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)
undisclosed-designer
il disegno meraviglioso Meli, questo un'illustrazione assolutamente bella smile
Richardphotos
I like it because I am of Scottish heritage, but also it is a wonderful work of art
japa
really claustrophobic, Gal. Last month I re-view the magnificente TV 70's series "Elizabeth, Regina" and the scotland queen episode (Tudor vs. Stuart) is moderate, elegant and very desolate.
vbarreto
Dramatic image. Stunning light reflections and atmosphere. Bellisimo arte!!
danob
Your ability to create so many facets from within a sketch is remarkable in itself the lighting and reflections are just wonderful..
amethyss
Sorry I missed this when you posted.Took me a day to scroll to the comment box.Your talent shines once more!!!!I do like the effect you achieved.
Anjour
Wonderful title and marvelous colors work...well done!!!:o)
ariaans
Beautiful composition with very powerfull expression!!!!
Orio
I feel strange writing something more after such a flood of good comments... anyway I have to add my bit although probably I'll repeat things already said. I like the theatrical setup very much and I like the suggestion of the colors which obviously create the impression of the artificial light. And i like the rough texturing, I think you give the best of your talent when you use a rough, dramatic and "unfinished" style.
luciferino
Ok come non detto ^_^ si sei speciale e non solo riesci a trasferire momenti drammatici in modo cosintenso ma il tuo uso del colore per rappresentare le sensazioni e le emozioni spettacolare, grazie piccola ti volgio bene Orietta
RG19
Very compelling emotion and composistion of the figures, has a great warm coloration, super work Meli!
odisseus
Muito bonita essa imagem. The idea for the drawing is the best thing you have... and your skill match yours criativity. Parabs, conseguiu denovo. Beij.
middleast
I love the composition and colors that you used.
Hopalong
Witty, eminently dramatic sketch, with nice texture and gloss, and tactical depth as a digital image, including the sly "sunken" face, hehe. Whatever a "fully realistic style" might be remains a bit of a mystery perhaps. Certainly not "photorealistic", which is not very "realistic" at all. On the other hand, the old Soviets were fond of calling their their dull, sustained silliness "realism" too, weren't they....
the_pumpkin_king
Awww Meli! This is amazing!!! Heather
jocko500
you have capture the story greatly
xina
very well done original image! quite brilliant
vonfranck
Die Kigin opfert ihren Kopf . . . Solch ein trauriges Bild . . . Eine sche Abbildung . . . !
shizuku
love the feeling
Artzy
Wonderfully Done!
SIR_Richard
D'une dicatesse incroyable excellente image :-)
cantuflores
TRIPLE EXCELLENT MY DEAR FRIEND
kiresiwel
I really like the mood of this work. The thick textures help fortify the overall feel of the piece. The emotional characteristics of the main character also works in creating an emotional response.
mawais
Awesome work , pleasing to the eyes
castelli_in_aria
Dovresti volgerti pispesso nel drammatico: hai un dono espressivo che allenato produrrebbe meraviglie.
LaureG
non perfetto come esecuzione, eppure cospregnante di significato emotivo.
Cibele
Che fantasia, che profondit..
Digimon
Wow, I'm speechless.....the colors...the light & dark....the composition.......incredible!
DEITRIX
I like how this looks like an old picture done hundreds of year ago.. Captured well!!
goreman
a greate picture for my last queen,a scot