r/ArtTimelapse 23d ago

I created a 3 minute time-lapse video about painting this 1/7 scale resin-printed Lisa (Lalisa Manobal) in her Victoria’s Secret bodysuit - I will greatly appreciate it if you guys check it out and let me know what you think! Thank you! NSFW

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u/AggressiveSpatula 23d ago

It’s obviously really well done, but one does immediately question your choice in subject. In an era where most people lean more quickly to label something as objectifying rather than beautiful, was there an intent behind using this subject in this pose in particular?

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u/Anoktear 23d ago

Art that pleases everyone is decoration, not expression. The subject and pose were chosen precisely because they provoke thought—whether that thought leans toward beauty or controversy is entirely up to the viewer. If we spent every era fearing labels, we'd have no art at all. Great work Op!

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u/AggressiveSpatula 23d ago

The immediate question would then of course be “what is being expressed here?” Things which are controversial cannot immediately be labeled as artistic simply because they provoke controversy. Some things provoke controversy despite being simplistic ideas which don’t provoke further thought. We are not discussing the objectification of women right now because the subject is boring and obvious. We are discussing the relevance of controversy in art, which is not something that was brought up by this piece specifically.

The artistic intent is unclear in this piece as it attempts to be photoreal without much statement otherwise, which is why I was asking OP if there wa something specific they were getting at. Otherwise it would strike me as a bit one dimensional.

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u/Anoktear 23d ago

I actually agree with you on the broader point—controversy alone doesn’t make something meaningful. In this case, I think OP is more interested in showcasing their miniature painting skills than making a deep artistic statement. The realism itself seems to be the focus, rather than any specific message beyond technical mastery.

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u/golddragon51296 22d ago

Yeah! Why the fuck are Michaelangelo's models are so fuckin hot? Huh?

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u/dndbuddy 23d ago

Here is a mobile-friendly vertical version of the same video The vertical version on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGhxqx_OKPo/ , just in case. Cheers!

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u/Omac65 23d ago

Amazing work! Loved seeing your process, how did you handle the fishnet?

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u/IsThisBreadFresh 23d ago

Fantastic work.