The Dance Lesson by Margana
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This is a tribute to my favorite artist, Degas. Most people are unaware that he was also an 'amateur' photographer.I think he might have liked this.By the way, I didn't 'check' the nudity box, (who hasn't seen a naked Barbie?),but I hope no one is offended.
Comments (20)
Zacko
Well im not Degas, but i still love this one!!! Excellent artistic work Marlene, simply outstanding!!! Perfect tone!!!!!!! Have a beautiful day #:o)
CDBrugg
tvernuccio
oh wow!!! now this is QUITE impressive!!!!! who would have ever thought that Barbie dolls without heads could looks so wonderful???? fantastic lighting on this!!!
diomedes66
Wonderful composition, I think Degas would be quite pleased with your image - by the way - ware the censors, you are on thin ice here :-) Well done!
amorales
Very clever!
cynlee
hehe... are those barbies over 18? very nice tribute, they appear to be dancing right along with the painting :]
LICORNEDECRISTAL
superbe photo pleine de creativite!!!bravo!!!
Margana
Thanks everyone for your comments. Royc8,they may look like poser figures but they're just plain old naked barbie dolls.
logiloglu
simply fascinating scene and details. looks almost surreal. looks superb in this sepia tones.i like the art of Degas very much.excellent photography art,Marlene. vote #:O)
glix70
Outstanding artistic compo dear!!! VOTE your passion!!! Excellent!!! :)
b2amphot
Delightfully clever piece.. the sepia works perfectly. Kudos for your originality.
royc8
Lol Margana I was joking ; ) I love this picure though.
Egmont
Beautiful tribute to a great artist. He would be proud!
kimariehere
this is so fantastic just noticed this one have to agree with you about the artist!! ... you have so MUCH TALENT GIRL... i adore your work here...crative unique and whimsical!! big smile on it this sun morn!
TwoPynts
I'm upset I missed this until now - great tribut to Degas. I think he definately would have liked it! ;] The sepia gives it a really nice authentic and artsy feel. BTW, if you want to talk the Orient, feel free to IM me so we don't clog up Pascale's thread anymore. ;]
oscilis
Brilliant idea. I thought I was the only person who had a barbie cementary. There used to be bits of Barbies everywhere when my daughter was small. This image does make me laugh but it is so good.
Digimon
Wonderful composition! And very creative! I love the monotone palette you've chosen! Gives it a classic "Timeless" feel!
Kropot
Haha, check it Lady :) Naked is naked. Degas made most of his studys with photographs, after that he painted them, often combining em. But Toulouse or Vinni G where excellent 2 ;) Lovely tribute, strong American influence by Mattel, lol.
kuerbote
Interesting and thoughtful work!
anahata.c
a great juxtaposition of late 19thC. and modern mannequins (or headless statues, whatever...) I love that you didn't do anything to PS out their plastic or their joins (or give them heads), and how you positioned them as if they're doing their best to move with the ballet figures in the background. And you got everything in the same tonal range too. Did you paint the Degas figures too? I know of a few dance classes by Degas, but don't recognize this...if you painted/drew these, more hats off to you! But even if you didn't, you harmonized everything so that these two different worlds work seamlessly together. Since Degas was one of the masters of the cloistered drawing/ptg, you got the same inside lighting for the mannequins too. And re. Degas, at least you don't have to spray on fixatives when you're through (like he did with his many pastels). I think Degas used Methyl Alchohol, which is really poisonous. Anyway, very skilled and lots of fun too. And subtle.