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Paradiso
For my 10th... a tribute to my long lost Ayumi vexel -- a new Ayumi vexel! :D The lovely background photograph (c) felina at sxc.hu.
Her eyes were sooooo much fun! Although I'll forever be jealous of most other people's eye skills.

// Edit: I worked on the *transparent* hair some. Hopefully it looks less awkward now.... Thank you, Echoia!

// Jan 12. Major edit: Redid the hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows with a new technique that I'm hoping will become a bit more second nature to me soon... :)

Full size: http://www.deviantart.com/view/27618219/
Original image: http://akirichan.net/portfolio/original/paradiso.jpg

by Natalie > http://akirichan.net // November 24, 2005 // Photoshop CS2 - 294 layers, 17 hours
Submitted by Natalie on 25th November 2005.
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yensy
17 Sep 06 - 04.19am
yensy
Is Really as amazing ...........Greetings
Dawn
28 Jul 06 - 01.18pm
Dawn
i love the lips, the eyes, the hair, the background, everything!! this is amazing!!!
Ksenya
27 Jul 06 - 11.20am
Ksenya
Amazing vexel of amazing girl! That one of my all time fav... :)
liakitty
31 May 06 - 06.57pm
liakitty
Amazing!! *_*
<3
7 Apr 06 - 07.58am
<3
Yikes! ^^ This vexel just looks so real. I love the detail. I usually prefer more simplistic vexels, but you can do realism really well. ^^
cateyes488
6 Apr 06 - 11.27pm
cateyes488
The hair is Awsome
Elliot
6 Apr 06 - 02.09pm
Elliot
I'm flabbergasted! Aiyah! you are soo talented! Whats your secret?!? =)
aisyah
4 Apr 06 - 06.38am
aisyah
This is amazing!! I don't know what to say -wordless
Within Princess
24 Mar 06 - 11.38pm
Within Princess
Sunshine in my head!
michelleion
24 Mar 06 - 04.38pm
michelleion
Hey Natalie, I have just been drooling through your gallery, it is all so brilliant, but I think this has to be my favourite. I just love the colours - they're so bright and summery, and go together so well. You must have sooo much patience, but it really pays off, and I bet it feels so good to get something this fabulous finished after all that hard work :D You have the honour of being my first favourite :)
Sayuri
17 Mar 06 - 03.12am
Sayuri
i'm at loss for words.<3
Angelik
15 Mar 06 - 02.08am
Angelik
I don't like Ayumi... But this vexel... Is... AMAZING!
Woah, woah o_o I'm surprised. The hair... The skin... omg!
NICE work!
sklobovskaya
13 Feb 06 - 07.59am
is this supposed to make people feel self-conscious?? X)..for its working haha
darn asian blonde!!!!!
nice vexeling though! :)

ttyl in a few secs
maja90
10 Feb 06 - 06.00am
I think this is a little bit to perfect.. :P
It lookes just like a picture!
oneteaspoon
17 Jan 06 - 02.46am
oneteaspoon
I love the hair, and the fiery eyes! Beautiful!
cuckoo
12 Jan 06 - 01.55pm
Holy shi- goodness! That's awesome! Like posters around the world awesome!
agrayrainbow
11 Jan 06 - 11.59pm
Well I guess I'll critique since no one is really (they're all just saying "yes! how great!")

Just a few nitpicky things:

- The chin curves up at an odd angle when it gets close to being covered by the hair, I could understand if there was an earlobe there but there's not so it looks a little awkward
- The bangs are pulled back a bit too much so it makes them look weird

Even considering I stare at Ayu 24/7 (I have a picture right by my computer in fact) I think this is really really good!
_ruckus
6 Jan 06 - 11.38pm
-AMAZING!.

<3.
CSmacke
6 Jan 06 - 03.59pm
oh my god!! So gorgeus, there's no words for this peice of work, soo GOOD!!
icyFRESH
6 Jan 06 - 05.10am
icyFRESH
its so beautiful words cant explain it... wow
howtragic
5 Jan 06 - 05.33pm
I love the hair and the eyes!
The eyes are beautiful! Its really summery :)
Vanilla Angel
5 Jan 06 - 09.40am
Vanilla Angel
what a summer feeling! really beautiful!
nitrojerk2
4 Jan 06 - 05.53am
It's so beautiful! Even up close, I can't see any flaws. You are so friggin talented.
Krissj
2 Jan 06 - 12.11pm
Krissj
Oh, it looks so real :D! Good job <3
Tone
28 Dec 05 - 08.52pm
Holy cow!
Lilian
27 Dec 05 - 03.16pm
Awesome! I'll be jealous of this work!
Eliss
27 Dec 05 - 01.06pm
Eliss
This is just to good to be true.
It looks like a real picture, and it's mutch better then the orginal!
kayotee1
23 Dec 05 - 01.30pm
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

