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Submitted: October 8, 2010
Image Size: 2.3 MB
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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS 500D
Shutter Speed:1/64 second
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Date Taken:Sep 5, 2010, 7:41:30 PM
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Nettlesby *Carnegriff

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Self portrait with nettles

Original piece available from eyestorm [link]
DA gallery [link]
Carne Griffiths Website [link]

Daily Deviation

Given 2011-02-20

Nettles by *Carnegriff Category/dA-related/deviantID As stated by `hellobaby, "This is one of the most interesting ways to present oneself in a portrait!" Be sure to stop by *Carnegriff's traditional gallery to see wonderful watercolors in a very distinctive style! ( Suggested by `Hellobaby and Featured by `WDWParksGal )

Critique by ~mikhi Jan 17, 2011, 11:52:55 PM

Wow. Just amazing. I love the colors. They're soothing and almost a nice light pastel colors which is almost in a staunch juxtapose to the lines and the darker side of the face. I love how the paint is splattered toward the edge of the face. The thin lines really make this stand out a lot more. The leaves are so integrated with the face and the concept that they just look perfectly at home. I'm in love with the expression of the eyes. The pencil/pen is a great facet. Overall I think it is well developed and beautifully carried out.

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Critique by ~VagueIndustries Oct 8, 2010, 4:25:46 AM

When I first saw this it reminded me of a picture I saw many years ago of a man trapped inside a tree. You also kinda look like Nick Cave from this angle.

I like how the many applications of colour can imply layers of bark forming the face.
The pencil-work is very enjoyable and I'm glad you included the layer of blue pencil (pen?). It reminds me of the contour lines from a map.

I kinda wish the nettles weren't outlined so darkly but it doesn't bother me that much.
The eyes do seem to be staring in slightly different directions as well. I'm torn over whether that adds or detracts from the image. It does give it a more mysterious look.

Overall, my favorite part is the layering of colours. Great work.