Happiness Is A Blue Bird, Jose Manuel Oli (2D)

[xric7]

impressive!!
great detail and comp.the light is cool too.love it a lot.:bounce: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[MLongfield]

Very nice pic! I love the character design, colors and especialy the folds in his jacket! I dig the rifle as well. Good job!

[metalmattica]

great painting~!!

[ms@zx]

awesome work mate,the mood is great.love the details of the rifle.kep it up:)

[retsbabe]

wow! this is just freakin awesome. i love it. the textures on his face and the detail, the leather texture on the coat..so nice! great job:bounce:

[joshcaez]

Wow, you never fail to impress the heck out of me! I love the detail, the composition, and the mood. Another one for the desktop http://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon13.gif

[Kolsen]

Wow, that's impressive :thumbsup: Did you handpaint all the foliage too, can't imagine how long that took. :thumbsup:

[Gord-MacDonald]

Good work!



Gord

[jody]

wow......great job!
very nice very nice!!:bounce: :bounce:

[Vahle]

Great painting :bounce:

[jugeras]

:thumbsup:

[eddie1980]

...........
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speechless~~
.............absolutely 5 starzzzzzzzzzz!

[Crunktastic]

They have said it all. Amazing piece.

[shayf-bizerd]

wow.....................

[Tranchefeux]

Hi, super painting, congratulation :thumbsup:

[MVDB]

This one is at least 5 stars :buttrock:
Frontpage material IMO! *****

[olijosman]

Ho, really thanks for the replies :)

+Kolsen-Did you handpaint all the foliage too, can't imagine how long that took

Right, it is the hardest part.This it is an early step:

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/PAJARO%20AZULcolor.jpg

[el_mone]

WOW!!

It´s finished.

Great as always Jose, I love the whole composition, and the character looks pretty awesome but this time I´m very impressed with the trees and foliage man, is just incredible.

Keep it up my friend !

Ivan.

[minminxu]

Good job~~~~I give you 5starrrrrsssssss~~~~~~~:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bounce:

[easee]

awesome!!

is it a pro-work or a personnal one?

[olijosman]

+Thanks Ivan ;) I hope see your work soon
+Thanks a lot for the stars minminxu. Funny, you speak Spanish?!:)
+Easee- right nowadays all my works in cgtalk are personal.thank you

[Zohre_masoomi]

very very nice..........5 star from me :bounce:

[BONGGOON]

jose.
wow~very very good~work~~!! ^+++^
5 star from me.

[danglonghu]

Which brushes do you use ?

[BartokDesign]

:bounce: , awesome , the title is very important for this image, I feel humor in that, besides the "realistic" look.

5 stars.

[OmeN2501]

Damn! Stupid system wont allowe me to give you more than 5 stars... cuz I soooo would! AMAZING

[rain-fang]

all in all, excellent work！

[bJekX]

very good job,
at first i thought it was a picture...
he has robert deniro eyes dont you think ??

[CoreyArtE]

WOW, did you use any reference? Did you use any special brushes for texture or anything?

[The Don]

*Bows down*

[olijosman]

Thanks again for the replies:)

+Right Bartok, the title is very important in order to understand the painting. You fell a twisted humor kind, maybe....:D
+OmeN2501-hehehe...thanks, but the rules are the rules

+about the brushes, I have modified different kinds of brushes for the vegetation.Example:

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/BROCHAS.jpg

+Right Corey, I have investigated many things, like the kind of French suit and hat wapons, etc...



+Hey..Don! nice to see you, thanks:beer:

[overcontrast]

wow this is a master piece like all ur other ones... congrats u have captured a great look, style and choise of color... well done... 5 stars from me

[abourabe]

what can I say ... its amazing masterpiece . actually your work always inspire me Jose !
you deserve more than 5 stars :buttrock: :bounce:

[liquidwerx]

Nicely done! :)


M

[minminxu]

+Thanks a lot for the stars minminxu. Funny, you speak Spanish?!:)


aaa~~~I am studying spainsh now~~~~~because I very like HUGO and his song~~~~:love: :love: ~~~~

[Garma]

holy cow. Impressive, I really am stunned by the background and his face.

[Hanz2710]

Great characterwork, man! Gotta love the pose/facial expression/details/creases on the jacket/the rifle.


The background is a photo, no?

