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©2008-2009 `mynti
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Artist's Comments

Based loosely from this stock photograph: [link]

The backpack and water bottle were referenced from life, for the person I didn't use a reference.

I started this painting back in September but it's taken me ages to finish. I took a long pause from start to finish after being a bit overwhelmed with the sheer complexity of this.

Much thanks to `memod for his pushing me to continue and for all his helpful critiques. It may have started as a gift for my mother but my dedication for this painting is to Dan.

Enjoy our planet, it's the only one we've got!
-Gracie

Process Animation:
[link]

Stats:
Adobe PSCS3 + Wacom tablet
more than 80 hours I'd wager.
Details here: [link]

Comments


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:iconakdreamweaver:
Thats beautiful! Lovely job!

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Stock Photography: [link]
Sketch Blog: [link]
:iconchromophobic:
Awesome!!! :D This looks so great, I love all of the details, especially like the little red bird. really makes the picture

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Evolution rocks!!

Atheist FTW! :D
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Wow, the detail is outstanding !
:iconmemod:
This turned out soooooooo well, I am proud of you, Gracie <3 You have no idea how happy I am that you did not give up on this and finished it, it looks wonderful. There is so much variation, so much detail work, and the fun you had painting it in the end is very much visible.
As usual, your feeling for colours is really good, they add so much to this piece, and give it a lot of depth, too. Such a lush green <3 Haha, I'll use that as my refreshener from my painting :giggle:

Hehe, I think you know how much I love this piece, so I will stop to babble, haha.

Well done. Very well done :heart:
Daniel

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"Tomorrow will begin the first day of the rest of your life" // Thomas Koschwitz
:iconmynti:
Thank you!

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Your friendly neighborhood mint.
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"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people." -Van Gogh
:iconmynti:
Thanks, haha. It's called a Kea :)

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Your friendly neighborhood mint.
Digitalmedia | =DA-Networking | former Creative Staff
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people." -Van Gogh
:iconmynti:
Thank you :aww:

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Your friendly neighborhood mint.
Digitalmedia | =DA-Networking | former Creative Staff
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people." -Van Gogh
:iconmynti:
Thank you Dan - with you pushing me along I couldn't give it up :giggle:

:glomp:

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Your friendly neighborhood mint.
Digitalmedia | =DA-Networking | former Creative Staff
"I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people." -Van Gogh
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How very true. And it reminds me of a beautiful quote, from Castaway, "The most beautiful thing in the world is the world itself" :heart:

I think what makes this shine the most, other than of course the gorgeous light filtering through the foliage and illuminating the green to a luscious world of emerald, is just how small the hiker seems. How incorporated she is. And the very fact that her face isn't shown. An anonymous presence. And hence creating and conveying, effortlessly, your simple and beautiful message.

:love:

I am very happy to see you submitting again dear.

And will always look forward to seeing more.

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*speechless

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" Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. "

My Gallery: [link]

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