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Published: 2009-04-28 04:06:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 2796; Favourites: 75; Downloads: 0
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Description All done at last! And just in time, too.

This drawing was a challenge to myself, to see what I could do by taking my time, especially on the scenery, which is where I usually get sloppy.

I am happy with the turnout. Not as happy with the final scan, but I will photograph it later, while I'm in Nanaimo, and see if I can update the image.

This piece is about the feeling you get when you walk into an old place... somewhere people were many many years ago. When you walk through these places, you can feel their memories. I can, anyway, and I love it.


References:
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Thanks everyone for your patience!
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Minimaid In reply to ??? [2009-06-12 14:47:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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FatherStone In reply to Minimaid [2009-06-15 10:39:12 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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rocamiadesign In reply to ??? [2009-06-11 20:42:44 +0000 UTC]

This drawing has been featured in the news article, SHAMEFULLY UNDERFAVED - THE SEQUEL . Thanks for allowing me to share it!

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Minimaid In reply to rocamiadesign [2009-06-11 21:20:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the extra attention.

You are very kind to take so much time to help showcase other artists' work. Again, thank you for all your hard work and time.

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linneastrid [2009-06-09 17:58:14 +0000 UTC]

This is such an amazing drawing. Stunning work!!!

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Minimaid In reply to linneastrid [2009-06-09 19:53:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I wish I had space to dabble with oils again, as you do, but alas! Graphite is my escape.

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linneastrid In reply to Minimaid [2009-06-10 08:01:48 +0000 UTC]

Oils are great to work with.. Hope you can do it again soon! But until then, you have amazing skills painting in other mediums. Keep it up!

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Rita-Ria [2009-06-09 11:33:52 +0000 UTC]

that must have taken you AGES - but it looks so gorgeous!

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Minimaid In reply to Rita-Ria [2009-06-09 12:24:11 +0000 UTC]

It feels like it did! I think overall it probably took me 20 hours give or take a few, but I mostly worked in 2-hour increments.

Thank you so much for the comment!

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PinkParasol [2009-05-30 16:09:43 +0000 UTC]

Wow! You added so much detail and contrast, and the lighting is just amazing.

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Minimaid In reply to PinkParasol [2009-05-30 16:57:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! It really means a lot that you took time to comment on my work.

I'm trying to improve. I guess that's what being part of DA is all about, isn't it? I think with artists like you around, there's a lot of incentive and inspiration to continue.

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vasodelirium [2009-05-29 09:53:31 +0000 UTC]

hi!your work is featured in my journal

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Minimaid In reply to vasodelirium [2009-05-29 14:54:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Vaso!

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vasodelirium [2009-05-20 09:23:06 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing!i'm so sorry that you did not receive any comment from me all this time,i had very few time to check the new uploads
the details are really remarkable and the whole drawing has a wonderful,haunted atmosphere!
congratulations for your patience and skills!
so,are you planning to make more drawings in that way?

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Minimaid In reply to vasodelirium [2009-05-20 19:38:13 +0000 UTC]

Hey, no worries! I know you're busy with projects an whatnot. Honestly, I've been swamped lately too.

I am planning on doing more in this fashion. This one was a test to see what I could make myself do with time and patience, and I really like the results. I'm currently working on calligraphing a set of French fairy tales, which I plan to illustrate in this way. The end result will be a hand-written, hand-bound book for my little niece. So - that's what I'm doing now. So far I have pages 1 and 2 written and am trying to decide which scenes to illustrate. I will also need references.
Anyhow! Thanks so much for commenting, my dear, and for the favourite! It's good to have your presence back in my gallery.

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vasodelirium In reply to Minimaid [2009-05-26 10:25:44 +0000 UTC]

wow a wonderful project!that would surely be an amazing book for your niece!i'm just a little anxious because kids don't always care much for things like that and it's a pitty this book to be destroyed

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Minimaid In reply to vasodelirium [2009-05-26 20:29:19 +0000 UTC]

No worries there. Her mother is very good and can take care of it until she's old enough. Besides, I get a copy for me!

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vasodelirium In reply to Minimaid [2009-05-29 09:20:24 +0000 UTC]

that's good

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CrystalEnceladus In reply to ??? [2009-05-12 07:43:29 +0000 UTC]

First thing this reminded me of :Great Expectations. The once grand estate reeking with decay, the lone girl wandering in the debris. Stunning textures, the leaves are amazing.

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Minimaid In reply to CrystalEnceladus [2009-05-13 01:09:16 +0000 UTC]

Really? That's awesome! I love hearing different takes on my works. I really need to read Great Expectations... It's on my long list of books to get through before I die.

Thanks so much for the wonderful comment, it's much appreciated!

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ShannonValentine In reply to ??? [2009-05-04 00:55:15 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Really stunning work. All those tiny details are really remarkable. Wonderful sense of space and light. Just gorgeous!