One hell of a paintjob!

GREEEAT! :bounce:

[olijosman]

+Overcontrast, Abourabe ( I bounce too) Malachi Maloney, Garma...really Thank you:)
+Minminxu-good luck with your studies, it must be difficult:eek:
+Hanz2710 -The background is a photo, no?- Heemm...this looks like a photo?:surprised

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/PAJARO%20AZULcolor.jpg

[elmasfeo]

simply incredible...amazing...it's so...perfect...and real...wao :bowdown: :drool: I didn't know there were people in the world with this level, really, I'm impressed

[CarlCampbell]

Fantastic work as always! You've nailed down every possible detail theres is need of! Sorry that I can't really post much more than a fanboy comment but there is no way I'm experienced enough to start criticizing the nuances of THIS piece of work. 5 stars!

[BlueHarp411]

You are incredible. The detail and it is so realistic. Gorgeous!!

Jill

[ashakarc]

Poor little blue bird, why why why :cry:

Hey Olijosman, I am a big fan of your work, but I was reluctant here to comment, but now am not.

The hunter looks great, the rifle, the fierce eyes, the wickedness of the pause, the fabulous coat, the hat , and poor little bird are all masterful. But, I had a problem with the glowing light coming from the depth of the forest. It is a little confusing to me as to where it leads and how it fits, may be over brightened, I don't know, you are the master, but just as an observer, I felt that.

By the way, your paintings histograms are awesome

[nachogrande]

Excellent work. The leather texture is terrific.

[olijosman]

Elmasfeo, CarlCampbell... muchas gracias!:) (thanks a lot)
BlueHarp,oDaYWaLKeRo...thank you :thumbsup:
+Ashakarc -:thumbsup: thank you very much for your commentary, but..damn, I don't understand it very well...my English is really basic, like from "sesame street" :argh:

[ashakarc]

+Ashakarc -:thumbsup: thank you very much for your commentary, but..damn, I don't understand it very well...my English is really basic, like from "sesame street" :argh:

My English is not perfect either, it is my second language, so I may have mispelled what I meant. Let me try again:
The relation between the figure and the background is a bit competing against each other. The eyes are very focal in the painting and shifting the balance of the composition to the upper right, which is great. The bright light at the end of the forest trail is another attracting point that has; at least to my eyes; an equivalent energy. That relationship is what I meant. I am not saying it's right or wrong, it's just how I see it.

Don't worry about it, I am just an observer, but I have high esteem to your work :thumbsup:

[olijosman]

Ok, Ashakarc, I understand it now :) and thanks, it is a very good observation. Right, mainly it has 2 attention points : the face of the happiness hunter and the light of the forest end ,where the blue birds escape.it's like an invitation to follow him in his mortal footpath...:)

[turtle-rn]

freakin' impressive!! :wise: . Love it.

[THECLYKE]

this is my favorite image of the week
well done:applause:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:'s up

[-MAGNUS-]

WOnderful! :eek:

[Sollesnes]

wow.. Why isnt this at front?

Really liked this one..Just amazing.

[CoreyArtE]

Hey Olijosman, normaly you make a concept sketch before you make your finish render. Can you by chance , show us your concept sketch for this piece?

[Samuraikuroi]

Fantástico! :thumbsup:

[JRBRAZ]

Really amazing work. In truth all your works are amazing. congratulations. :thumbsup:


5 stars.

[olijosman]

Thanks for the new replies:)

CoreyArtE- Hey Olijosman, normaly you make a concept sketch before you make your finish render. Can you by chance , show us your concept sketch for this piece?

Corey, not necessarily I make the same process in each image.In this occasion I only made a rough basic sketch before beginning the final image.

[Libor]

Olijosman, its awesome picture (as always by the way:D ) I love the colors and brush work is really top notch!! When comes to painting, how its possible that you use Photoshop but not Corel Painter? Photoshop is great app but what I really miss is some kind of smeary brush loaded with paint! Do you manage your color blending just by Smudge brush? Or do you have another "trick" for it? I have seen your great tutorial on your site, but for me its a bit limited in terms of spontaneous painting (make brush strokes then go over it with smudge instead of rapid painting by colors with realtime blending).

Thanks in advance!

Libor

P.S. I´m just curious I´m not saying its not a good way of working...

