Angel of Sadness

Painting \ Figure | 08/04/04 @883 | mol | critiques (61) | views (3603)

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I've always loved distorted anatomy. Bending it to your will to further dramaticize your subject is something I have been trying to work on forever.

I just hope you all like it. Thanks for everything!

Tools: Photoshop/Wacom
Time: 8 hours approx.

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Juro

08/04/04 @921

Excellent lighting on the face, and yeah she does look sad so you caught the expression really well, I like the feathers too! +8

hombrezoo

08/04/04 @951

the use of light is great, love the way you give the impression of volume, and the attitude of the look is awesome

mol

08/05/04 @997

Juro & hombrezoo: Thanks a lot! I sure appreciate you guys taking the time to comment.

ARTYESTILO

08/05/04 @172

Great work!
+8 for you Friend!!

perzo

08/05/04 @277

This is your best work here, I think.Distorted anatomy works on this one very well.
Good job !!!

buzzz3d

08/05/04 @293

The lighting is great and I like it that you kept the picture very sharp.
Full marks!

Grafiker

08/05/04 @477

oooo super. +8 i like it.

UmbraTheory

08/05/04 @495

Very nice! I love the emotion that you captured in here eyes!

mol

08/05/04 @636

Thanks, everyone!! I appreciate the comments! Im stoked that everyone likes this one.

Iceketch

08/05/04 @813

....Comment Back.....

whoa you have great perspective skills man....
Only a thing, what do you think about more hairs?

mol

08/05/04 @828

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Iceketch wrote on 08/05@813n....Comment Back.....

whoa you have great perspective skills man....
Only a thing, what do you think about more hairs?n

Thanks! Well, you know...when I was reaching the end of this one I thought, should I add more wisps and maybe a few more hanging down with highlights, but ultimately I thought it might detract from the face and eyes especially. So, I opted no for more hairs. But, don't think I didnt consider it!

balistic

08/05/04 @832

Nice piece. The feathers are maybe a little stringy-looking, compared to the nice forms of the girl, but otherwise very good.

AntonioBianco

08/05/04 @872

I like the style you used to paint the head. She looks like an ancient divinity, maybe from south america... she's also so similar to a girl i know! Great artwork. +7

mol

08/05/04 @881

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balistic wrote on 08/05@832nNice piece. The feathers are maybe a little stringy-looking, compared to the nice forms of the girl, but otherwise very good.n

Thanks, very much! I didnt give the feathers in the wings a polished look because I was afraid they would detract from the focal point which is the angels face, and more importantly, the eyes. Again, this goes with my thought about adding more strands and wisps of hair. But, I definitely did think about this point, too. Thanks so much for the crit and comment.

mol

08/05/04 @881

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AntonioBianco wrote on 08/05@872nI like the style you used to paint the head. She looks like an ancient divinity, maybe from south america... she's also so similar to a girl i know! Great artwork. +7n

What a wonderful interpretation and insight! Thank you for sharing!

thomasxarcane

08/06/04 @979

What an interresting painting. The facial geometry of the character is captivating; it looks like if it was sculpted in her flash. And here, the lighting adds so much to the expressive dimension of the portrait, I guess I would look at it for so much time. In fact I've been tasting the "rhythm of shades" for quite a long time already. Hum. But I was wondering there, why did you choose to paint a background with such a texture? Playing with the concept of focus=resolution maybe? Just wondering.

Thank you for giving me link the link by the way

mol

08/06/04 @022

thomas, thanks for the in-depth comment! The background was made to pull the viewer to the area I wanted in focus which was her face, her eyes.

Thanks a lot, everyone! I can't believe I made the top 10...this has been one of my goals, corny or not.

mustafahaydar

08/06/04 @023

different style..i like it +9

CROMZL

08/06/04 @024

WOW Great piece! I liked it! +9

mol

08/06/04 @045

mustafah & CROMZL: Thanks very much!

Amen

08/06/04 @545

When i'm looking r in her eyes she gives me a feeling of sadness .The title is the best u could give!
I like her hair and the way fall in front of her.

Gianna23

08/06/04 @560

She has a lovely face. I think were very successful with the distortion of her features. Good

I think I would like to see another one of her and those eyes you agve her. they capture a feeling as if she's used to crying.

mol

08/06/04 @589

Amen & Gianna23: Thank you both, so very much!

sporeboy

08/06/04 @693

Definitely your stongest post. Better rendered with a good sense of mood. The distortion helps the piece. Great work!

mol

08/06/04 @728

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sporeboy wrote on 08/06@693nDefinitely your stongest post. Better rendered with a good sense of mood. The distortion helps the piece. Great work!n

Thanks a lot, sporeboy! I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to comment.

bellas

08/06/04 @799

nice lights n__n

mol

08/06/04 @801

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bellas wrote on 08/06@799nnice lights n__n n

Thank you very much! Coming from you that means a lot. Your last watercolor piece is amazing!

