Sunday, October 31, 2010

She Was a Vision


______I've finally finished this picture!  I began it over the summer and then it dragged into the school year like an unenthusiastic squid until I rediscovered its true potential and forced it to become a part of my AP Art concentration.  It is of Miss Amber Rose, but I'm aware that it doesn't look exactly like her.  Either way, she is a most gorgemous lady and I tried to make this picture reflect the dreamy side of her charismatic personality.

______Posting this makes me think of how I like that there are those of you who comment frequently on my blog posts, as I am sure you may know I am one of those posters for you!  I'm so very thankful for all of you guys and I just need to thank you for being so sweet and loyal.  If any of you want to be drawn or painted, please tell me, because I would love to stick you into a future piece of artsies!  Plus, you guys already naturally pose for pictures and look great, so it's not like you'd ever have to do anything new!



______Anyway, I hope you like the picture, Amber (and you all too, citizens)!  I hope everyone had a scaryawesome Halloween, too!

______Update: Amber made a post featuring this on her blog.  She is such a darling little sweetheart!

37 comments:

Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION said...

AHHHH THIS IS INCREDIBLE. I can only imagine how long it took! BUT IT'S AMAZING.

It's so dreamy. I feel like it shouldn't be real. I'm dumbfounded by the amazingness!

And I'm extremely confident that every commenter here is going to say that they want a picture of themselves drawn. Myself included.

You're amazing!

QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

Amber Schmidt said...

This is incredible! It's so crazy to see myself as art through somebody else's eyes.

1. You are an incredible, incredible, incredible artist.

2. If I really looked that good, I would be one happy gal.

3. I just love you! :)

Vanessa said...

Good work! I love the colors and the textures!
Oh, and I just googled Socotra and a trip to the Indian Ocean is a must. Gorgeous, and I can see why you were reminded of the Chihuly pieces. The twisted branches and vertical vegetation definitely call to mind his glass work.

Berlin said...

I really loved how you combined the hair with the ocean waves! Nice illusion! :)

I would love to see how you would paint me, though I'm still going to remain 'invincible' haha.

And thank you very much for your thought on the Ocean girl painting. Sometimes it's just fun to draw a single earring. Glad you like it.

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkins bumping on the streets,
Berlin

Mel said...

OMG this is amazing! So beautiful, I just love the colors!

Charmalade said...

I think you managed to make a very polished work! The way you draw faces has improved, though really faces are one of the hardest to depict. D: It is very dreamy, I think you captured that effect very nicely.

And though I'd love to make a cameo in one of your future works, how dastardly vain would that be? since I already have a fashion blog. ;D

PS: Ah luff yuu tooooo.

Toast with Charmalade

Sweetdie said...

is increbiblee +.+

Frock Around the Clock said...

This is so beautiful! The colours and the technique you've used are just gorgeous! Wow :) x

LyddieGal said...

Sosososo fabulous!
I love the reflections in her eyes, and the vibrant colors, and you've defintiely done a great job at capturing a dreamy feel!

I'm with Lexy :)

Isquisofrenia said...

wow, so good, this should be hanging in some art gallery
and yeah it would be coolif you can draw us all.

Unknown said...

Before I started reading the post, I thought to myself, "That looks like Amber Rose!" so I think the likeness is incredible! It's also just such a beautiful piece of art! You are so super duper trooper scooper talented <3

stylenuggets said...

Incredible colours in your painting. You're so talented.

Boheme.Fille said...

Ohhh my, this is incredible!!!! You're so very talented! Beautiful, just beautiful!

P.S: I wanted to follow your blog, but I don't see anywhere a Google Friend Connect...

Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog!

Mona

michelle_ said...

AWEOMMMEEE !!
im just awed by these photos !!
you're one supppeerrbbb and talented artist girl !!

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Rio said...

Holy smokes! Dude, you are seriously the most talented artist I (kind of) know!!! I'm not even kidding, I would hang your art on my walls! Amber Rose is super beautiful and ethereal, and you totally captured that! Nicely done again chicadee! :)
(http://showersofsunflowers.blogspot.com)

Unknown said...

Omg! Amazing picture, I really like it..

-Nina

ninadonatella.blogspot.com

Rebecca Clairine said...

cool drawing !
happy hallowen ! :D

xoxo,
Rebecca
http://rebeccaclch.blogspot.com

k said...

WOW...these are so beautiful and amazing...you have some serious talent!!!

Jodi said...

great blog.. love this artwork you have created!! very good.. you have awesome outfits too.. I am new to your blog and am looking forward to seeing your other upcoming outfits!!

cheerio,
Jodi

You might like my Earring Giveaway
http://day2daywear.blogspot.com/2010/10/bethany-jane-designs-my-first-giveaway.html

Roadrunner said...

Wow, you're really good! Oh and by the way, I LOVE your style, your outfits look so cute!

PS. You definitely got a new follower ♥

Jen Hsieh said...

YOUAREEPIC. my favorite part of your picture is definitely her eyes. i don't know how you did it but you definitely captured a dreamy personality and her hair flows like magic. :)

can you make me look this dreamy? i'm sure at this point you're going to have a whole line up of people wanting to get their portraits done. :P this makes me want to sketch some bloggers too but knowing my impatience all of them will end up incomplete haha <3

Rebecca said...

this is so beautiful! it must have taken you forever. and it's nice to have regular commenters, i think blogging kind of is a community...

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Louise said...

I recognized it right away! I loved it! You are so talented.

E said...

That is STUNNING! I love Prismacolor pencils - they're so soft and pigmented.

Sanny said...

I definitely LOVE LOVE LOVE this art of yours! You are outstandingly creative! The used of colors and everything just fall into the right place! I'd been staring at them and just can't stop! I may want you to do one for me later if you don't mind! So excited!

Ps. Following you back!

Have another awesome day! (:

Sanny's Head to Heart

Natasha said...

This is so beautiful! You are truly gifted! xxx

www.fashiondevotion.com

Arianne said...

I love Amber Rose's blog too, and this painting of her is just inspiring. The strong and vivid brushstrokes are beautiful. Keep posting your work!

Arianne from A + B in the Sea

Bardot in Blue said...

wow congrats! beautiful work stylish lady :-)

xoxo Bardot in Blue

La pépite modeuse said...

great !!

Winnie said...

Wowwwwww. That is so amazing, you are so talented and it's no wonder that it took you a while to complete. I seriously wish I had just half of your talent!

Kristina Clemens said...

This is AMAZING! I can't draw at all! Wish I could...just wanted to tell you how big a kick I got out of your profile when you said you were into artsy-fartsy! My mom used that expression all the time and I felt you were a kindred spirit immediately just for knowing the phrase!
Kristina J.

Lia Waroka Putri said...

incredible. gorgeus. perfection =)

sallyannie☆ said...

WOW! Congratulations :) It would be amazing to have my picture drawn by you - once I asked my friend and after much whining, I was gifted with a smiley face. :(

PS - yes, I am a ninja. No, it's not a secret! :D

roxanne said...

hello again! i've returned at long last from a dark abyss of work and responsibilities (not that the work and responsibilities have dissipated, mind you, but still..) only to find this lovely piece of art. you are mega talented, my friend. love this.

devilishlypleasurable said...

i love this piece.. you can see so much wisdom and depth in those eyes.

Sere said...

hey there! thanks for your comment...love your style..do you want to become followers..cause I will love to have you in my blogroll


xoxo sere

Julie Ling said...

this is so incredible, it looks as though it couldn't have been completed by hand, but by computer animation. the effect is so insanely cool!

x.

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