Tempest in a Teacup
Model is Alexandros Amphitrite, sculped by Anastasiya Podorozhna, I honestly cannot describe how much I enjoyed painting this sculpt. Truly a joy, and it drove me to depart a bit from my usual style. Painted with Kimera kolors, and scale artist colours, over a blue/green/purple/ yellow underpaint.
The underpaint was made as inspired by seeing some of the craftworld stuff surging from australia, but was a continuation of my previous underpaint works (Verdaccio and Blue), so nice to explore. I don't leave much of the underpaint, but use it more to reinforce tones, overall incorporating a lot of 'sea tones' into this one overall. I also used an artist white (golden) for all volume increases, so it gets a bit more satin the higher you go, this was done as I knew she'd be based on glossy water and I hoped that would help. I think it worked out.
I find the dichotomy of a sea goddess in a raging maelstromesque sea, in a teacup very amusing, so I did it. It may also be seen as commentary for, something like drama in internet communities, it never really phases the outside.
thanks to my sounding boards along the way, and my wife for an awesome thrift store find (the china).
Enjoy the massively larger than life photos. I haven't cropped them so judge as harshly as you like.
Remember don't spill the tea!
Jakob VPLUS
Perfect! I like your thoughts on it too! Lots of drama and overrreacting for sure!Kyle Maitland
And without it life would probably be a bit less fun. In a twisted sort of way anyway. Thanks Jakob.girlpainter57
great concept , great painting ,stright to favsKyle Maitland
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it as well.EntrevonPLUS
belle idée et sujet bien réalisé : gold !Kyle Maitland
Thanks you.Roman LappatPLUS
Great concept putting her in a cup with seawaves. Really cool project, Kyle!Kyle Maitland
Thank you Roman. The waves were a good patience test... Heavy gels apparently take forever. I suppose that means it was good for me, undecided. HahJosh_Underhill
It's a really cool idea. The water is excellent too. Very dynamic.Kyle Maitland
Thanks Josh, the water was a mimic on how the model ship guys do it, with some... Learning in the processChris "D.Vader" SuhrePLUS
Very cool project. Love it.Kyle Maitland
Thanks Chris.Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"
goldKyle Maitland
Thank youWill “Sik Willy” Hahn
brilliantly creative piece! The juxtaposition of scales, a maelstrom in something so small and 'mundane' creates a very powerful atmosphere. Gold dude.Kyle Maitland
Thanks Will, appreciate describing what you liked so nicely. I am also giddy you said juxtaposition :D.Clive Jackson
Clever stuff! Love it! Gold!Kyle Maitland
Thank you Clive. Glad you enjoyed it.Flo « FFF » Rochet
I am totally fan of this one!!