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Published: 2005-02-23 17:54:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 8118; Favourites: 76; Downloads: 1227
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Description Oh man did I have so much fun with this one! I was listening to a lot of upbeat jazzy pieces that would fit perfectly in a spy movie soundtrack. And sometime between working and having breaks, I just felt like doing a secret agent themed piece and used a photo of Kate Beckinsale as reference. The process of creating this one was interesting. I started with just using grayscale tones for everything, no color at all. Once everything was complete, I started dialing in colors to certain parts since I wanted to have that old "colorized" look.

Anyways, here she is, the secret agent girl herself!
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Comments: 81

houseofmystery [2018-09-18 18:06:24 +0000 UTC]

This is really cool! On the DC comics fan fiction site I write for, we're always looking for interesting art to act as covers for our stories, and I'd love to get your permission to use yours if that's all right? We'd always credit and link back to your dA!

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SangoWings333 [2007-04-07 22:56:20 +0000 UTC]

Awesome picture.O.O

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ekster In reply to SangoWings333 [2007-04-11 03:15:39 +0000 UTC]

hey thanks so very much!

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SangoWings333 In reply to ekster [2007-04-13 18:18:15 +0000 UTC]

Welcome a pleasure to fave.

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strongmarty [2006-05-22 07:47:01 +0000 UTC]

nice vectors and i do like the colouring very much!

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ekster In reply to strongmarty [2006-05-23 02:52:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much for the kind compliments as well as the fav!

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astondo [2005-10-14 09:10:03 +0000 UTC]

Truly nice job!

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M-Thomson [2005-08-07 23:05:13 +0000 UTC]

There is a fascinating, understated sexuality to this piece - it really caught my eye, good job!

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ekster In reply to M-Thomson [2005-08-08 16:51:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this!
I really appreciate it very much!

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stijn [2005-07-29 14:55:14 +0000 UTC]

Nice ... Jane Bond

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ekster In reply to stijn [2005-07-29 17:50:57 +0000 UTC]

Haha many thanks!

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stijn In reply to ekster [2005-07-29 19:35:43 +0000 UTC]

welcome!

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Heartburn-Aching [2005-07-16 13:49:33 +0000 UTC]

oii thats me, or it could be me...

I have a fetuch for agents this is really great so is the rest of your gallery..

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ekster In reply to Heartburn-Aching [2005-07-17 17:58:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much!

Speaking of... I do have a fetish for ladies who can do the agent look well hehe
it goes both ways

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Heartburn-Aching In reply to ekster [2005-07-17 18:00:13 +0000 UTC]

and I (also)have a fetish for male agents and their mysterious looks

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ekster In reply to Heartburn-Aching [2005-07-17 18:08:11 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps a rendezvous mission should be in order

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lovelymina [2005-03-28 02:35:06 +0000 UTC]

Love the background

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ekster In reply to lovelymina [2005-03-28 03:27:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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sand02 [2005-03-06 14:27:05 +0000 UTC]

nice,

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ekster In reply to sand02 [2005-03-06 14:36:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Lizzys [2005-03-04 21:53:19 +0000 UTC]

Wow, very nice again! I love her look, its just so dominating - in a good way of course

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ekster In reply to Lizzys [2005-03-05 02:28:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Yeah, she kind of has a very dominating pose doesn't she

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Lizzys In reply to ekster [2005-03-05 17:49:38 +0000 UTC]

Yep! You're welcome

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undomielle [2005-03-04 05:58:19 +0000 UTC]

I like this style. How do you do it?

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ekster In reply to undomielle [2005-03-04 10:24:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I use Adobe Illustrator to do all the vector stuff. Definitely check it out if you can!

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undomielle In reply to ekster [2005-03-04 22:22:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I will. I like tinkering with new art styles. You've perfected it here, apparently, cause this is a great piece.

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ink-brains2 [2005-03-03 09:34:43 +0000 UTC]

kool - it definitely has that spy-secret agent classy feel to it
i really like the background with those searchlights in particular

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ekster In reply to ink-brains2 [2005-03-03 17:15:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I'm glad you like the effect of the searchlights

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psychoelf [2005-03-03 07:56:16 +0000 UTC]

looks like a lot of work... reminds me of the girl from Men in Black... so fine

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ekster In reply to psychoelf [2005-03-03 11:49:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!
And yeah, she's pretty fine!

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Shronk [2005-03-01 12:17:20 +0000 UTC]

grrr... she looks hot
very nice picture. I tryed a vector myself once, but it was so bad that I insta-trashed it :/

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ekster In reply to Shronk [2005-03-02 08:49:31 +0000 UTC]

Hehe thanks! Yeah I'd have to agree she's hot as well
My first couple tries at vector art wasn't very amazing either. It definitely takes a lot of patience and practice to get right and to get the feel of those curves. You'll get there!

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PollyannePocket [2005-03-01 08:54:03 +0000 UTC]

This is a really nice image. maybe could have done with a little more detail, but I love the backdrop.

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ekster In reply to PollyannePocket [2005-03-02 08:43:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much I was trying to go with as much minimalism as I could, but yeah I can see how more details on her would work well too. Thanks for your comment and observation!

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Mysticaleyes [2005-03-01 02:21:29 +0000 UTC]

like it

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ekster In reply to Mysticaleyes [2005-03-02 08:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you

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cutofakiss [2005-02-28 22:44:00 +0000 UTC]

wow, i love this.
it looks great.
i also love vector art.
i also love how there is buildings behind, and the girl is over the border.
great work.

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ekster In reply to cutofakiss [2005-03-02 08:52:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the compliments

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eustressor [2005-02-28 08:30:46 +0000 UTC]

Nice, nice, nice... such a classy piece, timeless like all of your work. You've been on a roll since like day one

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ekster In reply to eustressor [2005-02-28 12:06:04 +0000 UTC]

Many many thanks! Hopefully the roll of ideas will keep going. Every now and then I'd hit a stump and come up with a complete blank. The idea to do Secret Agent Girl was totally spontaneous and it was just so much fun! I think the first sparks of an idea came about while I was in the shower. In fact, a lot of things happen in my head while I'm in the shower (no not that way! ). It's my therapeutic thinking place

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eustressor In reply to ekster [2005-02-28 12:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, well you're either in good company (the shower is where Carl Sagan claimed to do most of his deep thinking) or not (that's where I do most of my deep thinking), take your pick

You're quite welcome, your work is so consistently original and evocative.

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Cherchezlafemme [2005-02-28 00:33:44 +0000 UTC]

Very cute I love it ^_^

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ekster In reply to Cherchezlafemme [2005-02-28 03:07:39 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!

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Psyko2006 [2005-02-27 22:20:07 +0000 UTC]

This is great. I love the lady that adds a little spice with the gun. And I love that city in the background. Keep up the great work.

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ekster In reply to Psyko2006 [2005-02-28 03:05:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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DawnAurilain [2005-02-26 18:43:21 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I like the pose

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ekster In reply to DawnAurilain [2005-02-27 04:44:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Glad you like it

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schizo-stock [2005-02-26 15:20:53 +0000 UTC]

very cool nice work!

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ekster In reply to schizo-stock [2005-02-26 15:38:18 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks! I'm glad you like it

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schizo-stock In reply to ekster [2005-02-28 04:42:34 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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