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(C) 2012 All Rights Reserved, Birgitte Gustavsen

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Note on colour: something very odd is going on with the colours, and my quick fixes only seem to be making it worse. I'm a bit too tired to solve it just right now, but hopefully I'll find a solution soon. Just be aware that this is not the way they are supposed to look.

This is my second entry for the National autumn art show. Having several rounds of decaying roses in your room can get quite iffy by the way, and you get some odd looks by your visitors :paranoid:

The idea was purely visual for me, so I can't attest to it's origins. The feeling though was bleak. So while many's initial response will be 'pretty', it does not flip that switch for me.

Originally the flower on the cheek was a wound, but it would have looked to graphical I think, so I changed it to a blooming rose. I may have been inspired by a couple of other images around on DA where your have flowers or other stuff growing out of the skin. I wish it looked as awesome as theirs ;)

Again I have mixed feelings. I like the idea, it looked quite brilliant in my mind. It's in realizing it that It's not as good as I wanted it to be. It may also suffer from too much busyness and not enough force or pathos.
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This is a lovely piece.
Your vision is outstanding, and I noticed all the small details; how some roses are dying and are older, versus the new fresh ones playing on her lips.
Her coloring is also very good, but conveys a sickness or sadness.
I did think this was pretty original, but it reminded me of "THE RUINS" and several other stories where a woman is eaten alive by a beautiful plant.
The impact is obvious- any time you use red and roses the imagery conveyed is going to be spectacular. Red plays on the human mind and makes artwork more dramatic as well as pushes to convey whatever emotion you are going for stronger and more intense.
I feel there is a sadness here that is poignant, based on the expression of the woman, and the roses beginning to brown and die.

Thank you, lovely work.
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I get a rather uneasy feeling from this piece, as though the poor girl is being eaten by roses, or turning into one. It's wonderfully done though, and I like the overall feel to the piece.

The girl looks sad, not like she's enjoying the roses at all which lends itself to a feeling of unease, or melancholy.

The details are marvelous, but I do agree with the critique by affirmative self that her nose is a little too red, unless that was your intent?

Your technique is awesome, I can tell you are a very talented artist in this particular genre.

Your concept is very original, and the composition is well done.

I think you are too hard on yourself in your own personal critique, then again, we all are. We don't see what others see. I see a wonderfully done image, with a unique design that lends itself to an overall great picture.

Keep up the good work!
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*ShaniaJaquez Mar 27, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
very beautiful <3
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~natsuhi-chann Jan 27, 2013  Student Digital Artist
the roses r done so beautifuly :meow:
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~mischievousblade Jan 10, 2013  Student General Artist
Wow! *o*
Absolutely gorgeous!
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Mood: Wow! =ZeroLiver Dec 4, 2012  Professional General Artist
Nice!!
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~TravisLutz Dec 4, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
This is perfect!
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~YoNeYu Dec 3, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
amazing job! it looks breathtaking!
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i like the concept and colors^^
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~Styzers Dec 3, 2012  Student Filmographer
I think you succeed well for the awesomeness of your drawing!
I think the colors are correct. The vibrant red contrast well with the scene and I think that it works!
The way you retook the wound to make a flower is very subtle! You did well! Now I can only imagine a sort of puddle of blood coming out from her mouth.
It's a bit creepy but still beautiful! Congrats!
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=Yuzuha-Rika Dec 3, 2012   Filmographer
Really interesting
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Mood: Love *Liieszz Dec 3, 2012  Student General Artist
Stunning colors you've used and this piece makes me just look at it and wonder what is going on right there, It gives an emotional feeling also. Keep it up :clap:
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