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sphinxmuse — Sword Dancer - ACEO

Published: 2008-08-04 22:48:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 2399; Favourites: 54; Downloads: 0
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Description This ACEO is inspired by some Tribal bellydance sword performances I have seen recently. In this image, a dancer decked out in her finery of cowries and coins displays her saber.

This piece's subtitle is "brought to you by the number seven." My boyfriend noted while this piece was in progress that the negative space around the dancer is in the shape of a seven.

I really love the color scheme of this piece. I've been obsessed with orange as of late, and this piece provided me with an excuse to indulge in that color family. A delicate line of nearly florescent orange traces its way around the figure and sword. Elsewhere in the image there are rich vermilion, burgundy, and gold tones.

Media: pen and ink; markers (highlighter and Sharpie); watercolor; acrylic
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
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Comments: 3

Ravensrow [2008-08-07 18:52:09 +0000 UTC]

Your stylized imagery is pleasing to the eye, great colours and nice tight work especially for such a small piece.

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Juniperfern [2008-08-05 00:55:17 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I love the henna work around the lady. This is just delicious!!

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sphinxmuse In reply to Juniperfern [2008-08-05 01:49:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you The henna-style work is done in good ol' Sharpie marker. It bled rather nicely on the paper.

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