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BNPhotography [2009-04-26 05:40:01 +0000 UTC]

O_O omg this is soo good!
what else havent you thought of yet? heh

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nusferatu [2007-08-26 14:01:51 +0000 UTC]

awsome, how did get the look of depth between the real skin and the layer beneath?It is another texture? Or did you use the burn tool?

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LaCrymaMosa [2007-07-22 13:19:51 +0000 UTC]

love your idea

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Heart-Bound-By-Kyubi [2007-03-14 22:39:02 +0000 UTC]

Way cool, I love it ^_^ I understand the feeling too. I like how the kinda messy lookin' writing is underneath the skin. Love it love it love it!

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Verticae [2007-02-10 23:06:36 +0000 UTC]

ZOMGESSAY

Once again, I'll have a look at the technical side first, then at my own interpretation and improvements alike. I realise, though, that this probably is a very personal piece, so I'll try not to force my opinion onto you.

As for the technical bit; it seems like the lightsource on the face and underlying texture/writing seems to be a tad off. This could be a mistake on my side, but the shadow cast by the cracks seems off, as well as the missing shadow that should be cast by the hair. Next to that, the face itself seems a tad too bright (blurred softlight layer?).

Another issue I noticed at first glance, was the way you masked out the hair. A soft brush, if used at a too large size, can give the effect of stuff fading away, and that's what it seems to have done here. A real shame, since I've seen you do better masks with a suft brush before.

Now, as for my personal interpretation; It seems like a good example between an open and a closed personality. As the face is the most distinguished human feature, it is indeed the most feasile for such a manpiulation. However, a few things threw me off. The writing, first of all, seems like a Western standard translation of Hebrew religious writing (The Bible, to be exact) and I find it hard to grasp one finding religion underneath an out 'skin'. Then again - I'm an atheist, what do I know.

Another issue with interpretation is the eyes. In both textures, they seem busy and restless. I'd assume that when one is his/her true self, he/she would be more at peace. A less chatic reflection in the eyes would definitely increase that sense of peace.

That's about all, I guess. I hope it was of any use

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memod [2007-02-10 22:41:51 +0000 UTC]

this quite interesting actually, because I like the way that you showed her two faces, in this almost random, torn way. not like many others do, who just cut the faces into halves
plus, it is interesting that you put some text or lyrics into her face, that makes the viewer wonder what you tried to express with that, if perhaps you tried to display a particularly thoughtful character...?
technically there are some things that I would like to see improved, most of all the overexposed nose. overexposure is not easy to fix, because you usually have to overpaint the area. but you don't want a huge white blotch on the nose and forehad. you should also smooth out some parts, because apparently the photo is not of the best quality.
another thing, give it some more colours, the colour scheme is pretty narrow at the moment, mostly a lot of yellow.
I like how the hair frames the picture, but you will want to replace the darkness in the background my something and indicate some background there, even if it is only a rough sketch or something, but at the moment your figure seems to sort of float in space and is also badly cut out against the dark. so yeah, make a background and blend her in well and give her a proper shoulder edge
nonetheless, I think this is an overall nice piece, it just needs some more work and touch-ups


Daniel

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Caranyy [2007-02-03 21:24:08 +0000 UTC]

Not too bad picture at all! Very interesting :b

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cowluva [2007-02-02 16:13:28 +0000 UTC]

i'm sorry your not happy with it because i think it's quite good, i love the contrasting elements on the two parts of her face. nice concept indeed

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Helen-Baq [2007-01-31 23:11:36 +0000 UTC]

I think it's awesome! Absolutely my favorite of your works.

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Manshi [2007-01-16 14:45:05 +0000 UTC]

I like your interpretation of the theme. This manip looks quite good, I especially like the transition between skin and parchment (paper?), like it were peeling off at the edges.
Nice work. ^^

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SenzaFallisce [2007-01-15 16:09:55 +0000 UTC]

Ah I've got what it might be! Maybe if you make the paper texture darker...like maybe give it some shadowns like the rest of the face has. That might be what it is. I Love the concept though. very nice!

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ZOtherOne [2007-01-07 10:45:44 +0000 UTC]

wOaah... on full view its so different !
i didnt notice the writings... it feels like something is missing to it... i dunno... it still rocks

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jesimae [2007-01-04 23:24:05 +0000 UTC]

I like it...

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arkansawyer [2007-01-03 14:25:49 +0000 UTC]

Well, sweetness... I like it even if you're frustrated with it!!! I have no more critique to add - everyone else has already given you more than I could!!!

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UrbanCinderella [2007-01-02 16:30:25 +0000 UTC]

You have writing on your insides, Britt. You should wash that.

Beautiful, just like you.

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OnTheMove [2007-01-02 13:58:10 +0000 UTC]

I think it looks really good

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artdicted [2007-01-02 13:44:12 +0000 UTC]

very nice i told you i like the dark parts of the face better

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baseballkool [2007-01-01 05:49:02 +0000 UTC]

Its lovely,
The expression is great and the contrast with the pure white skin and dark background is also, but I would say that in the face, it needs to blended in more softly to give it a nice-er look, but over-all its beautiful; keep it up.

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ElevenOrchids [2006-12-31 21:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Sometimes trying something new takes us out of our element...doesn't mean it isn't a great piece. Maybe it just has to grow on you?
I think the concept's really cool..at first I thought it was a map on her face.

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fallenpegasus [2006-12-31 15:49:18 +0000 UTC]

Good... Really good. Especially the part of the text under the skin. Really perfect.

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