[olijosman]

Libor-how its possible that you use Photoshop but not Corel Painter?
Well, I know and I have used Painter, but I prefer photoshop.I work fast with this program.
+About the tutorial, that is only one specific forms to make a painting effect .I use other kinds of paint and mix(blend) colors, of course.:arteest:
Anyway, the program is a tool, the important thing is not feel limitation in your work.

P.S. I´m just curious I´m not saying its not a good way of working...

Of course Libor, it is a good way for me :)

[CoreyArtE]

I dont mean to keep bothering you with all these questions, but this one thing keeps bothering me. In photoshop there is an option to turn your brushes to "wet edges". Do you ever use that , maybe just for the sketching process or anything?

[olijosman]

Hi again Corey:)
about that option,"wet edges" I do not use much, maybe in some occasion, when I do color sketched :
http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/brocha2.jpg

[CoreyArtE]

Yeah, hi its me again lol. I must be annoying. Well I started trying to learn how to paint trees like you did, but i'm having trouble. I keep getting really fuzzy looking results. I used the same type of brush u did, but I cant seem to get the same natural look of realife leaves. Perhaps you could give me some tips?http://coreyloving.com/TEMPSTuff/Trees1fuzzy.jpg

[olijosman]

Well...I did not say that it would be easy, of course :) That is a way to make a good base, you must paint and give the form with other brushes.
Looks good indeed.you must play with the colors and the form, You know... Painting and photo are different things.
By the way...this looks like a tutorial thread :D :)

[Antropus]

Man, you are so far one of my favorite 2D artists! Your work simply ROCKS!
I'll update my website soon and add a link to yours if you don't mind.

ps.: sorry for my 'fanboy' post :D

[olijosman]

:) Really thanks Antropus... I like 'fanboy' post, I must confess :p

And you can add the Web site Link, of course...It is a pleasure:thumbsup:

[Zeoyn]

Hi Jose!

I have no idea why this image did not hit the first page!
Awesome work (as always) and congratulations on the Exposé award, too.:applause:

Do you use any visual reference for the clothes materials?
The leather on his coat is impressive, and in many of your works the clothes are so well represented that you can almost feel their texture.

[olijosman]

Hi Zeoyn, and thanks
hehehe..what I can say?I would like to see it in front page too :p
anyway 5 reply pages it is great for me...really thanks to all :thumbsup:

+Right, the clothes, I looked for documentation about the "seam models" (sorry, I do not know the english word ) of this kind of clothes.You can see the seams of the back, very typical of those old dress coats.

[Sunce1971]

Excellent work. I love the demonic part of it. I feel something negative coming out of the person. Excellent skills.

[alive_dead]

Very beautiful and professional.

[gloriast8888]

Love your presentation of background design.
This is really cool.

[olijosman]

Thanks, Sunce1971 ,alive_dead, glorias:)

[minminxu]

Minminxu-good luck with your studies, it must be difficult:eek:



I don't dread difficulty~~~~~I must try hard~~~~make arduous effortssssss~~~~:bounce: :bounce:

[gloriast8888]

Wonderful work.
Thanks for descritpion of the technique.

[blasphemy3_d]

JO JO JO que bestia eres compañero jaja FELICIDADES TIO! (CONGRATS DUDE!)

[monkeybeach]

DUDE! great stuff!

[olijosman]

+Thanks again, Glorias
+blasphemy Heey...que sorpresa tio! jajaja tu si que eres bestia! :D .Really thanks, dude!:beer:
+Thank you Monkeybeach :)


...and thank you very much for the CG CHOICE :thumbsup:

[Djampa]

Very impressive.
I loved the color set and lightning.
You should post some tutorials someday, you have a nice technique.

Congratulations!

[Aedilhum]

Very nice painting! The background is pretty incredible. And I like the colors.

A few things about the guy bother me though. For some reason the head doesn't seem to be attached to the body, it looks like the head is just placed behind the face covering rather than the cloth being formed around the structure of the face. I would try moving the head and face covering, but not the cloth behind his head up and a little to the right.

Also a few things about the musket, you should put a flint in the hammer so you know he's been using the gun. Also the musket seams a bit small for him, If you look at the length of his arm, I can't see him holding it up to his shoulder to fire, the butt is far too short. The way he is holding it is a bit unnatural if you have ever held a musket. I don't have one with my right now to check it out but I would think holding it forward a little bit would keep it weighted a little better so it isn't so hard to hold it at that much of an angle.

