These shrine maidens of Shinto are still seen all over Japan today, performing cleansing rituals or sacred dances. Some of you may recall the chibi miko I did for the lunar new year, well this is her big sister…
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Miko test – WIP
Alex Ledante
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She is like an innocent lady in the red and white for some reason.
they are meant to be pure, most of what they do is focused around cleansing
Pure is the word I was serving for, great job.
I will be doing more miko research in an effort to understand them
Very pretty and spiritual looking lady with that finger up almost like a Buddha. I cannot wait to see the finished picture…
she’s actually shinto, which predates Buddhism by a lot. I need to bone up on that religion…
I knew she was a Shinto priestess but with her finger up like she has she looks slightly more like a Buddha… At least I am pretty sure if I remember all the different religious rites and postures and manners.
She does look quite Buddhist, which is a problem since she is meant to look Shinto. Because I know more about Buddhism, you get that look I know. Hopefully I can research my way out of that corner…
Beautiful! I love the first image.
I want to revisit that, with the legs of the torii descending
You captured a faraway look in her eyes that is mesmerizing. Awesome!
still struggling with facial expressions, so it is a joy to get one right
I thought your supervisor had a great facial expression. But this one is the best I’ve seen yet!
I will continue to refine my craft, and am glad you appreciate the effort I put into it
Another great female character that appears to be gentle.
One hopes the miko is gentle…
I hope so since good folks are hard to find.
indeed they are, few and far between…
That is so true since the old saying from the late Leo Durocher was “Nice guys finish last.”
Number two all the way. Love it.
the final will look something like that…
The pointed finger makes the look perfect.
I knew something magical would be in the background, so that pose seemed appropriate…
Just love this one a lot.
I will continue to work on this miko, sore o tanoshimini shite kudasai…