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Dec. 10, 2009Revised Helen's face, back, legs and colouring. Thank you for the amazing feedback!
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βIn Greek mythology, Helen better known as Helen of Sparta or Helen of Troy, was daughter of Zeus and Leda, wife of king Menelaus of Sparta and sister of Castor, Polydeuces and Clytemnestra. Her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War.β source: Wikipedia
This character captivates me, not only because she was said to be so incredibly beautiful and a semi-goddess, but because of the ambiguity that surrounds her. Some sources say that she left her husband to be with Paris of her own will and others say she was forced and remained in Troy a prisoner. Was she a selfish cheating wife or a loyal one, trapped in a society controlled by the whims of men? Was she simply in love? Was she tricked? Was she rebelling?
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So, here's Helen, readying herself for a bath.
Photoshop CS3 - a very long time.
Detail: [link]
WIP animation: [link]
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Greek patterns and symbols for window frame, bath's wall, clothes and earrings: [link]
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Whatever is said about Helen of Troy, she captivated the hearts of men during the Trojan War; indeed it was her ravishing beauty that caused the launching of a thousand ships. She remains the woman that every man would like to have today!
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She is quite beautiful, and I'm talking about her face.Not her butt, and her boobs but her FACE. I'm glad their are no perverts here. One time I saw the live chat on a live stream, and people were saying really sexual and weird stuff to BOTH people (there was a boy and a girl.) I was just like: wtf?
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Thanks! Glad you find her beautiful
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Yeah. One time I heard about this creeper guy who thought he was talking to a 14 year old girl (it was actually a policeman) and he sent a picture of his bent arm where the guy thought it was a VAGINA! How Pervy can you get?! Seriously!
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Neat! Β If only I could use this and . . .Β
oh, crap . . . . Very beautiful picture though.Β
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I like to imagine a thoughtful Helen seated onΒ an authentic-looking Late Bronze AgeΒ privy in the palace of Troy, brooding over war mattersΒ while she takes an elegant dump.
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The ancient greeks had a name for this pose, Anasyrma, they said displaying your behing like this was good luck. Love this picture.
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If she was this beautiful in real life, I can see why wars were fought over her. lol
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beautiful color and details, like how you have done with the light trow the towel
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Seconding this comment--the lighting of her legs is awesome. Looks really realistic.
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It is possible that the Helen once looks like that!
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"Was she a selfish cheating wife or a loyal one, trapped in a society controlled by the whims of men?"
I've always wondered the truth of this myself, but have to say this is gorgeous artwork. Love this era of history and you did her legend great justice!
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Thank you! I'm glad you like.
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I'm loving it and about ... hmmm... all of your gallery! I feel like such a newbie at Poser >.< Well I am... I'm trying to figure out how to work Poser 8 myself but I don't think I'll ever be at your level. It's just gorgeous what you've done.
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Sometimes I wish I had that software, but I can't afford it.
Neither do I have the time to learn it...
Thank you, tho.
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Well your work is just astounding
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Wow! This is gorgeous*O*
Love the atmosphere here.
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She's lovely! Just like Helen of Troy should be. You did an amazing job, well done!
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Thanks! I'm very happy that you think so.
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Beautiful! The lighting is great and I agree Helen of Troy is a very interesting character
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Love this...the lighting is perfect... very beautiful
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Great concept and beautiful painting. Terrific job
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You are welcome. The details of the walls, the floor, the ligths, the shadows and everything of Helena are very good!
Keep it up!
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Stay on your path, remember, "the darkside always has cookies"...and kool aid! Only visit briefly; they also have special brownies..
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Hehe. Sometimes I don't know where my path is. But if I find it, I'll stick to it.
*brownies... hmmmmm*
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"Sticking to a path" is inconsistent with really, any creative process we call arts.What I probably should have said is "You done good so far little lady!I've been down many paths and still stay alert to a new and promising one. Now brownies I like, but have found more than a very little doesn't improve my work, I just think it's fantastic until the next day. so, ignore the "path and sticking to it"!
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