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September 1, 2009
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~*Musical Inspiration*~

Strong inside but you don't know it
Good little girls they never show it
When you open up your mouth to speak
Could you be a little weak

Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world
For a girl
- What It Feels Like For A Girl - Madonna
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~*Inner Thoughts*~

This piece is my own little protest. I have been having troubles lately with extremely judgmental people and some of them are in my own family no less. So instead of lashing out and saying something I would probably regret, I created this deviation.

I chose Madonna's song What it Feels Like for a Girl, because this song is a reflection of how I feel at the moment. Also, I figure who else but Madonna would understand right?! She is the champion of women expressing themselves.

I tried to make one part of the mask as feminine as possible and the other a little more masculine or neutral at least. I guess you could say this is me in some way, shape, or form. I am not extremely feminine, but I am still female. I am a strong person, but for some strange reason, I am not allowed to "flex my muscles" so to speak. "Good little girls" just don't do that.

This is my first time creating a digital painting, so be kind when you comment and remember that I am still an EXTREME NOVICE! I know I have messed up on some of the lighting, however, I just don't know how to fix it at the moment. I need to read more tutorials, I guess.

Comments are welcome and appreciated. Enjoy!
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~*Stock Credits*~

*Tattoo ~ Falln-Stock
*Eyebrow Piercing ~ Personal Stock (Special thanks to Justin for letting me take a bazillion pics of his piercing!)
*Metal Part of Mask ~ Deio-Kamots-Stock
*Lips ~Alinepotter-Stock
*Lip Piercings ~ Increasedapeacesie
*Lace Brush ~ Falln-Stock
*Wing ~ Skwonk-Stock
*Silk ~ Rubyfire14-Stock
*Photoshop Action ~Manicho
*Background Texture ~ Katibear-Stock
*Mask Base ~ Lured2stock
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*peinturealuile May 2, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
I like this one !
Good luck:sun:
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Mood: Cheerful =snow-valkyrie May 2, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Me too, I have attempted to delete it many times, but I just can't do it. The piece is too personal I guess. Thank you for the fav and comment, I appreciate it.
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*peinturealuile May 2, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
You are welcome:D:
That's a great piece :sun:
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~Megan567 Mar 15, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Oh my You have no idea how true that it
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Mood: Love ~heart809 Nov 18, 2010
For lack of better wording: wonderful.
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=snow-valkyrie Nov 19, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Many thanks for the wonderful compliment.:tighthug:
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~heart809 Nov 19, 2010
You're very welcome to it.
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`creativemikey Apr 27, 2010  Professional Photographer
Featured here:
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*angeleyes2480 Oct 21, 2009
First off, let me say that I really love this piece! From the intricate designs to the wavy appearance it gives off. It just really brings it all together. Very nicely done, my dear! :clap: Bravissimmi!!

Second, I know EXACTLY why you mean when you talk about judgemental people. Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat, and it's about to sink on my end. :laughing: Most of my family members are EXTREMELY judgemental and cruel to me, and what I believe. Which makes it for hard living, and very lonely most of the time. So I feel your pain, girl. I do most of my anger in my creative expressions (writing) as well, and I find it helps some of the time, so the fact that you did this is very cool. :) I commend you for making such a powerful statement with your art and representing yourself so beautifully, Jamie! :glomp: :heart:

Third, who doesn't love Madonna?!?!?! Shit, I've been known to sing my ass off in the shower to her "Like a Virgin" song from time to time. (Uh, don't tell anyone that though, ok? :shh:) :lol: :D :D :D ;p ;p; ;p

Hang in there, hon! :hug:
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=snow-valkyrie Oct 30, 2009  Hobbyist Digital Artist
It is nice to know that someone understands. I am not the biggest Madonna fan, but I do respect her in many ways. She seems to understand so much about the struggle of living as a female. Personally, I am glad she is who she is.
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