stunning. the winter here tho mild at its worst is brightened by the image here. All the affronts of man and fate are thus made to seem so much less severe. thank you once more for sharing. until you officially choose art as your preffered vocation the heads of all professions will waken in night sweats. Ultimately i would have to say that art has already chosen you.
vitae brevis ars longa.
now...about the eyes... I see from the original that she has some intense reflected light on her orbis occuli which may have thrown you off a lil. it's understandable. your pupils are thus pushed up making the circle centered within a circle that is our eye seem assymetrical. (i do have an acquaintance who has inverted pyramids for pupils however...gotta get a pic of her to share ;-p...so i guess its a matter of interpretation. what the artist sees IS reality lol. one thing to keep in mind about pupils is that they expand when we see something attractive to us (usefull information by anyones standards...wink wink). to recant, her pupils sans reflected light seem misaligned. the size of her pupils however isof course subject to your own exceptional artistic liscense. i will say without reservation that mine expand dramatically while perusing your profile. o.k. maybe a bit more dramatically for your pic than brads...nothing personal brad. its just a man thing. ;-p keep to the grand adventure it fits you well. in the words of one of those dead greek guys, (plato, i think) forgive the length of this (post) as i lack the time to make it shorter.
Reply from
Oh wow. O_O :)
strawberrywoods
17 Dec 05 - 02.19am
strawberrywoods
This is awesome
Sharmayne
16 Dec 05 - 11.08am
Woooooooow <3
Danseuse
15 Dec 05 - 03.14am
This is only your tenth?
You are amazing... <3333333
aznlurkerz
14 Dec 05 - 12.58am
I really like how you did the shading on her face and the eyes, could you give me some pointers or even point me towards some tut that focuse on that. I'm using photoshop, but i'd like to move into illustrator to take advantage of how to use the mesh tool.
You have very beautiful work!
seizuresonfloors
10 Dec 05 - 08.20pm
seizuresonfloors
ok, this might sound stupid, but the vexel looks more like a picture than the original picture
Chloe
10 Dec 05 - 06.07pm
Chloe
ahh... the hair on all of your vexels are amazing =) i also love the eyes in this one, although the top lashes look a little weird in the left eye, like they're all bunched up.. i dunno... maybe it's just me xP great work! *favorites*
xJOJO
10 Dec 05 - 03.43pm
xJOJO
OH MY GOSH! The hair is outstanding! This whole vexel is and so are you! LOl
mz_kriz
8 Dec 05 - 05.11am
mz_kriz
gorgeous!!
it looks better than the original picture!!
XVlovely
5 Dec 05 - 01.43pm
wow this is amazing xD the eyes are like WOW O_O ahh. the hair too.. and everything else O_O I'm surrounded by amazingness xDD great job =]
Ashlee
5 Dec 05 - 12.29pm
Adorable!!
The onlyest thing that I dont like about it, is that there is a skin layer wich is pink.. ;(
<33
edit:
I've painted the pink layer black :P
http://home.no.net/swirlsl/pink_black_copy.jpg
Reply from
oooh where? O.O Must fix..
(Thank you, btw :)
cait
2 Dec 05 - 08.26pm
cait
wow! this must've been hell to do! the orginal pic looks really grainy, so great job!! that's so awesome!
Bebe
2 Dec 05 - 05.18pm
Bebe
wow :O that's AMAZINGGGGGG
kiwiAddicted
1 Dec 05 - 12.45pm
OMG..o.O

it's just like a photo...gorgeous!
Robbay~!*
1 Dec 05 - 12.25am
Robbay~!*
My jaw dropped when I saw this. Completely amazing.
maggy
29 Nov 05 - 04.05pm
maggy
wow it looks so real! great
Seven
28 Nov 05 - 08.57pm
Seven
Natalie, you are the best vexel artist on this site. I bow down to your skills.
freedom_fighter_one
27 Nov 05 - 10.51pm
freedom_fighter_one
JEALOUS of other's eye skills? You're mad, woman, mad! Others should be jealous of YOUR skills.
Stella
27 Nov 05 - 04.09pm
Everyone has such high expectations for you, and you have yet to disappoint us! I don't think I have ever seen anyone rise up that "vexel ladder" as quickly as you. Superb!
longhairedlv
26 Nov 05 - 10.22pm
longhairedlv
I love this, especially the fiery eyes
Liz
26 Nov 05 - 07.45pm
Liz
I hate you.
misery
26 Nov 05 - 06.25am
WHen I saw it, I knew it was yours =P. Love the eyes *_*.
Rick
26 Nov 05 - 04.34am
Rick
Natalie this is pure eye candy, I luv it. How did you know I like asian vexels silly girl. The hair is.. well the same as always beautiful. The eyes are a knock-out, her lips well you are a master at them. I see you used a gazillion layers for her skin (lots of work there). I don't know how you do it girl, she looks way better than the real photo. I guess ...emm ...oh ...well I'm going to have to give you a great big *squeeze ya!* for this master piece.
I opened up PhotoShop and the pen tool fell off the tool bar, whats up with that, all i heard was a faint scream as it jump to it's death to the bottom of the screen.

