This evolved from a study of the musculature of the back. I found this pose very dynamic and powerful, so I decided to expand it into a full figure. I used two light sources to define the shape of the figure and describe the musculature. The first was a diffuse light from beneath, illuminating the back, buttocks and feet. The second was the spotlight from above and beyond, lighting the face and shoulders. Presumably the light of heaven?
My ultimate goal was to create a dramatic piece centered around an accurately rendered (if not somewhat exaggerated) representation of the human form. Also, I wanted to possibly inspire thoughts of the lines drawn between science and God or man and heaven.
This was done in Photoshop CS with mainly the brush and pencil tools. I'd love your impressions on this one, specifically: how did you feel in the first few seconds that it hit your eye? Any thoughts on improvement, as well. Thanks so much for looking.

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