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Damsel by ~sylvan:iconsylvan:

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©2005-2010 ~sylvan
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Size: 18 x 9.75 inches
Media: Acrylic on board
Date: September 2004

A gift for my parents on their anniversary. Inspiration for the title: the fabric reminded me of a figure (something that happens a lot in my still lifes), framed in a sort of medieval arch niche. The figure suggested by the fabric seemed kind of regal to me, and reminds me of a young woman -- hence "Damsel" - thinking of princesses in distress I suppose...

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Given 2005-09-13

Damsel by *sylvan has a frilly delicacy and simple elegance that usually takes more than a few swatches of fabric to convey, indicating there's some talent here worth looking into. (Featured by `oedalis)

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~iddieforana Sep 4, 2005, 7:38:00 PM
This is really great framing, and such an amazing orange......so vibrant and rich.

I am glad you did these fabric paintings. I'm certain that I'll be referencing them for my fashion designs(time to start the sketches for the college portfolio)----I've always had issues with painting/drawing fabric....so this is good to have on hand :)
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~wydra Sep 13, 2005, 12:06:54 AM
I just can't believe there is only one comment to this pic...

I like it very much, the idea, the lightning

Thanks to DD, otherwise I wouldn't see it :)
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~neekneek Sep 13, 2005, 12:26:19 AM
interesting work..
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~Angelwingsy Sep 13, 2005, 1:52:02 AM
This looks really nice. BEAUTIFUL texture and tone! ;)
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~do-you-wanna-die Sep 13, 2005, 3:13:52 AM
0_o. I thought it was a freaking picture... Then I zoomed in and... WOW.

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!unfetteredgrace Sep 13, 2005, 4:57:13 AM
Wow, the color, the brush strokes and markmaking, are just incredible! Great work! This merits a perusal through the rest of your gallery....

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~D-StruktIV Sep 13, 2005, 7:44:21 AM
Very interesting concept, love it :+favlove: ...

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~GinTsuki1290 Sep 13, 2005, 8:31:43 AM
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A PHOTOGRAPH! Whoa!! Very nice tones and brushstrokes and detail and shading, everything, fantastic. So simple yet it's absolutely beautiful, very good present

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OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.,LTD
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Sep 5, 2005, 3:17:32 PM

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