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Crystal Mine
Published: 2011-11-07 00:48:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 73630; Favourites: 4696; Downloads: 3090
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Recent waterscape practiceHe tripped slightly on the rocky earth beneath him, one hand automatically touching the Mystei armor on his chest. The reassuring hum of magical energy sounded in his ears, and he slowed to a stop with relief.
Good. Everything was working. He'd made it this far on half-remembered stories and scraps of the Tome, and he was still alive...for the moment. Mystei armor was unstable, out of date, and offered poor protection, but it was the only relic of the Dargen Era he could find that contained Undria, the legendary crystal ore that was once used to power the Relk Empire of ages past. He smiled to himself as he looked around. The rocks were glowing now. His armor hummed loudly, resonating with the raw Undria crystals. It was here alright. It HAD to be here. The entrance to the Repository gaped in pitch darkness, daring him to approach. He wiped the sweat from his eyes and walked slowly forward.
rrRROOSH! A sickly-orange glow erupted from what he'd taken for a stalagmite, sending quivering light and shadows racing across the earth. He winced at the sudden surge of magic, his armor growing suddenly hot and painful as it tried to absorb the energy. But his eyes shown, his teeth bared in a smile only the crazed can muster. The Pillar of Relk-Saa! A great stone altar blessed by countless science-priests with the legendary Shard of Cohnai set at the top. He licked his lips hungrily, knowing its importance. It was Relkian power manifested in the physical world, a direct lightening rod of science and sorcery that acted as both a guardian and a seal. Only those with refined Undria could safely pass and not be struck from existence by its power. And he had a full SUIT of it. He smoothed his hair and activated the recorder, getting himself ready for this historic discovery. Just a few more steps and he would be there. All of the lying, the desperation and killing and murder was finally worth the price. It was his!
Softer than a shadow, he stepped into the blackness.
--------------BY ~Joshman88 [link]
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the hanging vines on the bottom drawing look a bit out of place, other than that, pretty damn rockin work of art
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Lovely design work. I love the colors and textures and how it looks like a soft painting or a watercolor. I especially loved the scene depicted on the bottom half with its wisteria-like clusters and hints of teal. Does that picture also have a story to go with it? By the way, kudos to joshman88 for coming up with such a cool description.
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I wish I could draw this good, this piece is breathtakingly beautiful!
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this is wonderful ... love the detailing, the depth, colours.. everything... you are very talented
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I see that you updated the image! Would you like me to continue the story for this new image as well?
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absolutely I would love your description, although I am worried if that is too long...
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Well you could always split the picture into its two separate sections, and I could have my little story underneath each one. Or maybe you could make these images the first two in a series, and add more images a little at a time. Then I could write a description for each new image as you drawn them!
But for now, I'll just write another story for you ^_^. We can decide where to put it later.
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对||||||我工作任务也是人物和场景，但完全不是这种风格，基本都是MATTE PAINTING为主，回家只有余力涂涂鸦，半成品就放不了多少了。
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唉matte painting你喜欢么？我对纯粹做成品效果matte painting爱不起来，更喜欢有构思设计的草图。
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不喜欢，基本上就是纯PS和找素材，唯三增强的技能估计就是蒙板调色和图层管理，完全缺乏灵性，就是节省成本罢了。
而且有找素材的时间，熟手几笔也就出大效果了。
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是啊是啊，看过一些matte painting的视频，虽然都没看完……但是做演示的人很快就刷出效果了。
不知是不是应用需要，很多都非常写实，没什么好看的艺术成分在里面。也许电影什么的不需要太多花花绿绿的颜色吧。
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对，其实纯写实都比较单调|||||||||越画我就越体会到这点。
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Beautiful scene that is full of detail and eye candy!
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Now this is my dream hideaway from the rest of the world....and I'd only come out to buy the groceries. XD
Awesome job...just awesome.
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Hey there 
The only thing that stands out to me as odd is towards the waterfall. You have 2 large mounds/flowstones on the left at the base of the waterfall, then it comes forward to a small stalagmite. Between the mini stalagmite and the base of the larger mound/flowstone, it recesses to a more grey tone, but other areas seem to recess to darker shadow. It just looks a bit peculiar, perhaps for the abundance of "grey" versus other areas. I also think to some degree the perspective is a little lost around the cave entrance - specifically, around the stones and green lit water.
I love the attention to detail in the water and really admire the composition as a whole. It's a benchmark for me
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i didn't use any stock image with this one, it is all painted.
both of them are not primary concerns, but designs are.
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i love the techno theme of the background in the lit chasm (maybe that doesn;t make sense...) sorry if that was confusing, anyways, great piece!
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Awesome detail! goin in the faves!
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BTW if you are interested in helping a designer out - could you check my submission for the DA shirt contest and offer feedback (and maybe a vote 
No Worries if you are not interested!
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uriska, i love you! Always such beautiful art! One day if I ever have the cash, I want to commission you! x3
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thanks for your support as always
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Great piece of work.
Thanks for sharing...
Featured in Inspirations at hangaroundtheweb.com
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This is too much, your creation is pure art.
I need the enough technique knowledge to paint like this.
It's inspiring
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A story for this piece, and keep in mind I'm making it up as I go :-D
He tripped slightly on the rocky earth beneath him, one hand automatically touching the Mystei armor on his chest. The reassuring hum of magical energy sounded in his ears, and he slowed to a stop with relief.
Good. Everything was working. He'd made it this far on half-remembered stories and scraps of the Tome, and he was still alive...for the moment. Mystei armor was unstable, out of date, and offered poor protection, but it was the only relic of the Dargen Era he could find that contained Undria, the legendary crystal ore that was once used to power the Relk Empire of ages past. He smiled to himself as he looked around. The rocks were glowing now. His armor hummed loudly, resonating with the raw Undria crystals. It was here alright. It HAD to be here. The entrance to the Repository gaped in pitch darkness, daring him to approach. He wiped the sweat from his eyes and walked slowly forward.
rrRROOSH! A sickly-orange glow erupted from what he'd taken for a stalagmite, sending quivering light and shadows racing across the earth. He winced at the sudden surge of magic, his armor growing suddenly hot and painful as it tried to absorb the energy. But his eyes shown, his teeth bared in a smile only the crazed can muster. The Pillar of Relk-Saa! A great stone altar blessed by countless science-priests with the legendary Shard of Cohnai set at the top. He licked his lips hungrily, knowing its importance. It was Relkian power manifested in the physical world, a direct lightening rod of science and sorcery that acted as both a guardian and a seal. Only those with refined Undria could safely pass and not be struck from existence by its power. And he had a full SUIT of it. He smoothed his hair and activated the recorder, getting himself ready for this historic discovery. Just a few more steps and he would be there. All of the lying, the desperation and killing and murder was finally worth the price. It was his!
Softer than a shadow, he stepped into the blackness.
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You have me drawn into this story that I'm eager to know more of this character you'd described. 
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