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For the contest "Fantasy Landscapes" held by [link]This work took me exactly 48 hours (full weekend, yesterday from 7:30 pm to 5:30 am and today from 7:30 pm until now 1:05 am) ... and I am SO happy with it! (My 5th work, 61 layers and a lot of painting and learning of new things just out of pure luck!!).
Even if I start the fair tomorrow, I could manage to sleep less ... I absolutely had to send this piece to the contest!
A SECRET:
I could do it this "quickly" because I used several tubes, as you will see on the credits. They really spare time on isolating the stock pieces to be used. I want to specially thank for their incredible tutorial on how to create fantastic, first class tubes! You should read it [link] and try the method ... and join the club, of course
Well, wish me luck for the contest. ...And if I don't win, I really don't mind... This is a work I am really proud of, honestly !!!
I want to dedicate this work to all my friends and watchers that love and believe in magic
CREDITS
Background - [link] by
Small House - [link] by
Cherry trees, small mushrooms & Grasses - [link] by
[link] and [link] by
[link] by
Big mushrooms - [link] by
Pink flowers - [link] by
Water (pond) - [link] by
Egg - [link] by
Fairy and plants near "man" - [link] and [link] by
Tiny tree (horizon) - [link] by
Bush at left - [link] by
Vine at right - [link] by
Dragon - [link] by
Fairy wings - [link] by
Brushes - [link] by
My own resources:
Arch, bird, owl, old man - [link] [link] [link] and [link] by
Black tree & branch - my own resources: [link] by (NOT STOCK)
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TheFluffyIdiot [2020-12-31 07:14:52 +0000 UTC]
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gjoa [2009-10-14 06:21:11 +0000 UTC]
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very well done especially if you think that it's your 5th manipulation e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/sโฆ " width="15" height="15" alt="
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(Smile)" />....the only things I would like to say about it is that I miss some movement in the water where the leg of the dragon is and on the borders where the leafs are...it makes it more lively I think because the dragon is moving.
and the tree on the right from the dragon looks a bit flat at the bottom...without depth...you miss some lighter and darker parts I think to give it more dept.
otherwise a great use of light and shading in the whole submission...good composition and depth.
there is a lot happening and your eyes move all over the place to find new things...it would look great in a childrens book.
it gives a great fairy feel e.deviantart.net/emoticons/c/cโฆ " width="20" height="20" alt="
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Manwathiell In reply to gjoa [2009-10-14 23:58:53 +0000 UTC]
Hello, Gerrit !!!
I want to thank you so MUCH for your critique! Let me tell you about this, that the dragon is actually not in the water but on the ground. The water starts where the reflection starts. I have added a shadow to the original manip that I keep in my computer and if it is fair that I correct that before the contest I will submit the new version to show the limit a bit better.
But it is good to know that it can be confusing! I learn with each comment like this one
About the tree, you are right! But here I had done the shadow and forgot to unhide the layer when I saved
I was testing the last things and I was so tired and sleepy that I missed unhiding it (they were done before the shadows of the mushrooms).
I sent a note to ask if I might correct the version or if that would be unfair.
Your critique really meant a lot to me. You are so good in your art and I admire you so much (and I miss having more of your works here!!), that your liking it made me extremely happy!!
Thanks again for being such a fantastic friend!
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FreeSpiritFotography [2013-08-19 06:26:30 +0000 UTC]
WOW!
Amazing work! It's like a black light poster.ย Well done
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Manwathiell In reply to FreeSpiritFotography [2013-10-11 16:31:47 +0000 UTC]
That was the idea - thank you very much!
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Fun-dragoness [2012-08-20 00:55:52 +0000 UTC]
I like the colors! Blue and purple are my two most favorite colors
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Manwathiell In reply to Fun-dragoness [2013-02-19 23:30:11 +0000 UTC]
Aren't they amazing together?
I like them a lot, too!
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kaaaay [2012-07-28 21:41:06 +0000 UTC]
beautiful place and the colors are soo great, perfectly executed! Wow!
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Manwathiell In reply to kaaaay [2013-02-19 23:29:47 +0000 UTC]
When any of my works cause reactions like yours, I feel soooooo happy!
Art only exists when others like it!
Thank you!
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Manwathiell In reply to tinybreeann [2012-07-25 18:33:47 +0000 UTC]
Thank you SO much !!!
Iยดve been absent and only today I came to check very quickly.
So glad you liked this work.
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tinybreeann In reply to Manwathiell [2012-07-25 19:15:15 +0000 UTC]
You're very welcome
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SINsaytion [2012-03-13 02:52:29 +0000 UTC]
soo beautiful
it is the perfect mystical oasis <3
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Manwathiell In reply to SINsaytion [2012-03-24 18:01:11 +0000 UTC]
I loved your comment - you got the spirit of the work!
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awesome43 [2012-03-06 18:05:50 +0000 UTC]
This is such a mesmerizing scene. The colors are fabulous.
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awesome43 In reply to Manwathiell [2012-03-25 02:06:36 +0000 UTC]
you are welcome. I love this one very much
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Manwathiell In reply to awesome43 [2012-03-27 02:25:28 +0000 UTC]
Glad to read that!!! Enjoy!!
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CinderellaStars [2012-02-16 02:25:00 +0000 UTC]
I'm in love with the blues here. Gorgeous image!
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Manwathiell In reply to CinderellaStars [2012-02-16 21:58:48 +0000 UTC]
So glad you liked it! It's one of my favorites !
Thank you so very much for your time and comment!!
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Momo4040 [2012-01-03 03:55:30 +0000 UTC]
this is gorgeous...u made this? its amazing I love all the colors, good job I give u kudos lol
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Manwathiell In reply to Momo4040 [2012-02-16 21:57:55 +0000 UTC]
Hahaha! I loved your comment - it's nice when others make us happy, right?
Yes, I made this!
You can see all the stocks used in my comments.
Using pre-cut material makes it easier, but it was still quite a work.
But I enjoyed every minute!
Thank you so much!!!
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Rhov [2011-12-27 11:17:11 +0000 UTC]
61 layers?!? I'm impressed. And it turned out breathtaking! The reflection is especially a nice touch.
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Manwathiell In reply to Rhov [2012-02-16 21:55:29 +0000 UTC]
Yes!! 61 !!
I was like in a trance... so submerged in the work.
It happens very seldom...
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughts here!
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Manwathiell In reply to Laurus [2012-02-16 21:54:01 +0000 UTC]
So kind of you, thank you!!!
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Manwathiell In reply to dragonpony [2012-02-16 21:53:44 +0000 UTC]
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Manwathiell In reply to harleykooper [2012-02-16 21:53:20 +0000 UTC]
I guess you liked it!!
Thank you so much!
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Manwathiell In reply to GriffinPhillis [2012-02-16 21:52:44 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much!
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GriffinPhillis In reply to Manwathiell [2012-02-16 23:04:03 +0000 UTC]
Your welcome. ^-^
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Blackened-Envy [2011-03-20 01:10:15 +0000 UTC]
I love the depth of the colors here... it's so mesmerizing. Beautiful work.
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Manwathiell In reply to Blackened-Envy [2012-02-16 21:52:23 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! I like this one a lot myself !!!
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UltimateDayDreamer [2011-03-16 14:06:31 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful! I especially love how all the colors blend together naturally^^
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Manwathiell In reply to UltimateDayDreamer [2012-02-16 21:51:55 +0000 UTC]
Your comment made me happy, thank you so much!!
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UltimateDayDreamer In reply to Manwathiell [2012-02-17 03:23:14 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome. I'm glad it made you happy^^
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