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Another art challenge by , , and !For each challenge we interchangeably give ourselves an idea or topic to illustrate and a short, specified time to execute it in whatever shape or form... of course, without knowing what the others are going to come up with.
This week's topic is daekazu 's idea: Cleopatra.
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At first I was bloody unhappy with how it was turning out, than something clicked and it ended up ok, I think. I was always worried to go with a painterly style and leave a very simple, graphic composition and I think it sort of turned out like I wanted it too. Thinking of whole series in this style actually (famous queens and historic ladies). Also - used this one as an opportunity to practice hands and skintones.
No direct refs used, but I looked up a lot of Egyptian jewellery and hands (few angles). Not one used for the face though, I always wanted to imagine my own version of Cleopatra, and this is sort of what I had in mind. Not too girly, not to adult. Not too sexy, yet attractive and pretty sensual.
Hope you'll like it
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Where do you guys learn this. lol I know it far more than learning but just to say WOW
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I am in awe! Β This is beautiful. Β I am so enjoying the work of the four of you and your challenges! Β Great ideas!
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What a crown ! The light effects on the jewels are simply stunning.
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Found your picture on Facebook, and I recognized it! Thought you might like to see the post it was used in....
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I just died when I saw this, gorgeous am in love β₯
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Wow! Amazing work! Love it!
I was wandering if you could let me us this image for an Android game called "Kingdoms of Myth", it's turn based strategy game based on a fantasy World. You can find a little bit more info in this rough website made by my colleges [link] (Sorry for the bad English). Of course you will have full credits of your work and link to your webpage if you want
Lot of thanks for your time
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It's a very beautiful piece of art; the jewellry is breathtaking, just like you imagine the egyptian pharaoh's would dress - they were Gods after all - and I like how the crown-piece seems to end with the sun itself.
Excellent work, and I like your motivation for her face, when you didn't want to make her too sexy or adult. I think that, as a result, just makes her more beautiful to look at. Cleopatra was known as an intellectual foremost by her own subjects and I feel like this Cleopatra is currently examining a foreign dignitary (or is it in fact us?), trying to deside if he is worhty of her time.
But you, and this Cleopatra, is definitely worth my time and fav!
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what a gorgeous and exotic take on cleopatra! love her
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This excellent piece of art is featured in #AllWomen 's journal. [link]
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What a great rendering of the goddess crown! Amazing detail.
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I could swear down right now...upon zooming in I have fallen in love with your Cleopatra.
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I might have commented this before but I LOVE this painting
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I Absolutely adore this image! Her eyes and her fingers are what's catchin my eyes. My sister said that her eyeshadow was what got her attention. WE LOVE IT!
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So realistic, words can't describe it, lol.
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waw your art is fabulous, i am watching you now
such a pitty we had to meet via the art theft thing but some good resulted from it anyway, i am now watching your amazing art
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You're right! I'm happy I got to know your art too, watching you as well 
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thanks for the watch and well met, da is a great place and see you for more art, yours and mine
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Thank you for letting us feature your Amazing work!
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Very striking eye expression. I'd like her complexion a tad darker though. Cool!
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LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Kleopatra's Headdress.....amazing!!
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