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Deviousness `anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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grazie, Palermo
My two cents, if you want them. I still think this is one of the most beautiful DeviantArt works I've ever seen, and that it's done in ballpoint pen just blows me away. I seriously congratulate you on your talent and skill.
Nello
The technique is superb, of course. Take note of the delicate crosshatching of the night sky and the cobblestones, the mastery of light and shadow, the excellent application of color. The perspective is also above par, and the color palette is just perfect for the scene. Details abound, from the cracks in the cobbles to the slightly disorderly wires on the facade of the building.
More than these technical aspects, one must realize the emotion -- the "story"-- behind this work of art. This scene speaks of a corner in some old European city, late in the night.
All other stalls and shops have closed, except for this last one. The man who owns the stall is halfway through packing it up for the night. He's just stepped out for a quick smoke and maybe a bite to eat, for he has not had his dinner yet. In another half-hour, this street will be deserted, illuminated only by the harsh orange of sodium-arc lamps and the astringent glare of fluorescent lights. The street will sleep soon, and will await the new day when it will once again bloom into bustling life.
This is a piece with soul. It speaks quietly of nostalgia and loneliness, but also there is an undertone of hope, and satisfaction for a long day's work. This is not just just worthy of being a Daily Deviation -- this should be in a gallery, displayed for all to marvel and feel.
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