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"Lady-blade" by Jason Ellis

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Potrait request from Celine Bellon. This picture has been produced by manipulating and combining two pencil drawings that I did. Perhaps that is cheating, but there wasn't enough paper left on the portrait picture and Celine wanted me to add a background. Aren't women difficult! *tongue in cheek*

I blurred and darkened the background picture, and sharpened and increased the contrast of the foreground image - an attempt to create a three dimensional effect.


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24 Nov 200245 Onesimus
Very nice. (Regardless of what anyone says of this picture, just know that it stands out from the rest). Very creatively done - the 3D effect is obvious, and should be further exploited. It would be nice to see more using the technique, and from YOU, too.

:-) Jason Ellis replies: "*smiles* I know that leaving comments requires effort. Although I accept and appreciate both the praise and criticism I recieve, it is generous comments like yours, whether it is to give encouragement or suggestions, that impress me the most. Thankyou for your gracious comment."
24 Nov 200245 Grace Elizabeth tsarmina@pio
Wow I like her armour. And I like her sword. She is very spiffy and I wish I could do profiles like that...

**Rips up profile attempts and screams**

anyway great drawing, I really love it. And combining two pics is a good idea. I always run out of paper. My evil scanner is so small so I have to have a really small sketchbook, and there is mever enough room...

:-) Jason Ellis replies: "Yes, I have the same problem, finding myself drawing for elfwood and so doing everything on A4; becomes a bad habit. Perhaps one day a digital camera.Ah, don't rip up your attempts, because they are the stepping stones of learning."
13 Dec 2002:-) Courtney Weger Cantrell
Ooh, Jas, this is gorgeous! You definitely got the 3D effect to work well--I am amazed! If your shading on the girl were just a *leetle* bit smoother, the whole thing would look like a black-and-white photo. For some reason, I really like her upraised arm. Excellent work!!!
21 Dec 200245 Patricia Kyle G. Mendoza
The details are wonderful! Her wrist attracts me in a way. It looks very pretty!

I only have on complaint though ---maybe it's just me--- but is she wearing pants? ^__^;;;

:-) Jason Ellis replies: "Hihi, I wondered when someone would notice. I guess you could say that I was being cheeky. Like there a plenty of warrior women depicted with their bossoms out everywhere, so I wanted to do something different - well covered up top, but it amused me to do the indian breaches thing. Also, I wanted to highlight the design of the armour - only the most vulnerable areas are covered while allowing maximum movement - I would actually provide protection for her arms before her bottom; notice that also her shoulder blades bare. Just a design idea. Thanks Patricia. By the way, your email wasn't working there for a while."
21 Dec 2002:-) Janne Vuollet
yaah, it really has a nice 3d effect! Though it works only when looking at the lady. Feels funny when trying to focus on the backround >_<
26 Dec 2002:-) Tiina Laakso
Hi there! Again you've updated! You have been drawing quite much lately. 2 That three dimensional effect makes the picture look really interesting. I like the way how you always try all kind of different drawing techniques, so you never know what to find from your gallery!
14 Aug 200345 Megan
Great effect!-Meg
22 Oct 200345 Sam
This is a very good picture! It's amazing! The girl looks as if she were just ready to fight someone in an open arena and she looks ready.... my opinion. I really do love it=D
14 Dec 2003:-) Christina 'Perplexity' Likness
This looks totally 3-D - the background was a stroke of brilliance and efficiency if you ask me!
You are so good at female profiles.
9 Jun 200445 Wud creeper
Kewl, but the shades dont quite match and the edges of her are too sharp i would soften them
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'Lady-blade':
 • Created by: :-) Jason Ellis
 • Copyright: ©Jason Ellis. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: Armour, Colosseum, Girl, Leather, Sword, Warrior
 • Categories: Warrior, Fighter, Mercenary, Knights, Paladins, Woman, Women
 • Techniques: Pencil/Graphite Pen, Computer Program
 • Views: 576
 • Resolution: 700x470

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