Woman in ornate white outfit kneels

By @beastxyz · Aug 11, 2026

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Figured everyone would be doing cowgirls in an Old West setting, so decided to put my ivory gunslinger in a different scene instead. Combined elements of 90s Hong Kong where there were many casino/gambling and gunfight-related themed movies. Also went with shorts instead of pants as I thought it would go better with the younger-looking gunslinger. Ended up 18 out of 67 entries with >50% wins - not a bad result considering that the field was pretty competitive with many visually outstanding pieces.

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Entry in the Ivory Gunslinger challenge.

About this image

This dramatic cinematic scene depicts a bold female gunslinger kneeling atop a high-stakes casino poker table, dual-wielding revolvers with a playing card held between her teeth. Set inside a lavish gilded vintage casino lined with crystal chandeliers, the scene features a crowd of formally dressed spectators watching intently as poker chips and cards scatter across the table surface. Warm golden lighting and a sharp, tense mood reinforce the stylish neo-noir western gangster aesthetic of the composition.

Comments (9)

@PabloArtStation · Aug 12, 2026
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@velvet_hour_x · Aug 11, 2026
Ah, this is yours! I voted for this! I love the casino setting and I find this unique. It's like right out of a Hong Kong movie scene.
@beastxyz · Aug 11, 2026
Thank you! Yes John Woo is part of the inspiration.
@JMN · Aug 11, 2026
I loved seeing this scene! Very John Woo!😎👍
@beastxyz · Aug 11, 2026
Yes that was the intention. Didn't want all the entries to look like the Old West.
@beastxyz · Aug 12, 2026
I am in. Thanks for the invite. Will try and participate in the themes.
@DavidP · Aug 13, 2026
That was cool, picked it