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Ariel-X — Lifetime of memories

Published: 2011-09-09 19:14:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 5221; Favourites: 95; Downloads: 209
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Description Erin Summer entered the Boeotian jungle, on Orion, over a half a century ago, together with her sister Dione, the famous adventurer Bertrand Dune and small crew of people and building robots, to lay the foundation to what was to become the City of Province. She has lived there ever since, watching the city and its ideal grow.

Buildings, and ships created in Hexagon. Material and render in Vue ECOPAINTER

Background rendered in Vue

Sky photo taken by me


Balcony made in hexagon

Dress made in MD2 and Hexagon. Character and balcony rendered in Poser.

Hair and postwork in Photoshop

Here is a little piece from the updated version of “Origin”
(we are still holding on to it so it is not posted yet )

“The blazing sunlight irritated her eyes as she wandered across a wide square, and proceeded towards a large, domed building next to the school, the central Archive. She longed for the cooler and dryer air inside. This was”Central Province,” the middle of the “new” capitol of Orion, located in the middle of the Boeotian jungle. A small team led by Erin Summer, her sister Dione and the legendary Bertrand Dune, had programmed the building robots and overlooked the construction of this site, fifty-four years ago. Despite the abundance of land on Orion only a few parallels near the polar circles were considered as habitable, the rest was either too hot or too cold. The construction of Province had been a part of the ecological and economical reformation of Orion. They had been heading for a climate disaster and the human presence was to blame. Orion had no room for extra pollution. It already had volcanoes that spewed out greenhouse gasses in to its delicate atmosphere. There were other factors as well. Criminality, poverty and health was the major arguments that pushed the reformation through. Now, a half a century later it was clear that it had been a success. Province was an idealistic concept that had turned to reality. It was a place where people could live in harmony with nature and each other. The government provided housing, food and clothes in exchange for work. The economic system was still in use, but in a much smaller scale. Most everything in Province was free for its citizens but currency was used outside. She like the tranquillity. She took a breath of the fresh air and watched automatic vehicles travelled along electromagnetic rails in the roads, and in the distant she could hear the speed trains travelling across the jungle. The city was mixed with the surrounding forest in a natural way, as if they always had been a part of each other.”

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Comments: 86

Ariel-X In reply to ??? [2011-09-10 19:54:36 +0000 UTC]

It is a really fun program, especially with the ecopainter Good luck and have fun!

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anironbutterfly In reply to ??? [2011-09-10 00:09:20 +0000 UTC]

Love the image and the concept.

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Ariel-X In reply to anironbutterfly [2011-09-10 09:20:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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anironbutterfly In reply to Ariel-X [2011-09-10 16:33:27 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Added you to my watch today, you've got some beautiful art over there I'll look into more deeply later.

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Kachinadoll [2011-09-10 00:08:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow Björn! Another awesome piece to add to your ExtraSolar collection! I remember the very first story that you wrote a long time ago for ES. It was nice to see a wee snippet to refresh my memory. hehe You have made Erin look so much more than just another character! Love how she is squinting to avoid the suns rays and she looks so cute with her little pony tail. hehe Love the gown you have created for her. It suits her perfectly! Simple, yet elegant! I especially love how you have illuminated the scene. You seem to actually feel the heat and humidity of the jungle. hehe Your buildings just keep getting better and better! I really like how you have made them more rounded. It gives the city a more modern feel. Awesome job with the ecopainter! The foliage looks so lush and beautiful! I think my favorite part is the two ships that are cruising along up in the "Swedish" sky. hehe How cool that you took the pic as well. I don't know how you do it, you have outdone yourself once again! Fantastic work sweetie! It's gorgeous! Yea!

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Ariel-X In reply to Kachinadoll [2011-09-10 08:50:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for all your kind words and support! Erin is both an “earthy hippie” and a school teacher – I thought this look would marry them both I really like the character and she is one of the first ones we created. I hope you had a wonderful birthday. Look at all the love on your page. You are a star. Thank you again

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Kachinadoll In reply to Ariel-X [2011-09-11 06:12:41 +0000 UTC]

Your most welcome! It's my pleasure! I like your Erin character as well. She has a good quality about her that is easy to relate to. I think you blended the attributes most harmoniously. It was an interesting day! haha Aww, no, there are just a lot of nice artist folks here on DA hehe weeeee!

