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Published: 2008-03-07 23:57:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 25775; Favourites: 716; Downloads: 0
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This is one of the bridge paintings that probably won't be seen in my schools exhibition. Why? Well I guess the colours and the subject ended up being a bit too "pretty" in an old-lady-in-a-flowery-hat kinda way.But that doesn't meant that I don't like this painting, oh no. I like it very much. I remember being very angry and exhausted when painting this. I'm glad it's my final weekend before the images go to print so I can take it easier when it comes to painting. (note: this means that maybe I'll paint only 8hrs/day for a few days)
I can't believe the amounts off bullshit and prejudice I've had to endure because I'm doing my final year work digitally. I'm so glad I got a very VERY good teacher to support me through all this. I never wanted to annoy anyone with my technique. I just want to paint pretty pictures. I try not care about people who still think I just press a button and paintings come flying out of a computer. Even worse are the types who think all digital art is painted on photographs. Just what would be the point of that I ask? A painting shouldn't be compared to a photograph because a good artist can use brush strokes , colour and his imagination to create images and rhythm that can be something totally unique.
Sorry if this sounds angry but after that I guess I won't have to tell you what the title "EXIT" means.
I designed this for big print size so there are plenty of detail you can't see. I used oil pastels to create layers of contrasting colours to give more weight to important areas. I should post some details in my future journal or something.
Original resolution is 10 000x 7000+ pixels. at 500dpi.
There's actually a story behind some tree shapes but I'm running out of your reader patience, at least my parents will get it...maybe.
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Even if you were angry then, this will still remain a very beautiful exit
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People critisised you for doing your stuff digitally? Wow that kinda shock's me since I had a friend who did the exact same thing and everyone was estatic about it.
Well anyway, absolutely gorgeous image. I especially love the messy flow to the leaves.
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Thank you, it's a shame I didn't have this one printed in huge scale because I think there's so much texture to be seen in this painting it's a shame it can't be experienced in web format.
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Beautiful painting and *sigh* sadly I understand the whole "is it really art" question, I'm so sick of having to explain to the organisers of my local art show that digital paintings are indeed art and no I did not use magic filters and yes I actually painted the image and no using a computer does not make it easier and if they really want me to prove it I'll bring in my laptop and tablet and paint in front of them if they really insist.
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love it.... its beautiful and dark and has great atmosphere.
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really beautiful piece! Love the colors and the loose brush strokes.
"Original resolution is 10 000x 7000+ pixels. at 500dpi." Hollyy...!! you must have one monster computer there! And from the brush destription, I assume you used Painter too?... wow, may i ask what computer you have?
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It is a bit Thomas Kinkade-y, but it still has that misty dream like quality a lot of your work has. I like it.
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Holy cow, "Original resolution is 10 000x 7000+ pixels. at 500dpi."!
What kind of computer do you have? Mine starts lagging A LOT at a mere 2000x1500-ish size.. (then again, my pc might be getting too old for big stuff)
Very nice work, I love it.
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Actually this piece of s*** is about 4 years old now and believe me that lagging you're talking about happens to me too. While doing the final edits for my exhibition pieces I made a n action in photoshop and the went to play REZ for 15 minutes while my computer was doing it's stuff. And this thing won't even BE in the exhibition! Oh well at least I can make some kick ass prints out of it.
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chah, everything's already been said. well, I guess this is what I get from not logging onto dA for weeks...
anyways, read all the comments above and compress them into one and you'll get what I wanted to say...
minus any criticism since I can't think of anything that would make this better than it already is.
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i really love ur works.....u should not let others affect ur passion for painting and choosing to use certain technics. keep up the great work!
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its strange how when one is really angry, you can amazingly peaceful pictures, or when sad you can paint amazing happy ones.
just wanted to let you know that viewing this picture added some happiness to a very trying day. thankyou
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My God! so lovely! adorable indeed! the whole concept 
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I love it! Keep up the fantastic work! May I ask, if you're soon to graduate, what part of the field do you plan to work in?
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Thank you, I'm a concept artist so I'll stick to that.
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It makes me think of a phrase I hear a lot from people older than me, "When times were better, simpler". Great colors and wonderful boat!
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this is absolutely stunning!! I don't know what else to say, except that..well.. you should be angry when you paint more often! heh.
beautiful work, absolutely gorgeous. i want it.
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Nice palette.
I agree with you about the criticism on Digital Art, I get it all the time too.
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nice! I like how you rendered that boat to cleanly making it a good focal point!
Whoa, 10000 px @ 500 dpi? Crazy!
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Thank you, I thought it needed some clean forms like that for contrast.
*angrymikko is a total fan of Hideyoshi's paintings*
You shouldn't be so hard on your own quick paintings because I think they are brilliant often as good as your detailed pieces. I especially adore your newest piece [link] and I don't think it needs a single dab of a brush to look more finished.
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Pretty much inspiring, those trees really look beautiful.
Oh, and I like this old-lady-in-a-flowery-hat style. ^^
Keep it up.
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Is that wrong that I like so much something that is old-lady-in-a-flowery-hat-ish thing, then?
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No but keep it as a secret anyway.
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Oops! Too late. But you won't tell anybody, will you?
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I am an old man and I absolutely love this. So does my wife although her age is a closely guarded secret! Do not let the detractors deflect you from what is in your heart.
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I love the colors and the mood in this. You've done a wonderful job. And as for all those people who just think you push a button - they should try it ... just once... and they'd quickly change their minds.
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Wow that IS a load of bullshit you've had to put up with 
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I think it has more to do with the fact that everyone thinks doing paintings like this is easy. And some think I'll stop painting with oils because I also do digital work. I don't see it that black and white. There are things I can do with oils that I can NOT do with digital media and I love painting alla prima. But I also can do thing with digital media that is simply impossible to do with traditional means. Many criticize digital media for the lack of texture but that's not really true digital colours can be as rich as oils but the vibrancy has to be achieved in a different way. When my big prints arrived I also found that how beautiful flat and textured digital brushes can look like.
Thanks for liking the painting. Sorry for the rant I'm worse than the pope.
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Oh wow that's beautiful!!! The mood this creates is sensational and fresh and lively! 
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I love the lighting in this piece, quite beautiful.
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the lamp reminds me of "Spirited Away" when they visit the swamp...
This is beautiful! Very nicely done, as usual!
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excellent, it really tells a story and makes me feel like a child again*_*
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lovely, the colors are very vibrant. can i ask how do you get the brushstroke to look like oil painting strokes?
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i think this is wonderfully done. I understand what you feel about "old lady in flowery hat" but i do like it very much. I think I see people dancing in the trees, but maybe I'm searching. Your detail looks very good on the water and the bridge, I wish your lamppost was different though. I feel like it would be more intricate, and not bendy but a straight victorian lamppost. I also think you'd benefit from the light hitting the boat a little more from the lamp, it looks like it would hit that far, and I think your lighting on the bridge might be a little cold. But thats just me being picky, I really love it.
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I love this! It might make me sound like an old lady, but I love paintings with this kind of feel to them. I just wish I understood color so well. Color and form and light placement. I guess that's why people go to school for that sort of thing.
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nice, very peaceful, serene image
i love the colors and the way you drew the pink tree
awesome awesome work
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