Happy weekend to all Cryptofauna* creatures - both big and small.
In this post I'm shifting gear into color.
I've posted 2 entries with "white on black" illustrations: SET 1 / SET 2
and now I feel like sharing something a little more provocative to your retinal experience :)
I've always loved sketching and painting nude figures. The human body is nature's work of art, as expressive as poetry and music; and i'm drawn to finding ways to capture its expressions of both vulnerability and strength, sensuality and danger.
These three pieces are sisters with only one day apart between completing each one. This was an art challenge I took part in for an exhibit that was dedicated to women's beauty. However, besides the obvious nude girls and me giving them slightly wider hips and thighs to work with, I also wanted to include a dark twist in each one - a surreal element that would take away the innocence.
Here are also a few sketches I've done to get ideas for the composition and to work-out certain elements before going onto the big surface:
Of course each painting has a bit of a personal story to tell (especially "Margarita's bouquet"), but I rather not say too much and leave the interpretation to you.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Also please let me know if I should add the tag "nsfw" since there are nipples and such... not sure if the rules are different for art... I was debating with myself and decided not to... but will add if its requested. thank you!
Enjoy
"Life Masquerading as Death"
Acrylic and pencil on a wooden board 12" x 24"
"Margarita's Bouquet"
Acrylic and pencil on a wooden board 12" x 24"
"Fish Flavored"
Acrylic and pencil on a wooden board 12" x 24"
Thank you for your support !!!
*Fun-fact, "Cryptofauna" is actually a real word that applies too all living creatures that exist in protected or concealed micro-habitats - I found it quite appropriate for this space of ours :)
amazing work! really like the colors and shapes :)
Thank you @marty-arts, I'm following your lovely work now too!
thank you :)
Wow. You've got some incredible talent. Followed and looking forward to seeing more of your work.
10Q eitsky! :) same here
doooodetta, these are super wicked awesome pieces of work! I love your style, definitely going to check out more. Keep smashing it you magical distributor of retinal sustenance. The cryptofauns are all hungry for your sumptuous fluorescent output! x basil
hahah! why thank you mr. Basil, I shall keep indulging your retina :)
Wow very nice...love the colors!
Thank you so much @DennisKonstantin!
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Nice, I like the voluptuous female figures you use. Beautiful colors, too. Your style reminds me of fantasy paintings by Boris Valejo.
Thank you! I was a big fan of his and his wife's paintings! I still am, and even more so of their pencil drawings that i discovered much later.
Yes, I had forgotten about Julie Bell, thanks for the reminder! I have some books with their art and process, I loved how they photographed real models posing for reference. A body builder wearing just a speedo and holding a iron bar was "transformed" to Conan the Barbarian with fur loincloth and a greatsword! And their inks/pencil are certainly awesome.
Yes! i cant imagine knowing all these muscles by heart (though i'm sure with their practice the probably did). I sometimes use myself as reference, but if i had proper studio i'd definitely bring models to draw from.
My retinal experience appreciates these works very much but my respitorial system is having hard time keeping up with this beauty and sensuality :)
hehe... well indeed, my intention is undeniable ;-)
Very good works, drawing, composition, colors all is perfectly done !
Thank you @Alain-Bellino :)
very nice work! beautifull colors! upvote and follow you!
I invite you to visit my blog, it's also about my art!
thank you @prostosun! followed you too!
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STOPWow- these are really great! I like how you've got a unified colour scheme in each, and how they all also work together. Glad I found you!
Thank you @dcfisher /Storybordello! you work is also lovely! I especially like the watercolor boats. following you back :)
Beautifully done! I especially like - "Life Masquerading as Death". The little humming bird is the icing on the cake.
thank you @angel35mm, that one always steals the spotlight :)
I also really like your photos of girls on bicycles - energetic and uplifting!
great colors!
Thank you @AleDuruy!
