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alicexz — A Study in Scarlet
Published: 2009-08-11 06:55:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 65115; Favourites: 1212; Downloads: 1104
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PURCHASE THIS T-SHIRT HEREThis is a page out of one of my sketchbooks, done completely on impulse with india ink, pencil, and some red acrylic paint. Interestingly enough, Threadless picked this design up so it's now available on a shirt!
Yes, title was inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's novel, though it has little to do with it, I just thought it was fitting.
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I really enjoy this piece by the amazing (seriously) *alicexz
I found myself just staring at it for the upwards of 5 minutes just trying to take everything in. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
Ever the painter, alicexz usually sticks to realism, but this piece caught me off guard, it's a surprisingly enticing abstract/surrealistic piece i wasn't expecting, and I love it!
Vision~ The composition is absolutely beautiful in this piece, and although inspired by fashion, i caught a bit of a deeper meaning.
Originality~ i've seen some artists use the same style, but this piece is one all it's own, the obscured eyes also suggest an underlying theme such as identity.
Technique~ *alicexz 's bold use of color, mixing mediums, and this GORGEOUS texture really add to the piece. Daring strokes of both paint and the pen give a simple sketch life and expression, the fact that the limbs are disjointed and kind of blend into the background and dress of the painting give it an abstract feel. Already on t-shirts, this image could go very far.
Impact~ I usually have a tough time with this category, i've saved a five star rating for pieces which move me to tears, provoke lasting thoughts for me, or keep me coming back to the same piece continuously. But this picture is beautiful, original, and thought provoking, in my book, an awesome piece.
Explore the rest of *alicexz 's gallery, it's an underexposed treasure trove e.deviantart.net/emoticons/h/h… " width="15" height="13" alt="
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Thank you very much for the kind and detailed critique.
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you're welcome!! 
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Sorry, but on t-shirt looks dirty and messy. I dont like it
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I really love this abstract feel and how it's mixed with red !
No t-shirt available though 
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this is so different from your other stuff
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its its jst holds u n more u look at it the more it sinks deepr n deepr...hail alicexc!
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Have you seen BBC's Sherlock? It's awesome. As is this.
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Very interesting. I like the combination of black, red, and grey, and that some parts of the design are more defined than others.
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this image rocked my world
you're a great artist creating something like this out of nothing.
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great contrast. I love the bluntness of the red. This is very stunning
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Omg, this is awesome ! I love the expression of the model, it's.. violent
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awsome! It remainds me of a Toulouse- Lautrec work.
I love it!
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Great book, and even greater picture. I love the indirect lines that just all come together and then the splash of color. Fantastic work!
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I've been scrolling down and then back up again to try and decipher it and I agree, it's really hard not to stare at! Excellent, excellent job.
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Oh my god this is amazing!
honestly i can't stop looking at it
You're incredibly talented
I want it as a T-shirt so bad but it's sold out
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I wish I had something more amazing to say, but all I can say is that I love it.
Very good.
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The styles of Orient and Western civilizations brought together with your style; true fashion.
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I love the vague form and the abstract motion portrayed!
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hey girl, i know i've been MIA for awhile. BUT I'M BACK!! LOL so uh, i can't critique ur artwork but i think that it totally rocks. i luv the medium choice.
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wow i love this piece... the paper you used really accentuates the subject matter!
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Hey Hey~!
This is an interesting concept~ But I do love it!
Red is my fav colour XD
Keep up the great work!
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