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Size-And-Stupidity In reply to ??? [2011-09-09 22:53:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow, wish I had Vue. Great work as always.

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Ariel-X In reply to Size-And-Stupidity [2011-09-10 08:35:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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evoluzione In reply to ??? [2011-09-09 22:24:54 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful image!

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Ariel-X In reply to evoluzione [2011-09-10 08:35:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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LINCARD1000 In reply to ??? [2011-09-09 21:30:00 +0000 UTC]

This is really quite haunting and ethereal - and isn't it nice to use some of your own photography in there?

Such a fascinating world and rich lot of characters, very much looking forward to seeing these images tied together in story sometime, my friend! (*nag nag nag* )

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Ariel-X In reply to LINCARD1000 [2011-09-10 08:05:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much How are things in your beautiful part of the world?

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LINCARD1000 In reply to Ariel-X [2011-09-11 22:23:32 +0000 UTC]

Still looking for a job, we've started our dream-house building project, settled in properly now, weather is still very changeable, and just getting used to being back home and knowing that we wont be heading back to Norway in a couple of weeks...

Although irony - my partner is currently back in Norge on a short business trip He texted me from his hotel room teasing me about drinking some "Q" brand sjokolade melk, the bastard (I love that stuff!)

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jrmalone In reply to ??? [2011-09-09 21:21:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow, excellent! I love how you spread the city out along the crests of the valley! It's perfect, and a new vision for Province! And look at Erin! She looks sad, but amazing at the same time. You did such a great job on her dress, and I love the balcony and terrace she's standing on. Oh, and you have the new Explorers! Yay! This is really beautiful, my friend! I love it!

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Ariel-X In reply to jrmalone [2011-09-10 07:59:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Ryan! I am really glad that you liked it

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jrmalone In reply to Ariel-X [2011-09-10 12:41:33 +0000 UTC]

I love it! Beaver-tap!

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jrmalone In reply to jrmalone [2011-09-10 05:24:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh, hahaha! World renowned??? Funny!

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Ariel-X In reply to jrmalone [2011-09-10 08:01:09 +0000 UTC]

You are both famous and wonderful

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jrmalone In reply to Ariel-X [2011-09-10 12:36:55 +0000 UTC]

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Ariel-X In reply to jrmalone [2011-09-10 19:21:36 +0000 UTC]

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Anim8her [2011-09-09 21:15:25 +0000 UTC]

Such a beautiful image! I love the concept and story.

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Ariel-X In reply to Anim8her [2011-09-10 07:57:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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PeterRama In reply to ??? [2011-09-09 19:49:29 +0000 UTC]

Excellent image!

Once again I love the attention to detail: The weathering on the balcony for instance and the fabric on her clothes - Awesome!

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Ariel-X In reply to PeterRama [2011-09-10 07:54:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Peter I really appreciate your kind words.

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pendrym [2011-09-09 19:45:45 +0000 UTC]

I love it, the character expression is so real and reflects perfectly the nostalgic sense which you describe in the story

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Ariel-X In reply to pendrym [2011-09-10 06:40:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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artmanax In reply to ??? [2011-09-09 19:30:37 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work!!!

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Ariel-X In reply to artmanax [2011-09-10 06:35:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Marko

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artmanax In reply to Ariel-X [2011-09-11 13:43:30 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome Bjorn!

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Slipmeister In reply to ??? [2011-09-09 19:26:18 +0000 UTC]

this is an amazing composition, am loving this big time.

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Ariel-X In reply to Slipmeister [2011-09-10 06:34:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Slipmeister In reply to Ariel-X [2011-09-10 08:28:25 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure

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iRobathon [2011-09-09 19:20:37 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't be surprised if this became a Daily Deviation. It's a beautiful image. I really like the story, too.

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Ariel-X In reply to iRobathon [2011-09-10 06:24:56 +0000 UTC]

It is so nice of you to say so. Thank you very much for your kind words.

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