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The Longest Winter
Published: 2011-04-04 17:39:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 23758; Favourites: 1468; Downloads: 0
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It is theorized that after nuclear war, a large amount of soot and smoke will be ejected into the Earth's stratosphere, creating an environment of reduced sunlight and cold weather for a period of years after the event.As if there aren't already enough examples of atomic atrocities in history and in the the news *shakes fist as JR Oppenheimer*
A concept piece for the mysterious Uranium Club. Also, I submitted this to the IFX monthly challenge (the theme was 'Chilling') here: [link]
Edit: Thank you to =LadyFromEast and ^Voyager212 for suggesting and featuring my work! And thank you to everyone who commented and faved, it was a really nice surprise when I checked my messages this afternoon!
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I appreciate that, thank you!
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Wow really nice man great job reminds me so much on STALKER world
Keep up the good work
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This is amazing! Love the subtle red lighting.
Well deserved DD!
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Thanks! I will probably never be remembered for my use of vibrant colors
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Beautiful piece and so impressive, the angle and the subdued colors are wonderful. Very nicely done! Bravo!
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Thank you, I really appreciate it!
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You're very welcome!
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Excellent work. I am a huge fan of post-apocalyptic pieces, so this is just the thing.
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I'm really glad you like it, thanks!
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It's so cool how you incorporated the canted angle into this, to create that amost surreal feel to it. The colors are fitting for the mood, and the red glow is intriguing. The textures are soft but powerfully detailed, and the skeleton and dog addition is just plain awesome 
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Thanks! *KreepingSpawn nailed it, its a German Pointer. I really appreciate your attention to the details, and of course thank you for the comment!
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Thank you, glad you love it!
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oh this one is very very very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you very much!
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My opinion may be influenced with me liking post-war-themes but what you've done there is not only simple but also striking and has a bit surprise in it. For me at least since I only realized the guy was holding a geiger counter when I looked for details.
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Thank you! I'm really happy you noticed that. Good eye, my friend
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When should use nukes more often in all honesty.
Great piece nonetheless......
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Agree to disagree? Thanks for the comment though!
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Very interesting piece! All that grey colours are cool
Also reminds me of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R, maybe because of the dog...
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Thanks! All these video games I've missed... In the past few years I've only been able to tackle Fallout, Assassins Creed 2, Red Dead Redemption, and Black Ops. Maybe my next vacation I'll spend in front of an xbox. I think I heard on G4 they are making a sequel to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?
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You did hear right
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Reminds me of Metro 2033.
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That looks awesome actually. I just finished BlackOps (there is sadly less and less time for video games these days), so maybe I'll pick it up. Thanks!
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Hah XD Glad I interested you!
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Splendid. the 'off' angle really makes this. I'm curious if you work on it 'straight' and then skew it after, or paint on the angle.
The dog is a great touch. Looks like a German pointer?
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It is a german pointer haha, good eye. The thumbnail was originally at an angle. When I painted, I rotated the canvas frequently (new in CS5 and amazing feature that should have been there for years), but the actual file stayed at an angle from start to finish.
Actually if you look at my blog [link] there is some process shots of the piece. I haven't gone into it in detail but I'll probably update it later tonight with a better explanation and bigger WIP shots.
I guess what I'm trying to say is: Thank you!
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excellent!
I always enjoy seeing others' process.
Thanks!
You're very welcome!
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You Really should read: [link] 
good picture
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That sounds interesting, I will definitely read it. Thanks for the recommendation and for the comment, it is much appreciated!
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Awesome!! The guy looks like a Helghast from Killzone XD
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Thanks! I just looked the game up, but it seems its not on xbox
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bravo! youΒ΄ve created an atmosphere!!!
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Thank you! Glad you like it.
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youΒ΄re most welcome!
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what beautiful snowing field
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Thank you! I'm ready for Spring now I think.
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haha lookin' forward to that spring
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