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Msdirection — Stallion at the Waterfall

Published: 2012-07-29 08:20:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 1000; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 7
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I've been finding lots of my images lately have been really harsh, so I wanted to make a nice natural looking image. Also a new technique for smudging the body, to make it all a bit softer. Uber happy with this one!

As always, crit, comments and watches loved!
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Comments: 17

TangeledDesignsI [2012-08-08 01:35:50 +0000 UTC]

i have a Q, i saw the background before its was manipulated. how did you change it exactly? AND WOW AMAZING! Another Q what size of brush do you usually use?

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Msdirection In reply to TangeledDesignsI [2012-08-08 01:44:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment! In terms of the background, I did lots and LOTS of fiddling. I blurred everything left of the waterfall using lens blur. I uped the contrast of everything on the right and also the rocks at the horses feet. And I also used a really nifty little effect I found called diffuse glow, which helps to pick out the lighter colours in the image. In terms of the brush, I tend to use relatively big, but really really soft and really really low opacity brushes for painting

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TangeledDesignsI In reply to Msdirection [2012-08-08 13:45:10 +0000 UTC]

Thats a bit hard i have to say. have u been in DA for 2 months? im meen started making these for 2 months?

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Msdirection In reply to TangeledDesignsI [2012-08-08 21:44:03 +0000 UTC]

I've been on da for about 8 months but only got my tablet about 3 months ago, which is when I started putting effort into learning how to manipulate properly. I really enjoy it now!

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TangeledDesignsI In reply to Msdirection [2012-08-08 22:42:53 +0000 UTC]

you are doing such a fascinating job!

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Msdirection In reply to TangeledDesignsI [2012-08-09 21:59:49 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou very much! I'm still very much learning and developing my skills, but I'm really glad you like my work

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TangeledDesignsI In reply to Msdirection [2012-08-09 22:05:56 +0000 UTC]

How much are your commissions?

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Msdirection In reply to TangeledDesignsI [2012-08-11 05:54:29 +0000 UTC]

I've never actually done a commission before lol so I have no idea what they would be worth! What do they normally go for on here?

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TangeledDesignsI In reply to Msdirection [2012-08-11 13:01:35 +0000 UTC]

Mhmm lets say, 20-50 points . and when u get more known you maybe can increase that!

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Msdirection In reply to TangeledDesignsI [2012-08-15 11:35:17 +0000 UTC]

Hmm - I might have to think about opening them up! If I do, I'll definately let you know

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bellequine [2012-07-29 12:28:39 +0000 UTC]

love the mane

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Msdirection In reply to bellequine [2012-07-29 21:49:04 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou very much! I had about 5 cracks before I was happy with it lol

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Lady-Akyashaa [2012-07-29 08:59:40 +0000 UTC]

Great job I really like it!

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Msdirection In reply to Lady-Akyashaa [2012-07-29 09:11:24 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou very much!

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Lady-Akyashaa In reply to Msdirection [2012-07-29 09:57:47 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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kutokizuka [2012-07-29 08:28:00 +0000 UTC]

It's nice, though horse is lil bit too blurry, I think.

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Msdirection In reply to kutokizuka [2012-07-29 08:29:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment and the crit!

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