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Woot!  I did it!  This is (I think) the finished version of one of my commissions for a friend in Alberta.  I've been terribly slow getting it done, but I finially cracked down and did it.

*deep breath*  Goodness me am I ever tired.  Time to go create a world or something light.

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Submitted by: Minimaid

Posted: Apr 19, 2006 3:01 pm

Completed: Apr 19, 2006

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Galleries: Fantasy, Finished Work, Original Art, Realism

Keywords: girl, child, boat, galleon, pencil, graphite, mechanical pencil, technical pencil, fantasy, realism, wind, gust, windy, commission, saronya commission

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Jill V. -S.T.A.R.S.

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Apr 19, 2006 4:57 pm

Well as always this completely rocks!! [emoticon] You've done an amazing job shading [emoticon] Yup yup and now it's time to fave [emoticon]

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Yes we can!
I don't know about you but I want a change.

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 19, 2006 8:45 pm

[emoticon] [emoticon] You are too kind. Thanks for all the positive feedback!

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Jill V. -S.T.A.R.S.  (Reply)

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Apr 19, 2006 10:23 pm

Sure no prob! [emoticon]

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Yes we can!
I don't know about you but I want a change.

thedemonsess

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Apr 19, 2006 5:04 pm

Well done, luv...well done. [emoticon] Beautiful, the shading is just wonderful. You always do an amazing on your pictures.

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 19, 2006 8:45 pm

Thanks, luv! You always make me blush! [emoticon]

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DuoMaxwell5

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Apr 19, 2006 5:13 pm

very nice!

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 19, 2006 8:44 pm

Mucho appreciated!

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DuoMaxwell5  (Reply)

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Apr 20, 2006 5:10 am

your very welcome.

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Dollmaker

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Apr 19, 2006 5:28 pm

*applauds* Very nice! [emoticon] You did a wonderful job on the shading. I also like the "whoosh" effect. Makes it look very real. [emoticon]

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 19, 2006 8:44 pm

I've always liked the windswept look myself. Thanks dollmaker!

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Dollmaker  (Reply)

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Apr 20, 2006 6:26 am

You're very welcome, Minimaid. [emoticon]

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Perplexity

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Apr 19, 2006 6:43 pm

Great details in this picture - really great job. I'm sure your friend will be thrilled with this commission!

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 19, 2006 8:43 pm

Thank you so much! He was indeed quite thrilled. Just one minor adjustment and it will be ready to send off!

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Piglet

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Apr 20, 2006 7:28 am

Hi Minimaid! It's me, Piglet. I really like this one. You've gone through some pains to get all the shading done and haven't cut any corners. I particularly admire the perspective you've achieved in the boat... something I have always had trouble with. Good job! 3 gold stars [emoticon] [emoticon] [emoticon] [emoticon]

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 20, 2006 10:35 am

I very rarely cut corners in commission work. If I try, it always seems to come out all wrong. Thank you so much for your kindness! I'm glad you like my work. [emoticon]

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Lady Anime79

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Apr 20, 2006 10:17 am

[emoticon] Oh my goodness, lovey... look what you did! It looks so faboolus. [emoticon] Those ropes look so awesome! You can pretty much see all the knot work. Lordy, lordy. And the planks of wood really look like planks of wood. [emoticon] You know you are a Goddess of art, right? Well, if not, now you do. [emoticon] That kid really seems to be enjoying himself(?). I hope it is a boy. Otherwise it is a very unfortunate girl as far as umm, chest structure goes. [emoticon] I just love this drawing hun. It looks like you spent alot of time on it and it is just really pleasant to look at. Plus it brings back alot of memories of the ocean for me. And now I miss it. [emoticon] Love you sweetie. MMMMMMMMMMWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! Man, I am a good kisser. [emoticon]

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 20, 2006 10:33 am

Thank you so much, my darling wife!

Yes - I drew in all the rope coils and everthing. I've made a minor adjustment to the picture since I posted yesterday, to fix the perspective of the 'rope ladder', if you will, to the left. You can see the twisting and everything now.

The child is a little girl. She's not supposed to have any chest, since she's only 9 in the picture, but it's GOOD that you thought she was a boy. She's trying to masquerade as one, you see. It makes getting around as a stowaway much easier if you can be accepted as a dockhand.

