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Duality by =Griatch-art:iconGriatch-art:

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An exploration of an image sending dual (contradictory?) messages ...

I'm interested in the stories you can imagine here, if any. :)

MyPaint + GIMP, took some eight hours. As usual, comments and critique is welcome.
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Griatch

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=Pixel-Spotlight Mar 31, 2009, 11:46:23 AM
I really do like the way you've painted this, very smooth and great use of colours.
The way you've painted the knife is fantastic, the blade especially, very realistic.
It's also a fantastic concept that really did make me think! :giggle:
The thing that I really would suggest is finding a consistent light source - there's parts of this of this image that suggest the main illumination is coming from the left, parts that suggest it's coming from the right and parts that make me think it's coming from straight on!
I might also try adding a couple more highlights to the hair, to make it seem as shiny and full of life as the figure, and possibly thinning the neck a little where it meets the shoulders - the effect it gives at the moment is that she's straining heavily, which really looks a little odd with her expression.
Some people might suggest that you blend your colours a little in the facial area, but I like the impressionistic effect that this gives.
Also, feel I should comment on the dress - absolutely love this! You've painted it really nicely, love the shadows. :D

You asked for critique so I'm offering you some - feel free to just disregard it if you don't like it - this piece is fantastic as it is.
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~qubodup Mar 29, 2009, 6:24:26 PM
I like it! The bunny gives it a nice fun touch. Her facial expression is great too, she looks so naturally friendly/happy, I don't know whether that fact is something to be afraid of or not.

Because this O_o weapon clearly indicates that something is o_O.
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*Songwind Mar 29, 2009, 8:13:26 PM
The makeshift pickaxe was ugly, and it clashed terribly with her dress, but it was Walpurgis Nacht. And you know what mama always said, "A girl can't be too careful."

And besides, if Tommy Henderson got handsy at the dance again, she might need it again later.

This picture says one of two things to me.
1) this girl is from a time and place where danger and violence are so common that they are an accepted part of everyday life, and you make the best of it. That's the sort of thing I was thinking when I wrote the snippet above.

2) This girl is completely cracked. She either knows how gruesome that blood-caked weapon is, and likes it, or she has no idea why looking like a psychopath is bad.

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*Songwind Mar 29, 2009, 8:14:50 PM
Oh, and I don't have too much critique. As usual with you, the face and eyes are superb. The hand looks right on. Her skin gets a little gray in places, but I have noticed that about most of your pieces so at this point I am assuming it's a stylistic choice for you.

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~Dust-the-Night Mar 29, 2009, 8:30:52 PM
Unusual homemade tool or weapon(?). The blade looks like it's rusted and blunt.

Really interesting. :)
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~Parady Mar 29, 2009, 8:48:11 PM
fantastic combination of my paint and gimp! excellent
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~AlexiaDeath Mar 29, 2009, 9:26:27 PM
beautyful...

Story..

The world has ended and began anew. She is a survivor born into this world. She has fought since birth to survive... And she is good at it, but she is still a young girl.

As criticism, the shoulder of her lifted hand looks slightly off... theres something strange with the shading, wrong bits buldge...

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=Griatch-art Mar 30, 2009, 4:51:56 AM
Mypaint and gimp is indeed an interesting combination to use. Thanks for the comment and fave!
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Griatch
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=Griatch-art Mar 30, 2009, 4:59:56 AM
Yes, it is called "duality" for a reason. ;) Thanks for the comment, glad you like it!
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Griatch
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~SaintAlbatross Mar 30, 2009, 5:02:27 AM
Very nice Griatch! This seems different from what I'm used to seeing from you coming out of mypaint.

Interesting character, very good painting.

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"I was the kid next door's imaginary friend." -- Emo Philips
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=Griatch-art Mar 30, 2009, 5:20:16 AM
Yes is it a tool or a weapon? Majority seems to think weapon, but who knows? ;)
Thanks for the comment!
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