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Saint Barbara



















A while back Matthew Alderman brought our attention to a remarkable old illustration of Saint
Barbara and his art that was inspired by it.
Both pieces inspired me to come up with my own.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful! What did you use to color it?

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  2. Thank you Shaylynn,
    I start with an inked drawing, scan it into the computer, and paint it digitally.

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  3. Very neat! I love the blossoms' harmoniousness and the lightning. I think her nose and mouth get kind of lost, however.

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  4. Thanks Mary I'll look at giving the mouth and nose some more definition.

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  5. I have uploaded a revised image based on Mary's input, thanks again.

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  6. Yes, that is more a clear and balanced emphasis now, I think.

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