"The New Babe" New work for the Crypto Art Challenge inspired by Kay Nielsen

in art •  7 years ago 

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For Round 6 of The Cryto Art Challenge I attempted to incorperate the spirit of one of my favorite artists from "The Golden Age of Illustration" Kay Nielsen into cryptoart featuring the symbol for Cardano.

I have always been inspired by his playful reinterpretation of form and gorgeously inventive compositions.

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His use of patterns and flowing lines that prioritize fantasy over reality always sent me to a magical place as a child.

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To be honest my work does not come close, but I am glad I rediscovered him as he inspires me to keep becoming a better artist.

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I began the piece as a simple watercolor on paper.

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Usually I draw or paint the symbol of the coin I am representing in; but this time I decided to add the digital file and attmpt to edit my image with blur tools and a mixer brush to better suit the Cardano symbol.

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I had fun an learned a lot; thank you so much for this incentive to further myself as an artist.

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a good illustration, I enjoy your work, and maybe this is an inspiration to me, thanks for sharing @twirble

Excelent work. I like it very much