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MAlcaraz — Here I Stand
Published: 2014-01-13 18:42:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 9088; Favourites: 386; Downloads: 93
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I've started three drawing of Elsa and this is the last one started and first one finished! Done in two days with Wacom tablet and Photoshop Elements.I loved loved loved! the movie.
My far my favorite scene is when she changes outfits! Tell me what your favorite scene was in the comments below! And what might you like to see drawn
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This is beautiful! I love the colours and the determination and perseverance on Elsa's face! My favourite part is when Anna and Elsa are together, at the end. They're so glad to have each other back!
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I am glad you love this! Yes, I love that scene too!!!
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I'm looking at this again and you're just so talented, wow 
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Thnak You for all your comments!
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This scene, and the one in which Elsa is holding onto Anna's frozen body -- the way her cape stretches out, you almost can't tell if it's Elsa's or Anna's, and I thought that was a really beautiful effect, making the two sisters look like one person -- were my favorite scenes.
I like that darker shade of blue-green you gave to her dress, and how it shines. And her expression is great!
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Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it
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I added this to my favorites a week ago, but haven't commented on it since, to be frank, I was at a loss for words on how to express my admiration and reaction to this wonderful work of art. The choice of the moment, the pose, and its associated place in the movie, is inspired. No wonder you finished it so quickly!
What makes this piece exceptional are the artistic deviations you made (consciously or unconsciously) that make this piece better than the cel from the movie it depicts. Firstly, Elsa's skin is fairer in the movie than here, but your color choice of a warm brownish yellow glow improves the impact of the piece: this is just after she sings "I'll rise like the break of dawn" and is walking to her balcony to greet the rising sun, but you have rendered the sun redundant: She herself almost literally shines from the glow of joy bursting from within her! I immediately thought of Rembrandt and the Dutch Masters, who obsessed with the contrasts of light and dark. if you are ever challenged to "draw something imitating the Dutch style", pull this one out and savor the sound of jaws dropping on the floor.
Her dress is definitely a darker shade of blue than the movie, but the difference is subtle and clearly necessary to accent and emphasize the glow, since the original shade would have washed out the glow somewhat. One step back, three forward.
Another artistic deviation that I believe you made (although I am subject to correction) is that you made her hands a touch larger than the originals. The animators went to great lengths to render her hands small, delicate, and expressive of her emotions, and I find myself watching the HD streams of her scenes to just focus on them and marvel. So yeah, I think they are larger here, but that is actually a plus: Michelangelo's "David" came to mind, and that statue has larger hands than normal, which was the sculptor's way of emphasizing the creative power of humanity. Elsa has just finished constructing her Ice Palace by waving her hands, the hands that had been her enemies for 13 years and now are the tools of her creative powers. Sizing them up slightly was a great call. One step back, three forward.
I just look at this piece about my favorite Disney Princess, and feel happy.
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While this part of the movie is undoubtedly great, my favorite part is when Anna enters Elsa's ice palace and marvels at its beauty. She slips a bit at the foot of the first flight of steps, then looks up when Elsa says "Anna!"
Elsa then steps out into the shaft of light at the top of the stairs, transformed, radiant, like an angel. Best. Cel. In. The. Movie.
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Mmmm. and check your donation pool.
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Oh, and if you want me to draw a scene, especially the one you mentioned, let me know; since you've donated, you have the right to a commission. Let me know all the details of what you wish.
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Thank you. My strength is, if you can tell, wordsmithing, so I must content myself with being a patron when it comes to the visual arts. The precise cel I would like is the last one where the camera is on Elsa at the top of her stairs, just before the camera cuts to Anna. In the HD, she walks into a shaft of light, which I believe would be a worthy challenge for your eye of light and dark.
However, I confess to being a bit torn between my desire to see you take on the cel I mentioned, and seeing what you planned to do. As a writer of fanfiction, I can relate to the difficulty of "catching fire" (or as I would say, "getting bonked/struck by the muse"), and your judgment on this piece was so good, that I am truly curious to see what you have "in the works".
You mention, in your other comment below, that your passion for Frozen is staring to scare your friends that you're on a self-imposed hiatus from your planned pieces. Why don't we just kinda "warp" the meaning of "commission" into "sponsorship" and use that as an excuse for you to resurrect one of those to finish off as a "sorta, kinda 'commission'"? Dealers choice, k?
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Why not? Jejeje. So I did look up the scene you told me and I captured a couple with the rey of light. I'm not sure if you want the one where she is happy with her creation, or when she starts explaining to Anna why she cannot leave before Olaf comes in. I just love all of Elsa's expressions, and I always want to draw them.
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Now that you point it out, I would like it where she says "anyone", at the end of her phrase "...where I can be myself, and not hurt anyone." That IS lovely.
And thank you in advance.
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I want you to know that I am working on your piece. It may take some time because I am in college. I might upload some quick sketches but it doesn't mean that I am not working on yours! I just ant for it to look good.
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Wow. just got on!!!!
I totally understand what it means to be in college and have your time consumed by something that important! Take your time, put college first, and be sure to enjoy working on it!
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I have never had one of my paintings analyzed before and it just makes me feel prouder of my work. Yes, the hands were totally unconscious wise, Mostly because I lean forward to more realistic proportions than Disney tends to draw. and I used to different images to compose the pose because still pictures sometimes don't emulate the amount of emotion as animated feature, so I want the person who sees the painting actually hear the song playing and feel the energy she had on the scene. I do love contrast so thank you for the input on the dutch style. I would surely look it up. The skin tone was the hardest part! Since my color scheme is a lot warmer than the actual scene, I had to find a color that would harmonize with palette yet still evoke her paleness. My work typical involves changing colors to enhance a mood, yet still convey the elements of the scene. So yes I did want the warmth to convey freedom and change. The exact scene is right after she sings Here I Stand, and goes on to sing "In the light of day" which is a very powerful moment. The fact that someone else grasps the concept I was going for is overwhelming. Thank You so much for your review.
I do love that scene as well, but I've drawn Frozen so much that I am beginning to scare my friends so I've taken a break, even though I still have like 3 paintings planned.
And I saw your donation thank you so much!
Your review and donation have made my day
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I loved when she let down her hair into the braid and changed dresses. 
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Jajajajaj!!! Love it! With better music jajajja. Yeah I love that scene too!
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omg!!!!!!! this is amazing!!!! i love the color!! can you give me some tips! sooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!reply plz!!!!!
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Color Theory tutorials on DA, or invest in a Color Theory book. That's where you learn how o choose colors that work together. And Thank You
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I love this!
"Let it go: is my favourite song from this movie <3
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Awesome job!!!! You're an extremely talented artist.
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Nice work).
I love Elsa. My favourite character in "Frozen".
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has to be the start. besides the brain freeze
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The best scene capturing sisters. I have a drawing planned for that 
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oh I gotta agree! My favourite bit of the whole movie is that SONG! It's still stuck in my head weeks later!
Also, this is an absolutely GORGEOUS representation of that scene. Wonderful work!
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Ahhh! It's a so big pleasure to see something new from you!
And more, about Elsa
It's really well done dear
I really enjoy the moment where she is outside with open arm, feeling the liberty 
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That's actually one of the drawing i started! I lived it too
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