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KmyeChan — Beauty and the Beast
Published: 2014-02-08 14:34:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 27032; Favourites: 1410; Downloads: 128
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Copyright © Kmye Chan, 2014. All rights reserved.Finally a new picture in my fairytale series!
The original idea for "Beauty and the Beast" was something else entirely - but then I wanted to experiment with more dynamic compositions, so here you go!
I had lots of fun with the colours.
I hope you will enjoy it!
[EDIT] Updated with a better colour editing, closer to the original drawing. Enjoy!
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[Markers and inks on watercolor paper | 30x40 cm - 12x16 inches]
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Première chose à dire : c’est un dessin magnifique! A peine les yeux se posent sur ce chef d’œuvre qu’on se sent happé par l’incompréhension : où commence le corps de la Bête ? Et où se finit-il ? On remarque cependant tout de suite la fragilité de cette jeune femme, qui s’agrippe tant qu’elle peut. Les énormes pattes, très visible, contrastent avec cette apparente fragilité… Et que dire du mouvement de la robe, des cheveux, si amples, face aux griffes agressives ? Les quelques fleurs ne font que renforcer le caractère puissant du monstre. En revanche, Le crâne semble représenter l’éphémère… Tout comme la position du pied, qui ressemble à une résignation... Comme la moitié du dessin est vide, l’impression de solitude est encore accrue. De plus, le contraste entre la noirceur de la Bête et la lumière du « vide » ressemble quelque peu au ying yang. La jeune fille semble devoir choisir entre le néant ou le monstre… Quel est son choix ????
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First of all I'd like to say I've always been keen on the fact you illustrate fairy tales, which is perhaps one of your most cherished theme, and you're approaching them in a more mature way which i like.
What struck me is that this picture is probably tad darker than most of your other artworks and the most complex by it's symbolism (imo) :
The idea of a gaunt face beast works well reminding he must face his death to reach a higher moral level and experience a true love for Beauty instead of only desiring to possess her.
In opposition you've hidden Beauty's sweet face, and she seems to be looking onto her heart, where's the true beauty
Nice recall of the tale's moral : Appearances can be deceptive.
Regarding to the composition itself, you managed to represent what can be frightening in the Beast and his envirronement as well as all the gentleness and the love he can feel for Beauty.
Like that almost leafless rose bush serving as a jewel case for their embrace shows how fragile beautiful things and love's thing can be.
I also love the way you split the artwork in two parts, a light one and a darker one, recalling the dichotomy of the two heroes of their respective symbolism (and their completeness)
[beauty / bestiality. spirit / body, male / female, as well as light / dark, solar / lunar]
One cannot exist without the other etc ...
as regards of coloring, the use of browns, reds and roses complies with the theme you gave yourself, but this time I found you have managed to give a pleasant new depth to your artwork.
And all this elements provides a consistent and amazingly adult atmosphere while remaining of a poetry worthy to this lovely tale.
forgive my outburst and my English xD
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How have I only found you now? 
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This is definitely a dynamic composition, and I'm always on the lookout for Beauty and the Beast interpretations... 
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This is..... just wow. One of the best "Beauty and the Beast" drawings I have ever seen.
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That is awesome!, i love the shading, blending and everything else.
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Wow! I love how the girls is almost lost within the creature, you almost cannot see her, like she is consumed by the creature.
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oh goodness this is simply beautiful as ever! the flow to it and all the details are stunning <3
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oh my lordy! youve really made it all your own
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I adore this so much! I love how it seems to glow, and you've pulled off the unusual composition off perfectly. Your art is such an inspiration, miss
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Beautiful work, excellent composition.
All around, great job and take on an older story. 5/5
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Thank you very much!
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Well, I'd never think to critique your work as I respect it too much for that. What I will say is that your work is highly distinctive and extremely imaginative. I really love this fresh take on the classic tale. Rather than simply rendering a scene, you've made the story more complex. The image causes questions in me that tell me that I never really knew the story, or the whole story, at all. Congratulations!
Btw, I hope you and your work are remaining dry in the UK. My best wishes.
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Thank you very much, I truly appreciate it!
For the record I don't think that critiques are in any way disrespectful - they're an analysis of what works in a picture, and what doesn't (or could work better - there is always room for improvement!). The most helpful critiques usually come from people who genuinely like and respect your work, as they understand your artistic journey and are not clouted by misplaced feelings. Altough I do understand not wishing to critique an artist's work (I personally feel always bad pointing out imperfection, I feel like nitpicking...!).
Ahah and yes my artwork and I are quite windswept but otherwise dry, for now anyway!
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Thank you for your kind response. If I had any advice for you it would be that you continue following your artistic instincts. From the evidence, they seem to be serving you well.
Wish I was going to be in Paris to see your show. Perhaps some other show sometime in the future.
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The composition is actually perfect. Textbook. Flawless.
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Thank you!
It's interesting that you should say that because I *have* been reading a few textbooks on composition lately.
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amazing I love the colours and composition. The seem to be moving. Very well done.
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In the original story, no, not in the first place: she is held captive by the Beast as retribution for her father stealing a rose in his garden. But then she falls in love with the Beast and stays from her own will, protecting him from the villagers who want to take him down (Stockholm syndrome much?
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