Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 98

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

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The White Queen (Tending the Hellfire). 2009.
Acryla Gouache and gouache on bristol board, 11 x 17".


Chris, my patient patron, I am so, so sorry you had to see this, but it's been burning a hole in my iPhoto for some time now. And to make it up to the rest of you, I've included a detail of her, um... glove. If any of you now have mixed feelings about this piece, just imagine how conflicted I must have felt while painting it.





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13 comments :

  1. B2-kunTuesday, March 16, 2010

    Beautifully painted rendition of Emma Frost, your client must be quite pleased.

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  2. Chris ShieldsWednesday, March 17, 2010

    I'm glad the painting turned out so much better! Your reference photo could double for an inhabitant of middle earth. :p


    On a MOAR awesome note, I used your painting as a reference when getting an Adam Hughes piece this weekend at MegaCon. You made him stop what he was doing and stare for almost a full minute. He even said "WOW".....twice. I was lucky enough to get a piece from him......but yours is still the best in my collection. :D

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  3. NeilWednesday, March 17, 2010

    Hahahahaha. I will never look at you or this piece the same way again.

    And, yeah, Chris has an amazing collection (which can be found on ComicArtFans.com) full of pieces from a wide range of talented artists, but I agree, this is the best.

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  4. NeilWednesday, March 17, 2010

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  5. NeilWednesday, March 17, 2010

    Sorry to double post, but I had to find this image that poped into my head after seeing your reference pics. Ever see Legend of Drunken Master?

    http://qurls.com?i=49009

    "Lady playing flute"

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  6. andrea mangiriWednesday, March 17, 2010

    HOLY S**t!....i'm going to wash my eyes.....

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  7. virginiaWednesday, March 17, 2010

    at least no man-scaping was involved.

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  8. Francisco CastracaneThursday, March 18, 2010

    My God! Ican't touch the computer is so hot! Congrats Paolo great work!

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  9. Paolo RiveraThursday, March 18, 2010

    Thanks, everybody.

    Neil, I've never seen Legend of the Drunken Master, but it's on my "list."

    Inappropriate, Maw!

    Chris, you made my day! Adam is one of my all time heroes!

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  10. SummerFriday, March 19, 2010

    After seeing that, I can't stop wondering what you'd actually look like in thigh-high boots and a corset and I have to say, what my mind's eye is conjuring is not unpleasant at all.

    Am I terribly odd for thinking these things?

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  11. Paolo RiveraSunday, March 21, 2010

    Summer, fear not. 'Tis a common sentiment, I assure you.

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  12. UnknownSunday, March 21, 2010

    I have an extra pair of sequin leggings when your ready to make your debut ;)

    Great work Paolo!

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  13. Paolo RiveraMonday, March 22, 2010

    Thanks, Leia. I'll, um, get back to you if I need them. Don't hold your breath.

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