These are stunning! I'd love to feature you in my art curation next week! I will probably look for a newer post as I usually post it on Friday or Saturday, if it is okay with you I'd use one of your images :)
Hi @JuliaKPonsford thank you so much, i'd be delighted! I will definitely post more art by then, is there a tag I should include?
And thank you so much for the resteem! <3
No special tags needed for my curation and your tags look good otherwise :)
thank you so much Julia, I really admire the curation you do for the artists in this community! I would also be happy to send more talented people your way.
hi Julia, i'm about to make a new art post, and i just wanted to know if this is a good time for me to post (for you to feature my work) ? i want to be in sync with your time... I dont know if it matter much but, i figured i'd ask :) thank you!
It seems I've been doing my curation either Friday or Saturday depending on when I have time so it's up to you as long as the post is within payout it's all good :)
aha! thank you :))
I love the set of 3. Those are phenomenal and the color usage was on point!
Thank you @JerseyJohn!
Amazing, wonderful style! Following!
Thank you @Magik4283! following you back!
Amazing! I love your style and color choices. The surreal aspects are my favorite. Following you
Thank you so much @Empatyintentions! and for resteeming my work! <3
Stunning !! Incredible work !!!
Thank you @Sacka! <3
Wow, these are exquisite. There's something about the colours and the lines that make it all feel so... ethereal.
Browsed these at work... Oops. Keep up the great stuff.
Oh! hope i didn't get you into trouble at work :) i was debating with myself whether or not to add nsfw tag, but then after looking around the site i saw that artwork with nudity doesn't usually come with that tag. So I decided to leave it out. Anyway, i'm so grateful for your comment! and i will be posting more stuff like this :)
Nah, my workplace is pretty chill.
I'm following you now, looking forward to more.
Congratulations @ankapolo!
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This is a great way to help new users, I'm excited! 10Q!!!
Beauty job! I like too much<3 I would like watching how you use the acrylic, the colors it's amazing and your composition too. I'm artist too, from Venezuela. Sorry by my english, I'm learning. I hope follow watching your art! Grettings (:
thank you @winizat! i will be making some work in progress posts very shortly.
I'm also looking forward to seeing your work! all the best!
Such an amazing artwork ! As the penstroke as the colors so beautifull.
Thank you @permatek! followed.
You're welcome, following too to see the future's ones ;) See you !
Very good drawings, I will sure enjoy your art here :) love that fantasy touch you have.
thank you so much @jungwatercolor! I'm enjoying discovering your work too! very creative and imaginative!
@ankapolo, thank you :)
The Steemit art family grows! I just discovered your wonderful work. =)
Upvoted following.
thank you so much @leoplaw! i discovered you a while back and followed as well! i love the art on steemit
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I'm blow away! These are incredible 😮
Thank you so much @Reinhardi-Schmid! I'm so flattered to hear that from an artist such as yourself!
Wow!! these are trully awesome!
very inspiring, thanks posting them here <3 :D
Thank you so much @melooo182! and for resteeming mt work! following
These are simply incredible. I love them. I love the colours, the fantastical elements, the accentuated femininity. Just wow.
Thank you @benjojo (^_^) following
Wow, gorgeous! The poses are fantastic, love the curves. I really like the way you did their hair sort of simplified, in juxtaposition to the more realistic, detailed painting on their bodies. The colors are so vibrant, but flow so well together. LOVE! Definitely going to follow and see what other beautiful work you've got up your sleeve. :)
Thank you for noticing @offbeatbord! Actually I originally was going to go add more details to the hair but then decided that there was actually more in less after i did the first one, and then i did the same with all the others. Following you too
WOW- only WOW - so great art works - HAMMER :-)
I like your style and the colors - great :-)
Thank you sir @yoogyart! <3
Your figures are delicious. The flowy line work and color show much love. You eye is well developed the cascading color gives rise to a nice contrast of each form.
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Your compoition, shapes and values are so on point, I love your work (and I am so happy to find such incredible artists on Steemit today =D)