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Minimaid In reply to ShannonValentine [2009-05-04 23:55:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!
I'm glad you like it.

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msklystron In reply to ??? [2009-05-02 23:39:26 +0000 UTC]

This beautiful drawing has been featured in this journal: [link]

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Minimaid In reply to msklystron [2009-05-03 01:59:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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msklystron In reply to Minimaid [2009-05-03 13:57:06 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure entirely! Keep drawing!

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samjo989 [2009-05-02 16:14:44 +0000 UTC]

This is... astounding. Not that I expected anything less, to be honest, after seeing the WIPs

The detail is absolutely breathtaking. You certainly haven't skimped here -- or if you have, then you're just NOT HUMAN.

What can I say? I love this. And it almost give me that exact same feeling of contemplation -- as if I'm there myself.

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Minimaid In reply to samjo989 [2009-05-03 03:06:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'm glad that you get the feeling from the drawing, as well.

There was, honestly, only a little skimping near the end. I got a bit hurried before I had to transport it in my suitcase (I wanted it finished and sprayed before it came on the bus with me).

Hopefully more pieces with this detail are coming up... I have some ideas in mind, and many photographs that I've taken this week from which to work.

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illusorya [2009-05-01 13:42:52 +0000 UTC]

Simply wonderful!
In my opinion, I love the colorfull draw, and I'm curios of to see this draw in color, ooooppsss!

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Minimaid In reply to illusorya [2009-05-03 02:03:12 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry it will not be in colour. This was more to practice my pencil works. Maybe one day I will try digital colouring, but I feel like it is finished as it is.

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!

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ArkillianDragon [2009-04-28 09:53:06 +0000 UTC]

SO

INCREDIBLY

BEAUTIFUL

Omg Robin- you've out done yourself with this one. It's GORGEOUS. The vine work is spectacular, and you've captured all those highlights and low lights with such sharpness. VERY beautiful.

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Minimaid In reply to ArkillianDragon [2009-04-28 14:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Ark! I'm trying to step my work up some. Taking inspiration from you to keep going even when I'm in a rut.

I'll be gone now until the 3rd of May, but maybe when I come back I'll have something else started! (here's hoping)

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ArkillianDragon In reply to Minimaid [2009-04-28 19:53:01 +0000 UTC]

That's really cool hon- I'm very happy that you're not giving up I know how hard it is for me when I do the same- it's so difficult, but if you try... sometimes its just a mental barrier Well, I think you've cleared the rut personally, but do you feel out of it?

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Minimaid In reply to ArkillianDragon [2009-04-29 02:59:06 +0000 UTC]

I will now. I think I feel pretty happy about it. I'm in Nanaimo right now visiting my dad, and there's forests galore here. (remote island with not too many people and lots of vegetation.) It's the perfect environment for sketching, really.

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ArkillianDragon In reply to Minimaid [2009-05-02 09:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Sounds awesome. Take me theeeeere away from this madness

No- seriously. People keep interrupting me with stuff I must do. I just wanna zero out and mello for a while. Find out what bored feels like again...

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Minimaid In reply to ArkillianDragon [2009-05-02 16:29:29 +0000 UTC]

Awww, I know what you mean. It's really truly nice just to get away from the hustle and bustle of home. This is definitely a retreat for me, although I will have to get back to the grind on Monday.

I haven't been 'bored' though... Just relaxed. Mmmm, ocean waves.

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DigitalHyperGFX [2009-04-28 05:40:27 +0000 UTC]

Great details. Love the depth in your drawing



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Inspire and be inspired

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Minimaid In reply to DigitalHyperGFX [2009-04-28 06:13:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!
Of course, now this means I have to do another one or two so I can get faster...

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DigitalHyperGFX In reply to Minimaid [2009-04-28 07:36:15 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, be happy to see them

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nathie In reply to ??? [2009-04-28 04:56:32 +0000 UTC]

oh my, this is truly beautiful! it turned out so great! the textures on the stones on the right, all the roots and tiny details - georgeous! instant fave!

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Minimaid In reply to nathie [2009-04-28 06:15:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Nathie! I'm so very very glad you like it. It's still not the calibre you can produce, but it's a tiny step in the right direction, I think.

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nathie In reply to Minimaid [2009-04-29 05:44:10 +0000 UTC]

donΒ΄t forget it is traditional without zoomfactor. being spoiled because of the zoom i am sure i coudnΒ΄t add more details like you already did.

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Minimaid In reply to nathie [2009-04-30 00:36:01 +0000 UTC]

Well, thanks. now I'm off to create more.

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ProdigalArtist16 In reply to ??? [2009-04-28 04:37:00 +0000 UTC]

Intricate and beautiful. This is truly breathtaking. The textures and tones are beyond impressive. Great job!

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Minimaid In reply to ProdigalArtist16 [2009-04-28 06:16:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much. That means quite a lot to me.

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ProdigalArtist16 In reply to Minimaid [2009-05-02 17:08:44 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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