Gigem

08/07/04 @285

It's very interesting work! Thanks for mood!

mol

08/09/04 @112

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Gigem wrote on 08/07@285nIt's very interesting work! Thanks for mood!
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You are welcome! Thanks for taking the time to take a look and comment!

Thanks, everyone!

jeromoo

08/09/04 @403

Like everyone agrees, nice mood!!

Wish there are slightly more details for the feathers on her wings, but in a sort of 'blurred out' way. Just an unnecessary opinion.

UrsulaV

08/09/04 @774

I dig the shadow of the hair!

Brasileiro

08/09/04 @863

mol

08/09/04 @879

jeromoo: Thanks, a lot!!

UrsulaV: And thanks to you for stopping by. You are one of my favorite artists so your compliment is a real treat!

Brasileiro: *chug*

acron

08/10/04 @965

look real!

mol

08/10/04 @065

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acron wrote on 08/10@965nlook real!n

Thanks, acron!!

mol

08/11/04 @265

Wow, everyone. #2. Thanks a lot. I just dont know what to say other than that.

Thanks!

illustmaster

08/11/04 @557

Ligts & shadows are good balance.
I like it!

mol

08/11/04 @760

Thanks, illustmaster!

ceylanus

08/13/04 @267

good job.... I like it!!

mol

08/14/04 @984

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ceylanus wrote on 08/13@267ngood job.... I like it!!n

Thank you, very much!

ANTIFAN

08/20/04 @254

Really nice piece

mol

08/20/04 @590

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ANTIFAN wrote on 08/20@545nReally nice piece n

Thanks, antifan!

handz

08/27/04 @084

really awesome! I like it!

Amik

08/28/04 @932

you just keep getting even better and better! wonderful job! i love the colors of her skin and the light sorce and shading. wow!

mol

09/18/04 @952

Amik and handz! Thanks!!

velvetgoodnite

09/23/04 @428

I find elongated/distored bodies fascinating....and ditto this one! it's very emotive and sad - handling of lighting is excellent - really strikes a chord with me!

Lnr11c7

09/23/04 @609

amazing man.i feel safe in this pic.strange light.did you ever think of it?

ChristineG

09/24/04 @349

Your very talented, I like the face and the lighting

Nitsu

09/27/04 @016

Awesome. For some reason i jumped when i saw that face!

Check out "Angel of Despair: Zemotion" by Noah-KH.

Sinkinson

09/27/04 @446

Wow... She is just a cute creature. Perfect eyes, mouth... whole face. I love the colors you've used in this painting. Awesome shadows! Her wings are also beautiful. I think only the background is a bit too dark... You are very talented and you've got your own style and interesting ideas. +7

Please, watch my drawings...

MerrisHawk

11/09/04 @849

One of my favorites, that expression is just disturbing.
Very nice work.

(Not an artist, just an art lover)

Xris

04/09/05 @145

Brilliant piece of work Van. Sorry I'm so late on this one

+10

Luke19

05/26/05 @958

amazing!!! i like this one!!

ARTOONATOR

06/14/05 @750

HUH!? I never commented or voted for this? or is this a re-post?
Anyway; The face and the lighting + the distortion makes a very powerfull impression, awesome job!

cypherx

09/14/05 @929

her pink nose does it for me... I'm such a fan of putting colour into the nose, cheeks, fingers and feet

ladokar

09/20/05 @340

The shades on the face are beautiful

eowyn

09/21/05 @624

quote:
" I've always loved distorted anatomy "

looks like you got company

pawlack

09/23/05 @836

Beatiful work.I agree with Artoonator. I like atmosphere, and feeling. +9/9

Aracubus

09/26/05 @369

nice work! the distorsion its. a nice touch.

the expression its very weird. but in the good way..
lovely work

i think in audrey hepburn.

Brasileiro

10/16/05 @797

very nice!!!!!!!!
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bEiBiikAtOrzEe

07/29/06 @911

vey nice piece..cool work i love it +9 for you..it looks real..i mean it..my only question is...why is it called the "angel of sadness????

take care..mol

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Angel of Sadness

Painting \ Figure | 08/04/04 @883 | mol | critiques (61) | views (3603)

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