SF&F Picture 6 out of 14 by Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd.

SciFi and Fantasy Art: Imyae

6th May 2006 age 17

This piece has been on the go for about 5 months - although I have had long, long breaks in between times working on it. Altogether it probably took about 40 hours, like most of my paintings. I find it funny that I started it when I was 16 and have finally finished it now I'm 17! The image went through a great many changes - if you'd like to see a bit of the process of the drawing (and all my horrid mistakes) you can have a look here:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/54705599

The character in this digital painting belongs to my best friend (the picture was supposed to be a Christmas present!) and is called Imyae; she's half human, half dryad, and ALL goddess! She's meant to be very pretty and she's also very... uh... fond of men. Hopefully her personality shines through a little in my representation of her (and I really hope she looks as beautiful as she's meant to - I was worried about not getting her character right. Oh well, I tried). She adds a much needed touch of femininity to my gallery!

Edit: Just noticed the crease at the back of her knee is not well defined. Will update with newer version with this fixed v. soon indeed. ;)

Categories Landscape, Nature, Panoramic Woman, Women European Traditions, Mythology

Techniques Computer Painted from Scratch

Date	Name	Comment
9 Aug 2007	Alston2	Loading... She is absolutely breath-taking. What an amazing piece. And is she all alone in the snow? Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "Even when she's all alone, she usually manages to attract some attention at some point. Thanks!"
25 Sep 2007	Jen baker=]	Loading... Hi emily!! I was doin research for art and i came across this website and then i remembered you tellin me about it so i searched ur name and found you!!! I cant belive how good these paintings are like awh my god they must have taken you like forever!! X Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "Sorry I took so long to reply! Haha, I'm glad I used my real name on here or you'd never have found me. This particular image did take ages but I was being slow with it for some reason. I don't really mind that they take a while normally. Anyway, thank you! =)"
26 Sep 2007	Anonymous	Loading... This one is my favourite!!! Colours+details+background+shading+choice of hair colour=tres awesome! Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "Thanks muchly! =D"
30 Nov 2007	Michael pixie john	Loading... Amazle to me she has a real , and also just a slight wraith like look its wonderful , she has the effect of being fleeting and may vanish into twigs , icicles and moss when you look again , like she was a trick of the light and shapes , her face and her freckly skin are amazing she is so beautiful , and the winter trees too well done , fabulous work Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "That was a really delightful comment to read, I'm happy that she induced that feeling in you. =) She's certainly the sort of character to just vanish and watch you from the trees when you can't see her. Thanks!"
26 Mar 2008	Samantha Sue Stokes	Loading... This one is good it catches the eye. She looks great. Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "Glad it does!"
20 Apr 2008	Hayden Marie Fuller	Loading... wow! amazing! Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: " Thank you"
20 Apr 2008	Garrett Jericho Lowe	Loading... This is a good picture! I like her posture, her hair, and espetially the dress! Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "Cheers, thanks very much! "
2 Jun 2008	Stephanie S. K. Marbach	Loading... wow - she’s absolutely amazing...!!! my favourite of yours!!! i just loooooooooooooove her hair and jewelery and clothes, and the whole surrounding suits her so good... this is such a beautiful picture, you can be so proud of it!!! it should have gotten a star... Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "Awwh thanks! You’ve been leaving me some really sweet comments; I’m very grateful "
26 Jun 2008	Nicholas "Arlande" Radloff	Loading... I LOVE your art style! I adore it! It’s so classical, but in a way, with the lines and the lighting, a style all its own! You are very talented. Keep it up! Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "One of the nicest comments I’ve received recently Thank you very much"
26 Jun 2008	Anton Johan Nummelin	Loading... Beautiful! You said something about Imyae being fond of men. I almost blush when she looks at me that way XD Good work! I’m quite jealous, the hair is amazing good, I really want to be able to draw such nice hair =( Emily 'Foxbane' Oldroyd replies: "Haha, wow! What a great comment - thank you! As for hair - if you’re painting digitally (or with acrylic paint or any other opaque paint) - start with the darkest colour and paint thickly, and work lighter and lighter and with thinner and thinner strands. That’s simplifying it a lot but that’s he basic idea of what I do."
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