Wine Souk - WIP

Now that Virily has uncoupled the thumbnail from the first image, I can start posting work in the order it was created and still lead with my best foot, as it were

So I am going to walk you through the latest evolution of the wine vendor from my Arabian Delights series

#1 previous version

This is where we left her and while it is a good piece, there are issues so I've decided to take another swing at it

Carol DM says:

August 6, 2018 at 12:09 am

Nice colors in her outfit.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 6, 2018 at 12:18 am
  
  different cultures have different ideas about color theory, hard to reconcile that with my values…
  
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  - Alex Ledante says:
    
    August 27, 2018 at 4:08 am
    
    I want it to look indicative of her culture, yet still appeal to my sensibilites of color…
    
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Alex Ledante says:

August 26, 2018 at 3:52 am

I want to like this one, but it is problematic

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 27, 2018 at 4:13 am
  
  it has to do with the lighting
  
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Alex Ledante says:

August 26, 2018 at 3:52 am

I really need to finish this one

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 27, 2018 at 4:14 am
  
  I might make her eyes larger, that was a good idea
  
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#2 alternate pose

This version is a little more engaging, plus I was finally able to get her entirely in frame and the lighting is better

Carol DM says:

August 6, 2018 at 12:33 am

Come hither, I have not heard anyone say that in awhile. 🙂

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 6, 2018 at 12:51 am
  
  I still use “come hither” and “feminine wiles” in everyday conversation, but neither are in common usage much these days…
  
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PaulPallazola says:

August 16, 2018 at 3:18 am

I like this one better, like she’s saying, “No kidding, It’s really Manischevitz…”

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 16, 2018 at 3:24 am
  
  It’s totally kosher, Mr. Cohen! I know, right?
Alex Ledante says:

August 26, 2018 at 3:53 am

different texture perhaps?

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 27, 2018 at 4:18 am
  
  there’s also some clipping that I need to fix
  
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There were concerns about the facial expression, so I changed it and then tweaked the pose a bit. Vendors in bazaars tend to be more aggressive, so I thought I'd have her trying to drum up some business

Carol DM says:

August 6, 2018 at 12:10 am

Love the expression and she is trying to fool his into taking a drink of her poison.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 6, 2018 at 12:18 am
  
  she’s not going to be in business for long with a model like that…
  
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PaulPallazola says:

August 16, 2018 at 3:17 am

Yes the original facial expression said “Two Weeks of Crystal Meth…”

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 16, 2018 at 3:25 am
  
  the wine shop is a front for the biggest meth dealer in the whole bazaar…
Alex Ledante says:

August 26, 2018 at 3:54 am

I’m not demanding, it is my artwork that is…

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 27, 2018 at 3:58 am
  
  bigger eyes, you say? not bad…
  
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Alex Ledante says:

March 10, 2019 at 4:05 am

I would love to finish this one

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 11, 2019 at 3:49 am
  
  she’s at the top of my list
  
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LaJenna says:

November 25, 2018 at 4:47 pm

I like 2 and 3 the best, but they need a little more of a smile, or am I wrong?

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  November 26, 2018 at 5:01 am
  
  I need to rework this whole piece
Alex Ledante says:

August 26, 2018 at 3:56 am

how kind of you to say

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 27, 2018 at 3:56 am
  
  I really need to finish this one
  
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alibb says:

August 6, 2018 at 10:44 am

I’ll NEVER drink with her… she looks scary…
lol

anyway I can’t reply under the picture… but oh well could be my browser

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 7, 2018 at 3:42 am
  
  I thought they fixed that
Carol DM says:

August 6, 2018 at 12:11 am

The last one is spot on. The lighting, the hair, the facial expressions, her wardrobe. Perfection!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  August 6, 2018 at 12:20 am
  
  it still needs a few minor tweaks but that one is my favorite as well
  
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