Here’s me, going through my bookmarks, and finding this image again.
It’s been ages since I saw it last but I well remember handing this link out to everyone I knew but not even daring to reply to the topic (finding it overwhelming, I’m just that much in love with this painting).
I think I love her face most of all. I know it’s not intended, but her features have just that kind of near-androgynous look to them that utterly bowls me over in real life, and that I find absolutely fascinating. Weirdly enough, she almost reminds me of Venus de Milo. Don’t ask me why. Perhaps because some things make you reassess what is beautiful.
Anyway, what I wanted to say is - sorry for not commenting on this picture before. I’ve talked to you a few times on cgtalk now and I finally racked up the courage. I know I’m sounding a little knocked over - but I was honestly taken aback when I saw the image again and can’t help remembering my friend yelping HOLYSHIT when he saw this the first time.
<3 Awesome work, even if I’m a little late in saying it.