carolinabarajas
26 Nov 05 - 01.03am
carolinabarajas
OMG !!!!!!!! it's perfect!
abstractarte
25 Nov 05 - 09.18pm
abstractarte
this is a vexel? but it looks so oh freakin real.... man YOUR GOOD. madd kudos.. keep up the good work miss lady!
chickadork
25 Nov 05 - 09.01pm
chickadork
Wow. It nearly looks like those CGI animations! This is so detailed!
Ilaria
25 Nov 05 - 08.38pm
Ilaria
*edited*
I REALLY like it. There's nothing I can point out that I don't like. I really adore the eyes, lips and hair.
Myra
25 Nov 05 - 08.37pm
Myra
Whoa, that's amazing! I love everything about it :)
Manda
25 Nov 05 - 08.31pm
Manda
wow i love this, your vexels are always so detailed and perfect *hugs vexels* you never cease to amaze me

dun worry :D I'm not the type of person who favorites but fails to comment!
janet
25 Nov 05 - 07.47pm
amazing... as usual
crystalmoon
25 Nov 05 - 07.14pm
crystalmoon
Oh my gosh, this is so amazing...
I have never thought you airbrush. I can see the paths of the pen tools and airbrushed pieces are almost always blurry, and your vexels are always very clear and sharp. Anyway just thought I'd let you know. I love your vexels <3
Trinidadhunni
25 Nov 05 - 06.36pm
Trinidadhunni
*dies*
MonaLysaSmile
25 Nov 05 - 06.26pm
WOW!
Sarah
25 Nov 05 - 06.17pm
Sarah
*removed comments because she didnt want to cause drama* Natalie, if you want to discuss it further, feel free to message me. I didn't want to upset you (I hope i didnt) Because your work is fantastic. My opinion should mean shit to you, because you know how wonderful it is. <3

Reply from
*removed responses*
No worries. :)
avalon
25 Nov 05 - 06.11pm
avalon
THE HAIR. <3
bernee
25 Nov 05 - 05.55pm
hella pretty(:
mimi
25 Nov 05 - 05.29pm
mimi
this is beautiful!!!
CHRISTINARRR
25 Nov 05 - 04.43pm
CHRISTINARRR
absolutely gorgeous.
Zenith
25 Nov 05 - 03.53pm
Zenith
That is amazing, it's beautiful!
Leleco
25 Nov 05 - 03.50pm
Maravilhoso, lindo trabalho.
CAREohLYNN
25 Nov 05 - 02.59pm
i'm speechless ..
MOFO
25 Nov 05 - 02.46pm
MOFO
WYFAFSAGSG. THAT LOOKS REAL. ew i hate people with such talents.
Quyen
25 Nov 05 - 02.18pm
Woahh.. amazing hair and gorgeous eyes!
Annette07
25 Nov 05 - 02.14pm
Annette07
[envy]Can you STOP being so good?! Seriously, like.. stop for a year so I can catch up and maybe TRY to get to your level. Then again, a year may not help.

