Good lord.. I've really got to get on this whole update thing, don't I?
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Tell you what... I'll promise to try, if you all promise to believe me and forgive me when I forget again, yes?
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Awesome!
See? Everyone wins :)
Let's see.. Where were we? Ah yes.. I'd left RDNA, my home away from home due to growing physical issues that were preventing me from working. Hardly seemed fair for me to stay there that way, as there were so very many incredibly talented artists capable of fulfilling the quota required and here I was busy getting my spinal nerves burnt off.
Nevertheless, I am alive and remarkably enough, actually on the road to recovery at long last. When I began my therapy a few years ago, it was presented as something along the lines of a 'once in a while thing' and that I'd be back to normal ( or as 'normal' as I get, anyway) in no time.
That was what.. 2? 3 years ago now? That will teach me to listen to doctors.
ANYWAY..
Yes. Better is good. I got here without the help of the medical community, ironically enough. By the time they had finished with me I was unable to walk without a cane and told to expect a wheel chair within 6 months. That was 7 months ago and I've been without a can for three of those and in less pain for two.
Can anyone say 'Insurance milking'?
Ahh see? I knew you could :)
So here I am. Painting on commision now and working in 3d and doing the texture thing here as well again. It's nice, even if it isn't like it used to be. I still adore doing it and thus being ABLE to do it doesn't suck either, no?
And there we have it. An actual update! Try to contain your wonder ;)
Now perhaps I will get less emails from people wondering where I am and where all my stuff went! :P
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Peace.
-stace-
Comments (25)
brycek
Very lovely..beautiful eyes and hair!!
watchman2005
Beautiful work that to me is praise enough and commemoritave of the original. I am in admiration of your talent!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic reproduction....!!!
Angelsinger
Superb, superb! Bravo!!
lwperkins Online Now!
Oh, I think it's Scarlett Johansen--I am going by your picture, since i haven't seen the movie. Your brushwork and painting skills are outstanding!
Ace10
It's great to see your work again,and it was worth the wait!..One of the things I like is the blush of her left cheek,straight away it reminds me of a young lady,rose coloured lips,fabulous head gear and wonderful detail of the folds of her dress.I think the bright blue of the head band and then, what to me looks a weathered effect of the blue hem falling into shadow down her back is wonderful attention to detail.Thanks for this work.I will check out the references at Deviant ,and if nothing else I wish you to be Pain free.Alec
FUNJOKER
Yes.....Yes...wow super cool;)*****.Excellent. good day.
thales
great work, +10!
wingnut55
looks Vermeer to me. the actress was Scarlett Johansson, and i think you will find the film at least just a little bit interesting.... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0335119/
A_
i think you really have achieved that blend between the original girl and the actress from the movie. and there's a lot of originality in this still.
HADCANCER
truly outstanding. brilliant
Clarissa
Indeed, you've achieved that blend you've searched for and it's simply amazing and stunning, beautiful work !!!
Valerie-Ducom
Wowwww, so beautiful work and excellent composition and color!!! I like this expression on her eyes !!! Good weekend :)
juca
Wonderful paint, great job. Congratulations.
j-art
Awesome painting - congratz!
Rodma_Hu
Very interesting idea to transform bits from stock photos into this classic. Creative and skillful!
morghana
Impressive and wonderful reproduction! Gorgeous artwork!!!
tevoboy
Absolutely awesome! Love your work. I may have to switch from Photoshop to Painter. (not that it would come out this well!)
koosievantutte
stunning.
Coin
Truly outstanding work!!! Please stand & take a bow or two...
clifftoppler
fabulous! You have the Gift.
stoney54
You are so talented ! Awesome work ! :-)
JurgenDoe
Awesome and amazing work congratz!
sim3344
Very beautiful portrait, Excellent artwork!!!
katy555
Magnificent portrait. Fantastic work with the colors...