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JohndeLano — Once upon a time
Published: 2006-09-25 12:27:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 3782; Favourites: 107; Downloads: 38
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'Once upon a time' is inspired by antique books and old forgotten tales. When creating this artwork I had to think how I was when I was a child. I loved it how my brother and one of my sisters read the tales from Hans Christian Andersen for me. Or the tales from the brothers Grimm.I'm glad with the stockpicture from the woman. Her face is so expressive and powerfull, same goes for her eyes. All the faces in this artwork are created from the same stockpicture. In some of my other works you'll find this 'repeating' effect also. Her make-up and hat are brushes. Same goes for the decoration on the book. As always I used a texture to increase the contrast and colors.
Credit:
Stockpicture from woman by
Original picture can been seen here [link]
Stockpicture from book by
Original picture can been seen here [link]
Texture from StockXchange [link]
All brushes are created by me.
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Comments: 62
Your wonderful work has been Featured here in my Journal:[link]
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Last one for tonight 
Let me know if there is any problem with this ...
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O my God!!! I have not seen this one!!!
This is sooo beautiful!! I love it, as I love all of your arts. Its beautiful!!!!!
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Interesting how i didnt think it was the faces of the same person. Its good how you change the attire and make up and make it all different.
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featured you in the above link to celebrate the Grande Finale of 2006 ODDs 
Sandi oxoxoxo
aka ^oibyrd
PS - Sorry for the cut and paste message - it's just the most time efficient way to notify folks I have featured!
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My real life has been (still is) a little bit hectic 
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Hans Christian Andersen and The Brothers Grimm, wow those names bring back memories! I love how it looks haunting and old. I've been rereading all the fairytales from when I was a wee one and have come to realize they are very dark at times especially The brothers Grimm. Good Job!
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You are so my artistic idol... When I view your work I am at a loss for words. Suffice to say this is magnificent ... I love the book theme and the appearance of an old painting. You are the master of your craft.
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That's really sweet 
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You are very welcome John
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I'm obsessed with the old masques, pantomimes & faery-tales...this has so many elements making a beautiful whole
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Very nice one mate
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I am honored that you used my face for this project 
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I'm so happy that you like it. It really was fun to use your picture. The quality (high resolution etc) is really outstanding 
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awe 
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Beautiful, fervent work.
Brings to mind the wonderful pantomime
performed by Marcel Marceau in which he mirrored
the 3 Ages of A Soul. Youth, Age and the fading into
Eternity.
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Thank you so much 
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Ah, I was hoping you might know of him. Hmmm, I suppose he is very much of the former generation after all. But I am so pleased that you
took the time to research him. I saw the live performance of that vignette, and it was breathtaking indeed. Filled with a gentle, but still bittersweet
irony that left the audience hushed for many seconds. Very beautiful and moving, and your art reminded me deeply of that moment!
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Your talent is so evident in everything you do and I never tire of seeing what you create. I'm not a wordsmith or an artist but this is just jaw dropping artwork.
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Stop right there 
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This artwork could not have come at a better time for me, because for the past couple of weeks I've been delving into all the old folktales from my youth. I absolutely love the weathered look of the book. Even the paint looks old and faded. The faces are so expressive; I love what you've done with them here. I wish I could open that book and read it!
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Thanks for the nice feedback Danielle 
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Wow it's gorgeous and so well done, with every attention to detail. I especially like the second face and the way you've aged her. Another masterpiece!
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Thank you Kaycee
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You blow me away every time!
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oh absolutely wonderful john...can't really say much more than that - you have left me in awe and close to "speechless"
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Thank you mysterious lady
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Powerful face expresions, and nice job with the makeup!
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