m a r i k o t .

[Living Rope]

well, in fact I'm not sure I'm finished on these images... anyway the "core" of the mood is present and I'm already happy with these.
http://livingrope.free.fr/Galeries/galeries%20Web/Mariko01.jpg

JSR aka Living Rope

[Living Rope]

...and here's the second one:
http://livingrope.free.fr/Galeries/galeries%20Web/Mariko02.jpg
JSR aka Living Rope

[Lono]

YESSSSSSSSS!

success!

good job.

-Lono

[Clodhopper]

amazin'. what kind of reference, if any, was used on this? the lighting is irregular, but that makes it "moody", i like it. although her right foot in the first one looks huge, like my feet are [18s]. but thats my only crit. btw, yer website is great too, i love the "manipulated photos".

[AfroLaxMan]

i really appreciate the contrast in character present here. the association of a female connotates an elegance, yet her right foot (first piece) is not an elegant point in her anatomy. it isn't off, but is contrasts to the rest of the comp. it is an exquisite piece, and I would love to see it on big canvas. both have an excellent execution in lighting, techinique (as all your work has), and mood. very well done.
your 2nd piece is offering a more intense point of view, the way she doesn't face us, the way the background fades into different shades, it offers a story of complexity only she can decipher.

i know it is only figure studies with light and mood, but mood is the biggest feature here. I dig em alot. You sick.

go brother, and peace to you and your future.

[zeitgeist]

i want to live in a world made up in these colors.. and populated by these (types of) women...

the girl's back.. in the second pic.. is just amazing..


the only problem i see... is.. like afrolaxman pointed out.. her foot. it seems too stiff.. or maybe too long...

i gnaw on her back

*gnaws*

[shadowgirl]

Oh wow.. such a -rich- use of red there.. almost like blood..

the one small thing i want to point out (dunno if any others did).. image with her facing the viewer, the foot that's to the left side of the image seems very flat, even a bit too wide and long when compared with her other that you've got in both pictures

-makes note to read other comments- it was mentioned.. sorry to beat a dead horse -chuckle-

[amphex]

The lighting is emotional and your choice of colors is perfect.
These two images are amazing..just...wow.
Were these from life?

[Mr.Magnetichead]

Mmmmm Ashley Wood esque.:eek: :D :beer:

[Kappei]

Living Rope very good, i thing the pic is perfect :D
very beautiful colors!

kappei

[juice]

there is the sweet dark touch that makes it suitable to the eye
i guess the lights and shadows on the anatomic are doing the job.
i must admit this looks like a meticulous work...
what did u do???
great job

[khangle81]

wow...very sweet. I love the mood and the overall control of lost and found edges. No crit :)

[Living Rope]

THX everyone !! I can see now that foot looks really disturbing. I was so into the image that I just didn't see how kangaroo-like it was :D
Anyway, thanx for replying comments that are of great value to me.

These images are photo-based and taken from a shooting session I had with a parisian model. As you can see the prettiest girls come from Paris ;) I wanted a japanese model for the series but I don't know any yet, so...
I'll make an annoucement when the rest of the series will be available on my website for those of you who liked it.

Oh, just one thing again: I'll be in Chicago for an exhibition of my stuff. 'would be cool if some of you living in this town can visit me. The event will happen in february, I shall give more infos when I have some.

bye mates and lots of thanx again.

JSR aka Living Rope

[ne obchod]

stunning.

i'll dream of her.

[bOne]

I prefer the second one, it has more depth, we feel the flesh.

And the pose is very expressive !

As always you do a very very good job :))

[davi]

love them!

[Living Rope]

wowh ! thanx a lot mister admin :D

JSR

[daarken]

these are great. i love the lighting and the mood. you are one of my fav. artists on the boards. i always look forward to seeing your new stuff. great job!

[Hudnut]

Beautiful! I love the color choices and your lighting. Great work.

Dave

[Blackwell]

Wow - these are just amazing. Nice use of lighting - very moody and atmospheric. Great job!