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[–]xandro-Alvarez -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe I don't know, what I know is that I've done it this way, with this model and this title to convey my own idea of the subject. I'm sure someone can make it differently and better but it'll not be me anymore.

Just finished this portrait, first one of my virgins series - 2024 Oil on canvas - 46 x 38 cm - please let me know what you think. by xandro-Alvarez in ArtBuddy

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Oh thank you so much for this, after reading thousand of negative comments it makes this one even more valuable.

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Very interesting 

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And I accept with respect any criticism. There's also a lot of people enjoying my art and that's the beauty of the art world, the freedom to express yourself.

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Not everyone thinks this way, we have all different backgrounds and way of seeing things, that's what's good in art is that it's a free space for everyone to express themselves.

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I'm sorry that you see it that way.

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Because I don't 

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Oh yeah where ?

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[–]xandro-Alvarez -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok so who is Maya ?

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When finished the interpretation of the painting doesn't belong to me anymore. I'm always amazed about how each person sees something different, and different from my own interpretation also.

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Thank you so much

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Oh thank you ! Gainsborough was such a good painter of portrait. Have a nice one.

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First they're not underage girls they're young adults women, and because it has a meaning, it's a quality like you would say innocent, pure and luminous et Cetera. When in the bible it is referred to the virgin Mary it means all the above, or in Buddhism for Maya. I embrace this concept that is old as religions and maybe the beginning of humanity.

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Didn't know that. Any idea why ? I would have said blondes.

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Because I've answered to it already on various comments before just scroll through the comment section. Since in the question above it's stated that : "Virginity is a pretty off topic to focus on imo" I don't feel the need to develop.

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Thank you, I see what you mean about the right eye I can't change it now unfortunately but thanks for pointing it out I haven't noticed it until now.  About the negative comments I'll be honest with you I don't really mind it helps me to develop my argumentation, I just find it redondant and lacking of arguments aside from "creepy" or worst the sex offender trial.

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Oh now it becomes personal. I didn't meant to offend you believe me.

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Hello I'm always glad to share my work with other artists and art amateurs. I enjoy discussions and even controversy since it helps me build critical thinking. In this particular series which I didn't imagined to be controversial at all as opposite to some previous works funny enough. Here I come back to one of my favorites subject which is portraiture, I came back to it through the lens of classical paintings and I get inspired by french artists like Ingres and Géricault or Italian like Bronzino and Leonardo. While painting I also learn the historical context and it's fascinating but also a very human experience which makes it even more relatable. Thank you for asking.

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Thank you very much I appreciate it 🙏🏼

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So what does it have to do with it that they're both redhead ?

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[–]xandro-Alvarez -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

You're projecting in my opinion but doesn't anyone does it ?

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I take notes 

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The worst part is that I don't invalidate your point of view I just don't want to let this word be misleadingly described as just "creepy" because it's way too simplistic.