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6-15-06: I tinkered some more with it, mostly the hair and the skin tones. I think I'm done for now though.
Thanks for all your suggestions, people, very much appreciated!6-13-06: It has happened! I've gone digital! A friend gave me Painter IX so I emptied my piggy bank and got myself a graphic tablet. This was really meant to happen sooner or later, ever since I first encountered digital art I always wanted to try it, so here I am. This was mostly trial and error since I'm still learning all the tricks and getting a feel for my tablet.
Details here: [link]
Painter IX, Wacom Intuos3
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WOW! you digital paint like a pro!! I can't get my paintings too look so smooth and realistic like yours =[ wish I could. You're a really great artist
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I love the emotion you are able to capture in your work.
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That sure is beautiful. I would like to try my hand at a tablet too.
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Looks almost dreamlike. 
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its beautiful and a really good work... but she looks dead to me... im not sure y...
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wow, this almost looks like the real thing. great!
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i cant believe i missed this peice!! it didnt show up i my da watch good thing i visited your gallery!! this is stunning , i know i sound like a broken record because i say the same thing over and over when i view your beuatiful art 
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Thanks! Glad you like it. I actually find digital easier than traditional media. There's no "undo" button on my brushes, and I get only about 12 colors as opposed to the digital millions of colors.
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sounds awesome 
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wow!!! very awesome! Looks absolutely beautiful
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Beautiful picture; you've done a lovely job on the coloring and the textures.
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Thanks! A valid suggestion about the hair, I hated it too.
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Perfect!
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Cool - and recognizably your art style, so IMO you're already getting a grip on the medium, making it do what you want it to do. I look forward to seeing more of your digital works!
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It's beautiful!!! Very awesome for your first time. Can't wait to see more!
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Ah, so this is the illustrious digital piece that you've been having trouble with, yes? It turned out lovely, especially for a first try (it even makes me kind of jealous 
The color choice you used is superb, especially in your silk(?) shawl, with it's changing blues and purples in the white. It has the smoothness of silky fabric, and contrasts nicely against her textured dress. The skin tones are great too; personally I think getting the right range is the hardest thing in a painting - probably because skin is made up of so many colors, an artist can get so backward when trying to make it seem natural. And though simple, the background and surroundings are very nicely done. Some constructive criticism would be with the flowers and hair, though. Because the flowers are in front of her and closer to the 'viewing lens,' wouldn't they be clearer than they are? I understand that she's the focal point, but it seems strange to have fuzzy background and fuzzy foreground. And while her hair is lovely, it seems to be lacking some more depth and shine. The curl around her ear seems good, but the top looks a little flat and almost too brown...That little bit of blue in the ear curl makes it look really alive and real; perhaps adding something like that up top?
Other than that everything else is beautiful. You did a very good job on the wings, making them look incandescent, lofty, and very pretty. And I also like the little addition of the shine from the snow on her nose and lips; the subleties are what really make a picture, huh? Maybe having that same white-ish reflection on the rest of her face would make the piece look even better, instead of the warm yellow hues (okay I lied; there's another tip). But if I could have the skill to go into a new realm and come out so victorious, I would surely make tons of wonderful art in so many mediums. I can't imagine what's going to come of this after you get more time of practice in. I think we're going to have another 'DA Master' to watch more closely
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Wow, thank you so much for such an in-depth comment, and for all your suggestions! I appreciate it, and agree with most of them. Glad you like the piece. I think I have a looong while to go until "master" though!
About the fuzzy flower - I suspect you're seeing fuzzy because of the reduced image size. Check out the closeups page on my site (I posted it in the description). The bottom petals are snowed on a little, but the rest is all done in hard lines, no fuzzies.
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Ah, I see what you mean about the flowers now
Still lovely though!
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Wow, this is gorgeous! Wonderful first attempt. *wishes mine went so well* 
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This is really, really pretty, although a bit too smooth for my taste, even for a digital piece.
But I absolutely adore her scarf. Those flowers are amazing.
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.......................................................... <-- this is awe.... this is a LOT of awe............
this is your first time using BOTH?....................
YOU... are *EVIL*
and this? This ROCKS the SOCKS!............... *stares in awe*
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Maria - I just knew that you could handle - but didnt expect a masterpiece from the VERY START!
You are AMAZIG!
GREAT WONDERFUL ART!
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Thanks! I still think I have a lot to learn though! It means a lot to me to get all these encouraging comments.
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We never stop learning -but hey Maria, this is such a great start!!!!!
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yeh...your first with a tablet? im just in awe...ive had my tablet a couple of weeks now, and i cant get the skin anywhere as near as smooth as you have in that one!! may i ask how!? *is incredulous*
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Thanks!
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wow! i just use adobe photoshop...perhaps that's my problem! ah well, its amazing anyway...
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I heard Photoshop is just as good. This guy uses Photoshop: [link] . Personally I've tried both, Painter just has more doohickeys.
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wow for your first peice thats some talent
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