Daydreamer by Leander2010
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The boys have been demanding too much of my attention recently, so here is a small piece just to add some counterbalance. You may remember Giulia (see "A Lack of Interest"). Perhaps I wasn't entirely sympathetic to her in that picture: she has a hard time of it, which is why she is disinclined to let arrogant men get away with too much.
She is twenty-one, an old maid by the standards of her time, and yet she refuses to consider any of the advances made to her, for the simple reason that she considers herself betrothed. Her childhood sweetheart Sabino has been gone for three years, fighting somewhere beyond the borders against the corsairs, because he feels he has to prove himself to her. If she had been asked, she would have preferred him to prove himself by staying at her side and helping her father with the tavern, but men will be men... And so in the meantime she makes do, and tries to hold her head high against the flatteries and whistles and mock sympathy - against the questioning eyes of her friends, who are now married with children of their own. It's true, Sabino promised he would send word, and there has been no sign that he still lives; but Giulia has to have faith. She tells herself that every day - and yet, after three long years of silence and loneliness, even she is beginning to question the wisdom of that... And, thanks to a certain person's persistence, she is beginning to wonder whether perhaps some temporary companionship wouldn't be so bad after all...
Comments (45)
puffle_huff
Wonder back story and the scene is just so well thought out. And the poor girl, so faithful...
Adorika
Fantastic story, beautiful render.
rogue29730
Beautiful scene !
tonymouse
This is most excellent!! The character, the environment, great story everything.
ascoli00
Good picture
Ken _Gilliland
exception work!
julesart
This is definitely a pleasure to view! The DOF is amazing! The entire scene is superbly done! The story is very entertaining and draws you in. I want to know what happens next!
alessimarco
~Wonderfully done! You are truly bringing your story to life in 3D! Your use of the resources to compose your scenes once again is impressive!~ Merry Christmas!
kfox
Beautiful scene - well done!
anitalee
Excellent
Erestorfan
Oh, another wonderful piece from you!! It must have been very hard in the days before the communications we have now...mail, cell phones, the internet...Three years is a long time, but yet Sabino could be alive and well and just unable to send word... But sometimes persistence pays off, so perhaps her 'suitor' shall win her affections.... Can't wait to see more!
vyktohria
Very Eponine-esque. Outstanding!
Rhanagaz
Excellent work! Great character and story! ;o)
FaeMoon
Excellent work, can feel the liveliness of the city.. love the cat calling guys, the little child being led by her mother and the goats! Her expression so mirrors her thoughts! Beautiful rendering and the blur of the background brings the attention to her.
Seahorse
Fantastic scene - wonderful outfit and character!!!!!
gsayers
Leander - I have nothing to say....... :-) except: Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Gary
London224 Online Now!
A lovely cinematic composition and render... I'm going to have to go back and look thru your gallery. Very impressive!!
ladiesmen
Great DOF and render Merry christmas
blbarrett
Really exceptional work :)
NetWorthy
Wonderfully done image and story! Excellent!
StudioArtVartanian
amazing as always!!!!!
mininessie
hummm..really some men are just silly ;D
Lizn
Fantastic scene!
jakiblue
oh please tell me her faith will be rewarded!! what a sweet story! and once again, a beautiful render. Your lighting never fails to amaze and astound me.
A_
i just love all the detailing in your work, both in the images and in the stories.
fallen21 Online Now!
Excellent scene!
qrud
A wonderful Christmas. Fantastic scene.
njb2000
Beautiful scene wonderful details and expression!
Botchan
Very well done picture. Thumbs up!
ragouc
Good POV and DOF. Very detailed scene. 5+++