votre ami ([info]le_fetish) wrote,
@ 2007-03-16 11:15:00
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I haven't ever used this journal to showcase my artwork, but I've been on an illustrative kick lately and felt like sharing.

There's just something about hands and fingers that intrigue me. I love the shape they take and how expressive and gestural they can be. Recently I've been drawing lots of hands and experimenting with them in Photoshop, and I kind of like how they're turning out. I'm even considering making some icons from them, or maybe t-shirts designs?

What do you think? And what other fun gestures should I try? (appropriate gestures, please *LOL*)










Any comments are very much appreciated! :o)

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[info]exhibit001
2007-03-16 06:08 pm UTC (link)
my goodness, I love them! Those are amazing. I've had the hardest time trying to draw hands and fingers in art class, which makes me look at these in awe even more!

maybe you could make your own sign-language alphabet like this? a very personal one. would be cool. like how the Raconteurs used it in their video for Hands..!

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-16 06:39 pm UTC (link)
Now that's a very cute idea. I was listening to "Hands" a lot while drawing these, which I guess is very appropriate ;o) I love the idea of the personal sign language. I may just try it out - thanks for the comment!

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[info]a_meatbag_01
2007-03-16 06:08 pm UTC (link)
Nice! Very clean. I liked the "rock" one's icon more than the full size. The icon would look nice on a shirt, maybe with "ROCK" on the back or something. Good job!

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-16 06:41 pm UTC (link)
Thanks! I really like the "rock" one, too. I agree, I think it looks better without the words. I'll definitely consider the t-shirt idea.

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(no subject) - [info]a_meatbag_01, 2007-03-18 08:58 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]le_fetish, 2007-03-19 01:06 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]a_meatbag_01, 2007-03-19 04:33 am UTC

[info]mrsdtaylor
2007-03-16 06:41 pm UTC (link)
OH OH OH GORGEOUS!!

I adore the ones with text - especially 'Hold onto love'. If you printed that on a tshirt I would buy it right now!!

Dude - I'm such a fan of your work! Do you think I could list you as one of my favourite artists? Like... up there with Basquiat and Warhol ;)

Hmm... suggestions:

With two fingers? ...as in peace!! :P
'I'm with stupid' with like a pointing hand?
Maybe a 'shh' gesture or a beckoning finger? Or... ok im out!

x xx

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-16 07:06 pm UTC (link)
Thank you my dear! *muah*

Wow, I don't know if I deserve to be ranked among the likes of Warhol, but I'm definitely flattered you like my stuff ;o)

Thanks for the suggestions! :oD

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(no subject) - [info]mrsdtaylor, 2007-03-16 07:37 pm UTC

[info]hepkid
2007-03-16 07:13 pm UTC (link)
these are amazing... such clean and simple lines... i really like the 'hold onto love' one. i like the rock one too, but more without the words.


i can't get over how much expression you've captured... once again, they're amazing.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-16 07:30 pm UTC (link)
Thank you!! I don't know what I'd do without Photoshop, it absolutely does WONDERS to my messy sketches.

I'm so glad you like them, thanks for the comment! :o)

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[info]cassildra
2007-03-16 08:09 pm UTC (link)
Perhaps you could do "love" in sign language--it's just like "rock on" only with the thumb out. :)

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-17 03:08 pm UTC (link)
Ooh, that's a great idea, thank you!

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[info]711icons
2007-03-16 08:18 pm UTC (link)
I LOVE these!
I agree with [info]a_meatbag_01. They'd look great on a t-shirt. You can say so much with only your hands.
Suggestions:
Thumb and index finger together like a little 'o'. Means good/fantastic.
Praying hands.
Little animals you can do with your hand like the dog.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-17 03:10 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, I'm really diggin' the t-shirt idea - I think it'd be really fun. And I agree, hands are endlessly expressive.

Thanks for the help! :o)

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[info]oh_synapse
2007-03-16 08:30 pm UTC (link)
You know, these might look really good in a layout somehow.
And I agree with lj user="a_meatbag_01"> too, I'd love to have a shirt with something like that on it.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-17 03:11 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, that's a thought... thank you for the feedback!

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[info]j_daisy
2007-03-16 08:49 pm UTC (link)
These are great! Your talent knows no end. ;)

I agree with [info]711icons. I think animals would be cute--if you want to include arms too, you could make a girafe! Other ideas: thumbs up (or down!), and...hmm, I don't how to describe this one, but it's what people do when they say someone's chatty.

If you want to do sign language, here's a good website: http://www.fctd.info/images/signs.jpg The pictures aren't very clear, but it's got the basic letters.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-17 03:17 pm UTC (link)
Awww, you're too kind :o)

Very good ideas! I do love the animal idea a lot, and I think I know the "chatty" one you're referring to - like when someone imitates a mouth jabbering: "blah blah blah" *LOL* - very cute idea.

And thanks for the link! I'll definitely refer to it if I decide to do the sign language! ;o)

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[info]ms_nobizit
2007-03-16 11:19 pm UTC (link)
these are really cool.
maybe do the "too much metal for one hand"??

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-17 03:19 pm UTC (link)
Hmmm... can't say I'm familiar with what that looks like... I'll have to look into it. Thanks for the comment!

