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Somewhere, over the rainbow – WIP

by Alex Ledante January 16, 2019, 12:59 am 208 Views 10 Votes 21 Comments

Toto, I think you’re still in Kansas. Just outside of Auntie Em’s trailer. And you know how much tornadoes love a trailer park, so it isn’t looking good for you.

#1 Somewhere Else

I love the wistful expression of Dorothy wishing she were somewhere else. I grew up with that look on my face...

Ann Hartley says:

January 16, 2019 at 5:39 am

She looks like she is hoping to get blown away. Careful what you wish for, Dorothy!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:02 am
  
  I think that is a warning we could all heed
  
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Deepizzaguy says:

January 16, 2019 at 7:17 am

I like her outfit and the look on her face.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:03 am
  
  they’re both compelling, aren’t they?
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    January 18, 2019 at 11:22 pm
    
    The facial look and her clothing hit the spot.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 19, 2019 at 4:52 am
      
      thinking about a wardrobe change, we’ll see…
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        January 22, 2019 at 1:38 am
        
        That would be a great idea for this character.
        
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Carol DM says:

January 17, 2019 at 9:49 pm

I too can relate to her expression.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 18, 2019 at 1:08 am
  
  You should have a Tshirt that sez “I’d rather be in Narnia”
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    January 18, 2019 at 1:09 am
    
    It is being printed as we speak. 🙂
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 18, 2019 at 3:18 am
      
      you can wear it on your back porch

#2 remix

I think that storm is coming in, get indoors you daffy broad!

Deepizzaguy says:

January 16, 2019 at 7:17 am

I like the image of her bending over.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:05 am
  
  it looks like just a sassy pose, but if you scroll down you’ll see I was anticipating adding Toto even when I did this one…
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    January 18, 2019 at 11:23 pm
    
    Now I know what is going on.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 19, 2019 at 6:08 am
      
      if it is a WIP, you have no idea what is going to show up later
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        January 22, 2019 at 6:42 am
        
        That is true since a work in progress means more to come.
        
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Carol DM says:

January 17, 2019 at 9:49 pm

Such attitude on her face.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 18, 2019 at 1:09 am
  
  Dorthy is up to some mischief
Alex Ledante says:

January 23, 2019 at 5:09 am

sometimes you can guess but usually I try to keep it a surprise

#3 introducing Toto

I wanted him to be a pit bull or a rottweiler...

Deepizzaguy says:

January 16, 2019 at 7:18 am

The Rottweiler version of Toto is better.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:08 am
  
  I think so, too. Especially for trailer park Dorthy…
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    January 18, 2019 at 11:27 pm
    
    Rottweilers are not that bad as pets as the media paints them out to be on the crime show “Fear Thy Neighbor.”
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 19, 2019 at 4:25 am
      
      the breed averages a bite of over 300 PSI, that makes them potentially deadly but the thing that really makes them dangerous is how they’re raised…
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        January 20, 2019 at 7:01 am
        
        Dogs are monsters if their owners made them mean. My sister’s dog who is a mixed Rottweiler and Black Labrador Retriever is a calm dog. She only gets angry when someone tries to eat her food.
        
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Carol DM says:

January 17, 2019 at 9:50 pm

Nice edition of Toto and perfect shadows.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 18, 2019 at 1:12 am
  
  note that the rim light and background are opposed
Alex Ledante says:

January 26, 2019 at 4:45 am

if that dog is being well treated (it wouldn’t be wagging otherwise) it shouldn’t be a threat. no sudden movements, no eye contact…

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#4 glamour shot

I am pretty sure her name is Dorothy Gale and not Dorothy Duke, but try telling her that...

Deepizzaguy says:

January 16, 2019 at 7:18 am

This drawing has more color and great material.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:06 am
  
  soft filter and color saturation are pretty standard in glamour shots…
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    January 18, 2019 at 11:25 pm
    
    You are right since it adds more love to the artwork.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 19, 2019 at 4:26 am
      
      sometimes I just try and reproduce a look to see if I can
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        January 21, 2019 at 7:22 am
        
        That is a good thing to add some punch to the artwork.
        
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Written by Alex Ledante

21 Comments

LaJenna says:

January 25, 2019 at 12:40 pm

The first one is my favorite. I love her hair, boots, well let’s say everything.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 26, 2019 at 3:59 am
  
  wait until she gets the ruby cowboy boots…
Carol DM says:

January 17, 2019 at 9:50 pm

Such great imagination and creativity you always have.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 18, 2019 at 3:16 am
  
  I grew up with Wizard of Oz and I guess it grew up with me, too…
lado says:

January 16, 2019 at 4:56 pm

It’s just something original and unique … it knows how … congratulations dear friend

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:12 am
  
  it is a sassy, modern take on a classic…
Francisco Pellicer Viri says:

January 16, 2019 at 7:46 am

I like the way you have extended and broadened the elements of the story.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:13 am
  
  I like to do variations on fairytales which are in the public domain
  
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Deepizzaguy says:

January 16, 2019 at 7:19 am

This a very good character for a new series of art works.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:15 am
  
  Thanks, the main theme is “rainbows only come after the storm”
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    January 18, 2019 at 11:28 pm
    
    That is a nice and original name.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 19, 2019 at 4:23 am
      
      the idea is about how we deal with disaster and adversity
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        January 20, 2019 at 6:59 am
        
        That is so true since I do remember seeing the signs that read “Keep calm and…”
        
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mavic123456 says:

January 16, 2019 at 3:59 am

What are these for? Do you have upcomiing exhibit again?

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2019 at 3:18 am
  
  This is a personal project, but I have submitted Zhu Baije to a show. I will let you know if he is accepted…
  
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  - mavic123456 says:
    
    January 19, 2019 at 2:54 am
    
    ahhh i see so you work on these arts then submit or they tell you what they want, you do then submit?
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 19, 2019 at 3:41 am
      
      Ideally, I have already done a piece and then find out about a show that might want it. Sometimes I do a piece specifically for a show and then it doesn’t even get accepted…
      - mavic123456 says:
        
        January 20, 2019 at 9:29 am
        
        so how are you paid (just curious), by sale of your arts or by each submission.
        
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      - Alex Ledante says:
        
        January 22, 2019 at 4:01 am
        
        By sale, and I’ve never heard of an artist being paid to submit…
Perfectfeeds says:

January 16, 2019 at 1:26 am

What a superb post friend. Your work always extremely excellent.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 16, 2019 at 2:55 am
  
  How kind of you to say. This is a series I’ve wanted to do for a while…

Somewhere, over the rainbow – WIP

#1 Somewhere Else

#2 remix

#3 introducing Toto

#4 glamour shot

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Written by Alex Ledante

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