Friday, January 29, 2010

Illustration Friday - Focused



I used to do a lot of different interpretations of Botticelli's Venus - and then i sort of went away from it...but a glance at the famous painting made me want to start it all up again. And why not with Steampunk since it is a theme that is threading it's way in everything i'm thinking about. I was focused when i drew this but also she is focused because of her robotic eye...

Her arm was inspired by the incredible Boilerplate - i'm thinking she could potentially be Boilerplate's lady friend...

17 comments:

Tessa said...

WoooHooo! Brilliant - as always.

Coreopsis said...

This is really kind of creepy (especially the robotic eye), but I like it. It's so incongruous--the beautiful woman with the mechanical parts, yet it all fits together.

SonatasWelt said...

The illustration is great!!! I like it :)
Sonata

CarolynnzArt said...

Hi Adrienne!

I love the painting. It's quite intriguing!

Michelle said...

You have quite an imagination, Adrienne. I really like this one.

rmsmi said...

Nice take on Venus and this weeks topic! Great work!

Indigene said...

Adrienne, I love it! She looks mysterious, shy and dangerous!

AHAviews said...

Really works - image itself and for the topic. Nice.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Love the metal armor and hand. You always create such beautiful art!

Sam said...

love the costuming here- well done!

Ayala Art said...

wow... very nice contrast!

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Oh My, but yes it has been a long while, but trust me I know how it is!!! Hope that all is well with you and yours. YOur work is and always will be beautiful fresh and cutting edge! I really like the piece. That eye is fabulous!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!

joseph's art and stuff said...

sweet! love the steampunk twist!

Bella Sinclair said...

Wow, Adrienne! I had such a great time looking through your art. Such beautiful lines and style. Amazing art. And I have to tell ya, I LOVE steampunk, too. This ROCKS!

Anonymous said...

what a beautiful and crisp illustration..great colour combinations...

i like!

ciao

Shirley said...

Another beauty, Adrienne!

DILLIGAF said...

WOW!!!!!!! I'm speechless. And trust me (I'm from Oldham) I'm never speechless....;-)