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Wow, I don't know how I missed this. Umm don't even know how I got here this time..*shakes cobwebs out of hair* lol, but this is great! I didn't know there was a logo thing going on. This looks professional.. if you don't do this for a living you should. It looks alot like a bubble - careful! Marcello will come along and burst it! ;)

Ty854 (Jul 13, 2006)

ho ho hoooo looky here!

shell (Mar 1, 2011)

I like the "2" in the background.

Public Boards/Intermediate

Blue Heron

alwaysLearning (Mar 10, 2004)

This is a blue heron, painted based on the one in this photo, which I found on the web. I started out working without an immediate visual reference, but the bird I created looked nothing like a Blue Heron, so I started over, working from the photo.

For that matter, any useful comments and suggestions will be gratefully appreciated -- not that I would say no to compliments, either... *grin*

Edit: I specifically chose the reference photo that I did, because I liked the soft, painted look of the heron in the photo itself. So, this piece will still have a soft look, just a more detailed soft look, when finished. Any suggestions on technique to achieve that look would be very welcome. :)

7 comments – latest 4:

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Mar 10, 2004)

This is very pretty... it already is taking on a soft, but detailed look, which is what I like. I looked at your reference photo and so far you are getting there. You can have alot of fun playing with the light that is happening there - you should take advantage of that. I don't know if this applet has an airbrush (I use lascaux only) but if it does, it works nicely for things you want to have a *soft* look to, and then for the details you can come back with a regular brush or antialias brush and add them. It looks like you are using a light opacity, which is good for soft. Keep layering light opacities and then add your detail and I think you'll get what you want. (btw - you have a nice grin! lol)

alwaysLearning (edited Mar 10, 2004)

Believe it or not, this *is* me trying to condense my comments. *sigh* On the other hand, there's only so much I can compress into so few words, and I don't see much point in asking for comments without giving information on what I'm looking for. I also try to give people a chance to know who they're talking to, when I join a new site.

I *am* going for something stylized, not photo-exact, so I'm not trying for exact feathers -- but at the same time I am also trying for something that's got the look and feel of that photo, since that's what made me choose it. So, the question stands, if anyone has any suggestions as to how to get that look and feel a bit more closely on the wings. Regardless, I still appreciate the comment, feedback, and suggestion.

Edit: Thanks for the suggestion, DBA! I'm still getting used to the options on the different applets, and there are some things I seem to be able to get Shi-Painter to do that I can't seem to manage on Lascaux, yet -- but there *is* an airbrush option, I'll have to give it a try, next painting session. *smile* Thanks again!

Ari (Apr 8, 2004)

Groovy heron! ^_^ I like how you drew the outline, it makes it look like an inked watercolour ^_^ *applauds*

Urei-sama (Aug 10, 2004)

oh wow, this looks lovely! gives me a calm vibe *baskes in the calm vibe* ahhhh

first try

jeremy_jones (Mar 9, 2004)

yes i know its crap fin...

7 comments – latest 4:

Fin_beast (Mar 10, 2004)

Go Harry! Go Harry!
lol.
I hope you don't get better than me you biatch...
He looks like hes kinda made outa crystal stuff.

jeremy_jones (Mar 11, 2004)

thanx 4 the comments

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Mar 11, 2004)

This is really interesting, has great texture, has depth, and the colors you chose give a cold eerie feeling. Stick around and draw some more!

esaure (Mar 26, 2004)

whoo, spooky! Like how the colors contrast like blurred street lights.

A Cowboy's Reward

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Mar 9, 2004)

You wouldn't worry so much about what other people thought of you if you realized how seldom they do.

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DeadlyBlondeArcher (Mar 10, 2004)

Yes, sleep eludes me for long periods of time, which is why I draw all night here lately. And I know you aren't kidding about the hallucinations - it took between 4 and 5 days with no sleep before I had them, but boy is that scary. My name is not an acronym, it's Cindy. You can just call me that. I mean call me Cindy, not *that*. lol Your comment was very helpful, cheered me up, and the cowboy and I like the drawing much better this way. :)

alwaysLearning (Mar 11, 2004)

Thanks, Cindy, I'm pleased ta meetcha! :) I'm even more pleased that you found the comment helpful, and that it cheered you up. I know what it's like to have too many nights when sleep eludes you, and a friendly comment can make a world of difference to me, so I try to aim for saying something both friendly and useful.
FYI, my hallucinations tended toward the bizarrely entertaining, the sole convincing one being <flourish of trumpets> a cardboard box. It's a funny story, message me sometime when you're bored or need a laugh, and I'll tell it to you. :)

PinkuEspeon (Mar 12, 2004)

Wow! This is beautiful, DBA! I love the sunset sky! And, I think that the horse's shadow is sooo cute! ^_^

Destervetha (Jul 9, 2004)

Willow: no, we're fun to talk *at* :)

Omar

Kasha (Mar 8, 2004)

one kick ass guitar player.

