Hyrekia by EricJ

Description	:	My first painting after a 2 month painting break, this one was a long time favorite sculpt of mine. The colors I've used here are Hair (and also nmm gold) - Beastial Brown to Bubonic Brown to Skull White (there was a very lite wash of Snakebite leather at one point as well to give a little extra depth to the shadows) Dress - Shadow Grey to white (what you see here is litterally 50+ very thin layers of white Skin - Elf Flesh - Wash of Dark Flesh and wash of Shadow Grey, highlights with thinned skull white Her Eyes, Nails, Staff Gem - all Enchanted Blue to White Staff - Snakebite leather basecoat, highlights to bleahed bone then skull white, shading with dark flesh Sash, Wrists - Hawk Turquioise to skull white Corset - Codex Grey, Ghostly Grey to skull White (slightly different white than the dress)

Poll results:
Number 2 overall.
First Place: 6 votes
Second Place: 10 votes
Third Place: 3 votes

From:	Jason Knapp (jnmknapp)	(Sat 20 Aug 2005 07:43:16 PM CDT)
Wow! One question, the shadow on her back by her right arm (where the elbow sticks out) painted that was with the lightsource you used or just a shadow from the photograph?

From:	Eric Johns (EricJ)	(Tue 23 Aug 2005 10:36:49 AM CDT)
I think that it's a little bit of both. I did specifically shade that recessed area behind the arm, but I believe the lighting in the photograph brought it out a bit more as well, as I don't think it's that dark in real life.

From:	Michael Stubbs` (LavronYor)	(Wed 24 Aug 2005 10:35:12 PM CDT)
Eric, the subtle layers and smooth blending really make this stand out. And the hair, very nice. I think the snow weakens the beautiful whites of her dress, still, the turquoise almost makes up for it. Overall, another beautiful piece.

From:	Michael Harness (mediocrity)	(Fri 26 Aug 2005 02:32:18 PM CDT)
Such a soft look to her. Definately a credit to your skills. I think the snow really works for the piece. I am most impressed by her hair and the sash. Stunning work Eric.

From:	Peter Blenkinsopp (BlindPugh)	(Sun 28 Aug 2005 04:42:47 AM CDT)
Eric this piece is superb, I particularly like the blending on the white robes and the sash. The overall color scheme really makes this piece stand out for me.

From:	jimbob1066e (jimbob1066e)	(Sun 28 Aug 2005 11:38:44 PM CDT)
Howdy - Just wonderful. For some reason I like the hair most. -peace

From:	Kevin Clark (rodnik)	(Mon 29 Aug 2005 09:34:05 AM CDT)
A beautiful job on this mini. I can't add anything that hasn't already been said.