Solitude

Painting \ Figure | 08/27/07 @216 | starqueen | critiques (26) | views (797)

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This one is old too. I posted it at cgtalk.com a long time ago and realized I never did here a week or so ago. I could have sworn I did!

I decided to post it though because I do want to do more painting than I have and thought it would be best to get as many crits on my painting and drawing as possible. So here is another, and this is very different in style than my others.

People have interpreted this differently, which I have enjoyed. It's been printed onto canvas and shown in at least 3 galleries/expos in my local area with a great response. I'm a little embarrassed about the anatomy myself, but really enjoy the scene itself. Anyway, crits are very welcomed and hope you like it!!!

Photoshop CS
Used photos of myself, photo of a floor and a chess board for reference
Painfully long hours
Printed onto canvas 22"x22"
I touched up the brightness a good bit for dark monitors BTW

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enthralled

08/27/07 @311

Very nice and clean artwork.
I really like it.

Zazill

08/27/07 @370

Very cool, i think u have oppressed the light a little too much. if i'm correct a spotlight of such brightness would have more ambiance which would make the surrounding area brighter

as well az have a greater effect on her skin tone......right . Anyway still very well done

ersen-t

08/27/07 @665

nice work.

Daykan

08/27/07 @829

Hello Louisa!!!
Really, very nice work!!
Great style, and good composition!

Madanapale

08/27/07 @956

Hi Louisa!
This is very nice!!....great idea!
Excellent lighting!.....Top marks!
Carlos

llama

08/29/07 @892

This is a great angle, very cool. The chess set is very well made

starqueen

08/31/07 @205

Thanks everyone!!

Gives me much inspiration!

moserArtist

08/31/07 @229

Beautiful painting!

Looks like lots of work and long hours!

Where is the opponent? Should there not be 2 players.
The way the girl sits I feel it would be difficult for the opponent to even get close to the board.

Very sensual the way she sits!

(I am a chess player)

starqueen

08/31/07 @234

No opponent! Studying chess by herself

I believe some hardcore chess players do so, hence why she is smoking a cigar, she believes she will be there for some time studying. I wanted to get across that she was indeed by herself by her sitting so closed in and the title "Solitude", as in, alone... perhaps I did not get that across as well as I should have? Thanks for mentioning it, you're the first person to do so!

moserArtist

08/31/07 @245

Of course it is obvious (when you say it). I am not paying enough attention.

I know the praticing of games and studies is often done on your own. So from that aspect it is all well.

Well done!

I photographed once a chess board in my gallery here on gfx.

Raphael

08/31/07 @536

I love the composition of this piece, the way the floorboards just end is cool. I love the board, the glass really works. I think her/your left thigh is a bit thin and flat. Very well done

cupcake

08/31/07 @841

Good work Louisa!!
Top Marks

Andy--Jones

08/31/07 @861

very cool image Louisa! Really like the idea behind this. And women with cigars? Cool!

Roadrunner

09/01/07 @193

Guess she folded the left sleeve, though I cant see it.

So much attention to so many small details. Simply excellent!

I don't see any problem with the light.

ThruMyEyez

09/02/07 @571

The elements work very well together. Great work!

Hysteria

09/03/07 @508

The legs don't look right... Other than that, Fantastic work and subject!
Studying the board, it's very hard playing yourself. you can't hide any plans you make...

reminds me of Bobby Fischer. Oh and I like how she fades into the black behind her too. Great subject!

killadore

09/30/07 @867

i really like how you did the board here, but i wish i'd see the same level of detail on her legs. right now they look a bit too soft and undefined to me, unfortunately. a few minor anatomy issues here and there, but overall this piece is really great. you've captured the right atmosphere and again, the details of the chess board are stunning

Maidith

10/05/07 @566

Now that`s an original perspective, the composition and design on this one are simply cool. Great work =)

+10

blackshad

10/11/07 @851

nice and simple
well done

WhiteGuardian

10/16/07 @059

Nice artwork. Her left hand look little than the right hand. But, i love the lightning. Good job

acida

10/18/07 @963

her leg seems to have the anatomy wrong, she's also flat, besides this seem way smuged.

starqueen

10/18/07 @969

I'm a blending whore

Thanks for the crits everyone! You've given me better confidence.

ogu

10/18/07 @459

Great painting

bsnt

11/01/07 @882

Very nice idea ... i think her legs needs more textures ..
cool work

ARTYESTILO

01/06/08 @187

Very nice ...good work

zaclab

07/02/08 @544

Great work

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Solitude

Painting \ Figure | 08/27/07 @216 | starqueen | critiques (26) | views (797)

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08/27/07 @311

08/27/07 @370

08/27/07 @665

08/27/07 @829

08/27/07 @956

08/29/07 @892

08/31/07 @205

08/31/07 @229

08/31/07 @234

08/31/07 @245

08/31/07 @536

08/31/07 @841

08/31/07 @861

09/01/07 @193

09/02/07 @571

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09/30/07 @867

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10/11/07 @851

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10/18/07 @963

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10/18/07 @459

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