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BillCorbett — A Winters Tale

Published: 2005-07-24 11:56:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 5033; Favourites: 126; Downloads: 614
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Description Some books are more than words alone..

This is an experimental picture for me I decided to use a photo reference, something that I normally avoid doing. The painting process took a really long time as I did the whole thing greyscale first before colouring. I've made quite a few mistakes but 'live and learn' as they say! There's a close-up in my scraps of her face for anyone interested in seeing the painting details.
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Comments: 135

BillCorbett In reply to ??? [2009-03-23 22:10:08 +0000 UTC]

You're too kind

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LovittGirl [2009-02-19 00:31:59 +0000 UTC]

wow, it's wonderful! I'm so glad that *somersetholmes posted his journal so I could find you! Wonderful, wonderful work!

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BillCorbett In reply to LovittGirl [2009-02-19 17:56:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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TigerYna [2008-04-25 16:49:31 +0000 UTC]

Again, very inteligent! ^^ I loveeeeeeeeed the concept about books transmitting sensations to us...it's completely true.

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BillCorbett In reply to TigerYna [2008-04-28 08:06:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again, and thanks for watching and also thanks for so many fav's

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TigerYna In reply to BillCorbett [2008-04-28 16:35:27 +0000 UTC]

It's a pleasure for me fave really nice arts!!! ^^

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JohndeLano [2007-11-22 19:14:45 +0000 UTC]

Just love idea with the trees coming out of the pages. It's incrdible how you created the patterns in her dress and giving the fabric that almost 'I can touch the satin feeling' You've got a good eye for detail. At first sight the girl made me think of Celine Dion. Keep up the good work, it's wonderful

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BillCorbett In reply to JohndeLano [2007-11-23 09:58:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks The girl was ref'd from a wedding catalogue, but someone told me she looked liked ginger from ginger snaps (whoever that is). I think a comparison to Celine Dion is better

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Shirabelle [2007-11-15 00:38:14 +0000 UTC]

That's a wonderful Picture

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BillCorbett In reply to Shirabelle [2007-11-15 09:03:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

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Wisdom4Sorrow [2006-10-16 23:13:07 +0000 UTC]

It's a beautiful concept conveyed

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BillCorbett In reply to Wisdom4Sorrow [2006-10-18 10:15:43 +0000 UTC]

thankyou very much

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Innerserendipity [2006-09-26 23:19:03 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely stunning and uniquely done.!

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BillCorbett In reply to Innerserendipity [2006-09-27 09:03:06 +0000 UTC]

thanks and thanks for the fav!

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glitterally [2006-06-05 21:47:31 +0000 UTC]

The full-view is completely GORGEOUS! It's so simple, yet covered in amazing details! Like that dress... wow!

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BillCorbett In reply to glitterally [2006-06-06 14:57:37 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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str4yk1tt3n [2006-04-29 22:27:54 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome.

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BillCorbett In reply to str4yk1tt3n [2006-05-01 10:45:39 +0000 UTC]

tanku

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anthony-pace [2006-03-19 09:09:02 +0000 UTC]

I like this one a great deal. This idea is a great start for the "the journey begins" competition at [link]

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BillCorbett In reply to anthony-pace [2006-03-20 13:05:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I'll give the competition a miss though - I'm not with the clique over there.

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secondeinstein [2006-01-17 12:12:08 +0000 UTC]

amazing !

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BillCorbett In reply to secondeinstein [2006-01-17 13:45:33 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Wanahla [2005-12-11 16:09:31 +0000 UTC]

Well I wish I had seen this piece when you posted it - very well done. Late, but better than never

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BillCorbett In reply to Wanahla [2005-12-12 10:23:41 +0000 UTC]

Appreciated - thanks

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FaerieNymph [2005-12-11 01:39:14 +0000 UTC]

This is just excellent. I want a pop-up book like that!

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BillCorbett In reply to FaerieNymph [2005-12-12 10:25:23 +0000 UTC]

Me too! thanks

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mellivore [2005-11-14 23:37:50 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful concept and execution!

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BillCorbett In reply to mellivore [2005-11-15 15:54:17 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou

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nu-tones [2005-11-09 13:41:16 +0000 UTC]

i don't like the nose

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BillCorbett In reply to nu-tones [2005-11-09 14:55:27 +0000 UTC]

LOL! I'm sure you said that about another picture too. Put your thumb over the nose and all will be well

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nu-tones In reply to BillCorbett [2005-11-09 15:00:36 +0000 UTC]

i did say the exact same thing about 2 other pictures... a long time ago, now i came back too see what is new on your page... yet it seems funny, the nose is quite big...

c'ya around!

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BillCorbett In reply to nu-tones [2005-11-09 15:18:43 +0000 UTC]

I am a big nose specialist now

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Ensomniac [2005-10-21 19:03:42 +0000 UTC]

reminds me of someone I once knoew. Even still, excellent work!!!

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BillCorbett In reply to Ensomniac [2005-10-22 10:42:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again

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MarcelaBolivar [2005-10-19 02:22:46 +0000 UTC]

wonderful. winter is a great inspiration, in fact I have done too a serie about a winter tale too. This is amazing, you're very talented.

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BillCorbett In reply to MarcelaBolivar [2005-10-19 15:24:29 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou You do lovely work, I had a look at your gallery

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cypherx [2005-08-28 09:05:17 +0000 UTC]

oh wow, love this

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BillCorbett In reply to cypherx [2005-08-28 10:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Destro7000 [2005-08-21 13:03:04 +0000 UTC]

She looks like the actress from Nip/Tuck (I should know her name...Miranda Richardson?)

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BillCorbett In reply to Destro7000 [2005-08-22 12:02:28 +0000 UTC]

I know who you mean, must be the nose

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nienor [2005-08-13 02:20:01 +0000 UTC]

very nice, i really like the book concept too

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BillCorbett In reply to nienor [2005-08-13 16:29:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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roes [2005-08-09 17:15:03 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's such a beautifully drawn and creative expression of a 'winter tale'! Like the way your mind works

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BillCorbett In reply to roes [2005-08-13 16:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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ForbiddenDreams [2005-08-08 13:41:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow..

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BillCorbett In reply to ForbiddenDreams [2005-08-13 16:33:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Beste

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gavoid [2005-08-05 00:09:57 +0000 UTC]

Superb and technically amazing surrealism! I'd say that is is your best yet, except maybe for Leap of Faith

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BillCorbett In reply to gavoid [2005-08-05 08:01:57 +0000 UTC]

It does seem to be a kinda popular style, I might have to do something along these lines again. Thanks as ever mate!

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Bored-deity [2005-08-04 00:42:07 +0000 UTC]

As far as experiments go, this one was most successful.

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BillCorbett In reply to Bored-deity [2005-08-04 17:22:27 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I'm pleased with how it's turned out, think I might be able to improve on this technique the next time I attempt it Thanks

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