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April 17, 2011
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Dear God, this was more trouble than I thought it would be. Here's the finished version of these lines: [link]

First of all, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who commented on my last post/desperate cry for help. I love it when artists come together to help one another. It's the best feeling ever.

Well, this doesn't quite feel completely finished, to be honest. I think it's because the background is so blank. But for the life of me, I couldn't do anything to it that I liked, so I let it be instead of ruining the entire thing before critique tomorrow. Hooray.

Anyway, this is based on the Russian Snow Maiden folktale. I read several versions of it when researching, but I like the one where the old couple make a snow girl that comes to life and becomes their daughter. She melts away whenever the weather gets warm, and returns in winter with the first snow, etc. That's the gist of the narrative, basically, so that's what's depicted in the folds of the head scarf.

I'm over-all pretty pleased with this, especially the face. Again, thank you so much for all the suggestions and pointers, guys! I really appreciate it. I hope you like it!

textures: :iconcloaks:

This image may not be used or redistributed without my permission, thanks!
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Mood: Wow! ~nado2071996 Mar 24, 2012  Student Artist
wooooooooooooooow, i love ur work its amazing and brilliant keep it up, it's seriously fabulous ;)
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*LadyGhostDuchess Jul 18, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is so breathtaking. I love the idea behind this and the colors that you used. This is fantastic, you did an amazing job!
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*LaurenGreiner Jul 18, 2011  Professional General Artist
Thank you so much! :D
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*LadyGhostDuchess Jul 18, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You are very welcome!
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*suburbanbeatnik May 11, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
This is beautiful-- I really dig this! It's really come a long way from your WIP. I like the comp, and the really fine detail in her headdress and earrings. I think some of the blue light on the right side of her face could be smoothed out a bit-- I don't think the strands of hair would create such large shadows against her cheek-- but this isn't a big problem. You did a great job! :thumbsup:
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*LaurenGreiner May 11, 2011  Professional General Artist
Thank you! Yeah, the shadows on her face still need a bit of work, but at the time I was finished with it, I didn't care anymore. :p I'm glad you like it!
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*suburbanbeatnik May 15, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
You're welcome! :hug:
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~Mairelyn May 10, 2011
Gorgeous!
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*LaurenGreiner May 10, 2011  Professional General Artist
Thank you! :D
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~meepmoopmah Apr 20, 2011
This is absolutely beautiful. :3

Love how you put that scene in her hood..
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