Summer of ′69 *for tabala* by SaintFox
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Description
I got my first real six-string
Bought it at the five-and-dime
Played 'til my fingers bled
It was summer of '69
Bryan Adams
When rendering thumbnails for Annie I got the impression that she looks a lot like a typical "flower child", a hippie girl. And I remembered my teenager time, the hippie aera was almost over and gave us a last fashion trend with cheap and colorful indian clothes that we young girls liked a lot.
Of course this was not in ′69 but in the early and mid-seventies. But the lyrics by Brian Adams are perfect for this image and so I used them here.
...but only the first part. I think the whole song is one of the sadest I know. Too bad if you have to say that your best time lies decades behind you!
The whole scene gave me the perfect reason to use the fantastic Bollywood clothes by tabala again, because they are drop-dead beautiful and because I wanted to show you that there is more in them than "just" exotic themes.
So I dedicate this to you, Kristina. Sometimes you pick up a rough idea I have and in the end I always have a dream-come-true in my hand. And then again you create something that I badly needed - but didn't know about needing it until you send it to me. Wherever you pick up your ideas, during a phone chat, on the streets or by watching people: They are always original and so much you - enough said, I think you and everyone else to whom it may concern knows what I am talking about!
Technical: This is an almost pure render, just a touchup on the arm was needed and a bit colorshifting on the little bow. The beautiful hair (Twin Braids) was done by Fabiana/FK-design, the sweet bows come with the hair figure.
The flower-wreath is an older model for V3 made by royloo.
The barseat is a freebie from DAZ, the guitar is from the Spring of 76 pack (DAZ).
Comments (36)
Tanglimara
Being a guitarist myself I really like this image, excellent work. Tony :-)
Rainbowgirl
A wonderful image, full of the spirit of a time long gone. I can of course not remember this time but I've seen a lot of movies and docus and read some books about it. I think it's perfect and it its the poem perfectly!
A_Sunbeam
Very nice! - Great pose and expression - and sharp detail.
3Dpixi
Great flower-power atmosphere... beautiful image!
LinaraTar
wonderful render, great pose and character! fantastic work!
MoxieGraphix
Ooh, love it!
Speedwrench96
Outstanding!
gypsyangel
Oh look!! She's a little hippie chick!! :D
lwperkins
I still wear those skirts:-) I love the light in this, it looks so completely natural, even with the stylized background!
thecytron
Very beautiful presentation! Great render! Stunning colors!
gizmee
Fantastic render!! Excellent work!!
fabiana
I used to be a small hippie too... here in Argentina. I was so in the early 80's... and I loved that time... This is a perfect image, with the exact balance. That is hard to achieve :) but you did it again, Meike. I have those awesome clothings too and am ready to try them, surely will love them as you do :)
miwi
I remember the Summer of 69 very well,lol; excellent image,klasse work!!!!!!!!
tabala
... it was winter of 87 when I got my first guitar.... :O) Your description in Your message did NOT fit this beautiful render at all! Meeensch, und das erinnert mich an so viele schöne Stunden am Lagerfeuer mit vielen Freunden, lange Zugfahrten, wo man den Eierschneider mitnimmt und nicht zuletzt hab ich Andreas ja eigentlich auch durch das Gitarrespielen kennengelernt, am Lagerfeuer, mit Rattenschwänzen ^^ Sorry for drifting to my mother's toungh but this is so full with mood and waking up so many memories grabbing the handkerchief Fabulous! =]
RubyT
This is amazing!! Brings back memories!
PoserHobbit
Beautiful render!
Virtual_World
Excellent work!!
missgrin
Outstanding work...
ArtByMel Online Now!
What a great image, sends me back for sure!
rebelmommy
AWESOME!!!
MarciaGomes
FANTÁSTICA OBRA,MARAVILHOSA LADY EXCELENTE POSE MAGNIFICA ROUPA.+++++++++5 ESPLÊNDIDA DEDICATÓRIA.
shipmanjonathan
Awesome work!! Love it!
LBAMagic
Excellent work
Antonio57
Belle réalisation!!!!!Très beau dessin!!!
RGUS Online Now!
Well this takes me back... a way too far back in fact... moon landings in July... Kennedy assassination.. and flowers being poked down soldiers gun barrels... I think there was a Vietnam war going on as well... using agent orange... manufactured in New Zealand... just down the road from me here.... yup.. it sure takes me back!
Eganko
she is adorable
HeRaZa
OHHHHHH!!! wawww .... this is stunning ... i love the songe ... tis is af +5 and Fav .... Hugs Heidi Ps thx for your comment on my renders
Fredy
Very beautiful and moody..... and different! I like it very much :)
yakchat
ohhh I do remember that time....I was a sophmore in highschool.....69 was a great year for me....a wonderful piece of art you have created to remember back...love, Carol
eportscreations
This is very creative, I remember those days very well, reminds me of the free summer concerts we used too go to. A great time it was, it changed the world a great deal. I was hanging on to my mother's skirt just like the one in the image. :) Excellent work!