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[info]wishuponakate
2007-03-17 02:38 am UTC (link)
These are fabulous! Thanks for sharing.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-17 03:20 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much! I was a little afraid to share my own work, but I'm glad I did :o)

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[info]julia_goolia
2007-03-17 05:41 am UTC (link)
i really love these! they're simple and quirky and i could totally see these on sale at urban outfitters or something like that. well done! thank you for sharing.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-17 03:29 pm UTC (link)
Oh wow, thanks! I love quirky, I'll have to experiment with it a little more. Thank you for the lovely comment :o)

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[info]on_higherground
2007-03-17 03:28 pm UTC (link)
rock on! i love hands and fingers.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-17 03:46 pm UTC (link)
I know! They're so neat, man. I'm taking pictures of hands left and right now *LOL*

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(no subject) - [info]a_meatbag_01, 2007-03-17 06:13 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]on_higherground, 2007-03-18 10:06 am UTC

[info]princessjen723
2007-03-20 05:37 am UTC (link)
Shit. I have been missing OUT! Woman, you're sharing art with the world when I'm outta town? Not cool! *LOL* j/k. This is one of the coolest (and most original ideas) you've conjured up yet. I'm in love with the concept--and your final results! I agree w/ most people -- I would put the "Hold Onto Love" and "Rock On" ones onto a t-shirt and buy it immediately. Although I especially love someone's idea on here to do a sketch of "Love" in sign language. That's definitely something I'd love to see! ;o)

Superb job, as always my dear. God, how I envy you.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-22 02:44 pm UTC (link)
Awww, thank you my sweet! :o)

I'm working on setting up a t-shirt shop and I've already drawn many more hands. I have a huge ass sketch page full of them, I just need to render them in ol' PS ;o)

Thanks for the complements, sweetheart! I can't wait to talk to you about your trip, I've missed you like crazy! *muuuah*

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[info]maturple
2007-03-25 04:08 am UTC (link)
those are fantastic! i especially love the hold onto love and rock on ones. someone probably suggested this already, but maybe a peace sign, or crossed fingers. awesome!

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[info]le_fetish
2007-03-25 04:01 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much! Those are very good suggestions as well :o) I've started on the peace sign but I'll jot down the crossed fingers idea, thanks again!

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[info]crazyharper
2007-03-31 09:26 pm UTC (link)
you are fabulous! love your work, I added you.

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[info]le_fetish
2007-04-02 03:25 pm UTC (link)
I've added you back :o) Thanks for the kind words!

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[info]lashes_ofhope
2007-04-14 05:39 am UTC (link)
Hey, I love your icons! Sorry, I've taken a couple but I always forget to comment >.<
I've finally friended you, since now I'm addicted to your icons and won't use anything else! Those hand drawings are fantastic, by the way.
You should try some with both hands, maybe. You can express so much more with both.
Thank you for all the amazing icons!

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[info]le_fetish
2007-04-14 08:28 pm UTC (link)
Thanks so much sweetie! I really appreciate your kind words, they made my day! :o) I've friended you back!

Thanks for the suggestion, I've actually been experimenting with two hand gestures and they're turning out rather nicely.

Thanks again!

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[info]photosense
2007-04-19 01:38 am UTC (link)
i love your work. x

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[info]le_fetish
2007-04-19 01:49 pm UTC (link)
Thank you, thank you! :o) I've friended you back, by the way ;o)

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[info]cathiexx
2007-05-13 01:55 am UTC (link)
wow, these are simply stunning. brilliant stuff.

my favourite is the 'hold on to love' one. just, ack, gorgeous gorgeous shapes and colours there. so lovely!

and if you ever do decide to make these into shirts, i would totally be up for that. they'd be terrific shirts. ♥

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[info]le_fetish
2007-05-13 03:54 pm UTC (link)
*blushes* You are too kind! Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words!

I'm actually working with Cafe Press right now and trying to get some made into shirts, so I hope I can share those soon. Thanks again! :o)

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(Anonymous)
2007-05-27 05:01 am UTC (link)
You know, with the whole t-shirt idea, you should submit some to threadless :D
Hell, I'd buy them, awesome awesome work.

<3

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[info]le_fetish
2007-05-29 01:29 pm UTC (link)
Ooh, Threadless... there's an idea. I'll look into it, thank you!! :o)

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[info]n_norwig
2007-07-28 08:28 am UTC (link)
Oh gosh, very very cute. Well done. It looks very professional and artsy. I love the paper football one the best. ♥

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[info]le_fetish
2007-07-28 05:24 pm UTC (link)
Thanks! It means a lot! :o)

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[info]danceon_through
2007-08-14 10:14 pm UTC (link)
These are really very cute. My dave is the hold on to love.

It is quite amazing you can draw hands. those and feet are prob the hardest anatomy things to draw. for me at least. KUDOS

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[info]le_fetish
2007-09-04 08:08 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much!

Yeah, they're very tricky, aren't they? Though these look relatively simple, I spent HOURS on them. Thanks again! :o)

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[info]amorette
2007-09-29 12:13 pm UTC (link)
These are wonderful!

I have a soft spot for ladybugs, though ;)

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[info]le_fetish
2007-10-02 05:30 pm UTC (link)
Thanks! Hahaha, I know, I know... I like ladybugs, too. We were just having a MASSIVE invasion of them around the house when I drew these, so I guess it was just a way to get my frustration out, rather than really harming them ;o)

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