Much love, darling - and yes - you give excellent kisses! Mwah! *hugs*

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BogusRed

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Apr 20, 2006 11:16 am

Wow this is awesome Robin. Now go rest your hands! They must be in pain.

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 20, 2006 11:39 am

[emoticon] Actually, it's just the one finger that's in pain. I think I can get a couple concept sketches for the next painting done today. [emoticon]

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BogusRed  (Reply)

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Apr 21, 2006 5:22 pm

Oh ok well make sure that one finger doesn't over work itself.

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Mallie3

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Apr 23, 2006 10:10 am

Holy shit! Girl you have some major skills! I am loving this. you have gotten much better in your art I can see it. You and all this marble and wood...I don't even know how you do it. I seriously need my own portable Robin so I can have your help when I need to know how I am going to start off drawing wood like you! This is so awesome very beautiful I am so faving this! [emoticon] [emoticon]

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 10:44 am

Aw, thanks! Wood is really really easy. It's just a bunch of near-parallel lines scribbled along the grain. I'm glad you like the drawing, dahling!

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Mallie3  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 12:00 pm

So you just make some parallel lines and then...what? I need to know it is for something I am drawing and I am kinda stuck because of the mean wood! And no problem hun. *huggles*

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 12:58 pm

well, honestly - I just scribbled lines that went in the same direction as the wood grain. [emoticon] What kind of wood do you need? Just planks? What will they be on?

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Mallie3  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 2:19 pm

Well it is gonna be these French doors and I was shading originally but now I am kinda stuck...and I am not sure what i am gonna do... [emoticon]

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 2:20 pm

Do you have a picture of your work so far that you could send me?

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Mallie3  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 2:21 pm

Yes I do...I haven't scanned much of my art work just because I haven't really had a nice time with my scanner...it doesn't like me anymore...and so I really only have my friends to show. I can try and scan it right now and show you if you would like?

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 3:35 pm

Sure. I'd be able to help you better if I had some idea of what you were trying to achieve.

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Mallie3  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 3:48 pm

Well I just posted it here on Paperdemon under work in progress...so check it out if you would like [emoticon]

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 23, 2006 6:02 pm

Done and done!

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Sayonara Ame

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Apr 27, 2006 6:03 am

This is brilliant Mini! [emoticon] I'm really loving the shading and the amount of detail. [emoticon]
I doubt I'd have the patience. Great composition and again, love the toning, especially in the sky. This picture makes me wanna travel. Awesome job Robin. [emoticon] Sorry I haven't been reviewing much. This is definitely going to my faves. [emoticon]

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 27, 2006 10:47 am

*grin* I know. Wanderlust plagues me wherever I go.

Don't worry, luv. I know you've been over your head with school and such. Besides, I'm behind on my commenting as well, so don't worry a mite about it, ok? *hugs*

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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Apr 30, 2006 6:56 am

Ok... I know you would too if you had time right? [emoticon] [emoticon]

You can't imagine how I much I want to just leave everything yeah, just travel. [emoticon] Btw, I might post some pictures I made in Jerusalem this month, I'm a camera addict, hehe. [emoticon] Darn the schoo; again... [emoticon]

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 30, 2006 4:03 pm

*grin* I get bad wanderlust. Unfortunately, I haven't the means to sate it yet... So I just plan with Jon, and think that someday, eventually, we'll get to go somewhere else....

Yes, if I had time, I definitely would be looking through everything, leaving my comment trail. As it is, I get to see almost everything, but I don't have time to leave proper critiques.

Much love, ducky.

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Sayonara Ame  (Reply)

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May 6, 2006 11:11 pm

That's ok. [emoticon] Anyways, I hope you and Jon will get to travel eventually. [emoticon] All my love.

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Apr 27, 2006 8:29 pm

Wow Your Art Is Very Nice......
I Fell Liked Iam in a Real Ship Traveling And Suddenly A Crew Man Said "ICEBERG"......

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Minimaid  (Reply)

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Apr 28, 2006 10:32 am

[emoticon] Well, she's a far stretch away from the titanic, my friend, seeing as how she's made with far less metal and a lot more sails and ropes. [emoticon]

I'm glad you like it!

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Apr 27, 2006 8:34 pm

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