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Elphaba

The Wicked Witch of the West somewhat different

34 total reviews 
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Painted green spooky lady with her monochromatic green overtone...
She's the green lady of the house as if she's a jilted bridesmaid whose bast man didn't show up during her elder sister's wedding.
Excellent entry.
Good luck!
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much for your poetic review!
    She's the famous witch. She's Elphaba from Gregory Maguire's The Wicked Years. She's the star o the Broadway musical Wicked.
Comment from PJPug


A definite contender for the "green" contest. Very vibrant. Soothing in a mother nature kind of way. I love the splashes of hot pink in the flowers. Great facial expression. Nice locks of blonde hair rather than black as would be expected of a witch. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much.
    It is not for the Green contest, but for the Halloween. She is Gregory Maguire's famous witch from The Wicked Years and the Musical Wicked.
Comment from Jean A Cormier


This is lovely, Cleo, soft and glowing face and hair but still believable! I like the suggestion of the surroundings, dreamy feeling to the landscape and particularly attractive is the aqua blue on the right side and how it works well with the bright pink! Lovely! Jean

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much. :-)
    She is a famous witch. [Gregory Maguire The Wicked Years, Broadway musical Wicked]
Comment from donkeyoatey


GREAT stuff..I of course read the series, although I think it was aimed more at women than men, and had a bit of a slanted view..made me laugh, and made me identify with the poor green gal! This is very nice treatment of her, giveing her looks and dignity..I hope all who see this will at least pick up and read one of those books! Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    ME too!!! At least one know right now who she is.
    Thank you for that, my knowing and always understanding friend.l The books are wicked. I love the characters; but of curse I cannot help myself. I have my own take on them. Artist's License. I called her originally Elfalba/Elphalba for the slightly different take on the story, but thought I would get 50% reviews telling me it's written wrong. HA,ha, it wouldn't make a different. Surprisingly, nobody knows her. Most people don not realize her for Halloween, but say she is perfect in the Green contest. [I just checked if I posted in the wrong contest in accident.] The kitty bed above was planned for GRRR, the coward Lion.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


You did a handsome job on her - she looks elegant and really ready for that special night and she with her witch craft looks out of this frame saying , what do you looks at me , better watch out or...... so I give you the best note LOL that I stay safe LOL, great composition, good color harmnoy, amazing detail work -Happy Halloween and all the best for the contest

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you!
    You have not to be afraid of her. She only bewitches those, who do her evil, LOL :-)
Comment from jesuel


what a great piece of art kind of spooky the color composition is great i really like the upward strokes beautiful work here

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much! She is supposed to be kind of spooky. She is a famous witch.
Comment from ABG Photography


This so deserves 6 stars but I don't have any left. Your technique is just beautiful, I love the colors and brush strokes and the way you framed it. Very talented indeed.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you, your review is much appreciated.
Comment from websterjames


Wickedly Greatâ?¦ Well done Cleo, creative, the green has so many shades and your composition is outstanding â?¦ this is the kind of unsanitized fairy tales that makes life real â?¦ well done

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you! I appreciate your review very much :-)
Comment from WendyG


It's just beautiful Cleo, love the green dress and her smug expression, terrific composition with great detail. Excellent work of art:)

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind review.
Comment from Doris1022


this is a really pretty lady and her pretty flowing dress.

well done, I have a hard time with digital and getting a good details. you did a fine work.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2013
    Thank you!
    Be careful looking at her. She is a famous witch.