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koi and figure by ~MattBenn8:iconMattBenn8:

Categories Traditional Art > Paintings > Portraits

©2007-2009 ~MattBenn8
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Artist's Comments

72" x 60"
oil on canvas

I worked on this(on and off) for eight months. At six feet tall it's the largest thing I've ever done. Still thinking on the title. As, always I reserve the right to work on it more. :)

The original inspiration behind the painting was Ophelia, but the more I think about it the more I think she's not dead.

The full download is pretty big.

I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for looking.

Daily Deviation

Given 2007-12-18

"...the attention to detail, colour balance and composition here is breathtaking!!!" True. The color and movement rhythm created by the repetition of the koi, the sense of suspension given by the perspective and the detailed yet not too tight brushwork are elements that make koi and figure by ~MattBenn8 a captivating piece. (Suggested by ~papaspaulding and Featured by `stigmatattoo)

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*Fallenswordsman Dec 17, 2007, 9:10:24 AM
Fantastic imagery - it makes me wonder what the back story is for the lady and why she's floating amongst the koi. Must be quite a tranquil thing to do though.
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~dorianvincent Dec 17, 2007, 9:15:38 AM
Amazing, great job and a very original Ophelia
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~workweak Dec 17, 2007, 9:29:20 AM
Everything about this is incredible.
Beautiful work.
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Mood: Happy ~AgnesPterry Dec 17, 2007, 9:32:12 AM
Wow, it's great to see the completed project! Awesome. All the preview images have had me looking forward to seeing it, and, well, I wasn't wrong thinking that it was going to be beautiful. ^.^ I bet it looks even better in person.
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~hellocurt Dec 17, 2007, 9:42:34 AM
Beautiful, beautiful work.

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Yarr.
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~handes Dec 17, 2007, 9:56:33 AM
she is alive.. cause of you! wonderful work
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~papaspaulding Dec 17, 2007, 11:56:37 AM
WOW! Ive got to tell you that this has been well worth the wait!!

The balance, vibrancy and use of colors here is simply breathtaking!!

You must be so pleased with this, I know I would be. I wish i could see this in person!

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~more-love Dec 17, 2007, 11:56:45 AM
wow this is stunning- i mostly love how it inspires me to give life drawing another go :)

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~*aha*~
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~aymulan Dec 17, 2007, 12:50:02 PM
fantastic!

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~Rambien Dec 17, 2007, 1:48:30 PM
AMAZING

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what the frapp?
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December 17, 2007
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Camera Data

Canon
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
1/500 second
F/5.0
28 mm
200
Dec 18, 2007, 1:29:47 AM

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