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Geisha Spring by =lokelani:iconlokelani:

Categories Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing > People > Portraits

©2009 =lokelani
:iconlokelani:

Artist's Comments

Finally something I felt proud enough to upload. I had a few other assignments, but I wasn't happy with any. For this, I kinda just did whatever popped into my head. I love Heian period, ladies, and flowers, so I shoved them all together. Whoo!

edit: I know geisha aren't prostitutes, and now I feel guilty. I only used the word prostitute because I put their obi ties in the front, and the word geisha 'cause it's more recognized. Heh. I have found out the correct word for prostitute in Japan is oiran, thanks to ~SpaceBubble. The More You Know. 8D

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~GeniusBee Mar 30, 2009, 9:19:40 PM
This is beautiful!
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=JesIdres Mar 30, 2009, 9:22:45 PM
Oh, I like the fluidity here. The entire picture moves well together. In thumbnail it looked very much like a proper print, but I like it even better full-sized!
:icongrenade-in-mouth:
~grenade-in-mouth Mar 30, 2009, 10:33:16 PM
pretty

colored lines are nice
:iconelyathorn:
Mood: Love ~ElyaThorn Mar 30, 2009, 11:50:03 PM
wow, superb work, absolutely gorgeous!
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~SpaceBubble Mar 31, 2009, 1:46:15 AM
Oiran are prostitutes ;_;. They do look like proper oiran though. Anyway, i'm loving the composition, especially the fact that its square. Always using the best colour choice (as usual), this would be a beautiful peice for any home; weather it be contemporary or collectic. *applauds*
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=lokelani Mar 31, 2009, 6:16:22 AM
Ooooooooooooo thank you for the correct word. I don't mean to seem ignorant, it's just that this is for class, so everyone knows the word "geisha". I just scribbled down the word prostitute in the description because I made their ties in the front. But yes, I know the geisha aren't prostitutes. Sorry and thank you for the correction! Btw, do geisha tie their obi in front or back?

And thanks for the lovely comments. I've been trying a brighter/lighter color scheme as of late. I think it's the beautiful weather we've been having lately. :D

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=lokelani Mar 31, 2009, 6:23:27 AM
Thanks muchly. I really went crazy with them because I knew I didn't want to do too much painting, wanted to keep it flat.

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Mood: Adoration ~jess-o Mar 31, 2009, 6:24:06 AM
Oh lordy, the pink tinges on their fingertips and shoulders and chins make me love you.

Long time. :D


And it destroys me that they're so beautifully painted up to be matching little dolls and you STILL gave them their own touches of personality and distinction (The wood grain on the smoke kills me, too - so good). :heart:

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And then I was like, no, you shut up.
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=lokelani Mar 31, 2009, 6:24:22 AM
Thanks so much! I've missed really flowing and detailed linework. This is an homage to my black and white print style from high school. I'm happy to hear the thumbnail stood out to you too, that's good to hear!

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