The cocked hat is shaped a little wierd as well but those things are hard to get right without exact reference.
Also for realism and authenicity sake it might be cool to add a hunting pouch and powder horn, since he is left handed it would be on his left side, some of those powder horns are pretty cool looking and the white horn could add a spot of light in the dark corner.

I don't expect you to make all these changes now that it's done but I thought I'd point them just in case. To make a great painting even better.

Congrats!

[NCL]

as sharp as a razor!

[Crazy Beat]

Nice! I'll be damned if this is not Robert de Niro :p.

[olijosman]

Djampa- Thanks, nowadays I'm working in a making of.


Aedilhum-
about the head, sorry I see it in a correct position, attached with the body.
Also the musket seams a bit small for him, If you look at the length of his arm, I can't see him holding it up to his shoulder to fire, the butt is far too short
The butt is short and the weapon is very long. It is an old French gun.It does not seem heavy.About The way he is holding the weapon, you are seeing a scene in the time, this does not mean that hi takes the weapon of that way all the time and it does not mean that he is left-handed too :) Hi has been stopped to watch you.
About the shapes of the hat, I have seen documentation of this kind of hats (and clothes, the typical clothes of French Highwayman ) but I made my own design.
About details like the powder I must say that he is not an authentic "real" hunter... it is an allegory , anyway he has great pockets :D

[groutcho]

:eek: Eek, impressive work on light, and on the face. He looks so real. His sight is more powerful than his rifle !

- Groutcho

[Dr. Ira Kane]

Very good work, not much to crit here !

[Umbratheory]

Jaw dropping http://cgtalk.com/images/smilies/clap.gif

[Dija]

Amazing....nothing to critic.:bowdown:

[tecsun]

hey, fren, this is awesome!! it look real~ :bounce:

[syndrome]

awesome!
love the long jacket

[Aedilhum]

I don't mean to nitpick with my comments, I just am quite familiar with this topic and thought I'd point out my thoughts. I understand that it isn't supposed to be a snapshot of a character from history but I still think that the little details help you in identifying with it. I'm not trying to put down your piece (I mean it's a great piece!) I'm just trying to point out some thing you might not have realized from your research.

About The way he is holding the weapon, you are seeing a scene in the time, this does not mean that hi takes the weapon of that way all the time and it does not mean that he is left-handed too :) Hi has been stopped to watch you.
-I say he is left handed not only because he is holding the musket in his left hand but because the lock is on the opposite side of a right handed gun. (also, stick that flint in there)

The butt is short and the weapon is very long. It is an old French gun.It does not seem heavy.
-I think that is what throws it off a little for me, for the length of the barrel, I would think it would be resting in the dirt the way he is holding it. Well I'm not going to argue with you about the size of the gun, it still seems short to me but that's your choice and I don't think 9 out of 10 people would give it a second thought.


Anyway...again, great piece.

[olijosman]

Thanks to all for the new replies:)

Aedilhum, your point of view about this kind of things is interesting to me, of course. Thanks :thumbsup:

[Good&Evil]

It's a great painting! Hope I'll gather enough experience to create paintings like that one in the future...

[shuwan]

oh my gosh!! I'm blown away by this work. The lighting is great and the foliage is awesome. Textures like the many others who commented is great! By the way, did u throw in texture to create some grainy effect for the picture? I see u have that in other works too. Just wondering how's it's done. Tried doing in the past but failed.
I really thought the foliages came from some real pictures. May I know what size are you working on for this piece?
I'm glad I viewed this thread, learnt a lot from you. Hope to see more stuff in future.

Awesome work

[olijosman]

Thanks again :)

Shuwan, this it is a small tutorial about the grain in my paintings:
-1 You make a layer with the gray color RGB 128
-2 Add noise ( 400%)
-3 Brush strokes filter (apply 3 strokes filter spatter)
-4 Blur filter
-5 turn the layer in overlay layer. Opacity 3, 4%... or more :)
http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/NOISE.jpg
You can see the original size of the painting, in my Web, or in the first page in the hi resolution link. ;)

[Trower]

It's quite hard to compliment an artist, when on a personal style level you might not be overly keen on their concept... Your technical skills are finely tuned and I like many, look forward to even greater things from you in the future.

