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Old 08-06-2003, 12:39 AM   #1
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Steel drum dancer




Hi!

This dancer was incredible. I saw her at Summerfest, she played drums and delighted the crowd with her Carribean inspired dancing. At the end she passed around the teapot for tips, dancing all the while. Needless to say, I tipped her well.

I'm not quite done yet, and would like suggestions on the background (or anything else).

It's pastel 22x30 on a very heavy textured paper.

Jean
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Old 08-06-2003, 01:49 AM   #2
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Close up

Here's her face so far.
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Old 08-06-2003, 09:08 PM   #3
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Almost done

Hi,

All I have left is a little work on her hand, t-shirt straps, and background. This was fun, simply an exercise in staying loose and brightening spirits.

Jean
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Old 08-07-2003, 05:33 PM   #4
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Close up face

Well, I'm done with the face. Will post completion later.

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Old 08-08-2003, 12:01 PM   #5
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She's done

Well, I attacked the background last night. Hopefully it's as high energy as she is.

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Old 08-19-2003, 12:11 AM   #6
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Nice surprise

I got an e-mail from Bakra Bata today. They would like to post this pastel on their website. I said I would be honored.

Jean
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