The Snow Maiden, or Snegurochka, is an old Russian fairytale of an elderly couple that had the dream of having a daughter. One day, after a fresh snowfall, the couple fashioned a girl out of the snow and she magically came to life. But as the seasons changed from winter to spring, the Snow Maiden became increasingly sad. When summer came, the girl was in a deep depression. One day, while wandering the woods, the Snow Maiden came upon a group of girls. She began to hike with them until after dark, when the woods became colder and the girls built a camp fire to warm themselves by. Watching the girls jump over the camp fire one at a time, the Snow Maiden lept across the fire as well, but before she reached the other side of the fire she disappeared into little more than a watery mist.
I like the story, but I can't say I'm crazy about this piece. I'm satisfied with the hair, but the face just seems off to me. It's too feline for my liking. Ah well, whatever. I hope you like it anyway.
Thanks in advance for all comments and support.
Have a happy New Year!
Charcoal on 90 lb. paper
16" x 18"
Ref. Model: Elin S.
Minor curve adjustments in PS
Original available for purchase. Note me for pricing.
I think it's the lack of shading around the nose that got me on this one. It makes it look... maybe... too flat? But when I increased the shading it just made it look that much more off. I dunno.
But thank you.
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I think its the eyes, maybe...the eyeshadow, perhaps.
beautiful hair, though.
great job, as usual
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Watch your thoughts, they become words. Your words=actions, your actions=habit. Your habits=character. Character-Destiny. While you're at it, watch me! [link]
Tak, włosy są pięknie zrobione, a nos nawet nie rzuca sie tak w oczy - mnie osobiście kropeczki wokół oczu bardziej gryzą, wydają się nienaturalne.
Ale poza tym - lux detal i w ogóle mrau.
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I think it's the lack of shading around the nose that got me on this one. It makes it look... maybe... too flat? But when I increased the shading it just made it look that much more off. I dunno.
But thank you.
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C i n q u a i N
This, right here, is our fiber optic love affair.
Satellites send you the waves of my devotion.
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I've attempted to work with charcoal but i always suck at it...oh and happy new year to you too!!!
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Everyone is an artist, you just have to choose to explore the inner depths of yourself
beautiful hair, though.
great job, as usual
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Watch your thoughts, they become words. Your words=actions, your actions=habit. Your habits=character. Character-Destiny. While you're at it, watch me! [link]
Ale poza tym - lux detal i w ogóle mrau.
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C i n q u a i N
This, right here, is our fiber optic love affair.
Satellites send you the waves of my devotion.
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Happy New Year as well.
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