Excellent work.

Respectfully. :)

[fabricedelage]

wow, excellent travail, excellent work

[GRC]

wonderfull :) and ......big work lol

[propan0]

Me alegra ver que hay gente por aqui con el mejor de los niveles! En serio, mi mas sincera enorabuena, es increible.

As for english soz ppl since I am also from spain i couldnt help it hehe

I am truely am amazed for the detail in the face- even in 3d this would be a hell lot of work to accomplish. Thanks for the high rez pic, I think I'm going to stare at it for some time lol

Also thanks for being open about your work and techniques, we the mortals salute u! hehe

Im not big in photoshop, I work on maya, and this gives me a different perspective - I think this piece diserves more than 5 stars! :applause:

[shuwan]

icic...i tried putting noise n turned it monochrome. but never thought about the spatter part. Will definitely try it.

i visited your site n i must say, your techniques are really really good. The works are nice.

congratulation for the high rating. It's well deserved.

[olijosman]

Trower, Fabrice, Grc... thanks for the replies:)
Propan0, (muchas gracias :) ).. really thanks :D
Shuwan, thanks and I hope that this little tutorial was useful to you

[cydetrak]

Just got 2 words for this Gee Nius.

[Lugnegard]

Very very nice!! great colors, very good lightning, especially on the tree!!

Keep it up!!

[KleaveR]

that's some awesome work there! brilliant stuff, the way the background is slightly hazier than the character makes it look kinda dreamy-esque..... meh, i dunno, anyway, great work!!

[jmBoekestein]

I'm completely blown away!!! Honestly I really want to know how you got to this end result!!!
Ridiculously detailed, it's stunning work! :thumbsup:

I haven't seen anything like this ion a long time...:surprised...or ever...

Don't take this the wrong way, but did you use photographs or something like that, uhm, and how? :D

[olijosman]

Ridiculously detailed?? hahahaha that is good, or... bad?:)
By the way, you watched the previous pages? Nowadays I am working hard in a "making of" for CGNETWORKS. And really thanks, of course

[jmBoekestein]

Hehehe...:)
Yeah it's good allright, I couldn't I didn't have time. lol
I'll be eagerly awaiting the making of. I'm really curious. Thanks for the quick reply.

:D Once again, awesome stuff!

[ashakarc]

Awesome new avatar Olijosman, very funny :)

[olijosman]

-Hehehe Ok JmBoekestein, you know, some colloquial expressions are difficult to understand for my :) and thanks again

-Thanks Ashakarc, it's my ordinary avatar (Bob, the ice-cream dealer) crossdressing like Queen Amidala. Disquieting....:)

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/BOPQUEEN.jpg

[groutcho]

It's a fun way to deal with change, while keeping your identity :thumbsup:

[ashakarc]

lol..I just thought you may 'animate wink' the left eye. I will nominate it to be the best avatar so far.

[jmBoekestein]

lol..I just thought you may 'animate wink' the left eye. I will nominate it to be the best avatar so far.

lol, I second the motion snd raise 2 cervesa's

[yongfang]

really great

[squeezestudio]

Its always good to see new work from you... the picture looks amazing and the style is .... WOW !!! Good job OLi !

[createmai]

It's so nice. very good job.
:thumbsup:

[mechaniac]

very impressive work!

the light shining through the trees is great!

[olijosman]

Ashakarc, it's a good idea indeed.I have made a small experiment about that:)
JmBoekestein...:beer:

Thank you Squeeze,
Createmai and Mechaniac.. really thanks

[CoreyArtE]

Hey jose I've always had a hard time geting really clean looking lines in photoshop with just my wacom alone. I was wondering, what settings do you use when you make your line art before a painting. Do you normally use black, dark browns, or some other color for your line art aswell?