BUT WOW. Gorgeous. Quite simply put, it's gorgeous. [/envy]
Karin
25 Nov 05 - 02.06pm
When I think your vexels can't get any better, they do. I loooove it.
Joe Law
25 Nov 05 - 02.02pm
Joe Law
You're so talented! I love the bright yellow color of the hair and the eyes are so real =O
Andrea
25 Nov 05 - 01.53pm
Andrea
Well you did it again! You should be satisfied, the style is so you. The skintones are jus tperfect and I think you captured her eyes very well. It looks very soft, softer than your other vexels. Keep going. :D
Laura
25 Nov 05 - 01.46pm
Laura
The eyes are gorgeous. It looks very realistic.
Kellie
25 Nov 05 - 01.40pm
Kellie
I love it, it's beautiful. Perfection.
hengie
25 Nov 05 - 12.56pm
hengie
I think i just crapped my pants lol
this is just stunning work, amazing talent!
Ava
25 Nov 05 - 12.51pm
Ava
Perfect. Is there really any other word?
Nijntje
25 Nov 05 - 11.33am
Nijntje
wouw... It's just perfect!
4evagurl
25 Nov 05 - 11.32am
4evagurl
This is amazing!! I love your style of vexeling! Its soo realistic and yet so simple. Great Job on this! =D
radioslutx
25 Nov 05 - 11.26am
radioslutx
Hooooollly shit and that's actually a vexel. (if you look @ differet angles you can see the colouur changes) but that thats so realistic. I LOVE the hair and the eyes are like.. woah!
Soopke
25 Nov 05 - 11.16am
Soopke
Natalie, this is so darn beautiful!!! Just perfect! :D
Echoia
25 Nov 05 - 09.40am
Echoia
I was wowed by this, especially the big one. I read the comments below about the airbrushed look and started tilting my laptop monitor around and then, BAM all the layers popped out when I got to the right angle : P It doesn't look brushed from the angles I found, so I can attest to that at least. Hmm. The only thing I can point out as a possible error? In the lower right side there's a part of the hair that's not at 100% opacity so it looks odd that you can see the background through this 'chunk' of hair and also the body of the hair through it where they cross.
Carina
25 Nov 05 - 08.57am
Carina
The hair and eyes are gorgeous :).
emotionalangel
25 Nov 05 - 08.44am
emotionalangel
Oh my god that is amazing!!!! a lot better than any of my ayumi vexels!
IAmTheWalrus
25 Nov 05 - 08.38am
This is so perfect. If you don't mind, could I please use it as my desktop wallpaper? I mean, if you think it's weird/creepy heh. If it bothers you I won't, but I just love this =)

-- lol don't worry I won't use it for my financial gain or whatever. Just to drool at it when I'm using my computer =D
Reply from
Sure, go for it! xD it's not creepy, don't worry. As long as you don't sell it or make weblayouts of it or something, I'd only be honored. :D
Photojunkie86
25 Nov 05 - 07.59am
wow, this is gorgeous! very, very beautiful. great job! :D
starla
25 Nov 05 - 07.00am
Damn you and your flipping amazing talent, Natalie!
Her hair is gorgeous. Meh.. Honestly, I don't think it looks like an airbrush at all. At first glance, maybe.. But I can definately see the layers in it. I know some people don't like it when your layers seem to blend in smoothly, but it's alright. I guess it just depends on your vexelling style, and yours is truly breath taking.
marta
25 Nov 05 - 06.16am
marta
OH my goodness, that's ... perfect :o My face looked like that when I saw it > :o You're the best
Matt
25 Nov 05 - 05.54am
Matt
i love it:D *faves*
9th_life
25 Nov 05 - 05.50am
wow your creative progession is one to be admired! this is amazing! :)
Kristy
25 Nov 05 - 05.08am
Holy moly, this is amazing! Her skin is flawless, her lips are awesomely glossy, and her eyes are just so detailed. <3
angel421355
25 Nov 05 - 05.05am
angel421355
Wow Natalie! Thats so gorgeous
*Angel*Stars*
25 Nov 05 - 03.44am
*Angel*Stars*
OMG! the eyes! and Hair! is <3
aGAVINA
25 Nov 05 - 03.25am
aGAVINA
oh wow.. so pretty!!
silent_moon
25 Nov 05 - 02.59am
Oh...My...God. This.. is AMAZING O_O The colors are so bright vibrant, they really work nicely together. And the eyes... WOW. I LOVE the bg btw.

If you don't mind me asking... How many levels did you posterize this image? Also do you have this original image? Or could you maybe post a url to this picture? Thanks.
Reply from
Awwww, thank you! The eyes are a little creepy, but thank you. xD

I think I posterized it to 25, somewhere around there. And yes, the link to the original image is posted. =)
Anna
25 Nov 05 - 02.57am
Anna
WHOA........<33
The hair is...
*-*
Caitlin
25 Nov 05 - 02.40am
woww this is pretty freakin sweet...you almost had me fooled...i thought it was a photograph for a second =P
vt
25 Nov 05 - 02.39am
this is so unbelievable. *envious*
Linda
25 Nov 05 - 02.35am
Linda
OHH LA LA! You never disappoint!
yayfuzzyslippers
25 Nov 05 - 02.34am
Wow... that is sooo beautiful!
b0o
25 Nov 05 - 02.28am
b0o
so so so JEALOUS
btmui
25 Nov 05 - 02.27am
btmui
this is SO beautiful. I am so SO amazed. I love the lips, the eyes and the hair <333 so talented
scorpio
25 Nov 05 - 02.25am
scorpio
This is kcufing insane. I love the eyes, mouth, and the hair is really great. It has a great dreamy feel. Very nice piece to your already stunning gallery :)
secrecy
25 Nov 05 - 02.20am
secrecy
HOLY!! wow, OMAGAD. i'm just amused by your talentness!!! her lips are amazing.
dimepiece
25 Nov 05 - 02.20am
beautiful

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