Tuareg by Elsina

Poser • Historical • posted on Aug 22, 2004

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Description

Inspired by the Tuareg, the blue men of the Sahara, so-called for the deep indigo dyes used in their veils (only the men wear the veil). For centuries the nomadic Tuareg were undisputed kings of the desert, but in the last few decades they live in poverty, the caravane trade being taken over by trucks and lorries and great draughts threatening them. The French colonisation made an end to their autonomy in the 19th century and dispersed them over 5 African countries. I tried to capture the mesmerizing look in their eyes. Thanks for viewing! Credits: Mike 3 with Darius texture by Cath Harders, Real tears prop Everseer, Arab warrior outfit by Poserworld. Overcoat, turban painted from Reference. Desertphoto on Cyclorama as background.

Comments (42)

wildfire2003

3:53PM | Sun, 22 August 2004

Superb work, your painting is excellent! Fantastic portrait, one of the best I have ever seen!

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DarkElegance

6:49PM | Sun, 22 August 2004

this is exceptional. the simplicity and yet the drama in it are amazing. and a great ode to a great people.

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tesla

6:57PM | Sun, 22 August 2004

Xlent portrait!!!

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SpottedKitty

3:16PM | Tue, 24 August 2004

"The eyes have it..."

Kristta

3:30PM | Tue, 24 August 2004

This is wonderful. This image is just perfect.

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GladysClump

6:48PM | Tue, 24 August 2004

I really like the shading, you've done some excellent cloth painting, and the eyes really stand out.

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DennisReed

12:46AM | Wed, 25 August 2004

WOW! Like right out of National Geographics! Bravo!

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leather-guy

4:08PM | Wed, 25 August 2004

Dynamic, well-executed drapery.

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Mondwin

9:41AM | Wed, 01 September 2004

fantastic portrait!!!!bravo!!!2vote":DDD

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tyllo

10:10PM | Sat, 11 September 2004

Gorgeous, wonderful work!!!!!

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estevez

7:03PM | Sun, 19 September 2004

A expressive artwork and one painting technique very refined. Congratulations !

ljohn44

7:43PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Very nice. And, just for the record, I don't know why anyone would associate them with the Taliban or Arabs. They are Saharans, and a very beautiful people of a variety of colors and types you couldn't find anywhere else.