[olijosman]

Hi Corey.
About the line work :
First- I make a rough drawing or sketch
Second- I create a layer filled with white paint , and we give a little transparency (opacity)
Third- we created another layer and we make the drawing with "beauty line".I use the brush size by pressure deactivating the opacity brush by pressure.
:) (and a trick) for these line works I put a satin paper on the tablet.the pencil slips in a different way...more interesting for this kind of drawing
-About the color, I work with black and white.in the final step I add a color balance layer to give it a color tone

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/LINE.jpg

[CoreyArtE]

Remarkable! what more can i say! I would love to buy a cd tutorial from you. Jose i honestly think you are the best cg artist in the world. I have yet to find anyone who impresses me as much. Currently I am a student in college at the art institute trying to learn from the master painters. I am currently studying William Bouguereau, he's my favorite. But i'm having trouble figuring out their painting method. I saw some stuff online saying they make a color layer over their line work that they call the dead layer, and work from dark to light. Do you also work from dark too light? I hate to keep bothering you so much, but i desperately want to improve my skills. Jose your the man!

[olijosman]

Well, thanks again Corey:) nonproblem.About cd tutorial and this kind of stuff, you know, my Web site is a personal web, I do not have a business and the few tutorials are free, of course :p

William Bouguereau!!? Hahahha...great..he is one of my favorites too :)
"mountain of things" has influence of this painter.Funny, my method is in the other way.I paint a general base with the intermediate tones(all the drawing).
it is a good way to see all the scene.The following step: I add the main shades zones.Anyway in the "makin of" you will see this better. :) ( I am making the translation):argh:
http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/BLUE%20BIRDSTEPS.jpg

[ashakarc]

Cool, nice eye brows acrobatics :)
Thanks for the tips and explanation of your techniques, non stop inspiration !!
Olijosman, you can't hide this great thread again, soon you will be swamped with questions :D

[rezado]

very nice:thumbsup:
<<<shine on>>>

[tevih]

Wow!!! Olijosman, I've been a huge admirer of your works, but I don't think I've ever posted a reply before. This piece absolutely amazing!!! You are definitely one of my favorite CG artists!

For the making of, I hope you get really detailed about your methods and tips! I'd LOVE a huge 20 page article!! http://cgtalk.com/images/smilies/love.gif

http://cgtalk.com/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

[olijosman]

+Thanks,Ashakarc... it is a pleasure :) Swamped with questions? hmmm...hehehe I have seen your trick
+Thank you reza_d and tevih.. really thanks... well , about the "making of" it will not have 20 pages, surely :argh: hope you like anyway. 3 would be a good number :p

[esternocleidomastoideo]

Wow!... The face!... the clothing!... the trees!... fantastic!:buttrock:
I'm learning something. I'll be waiting for your "making of".:bounce:

Great work!:thumbsup:

[armocelu]

Te quedó muy bien el majo. ¿Te basaste en algún personaje de película?, es que me recuerda a la portada de un dvd. Creo que se llamaba Romasanta o algo así.
En fin el contraste que le diste al cuadro le da una gran profundidad, lo mismo que sucede con la precisión del detalle del personaje y el difuminado del fondo. ¿Empleaste fotocomposición o tú lo pintaste todo?. De cualquiera de las dos formas el resultado final es buenísimo. ¡Olé!

[olijosman]

Thanks Esternocleidomastoideo and Armocelu, but you must make your questions in English... it is not my native language too, but it is the forum common language

armocelu- ¿Te basaste en algún personaje de película?, es que me recuerda a la portada de un dvd. Creo que se llamaba Romasanta o algo así.

+you must read the other pages, he is not a film character. Those are the classic French Highwayman clothes . You can see them in Friedrich paintings , pirates films :) or or in this French film : "Le pacte des loups"

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/universal_focus/brotherhood_of_the_wolf__le_pacte_des_loups_/mark_dacascos/wolf3.jpg

more clothes information :
http://www.thesteelsource.com/html/mr100530.htm


-armocelu-¿Empleaste fotocomposición o tú lo pintaste todo?

:eek: Damn...it is not a photo-composition, you can see the steps in the previous page ...

[INFINITE]

BLOODY AMAZING!!! Wow, I love the rendering style! 5 stars!:thumbsup: What did you use for reference?

[TheCelt]

Great artwork Sr. Jose!

[SpaceTik]

hehe, cool avatar! love ur work dude! :thumbsup:

[olijosman]

Hi again...

+Thanks Infinite,you can read about the documentation in this and other pages too.

