanchoasado [2011-02-22 03:17:35 +0000 UTC]

very nice

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MJWilliam In reply to chanchoasado [2011-02-22 16:49:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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awsmdragonqueen [2010-03-02 02:41:26 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful piece! I love her soft features, and the immense amount of details. The colors too are very vibrant and beautiful

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MJWilliam In reply to awsmdragonqueen [2010-03-04 20:43:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the favs, too.

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awsmdragonqueen In reply to MJWilliam [2010-03-05 02:42:05 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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emueller [2010-01-08 14:07:39 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely love the color and detail in this one. Amazing job .

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MJWilliam In reply to emueller [2010-01-09 20:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Calaymo [2009-12-12 16:38:59 +0000 UTC]

Your amazing work has been feature on my journal --> [link]
i hope you doesn't mind

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MJWilliam In reply to Calaymo [2009-12-12 17:36:22 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate it!

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Calaymo In reply to MJWilliam [2009-12-12 19:30:38 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure!

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orb-gettarr [2009-09-17 03:57:36 +0000 UTC]

Your use of colors, as always, is extremely excellent, well-thought out. I'm just wondering, how many 'drafts' do you have to do before you get the final project?

Whatever your process is, it's still very 'magical'..

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MJWilliam In reply to orb-gettarr [2009-09-17 16:10:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I usually have the whole thing in my head before I sketch, so I don't do lots of drafts. I do the sketch on tracing paper because I don't want to use the eraser on the actual paper too much, and because it's easier to transfer later on. Once I have the sketch exactly as I want it I transfer it to the actual paper by rubbing over the pencil lines.

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kamisch42 [2009-08-11 05:44:14 +0000 UTC]

This has really been a wonderful series! I loved all of them!!! Hope to see more some time

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MJWilliam In reply to kamisch42 [2009-08-11 13:41:07 +0000 UTC]

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philippeL [2009-08-05 19:22:43 +0000 UTC]

Very lovely...

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MJWilliam In reply to philippeL [2009-08-06 01:12:37 +0000 UTC]

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Raeikon [2009-08-04 20:05:22 +0000 UTC]

Amazing coloring

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MJWilliam In reply to Raeikon [2009-08-05 01:00:25 +0000 UTC]

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Elfin-Grrl [2009-07-26 20:44:05 +0000 UTC]

Stunning work, your colours are always so amazing

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MJWilliam In reply to Elfin-Grrl [2009-07-26 22:20:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you m'dear!

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lemrac [2009-07-25 04:05:41 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work dear! The details are just breathtaking. The tuitorial u made for this is awesome too. It's amazing to see u create it step by step. Keep up the good work!

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MJWilliam In reply to lemrac [2009-07-25 18:39:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Gerfer [2009-07-23 20:54:16 +0000 UTC]

Awesome... Absolutely flawless!

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MJWilliam In reply to Gerfer [2009-07-23 20:56:34 +0000 UTC]

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BlueNephelim [2009-07-23 14:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous as always, and great work on that fresco!

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MJWilliam In reply to BlueNephelim [2009-07-23 15:42:49 +0000 UTC]

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BlueNephelim In reply to MJWilliam [2009-08-05 21:24:28 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Anna999 [2009-07-22 12:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Great job! Amazing colours

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Rita-Ria [2009-07-21 19:04:54 +0000 UTC]

Maria, this is breathtaking!

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MJWilliam In reply to Rita-Ria [2009-07-22 20:10:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Rita!

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diegoidef [2009-07-21 00:15:28 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful colors, great work!!!

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MJWilliam In reply to diegoidef [2009-07-21 01:59:26 +0000 UTC]

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somersetholmes [2009-07-20 20:29:45 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING! work, Maria, your details and colours are simply jaw-dropping! and I so much enjoy your informative description also

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MJWilliam In reply to somersetholmes [2009-07-20 20:40:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you James!

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somersetholmes In reply to MJWilliam [2009-07-21 15:12:05 +0000 UTC]

You know you're always welcome, Maria

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Giada-C [2009-07-19 16:21:51 +0000 UTC]

Amazing I was really hoping you would draw the jeweler (voted for it. I really love how you decided to represent it, this series is my absolute favoriteAre you planning to draw all the artisans you mentioned in your poll?
I saw you used Bristol for it, i thought the watercolour wouldn't work at all with it, but i see i was wrong!I still haven't dare to try coloured pencils on it to be true.
Thanks also for posting the wip, I'm always especially curious on how your work, as your style rather uniqueThe way you use colours is the way i prefer, so vivid and bold, a joy for my eyes

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MJWilliam In reply to Giada-C [2009-07-19 21:03:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Giada! I will most definitely do all of those on the list in the exact order of the poll. Don't know how long it'll take me to do them all, but that's the plan.

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Giada-C In reply to MJWilliam [2009-07-20 21:49:29 +0000 UTC]

Great! Looking forward to see them

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faeworld [2009-07-19 14:15:38 +0000 UTC]

WOOOT! I've been on pins & needles waiting for the next in the series to come out. The wait was definitely worth it! She's awesome. Love her finger caps, soooo sexy

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MJWilliam In reply to faeworld [2009-07-19 14:16:53 +0000 UTC]

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crayonmaniac [2009-07-19 13:10:52 +0000 UTC]

super!
the headdress is simply fantastic!

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MJWilliam In reply to crayonmaniac [2009-07-19 14:07:57 +0000 UTC]

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Calaymo [2009-07-19 13:04:38 +0000 UTC]

amazing beautiful!

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