Mucha is definitely one of my favourite artists and Art Nouveau is my favourite art movement. Love the lyrical lines! Didn't think I would find traditional art here...but what a pleasant surprise.
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this is probably the one thing that took me the longest ever.
vector of this
poster
art by Alphonse Mucha, Art Nouveau period. It was originally a publicity for JOB cigarettes in the streets of Paris, in
the 1900's
I altered it to make it fit a desktop canvas~
coffee sepia version: here
info about art nouveau: here
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Chosen by Sheqel and bromithia
candy-chan is back with even more Art Nouveau for us to enjoy! The vector work is amazingly well done, and she managed to give it that lovely painted effect, as well. I don't have much to say but great job!
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Chingers Aug 30, 2006
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Chloe Retired Moderator Aug 30, 2006
Highlighted in 37 minutes? Must be some record XD
This is awesome. Love the neat vectoring and the colors are really pleasant. Don't know much about Mucha, so I can't really say anything else OX
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winterlilac09 Aug 30, 2006
well since brom can't come up with anything better to say <.< i might as well elaborate with greater emphasis on commentary. ... hope that you don't mind u.u''
anyway, as always =o a new brilliant piece of work from our ever talented candy chan. gorgeous vector work, and i have to agree with you when i say artwork from mucha is certainly very unique and elegant. it is.. incredible how you managed to utilize each and every part of the original poster, but to also enhance and detail it so beautifully as well. we couldn't expect less from you o_o
your work on her complexion is absolutely superb. as you, yourself mentioned, the painting you did on her face was spectacular. gentle highlights and shading was executed perfectly. same goes for her skin on the other parts of her body as well. as i mentioned on irc, her hair looks gorgeous and despite what you said about the texturing, i will stick to what i originally thought and say i think it looks flawless just the way it is. you certainly did the original poster enough justice if not even more that shalln't be discreditted for.
the flow of the smoke from the cigarette, as i had previously mentioned, is abstract in its own way, but yes, the texturing you did for it is something that most definitely deserves its props, and the lines in it carry your eyes softly throughout the entire piece and emphasize the main focus [the woman, of course] even more. of course, that is not to say that the rest of the details in the background should be ignored. oh but of course, no ~ not in the least.
the artistical pattern in the background certainly was an original and creative addition by mucha. it's nice that you decided to incorporate it into your own remake as a desktop canvas. the border is inexplicably beautiful, too, in its own way and sets off a very delicate yet exquisite feature to the wall. the colour version that you have uploaded here is vivid and very ambrosial to the eye.
but ~ as i have also mentioned, i am partial to the sepia version of the wall. yes ~ if the red details such as in her hair and the cigarette ~ and if possible, the colour of the smoke as well, is kept. i think those would be rather nice as well as appealing additions against the sepia to the piece, too. but of course ~ that is simply my own personal opinion x.<
all in all, it is an awesome work that you did with the wall. as per always, candy :3 my apologies if my commentary always seem to be repetitive or the same as all the others i write =s but candy's works are all to praise, and i can only do so in the highest regard :3 and that is... the way i do ~ haha, in any case, ignore my rambling =x
anyway anyway, it's a favourite for me as always =] keep it up and pffffft, you still have fans :> even if it is just me, cy, and brom. we're still ppl n.n;; and enough of a reason to continue doing what you do so wonderfully <3
props and praise, princess candy n.n ~
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ayaki Aug 30, 2006
This work has the similar art style as my poster in my room ^_^
Love the vintage look.
The way u transformed it into a desktop wallpaper is just right.
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w00tazn Aug 30, 2006
Here we are blessed with a new wall from candeh.
It seems that her trips to otherworlds have inspired her to grace us with a new mucha wall.Make no exception though, because this is one of her best. (Ed. note, all her walls are great, but she keeps improving so they are all her "best") She captures the style perfectly.
Cutting things short. This is something you should have on your desktop. Not many wallers can fuze traditional with modern techniques. If you arnt already watching out for candy, I think you should. Else you might miss out on something big.
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Osiris Retired Moderator Aug 30, 2006
oooh awesome stuff you got here little miss fruity, not my cup of tea but its good nonetheless +_+
ps. smoking is bad u_u
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Devilet Aug 30, 2006
I'm glad this got highlighted, otherwise I'd probably not see it burried in the galleries ... I'm amazed how you did this, you worked very hard on this. It's really beautiful and elegant. I especially like the hair, I don't know, it's just so flawless. Very nice work!
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moonfire Aug 30, 2006
lovely vector candy-chan! :)
it's just...flawless. the shadows and highlights blend and complement each other very well. and even the tiniest details are eexecuted beautifully.great work, candy-chan! :D
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Morphee Aug 30, 2006
awsome! i love Mucha's work and the art nouveau so much ^^ it's a real pleasure to see some around here :)
can't really find much to say... it's just an excellent job beautifully done.
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chubbykitty Aug 30, 2006
WOW! This is amazing! So beautiful! ToT Excellent work candy-chan :)
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frozenwilderness Aug 30, 2006
ewww just the thought of vectoring that gives me a headache... anyway nice job with all the detail and stuff.. I'd never have the patience to finish that X__x
osi's cup of tea = lolis D:
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ShiXon Aug 31, 2006
*gasps* how long has it been sicnei last say a wallpaper from candy-chan? o.o
i miss it ~ <33 xD amazing wall suu, i'm impressed with the so complicated hair, and the border looks beautiful as well. nyaa i just love the whole wallie
good job candy-chan! *will use as desktop btw ^-^* -
beastmaster Oct 02, 2006
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DarthTofu Oct 07, 2006
*stares blankly*
wooooooooow!You're amazing!
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PrairieDogGuy2006 Nov 11, 2006
I am having a wonderful flashback to another world where women were held in high regard. The woman in the original poster was a "gem" !
This vector art work, I bow in "being astonisment to you!" This is simply one of the most beautiful vectors I have seen yet ! Ithank you for the share ! This deserves a ". 11. " !
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V-chan88 Nov 17, 2006
beautiful
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