+Thanks a lot Somhairle and SpaceTik

And this it is a tutorial of another technique used in the image,
if you are a nibbledpencil-visitor you will know it, probably :)

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/image.php?image=FINGERSPAINT3.jpg

[Toker]

*deep breath*
Truly awesome work, can't get much better than this. :eek:

[armocelu]

About the main language, it was just a kind of courtesy, but you're right, I must respect hte other readers too. I see the steps you post and have to say, double congratulations.
I have seen also the movie of "Le pacte des loups", and yes, your character remind me that too, especially at the begining of the film where the main characters are whit the face covered as in your image.

Hey don get angry for the repeated questions, i check the threads from my work and sometimes i don't have the time to read all the answers. Cheer up!

[olijosman]

hehehe.., nonproblem Armocelu, I'm not angry and thanks again :) . And right, this is de kind of look, like this Friedrich paint: "Moonrise over the Sea with Two Men"
I love Friedrich paints...
http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/MoonriseovertheSeawithTwoMen1817.jpg

[ashakarc]

Hi Olijosman, it's me the annoying guy again :] I want to ask you couple of questions about your work.

As I look at your work, there is always a concept and some hidden meaning crafted with great brush strokes. My question is: How do you approach the painting? Do you prepare or pre-visualize the concept before starting the first lines, or things just happen on the fly? As most topics you have shown here, they have subjects, clear ones. What prompt you to do them, as they don't seem to be a personal reflection of a kind? In other words, do you follow certain agenda or purpose, or it is part of a story telling?

My interest in finding answers to these questions will help me alot in understanding "the act of making" with regard to this form of work.

Much appreciated in advance :)

[olijosman]

Hey...these questions are not annoying for me:)
Whou..hehehe I need a dictionary! I have understood everything...I think :)

Well, the root of all the process is an idea. This does not mean a scene idea with elements etc (girl killing dragoon in flowers field ). Is simply an idea,a word or a phrase,a concept...that is the root to develop an idea expressed with artistic language (the painting, in this case)

Happiness (or lack of happiness) was the seed for this work .In the process to develop the seed I have read and investigated ( I like to learn things when I make a painting) Then it is when I define what I want to express and the way to do it.
+ Example of developed idea:

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_gra/MOUNTAIN%20SKETCH3.jpg


This it is a sketch of an idea "Mountain of things" .it speaks of all the material things that we hoarded in our life...with the funny idea that will always accompany to us.But the lady of belladona crown, remembers to us that we are wrong ,with a kiss.:)
Our obsession to hoard things is what I want to express in the painting .
Thanks for your interest, Ashakarc (unfortunately I write in English very badly...)

[ashakarc]

Oh, thanks for the answers. So, it seems that it is story telling that starts with an idea, and you build it up as you go. What I really like about your approach is that you try to convey a message, of human and societal values. Mainly, because your characters are not build out of vacuum, they are a product of the whole subject. I tell you, this is very very rare in this forum, some have really good skills in painting and rendering, but the subject is pure eye candy. Your work, is on the contrary, full of symbols, gestures, and meaning and most importantly dynamic.

btw, I still think "Identity Rape" is the best work ever posted on CGTalk, worthy to be in a museum
The thing about this quality of art work, is that, it demands from the artist to be a good reader as well as a good painter. Reader, in the sense of culture, society and history, and human behaviour. This way, the artist is able to load up the work and let the audience have the fun of reading the meaning behind. I typically enjoy this type of work, in fact it is the only type of realism that I would enjoy. Keep up the good work, and looking forward to see more.

[HuiTian]

great job! I like your artworks very much:)

[heaVencAt]

Yes! Happiness is a blue bird, which can be shot at any time the hunters like.

The yellow fall forest, the masked man and the gun are all the hunters in our life.

We should always keep Happiness a treasue.

Is that what you want to tell us, I guess?

:cool:

[olijosman]

Hi again Ashakarc, your words mean much for me

What I really like about your approach is that you try to convey a message, of human and societal values. Mainly, because your characters are not build out of vacuum, they are a product of the whole subject.

