Nov. Theme: Last Climb Of Mary Stuart by gallimel
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*"In my end is my beginning"
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Mary Stuart
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black pencil 2b and 4b on thick paper a4 format, from these stage 1, stage 2, stage 3.Coloured pencils over the 3d stage, with wax pencils for the walls and floors.Total time aprox 1 hour and halffor November's Theme "Chiaroscuro"
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This piece subject homages Serious's requests to me of creating a piece involving the former Queen of Scotland Maria Stuart's death.The literary tragedies about her that interested me since young age are those of Vittorio Alfieri and the one of Schiller, but an historical reconstruction of her bold and dramathic life filled with passion, blood and intensity can be found here.
I deeply enjoyed the theme for this month,and out from it I have certainly learnt better about the importance of chiaroscuro for atmospheres and realism in artworks but as you see especially in this piece, I still linked to a not fully realistic style, due I guess to my love for theater and symbologies, that I always fill all my pieces with (those who know me enough to discuss with me of my creations know even the smallest of touches has a sense in what I do).
Sadly this coloured version suffers from the low quality of the scanning, determined mostly by the not regular grainy effect the wax pencils over the chiaroscuro forcedly cause.But I hope you can feel at least the atmosphere of the scene...
I thank all member in 2D Forum for providing each month awesome inputs and advices to let hobbists like me not only amuse themselves, but for challengin us the most towards improving as the amusing exchanges go on.
THANX Cam&the Crew!!!
Next piece will be a portrait of a STUNNINGLY beautiful lady who's a member here, hsteel.Watch out on December 2nd(also watch out her artworks.. trust my advice, you won't be disappointed) and thanx for the constant support. Hugs :) :) :)
Comments (121)
wildfire2003
Love your style Meli! This is dark but full of detail and well done, and in that time limit...
HobbyHopper
Wow, beautiful picture. You are magician of coloured pencils. :D
Synapse
I think I'd have to see the original to be able to really comment properly (will you still have it when I visit?) because I agree with you that this is showing very grainy here and for me it obscures the effectiveness of the chiaroscuro which is supposed to give the image a sense of depth and solidity. It does still have atmosphere though :-)
Hugs, and see you tonight... fingers crossed! :-D
jstsittinghere
another fantastic image Meli! beautiful !
Legione
uhm... it's like puntinismo... very good, very good!!!!!!!!!
crrunchyfrog
Thank you so much for creating this one Meli angel, as it has touched me deeply, I think you know why ;) hugs Beautiful my angel girl :) :) :)
syndroid
it's extremely grainy and thus there is little detail which is a shame I guess. Please go back to drawing women ;]
estevez
Very pretty composition an excellent work of textures, light and colors. Congratulations Meli !
cockjuice
I think its grittyness works for it in a way. Like impressionism in a different media other than paint. You may be on to something! Its bold coloring and confident hand speak through action for you. Beautiful job dear and thank you for opening a whole page of history that I never knew about.
Digitell
I think it is very well done, with the coloring and the staircase is really good...always difficult to do I have found! Very Good Indeed!
Lalani
Ohhh, lovely work as always. Can see so much expression on her face, wonderful! =)
Satern
As you know im very found of colour and I do like the colours in this pice.. the things that feel wrong for me (though perhaps in the orignial version it wouldent bother me so much I dont know :)) Is the white, especialy by the door it seems to look wrong given the heavy tones of the rest of the picture. But otherwise its a very nice use of colour and form (Maria's figure being my favorite bit to look at, I do like that sort of dress alot though :))
tibet2004uk
I'm so impressed Meli! But yes indeed, it's grainy! :( Bloody scanner! It's such a shame because it does really ruins the details! I can still see the beautiful and so evocative expression on her face and this beautifuly done dress! The colors seem to be beautiful but I can't be sure of what they really look like on here! Also I can't tell what expression the 2 guys on top of the stairs have! :( I would love to see the original! :( But for what I can see, it looks like a very impressive and beautiful piece! :) U're very talented sweety! And yea, I will read that story too! Thx for the link sweet Meli. Love u baby, Pascale.
robotalk
This has power and darkness, dread and beauty --another very wonderful image, Meli !!!!
lemonjim
excellent meli - your people are always wonderful. I bet a scanner setting could help the shiny wax pencil, but don't ask me what to choose! Hobbyist is a good state of mind, don't you agree? it gives us the ultimate freedom - no pesky clients, just satisfy yourself and we'll be happy to watch! You are your own best/worst client!
Heart'Song
Of course, I have only an idea of the original, but even in this scan, there is such a high passion, and dramatic foreboding.....really so effective. I love the way your thoughts and feelings totally saturate everything you do. Such a beautiful gift.
DennisReed
Masterfully done! Thanks for the stages which give better insight into your artwork's creation! Also a great link to the History of Mary Stuart! Such streangth from a Lady so young! Bravo!
Varian
The colors made very interesting effects over the pencil.
alvinylaya
Beautiful work! Very expressive! I love it!!! Truly excellent!
dtp
Fantastic creation. LIke the style very much Drammatic feel to it.. ;]
hozsarac
Great! Colorful and very thinkful!...really marvellous
groush2
An Emotional Masterpiece..This work speaks volumes about the Artist ...Beautiful !!!!
eres
What could I say???? You're a wonderful artist...
RodolfoCiminelli
Un altro stupendo pezzo Orietta....!!! ha un uso molto azzeccato dei colori in toni oscuri, quello che conferiscigli un clima molto speciale....!!! il triste fine di Maria Stuardo rappresentato in forma magnifica....!!!
j-art
stunning and totally awesome!!!!!!!!!! - what a interesting technique - excellent
logiloglu
wonderful picture. i like the lightning and your technique.!!!!!!!! :O) !!!!
zoku01
Meli this is incredible piece of artwork! The colors are so vivid. Another stunning vision of one the greats. Thank you for sharing your vision and talent...And for the history lesson. Beautifully done!
calum5
Glorious work Meli,your endless styles are delightfull to the extreem levels !!Golly how many times your work grabs me,I love it:-)Byeeeeeeeeeee calum(thanks also for earlier:-))))
Anonova
really interesting texture from the wax pencils... and a great job with her facial expression. Poor woman.
Snow_Angel
That is a very interesting story and I can see why you are so inspired to draw it. I think you depicted her very well and the technique you have chosen for this piece is really perfect.You seemed to be able to bring out the mood and atmosphere quite well, Thanks for sharing this work with us :)