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Just wanted to try out some stuff... I've been annoyed by my inability to paint decent clouds so I thought I'd put some time into it. Did a few practice doodles, then eventually sat down and hammered this out. It really didn't work as well as I'd hoped though, I'm going to have to keep searching for another method for clouds, I think.
I also saw a bit of a tutorial on waves so I thought I'd give that a go. Coulda gone worse, coulda gone better, overall not too bad though.
This is less of an actual painting and more a combination of individual effects I wanted to piddle with. I know there's not much going on, and it's got issues, it's kinda clunky and transitions aren't very smooth and the clouds are awful. xD Consider this more of a practice sketch than anything.
Better luck next time, I suppose! I'll figure those clouds out someday. x3
I also saw a bit of a tutorial on waves so I thought I'd give that a go. Coulda gone worse, coulda gone better, overall not too bad though.
This is less of an actual painting and more a combination of individual effects I wanted to piddle with. I know there's not much going on, and it's got issues, it's kinda clunky and transitions aren't very smooth and the clouds are awful. xD Consider this more of a practice sketch than anything.
Better luck next time, I suppose! I'll figure those clouds out someday. x3
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BTW as for the "abrupt" change from calm to the wave - It's a major problem I've had as well. It's a huge pain, I swear. XD
This image is beautiful, by the way.
Only thing is the water is just a little too flat
(How horridly anti-stereotypical of me)
I love the water and I think you should do more of these! Well done.
do you have any skill to spare XD one drop of your skill would be nice becuse this is simply amazing
Clouds look very nice and realistic imho.
Water too. Awesome effects!
The one thing that bothers me is the horizon, it should be more flat, unless you're trying to depict an island off in the distance.
I really like it though.
Thanks :P
Is it just my perverted mind that sees a very phallic pattern in that upper right cloud? XD
>.>
<.<
Yes.
beautiful
Thanks though :P
My suggestion would be to reference photos for clouds as much as possible since there are so many types of them and it's so easy to make them look unrealistic...
I think the clouds a quite good :3 But I saw some interesting thing http://www.myimg.de/?img=plane490ed.jpg looks like a plane for me xD
The waves are beautiful already!
I might have to try and commission a desktop from you instead of porn. xD
Regardless, I find them all pretty pathetic personally. xD
Those waves are pretty awesome.
I can easily see these landscape works you've been doing of later up for sale in a gallery.
and damn good job too.
you got me beat like a rented mule
That looks just like the Hamptons on a summer North-west wind. Hot, bright, clear and just enough wind to blow the waves down a bit and make it mostly flat.
I like how you brought out the sunlight on the waves, too!
Once again, the thumbnail looks exactly like a photo. This is outstanding work!
Heh! Next time I get one of your commissions, think you might be willing to do the Treant / LOTR Ent pic I suggested?
But I'm glad ya like all the same :P Thanks!
Great stuff, btw. Awesome to see you pushing your limits! ^_^
Thanks much :P
The main thing I can say is continue to reference other pictures and btw - don't try to be stuck doing only clouds like this 'cause it can be a pain once you've trained on only one style... That's one major mistake I made.
Another thing that might come in handy, depending on your medium is to watch some Bob Ross clips. Might give you at least a good starting point with certain clouds.