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The Art of Ancient Rome

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For the Historical Characters series

Augustus is one of the historical figures that most fascinates me. A political genius, who couldn't prevent that his own laws would condemn his only daughter Julia to the exile.

Inked with a Hunt #108 nib and a Japanese ink
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~Lucony Nov 8, 2012  Hobbyist
This is very well done! :) Have you ever heard about Cicero and Clodia Metelli, the ultimate pair of enemies?
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*cabepfir Nov 9, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
I studied about them, yes. Why?
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~Lucony Nov 9, 2012  Hobbyist
Mhh, this drawing somehow reminded me of how I imagine them.;) I wrote a paper about Clodia for a Latin competition and read some of the original texts, e.g. Cicero's "Pro Caelio". The relationship they might have had- most historians talk about a friendship- is a very interesting subject.
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*cabepfir Nov 9, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
I don't have a particular interest for Cicero - at school I found him quite insufferable, because of his righteousness (and the bore of his writings.) But I know that *suburbanbeatnik drew them, here [link] and [link] )
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~Lucony Nov 9, 2012  Hobbyist
Actually I got to know Clodia because of suburbanbeatnik's drawings. And yes- even my teacher dislikes Cicero.^^
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*cabepfir Nov 10, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Ahah, really?

Mmh, now that you make me think about it, I believe I prefer imperial Rome to republican - my favourite period is the first century of the Empire, from Augustus to Nero.
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~iaiusjello Apr 28, 2012
Julia! I love her. Did you use any of the portraits theorized as her in order to draw her face?
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*cabepfir Apr 30, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
I remember I looked for some sculptures portraying her, but in the end I drew her as my pencil decided :D
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=Lily-Hbp Feb 15, 2012   General Artist
Beautiful work on their expressions and drapery - I love your work on the folds.... Are you using the japanese ink for the background ? I love the effects. And well, do you know the difference between Indian, chinese and Japanese ink? I have both, but I have no idea how they differ.
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*cabepfir Feb 15, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
The Japanese ink I used is water-soluble, so I knew that it was going to melt once I'd added the water... That's how I did the background and the shadows on them. There are other inks, instead, which are water-proof when they are dry, so the effect is different when you dilute them with water.
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