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Gothic Beauty |
I'm sry for the odd title. But it was the only thing I could think of at the time (so i might change it later-- i'm open to title suggestions! :D).
I don't really know how long this took exactly, because I completed this piece by piece, during my spare time. Since I've started college again, I'm really lacking time to dedicate to artwork :( So I'm going to have to manage my time better. I'm probably going to slow it down a bit on the vexels since I really do need to focus on my school work. I have to complete the projects I've already started (one collab with a close friend of mine, MAYBE an entry for the current competition, and a couple of other pieces that I've started and just haven't had the time to finish lol). Hopefully these will all be done soon.
The lighting on this was insane. I don't know why but lately I've been picking pictures that have less than perfect lighting for my skill level. It was a challenge, but I enjoyed it. The shadows were difficult b/c I've never had a light source coming from the bottom... typically they're from the top at different angles. The rings and necklace were especially difficult because of their fine detail, and it's very easy to mess them up with the lighting. This is my first time dealing with so much metal (the button on the corset, the rings, the necklace, her piercings). Haha, i know that doesn't sound like a lot, but I never have any metal in my vexels so this is a big thing for me lol I must say, it was entertaining and hopefully I'll get better at it as I get more practice.
The background is also quickly illustrated. I used pink instead of the original color b/c it reminds me of a tiger print pillow that I have in my dorm room lol And I also disliked the dull yellow version that was in the orignal photo.
It's really unfortunate that I had to resize this one so much, so it's a tad blurry compared to the illustrator/photoshop uncompressed version ='(...
This time I wanted to complete a vexel that wasn't of a celebrity. I've been looking at some stock photos and some are truly beautiful, so I think I might try using them as guides for a while.
Reference photo from this stock: Miss Black Velvets. Later on I will post close ups and the illustrator outline (for those who care to see...) |
Submitted by Joaris333 on 27th January 2006. |
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Comments (34) |
Cadence
14 Jul 06 - 08.32am
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The hair is so amazing!! I love this one :) |
Sasha
1 Jul 06 - 02.37pm
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The hair is absolutely gorgeous. Definite fave. <3 |
drianin
30 Jun 06 - 07.30pm |
hair is perfect x)
i like it! |
missing
29 Jun 06 - 08.00pm
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i like it :) |
cait
25 Jun 06 - 10.18pm
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I love the necklace, eyeshadow and nose, great work |
JustSharon
24 Jun 06 - 08.17pm
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Really good ! |
mirabella
23 Jun 06 - 09.50am
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Wow I though it was a picture when I saw it...so beautifull..look so real.
Love the lips and her hair..
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sophy_06
18 Jun 06 - 05.38pm
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wow thats amazin, such great detail on the hair and the mouth and pericing look fantastic lol. i wish i could make them like that. :) |
sweetness24
18 Jun 06 - 02.47pm
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looks beautiful =p i love the hair |
kirstieee
18 Jun 06 - 11.42am |
woah this looks so real! Amazing |
thatsneakyfox
16 Jun 06 - 12.09am
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I am in awe over all the hair you vexel. It's just too good to explain. Just... *gasp* |
p00pstr34ks
14 Jun 06 - 01.55am
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so realistic.. wow @_@ |
satin
8 Jun 06 - 09.48am
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ohh
wow the hair and the skin |
aisyah
4 May 06 - 10.05am
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this is amazing!
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lisa_mg
1 Mar 06 - 09.53am
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This looks great, very realistic! |
blackbeauty
25 Feb 06 - 04.52pm |
that is wow..i love the hair..it looks so real |
Shoua
9 Feb 06 - 10.59pm
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Wow. I thought she was Kelly Clarkson until I saw the reference photo. I love the hair and face. Awesome.
You did a great job on the lighting too. You can definitely tell where it's coming from. |
Rick
6 Feb 06 - 06.49am
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Will you just take a look at this... Look!!.. it's unbelievable!! I'm in Love.. haha! This is beautiful, you did a fantastic job on this. wow! Keep up the great work! :) |
Azbri
3 Feb 06 - 10.32pm |
do you know how amazing the hair is...Its just perfecto. |
Sana
29 Jan 06 - 10.25pm |
oh wow, this is gorgeous |
£u¢i@no...
29 Jan 06 - 12.17pm
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Pretty Girl |
radioslutx
28 Jan 06 - 12.55pm
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As usual its perfect <3 |
o1vietb4byx
28 Jan 06 - 02.12am
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i love itt! |
Linda
27 Jan 06 - 11.30pm
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That's fantastic, you pulled off the shadows really well. The lips also look very nice :) |
carolinabarajas
27 Jan 06 - 08.55pm
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It looks exaggeratedly much better than the original!!!, I always wonder: how devils do you make the hair so perfect?
Excellent Job Ariel =D |
momo.PEACHiE
27 Jan 06 - 08.31pm |
That is amazing.... The hair is flawless. <3 |
maja90
27 Jan 06 - 08.19pm |
Love it!! |
Sarah
27 Jan 06 - 07.58pm
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You have improved incredibly! This is gorgeous! :) |
Ava
27 Jan 06 - 07.51pm
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WOW this is amazing! The face, hair, and necklace are incredible, great work :) |
Kat
27 Jan 06 - 07.28pm |
o.o *STARES AT HAIR* amazing. |
Lisette
27 Jan 06 - 07.03pm
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If you don't make a tutorial, I will...er...do something really bad!
You are soo unbelievably good, I need to know your secrets. Seriously, it's a matter of life and death. You are soo good!
As a title, "Flawless Beauty" comes to mind. Not very original, but that's just what it is!
I can't find the right words, for telling you how amazing this thing is.. It's.. *sigh* WOW!!!!!!! |
Angie
27 Jan 06 - 06.16pm
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This is wonderful! I don't have any criti..just wanted to let you that it looks great (which I'm sure you already know) :) |
angel421355
27 Jan 06 - 05.46pm
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OMG! THAT IS SOOO GORGEOUS!!!! |
the2slayers
27 Jan 06 - 05.42pm
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Once again... this is unbelievable. The hair is just... wow. You're getting so amazing, I'm so proud of you. I can't even describe how great this looks. The necklace rocks and once again... the hair. |
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