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City of the Ancients
Published: 2009-08-08 07:17:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 65402; Favourites: 3295; Downloads: 2681
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Finally done with this concept, and it is now 3:00 AM.
Enjoyed working on it so much I lost track of time. There is a bit more I could do but I need to move on to making it in 3D. Let me know what you think! 
Photoshop CS4
Update: I have a progress thread for this scene on Polycount, where you can see the steps I went through to make this concept art as well as the new work I am doing to create the scene as a real-time 3D environment. Check it out here: [link]
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Hey there! I'm making a Mayan lost city themed board game I intend to self publish through The Game Crafter, and I was wondering if I could use your awesome artwork for the box cover. Is there any chance to do so? How much would you charge me to use it if required? Or would you like a copy of the game as a token of appreciation instead?
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Jolly good ruined city that brings the mind to Mesoamerican (and possibly also some southeast Asian?) cultures. The greenery is also well placed, and the balance between light and dark is great and helps bringing everything out.
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Wonderful! I wish this was real...
Congrats on the DD!
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Beautiful .. interested in pattern of Khmer art with ur style? In dire need of pattern for tattoo .. will pay .. thank u
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you my friend have talent I have a request for you if you don't mind
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Thank you! See my PM reply for more info.
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i featured this wonderfull artwork here [link]
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Sorry, quite a late reply here, but thank you very much!
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this is amazing!
how long did it take u to complete this?
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Thank you! Took me about one work week from initial sketch to final image.
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wow,do you have the initial sketch in your gallery? id love to see what you started with!
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I don't have it in my dA gallery, but I did post up a good number of work-in-progress bits (including the initial sketch) to my progress thread on Polycount here -- you'll have to sift through the feedback a bit to get the pictures themselves.
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Even though it may be a late comment, I'm most definitely using this as the reference image for one of my stories. I'ven't done any Indiana Jones-esque novellas yet, so I hope to have a lot of fun with the sudden inspiration this image's given me. 8"D
Fantastic work.
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Hey awesome! Words can't express how glad it makes me when my artwork inspires people to come up with stories. Thank you, and best of luck on your writing!
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I checked out your 3D as well.Amazing work man 
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Thank you very much! I've recently been focusing on finishing up the 3D scene in my spare time so hopefully I will have some updates to post on it soon.
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cool i ill keep in touch then
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I founded you by this track, this is so cool painting.
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Nice track! It's pretty flattering to see my work passed along like that, I'm glad it inspires people. It really is best for people to ask permission first, but since they credited me I'm cool with that. Thanks for the link, and I'm glad you like this!
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COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!
i just LOVE ancient meso-american architecture!!!
perfect!
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Me too! Thank you very much!
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Thank you Yusuf! I'm glad you like it.
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Awesome work. I am developing a mobile game and looking for artwork.
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One of my favourite environment pieces on deviantart. Very nice work.
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I'm flattered, thank you.
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wow that is amazingly good i wanna draw like that when i grow up
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That is great to hear! You can do it! Practice, practice practice!
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reminds me a little of uncharted. Superb Art 
Greetings
Chris
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Thank you! Yeah I was a bit indecisive of how much contrast to put in, I think. I wanted the atmosphere to feel really muggy and humid. And I love the Uncharted series! One of the only game series early this generation to go for vibrant colors.
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This is really great, I love the whole atmosphere
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