22 comments – latest 4:

larva (Sep 3, 2005)

good job!!!

chan2005 (Jun 10, 2006)

this is class. i just dont understand how its made to look so 'painted'. the 'fro is insanely good!

jooniper (Dec 27, 2006)

love the hair.

davincipoppalag (May 1, 2019)

Kasha was terrific

Public Boards/Beginner

Sevillana by Nellyvette (Jasmin)

jasmin (Mar 9, 2004)

dancer from Spain,Sevilla OLE!!!

8 comments – latest 4:

davincipoppalag (Mar 9, 2004)

nice one Nellyvette.. I can even see the canasta (spelling?) in her hand! The dress ruffles actually look like they are moving... you might add the other arm though...

jasmin (Mar 9, 2004)

thanx everyone ,good to hear from all of you .I am workin on the colors still and trying to get more comfortable with the pencil and brushes .Thanx again,Nellyvette

davincipoppalag (Mar 10, 2004)

its castanets!

jasmin (Mar 10, 2004)

yes castanets!! They called it casta�uelas in Spain the spanish word .Good !! see ya Nellyvette

Public Boards/Intermediate

memories

dixielandcutie (Mar 9, 2004)

memories can be so beautiful; blurred in some places, and detailed and sharp in others.

7 comments – latest 4:

Kasha (Mar 9, 2004)

haha, this is great! I have to say I love the frame. The faces are so pretty as well. Overall, good job.

davincipoppalag (Mar 9, 2004)

((mizz dixie))) wows..you're growin by leaps and bounds young lady! this is great...
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dixielandcutie (Mar 10, 2004)

hehe, thanks yall! yes, this is me and my sisters. *grin* thanks

sal (Mar 19, 2004)

nice looking pic.... cool idea... good skin tones...

burdon

Axil62 (Mar 9, 2004)

did this drawing.

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Axil62 (Mar 9, 2004)

Indian

Kasha (Mar 9, 2004)

you know what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. I wonder what the story is behind this piece. Great pic.

brushes4 (Mar 10, 2004)

he didnt make the first cut of auditions for "the apprentice". sigh....i watch waaay too much t.v.....allin all an intersting watercoloury pic.

shell (Mar 1, 2011)

I'm curious about the story. What's he looking at?

2 draw? or 2 play?

DMV (Mar 9, 2004)

either one I am addicted ....used my guitar for a reference...but I put a maple neck instead of rosewood...the BG
um...wanted that embryo/egg yoke look with fire around it:)

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Noremac (Mar 9, 2004)

play and draw at the same time. it will improve your picking :P probobly try to start drawing on the strings, this picture is awesome the eye is kinda wierd though looks like a veiny tomato

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Mar 9, 2004)

Sounds like one of my brothers... plays for hours and hours and... I think we all should take a break from here and let you play us a song. Like the pic.

two-na (Mar 9, 2004)

hahaha! this is great, mister DMV! I would say 2 play 2 >:3

jasmin (Mar 11, 2004)

very good ,love the colors used ,perfect contrast,Nellyvette

Public Boards/Beginner

Slims peak

sal (Mar 9, 2004)

...

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Brea83 (Mar 9, 2004)

Nice. I like the monochrome-ness, and the tree, the tree is spiffin.
Oh and the hills in the distance, and the grass stuff... er..
Scratch that, the whole thing is spiffy ^^.

PinkuEspeon (Mar 9, 2004)

Ooohhhh... niiiicee.... mwe wuves it!! ^_^

davincipoppalag (Mar 9, 2004)

sal..I like these... you made a good feeling of distance with those far hills and the sky and that road trailing off nice one

DeadlyBlondeArcher (Mar 9, 2004)

This looks alot like a hazy moonlight night. Has a very nice feeling to it.