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Inspired by footage in vintage films from the Golden Age of Egyptian cinema, this little piece of art will be sure to delight appreciators of classic Raqs Sharqi. I was drawn to create a small homage to the elegant ladies of the silver screen after viewing some clips of such notable bellydancers as Tahiya Karioka, Samia Gamal, and Naima Akef. The particular dancer depicted here has just made her entrance accompanied by a swirling veil. Her smile is contagious.

This image is nearly monochromatic in shades of soft, warm greys, sparkles of antique white, and black linework overlaid on toned paper, evoking the look of an aged black & white movie.

Size: 2.5" by 3.5"
Media: pen & ink, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic on toned paper

Available at my Etsy shop!
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~Pru-Pruh Feb 19, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Just lovely!
YAY! I love that there's so much raqs stuff here on DA!
Your "vintage" piece here is so sweet.
*Appreciates!*
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~sphinxmuse Mar 6, 2010   Traditional Artist
Thanks! I've been making a collection of bellydance-inspired art, so if you can recommend some other pieces, I'd be delighted to see them :)
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Mood: Anger ~Pru-Pruh Mar 11, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I'm new in here, so I don't have very big collections yet, but feel free to browse through my favourites - I have a collection called "Dancing" or "Dancers". I just had a look at your Arts Sharqi collection, and I believe that I have found a few that you might like too. :)

I am (supposted to be ;)) a dancer myself (Raqs Fatale, hehe), so I am always drooling over dance-related arts. Speaking of which, I really should finish some of the "doodly" dancers I have lying around here at home...finishing my projects is my achilles...:blahblah: Oops, sry, hihi... ;)
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~EraserQueenStudio Oct 25, 2009
Love your rendering, gotta love toned paper :D
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~sphinxmuse Nov 4, 2009   Traditional Artist
Oh yes, toned paper is my favorite. I rarely use anything else these days!
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~kell909 Oct 25, 2009  Hobbyist General Artist
I always look forward to your next piece - your art makes me smile, and is always absolutely gorgeous.
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~sphinxmuse Nov 4, 2009   Traditional Artist
Thank you kindly.
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~Asylum-Garden Oct 24, 2009
I love this! ^^
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~sphinxmuse Oct 24, 2009   Traditional Artist
Thanks :)
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~Asylum-Garden Oct 24, 2009
I'm looking through your gallery now, your stuff is just amazing! You have such a unique style, I especially like the way you capture movement ^^
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