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My entry for the CGtalk challenge 'spectacular', put a lot of effort into this one, was a huge self imposed test, i did the first couple of stages about a year ago, been a major opus, so i'm glad it's out the way, anyway, psCS2 no referenceaccompanying text :-
'Spectacular', this word conjures up so many meanings, all of which are personal perceptions, this is mine, how in one instant, you can make a spectacular decision that affects your whole life, like some outside force, you recieve an epiphany, where a split second can seem an eternity, this is my representation of how that feels,
About the image, people take what they want out of an image, subjectivity is something I'd like to remain as much as I can, but the premise is, the central figure, chaos surrounding him, in a state of contemplation, and the message contained is how you can always, no matter what the circumstances, change your purpose or direction in life, it is this human trait that I find more spectacular than anything else.
edit, changed the arm, cheers xeophex
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Comments: 92
Fejj [2005-12-02 21:40:10 +0000 UTC]
After looking at the description and picture the only thing which i can say is Wow *awded look
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TabrisXVII [2005-12-02 21:38:11 +0000 UTC]
Wow. Just wow. This painting has an amazingly strong composition: the man in the centre, totally still and serene, contrasted against the endless crowd seething with frantic and violent action...it's devastatingly striking. The work entirely backs up your written sentiments, it's such a powerful image.
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FlawlessWater In reply to ??? [2005-12-02 19:50:41 +0000 UTC]
You finished it for gods sake
Turned out just the way I expected it
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amazinggrace [2005-12-02 19:35:58 +0000 UTC]
Very well done!! I like the apocalyptic "end of days" theme, and of course your superb execution!!-_AG
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alexsmith In reply to ??? [2005-12-02 18:26:33 +0000 UTC]
Coloured light for the shaft of light bit! That would shoot it up from a 9.5/10 to a Holy Shit/10
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Baltzaar [2005-12-02 17:12:27 +0000 UTC]
cool piece! is that a font or did you make the text yourselt? if looks kind of like opeth's font.
If it is a font i woult love to have it!
Good luck in spectacular!
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spyroteknik In reply to Baltzaar [2005-12-11 18:28:33 +0000 UTC]
thx, it's called 'Rothenburg Decorative' should be easy enough to find
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queencarrion In reply to ??? [2005-12-02 16:12:34 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful work. I really like what you've done with the lighting on this, as well as the minimal color scheme. I also think your concept behind this one is very well portrayed. I wish I could give you something useful, but as it is I can't really pick out anything, and I'm not sure if you're looking for any crits. Though the only thing that catches my eye is the spray of blood on the man in the foreground's hand--gripping the other's forehead. I'd smear that a little more, because it seems less a part of the piece. Em...yeah, I'm sorry if that made no sense. Anyway, hats off.
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Nissun [2005-12-02 14:59:16 +0000 UTC]
I'm not an art expert. But the efect of the picture... I mean, when I saw it, I inmediately thought "How beautiful!" And reading your description... Really, this is a wonderful work, and it's not just that I like it but I think I understand something on it...
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jax0n [2005-12-02 14:58:47 +0000 UTC]
Great work as always but I like your interpretation even more.
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Dekus [2005-12-02 14:20:32 +0000 UTC]
Hey! That looks very interesting! very nice lighting.. CGTalk.com is a great community... there are a lot of Very talented people there...
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thoughtmisplaced [2005-12-02 14:13:36 +0000 UTC]
Excellent work. I like how you were able to give the image a sharp central focus simply with light shining down on him.
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helpman [2005-12-02 13:52:47 +0000 UTC]
got no words, its so great really like, ure sooo good
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Spaciouswardrobe [2005-12-02 13:41:14 +0000 UTC]
Ah nice, was checkin this piece out a few days ago on CGtalk. It's safe to say it caught my attention. Great work
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tedwardo24 In reply to ??? [2005-12-02 13:16:34 +0000 UTC]
awesome stuff you got going on here
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Cen0byte [2005-12-02 12:49:10 +0000 UTC]
You're so good at what you do... I dont have to say more, your images "speak" directly to me.
You know that i must fav it or die.
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Xeophex [2005-12-02 12:33:03 +0000 UTC]
Really nice, though I think the guy leaning across and grabbing someones face looks a little odd. Somethings not quite right, he looks too rigid like he has rigor-mortis Also, maybe his forearm is fractionally too long in comparison to the the rest of the arm.
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KimbaLemur [2005-12-02 12:14:55 +0000 UTC]
Your art is so amazing! How long does it take you to finish?
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spyroteknik In reply to KimbaLemur [2005-12-11 18:31:02 +0000 UTC]
thx , this was 20hours+, usual time is around the 12hr mark, sometimes less
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msfrost [2005-12-02 12:14:18 +0000 UTC]
Wow, that's awesome. Love all the details, and the expression of the man is so.. Beautiful. Calm. Serene. I love it.
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