I wanted to take a break from my typical imagery and try this Asian style of digital art that is popular and, well, really cool! The work of contemporary Asian artists is mind blowing in my opinion and I just had to see if I could get anywhere near their abilities.

When I began this image, I was wondering why I didn't try it more often until I remembered how TIME CONSUMING it is! But worth it right?

Unlike other artists who create art in this style, my work here is, as always, photo manipulation. I can say this is based off of a real person's image which I think adds more reality to it and of course, that makes at lest two people who are happy with the work - the model and me


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Model: Maria Shantanova

Same model as: LAST RACE [link] SHE ANN [link] GOLD RUSH [link]

Here's a few inspirations to me... and