Right, I don't want to use my time in "only" good technique work.
I try to show a history,a sensation or a reflection about something.In order to do this it is necessary to extend knowledge and grow in culture,I think

I try to make a balance between technique and content but I do not know if this is pompous or pretentious. It is an internal conflict..because I love eye candy works too.
This it is a left painting :
http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_gra/STB3.jpg

I use the realism to attract the common public ( realism is something popular) The funny thing is you can only see a guy with rifle , or try to understand all the elements (including the title ..the best clue)
Thanks again for your commentaries:) and right, I am happy with the "Identity Rape" result
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Thanks Hui Tian :thumbsup:
HeaVencAt, it is an interesting interpretation indeed, thanks :thumbsup:

[DoctorSharky]

This is uber! I cant even describe how good it is!:bounce::bounce::applause::buttrock:

[rosasylum]

great detail ... :thumbsup:

[Faraguay]

Brutaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!!!

[Blaine]

this is cool, reminds me of the cover of a film called brotherhood of the wolf

[Squibbit]

Such a fine image, good sir!

However, I must say that the stock of the weapon looks a bit short to me.

I'd like to hear your opinion on this, sir, if you should have the time for it.

Thank you

-El Squibito


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[CoreyArtE]

Jose, generaly how long does it take u to make those concept sketches? How long does it take to make your line art from sketch to finish? I've been trying your method and keep geting frustrated with the results.

[techart]

hey Oli nice one again...saw your site and I'm very impressed about your artworks quality...lot of patient for detail and amazing ilumination...great job...stil my faforite is existence...incredible

[olijosman]

Whou...Thanks to all for the replies:thumbsup:
Squibbit, my opinion? well...I don't see it short.thanks for your good eye, anyway:)
Hi again Corey.These are the sketches and concepts:

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_gra/HAPPINESS%20SKETCHES3.jpg

+generaly how long does it take u to make those concept sketches? hmmm... few hours
+How long does it take to make your line art from sketch to finish? I really do not know but that is the most important part...it makes fail or work the final painting.
+I've been trying your method and keep geting frustrated with the results
Really?? you don't draw sketches and different designs before a painting? You do not draw the scene or the characters before painting? The method is simple, Corey...the difficulty is in the image complexity.

[PhuongDPh]

I love the color http://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif, the eyes of the man, the trees, the light, the cloths --> all http://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif
http://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gifhttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gifhttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gifhttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gifhttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif from me

[morphine]

Dude... you just... rock....

[IkerCLoN]

Awesome and impressive work, as always, José Manuel. Keep doing such a wonderful pictures, dude ;)

[olijosman]

FLS_L(R), Morphine...Thanks

Hey...IkerCLoN!? :) really thanks

[jesuislinus]

this is simply
http://www.linus.de/cgnet/blow.gif

[xNovax]

Ya la había visto en tu web, es genial :).

[agent_47]

wow ... it's wonderful , and the details are amazing
just wondering .. how could you make the picture that big
i mean whats your computer ( speed , ram )
cuase I want to change my pc and I want one that can
give me a good result with graphic programes.
if i make a picture with that size my pc will burn

[DarkSkills]

Amazing...simply amazing!

[olijosman]

-Hehehehe nice explosion ...thanks Jesuislinus
-Muchas gracias, XNovax :)
- Thank you Agent_47 .About my computer, well... isn't a super machine:

+FUJITSU COMPUTER Pentium 4 CPU 3.00GHz 3.01 ghz 1,00gb RAM

Please, DELL computers... I love gifts:D

[lezhun]

wao! very nice!:thumbsup: great details too for the background....:eek:
only 2 months to complete..?? thats pretty fast already....i think i'll need 2 years....wahahaha
great job!!:applause:

[pkorion8]

loved the lighting , great piece

[XRAYCHN]

WOW......that's really great lightling and details....I love this man! ^_^

[felixxx]

very good picture!

[YunXing]

so cool:thumbsup:

[olijosman]

-Thanks, lezhun ...I would like to be faster, unfortunately my free time is really little:sad: you know, I must work and pay my bills :shrug:
-Pkorion8, XRAYCHN,Felixxx and YunXing... really thanks:)

[rblitz7]

Just Amazing!!!:) and could we see some close ups?

[olijosman]

Of course...and thanks :)

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_gra/HAPPINESS%20IS%20A%20BLUE%20BIRD%203.jpg

[ekah]

Your work is beautiful, and you're definitely insane. :) I hope to see more in the future.

[Fulix]

Well, i could say what every one said before (`cuse, of course, i think is a jaw dropping work) but I don`t... oops i think i already said it, didn`t i?

But what maybe most impresses me is your kind, patience and humble attitude; answering every single question (even asked more than once) acepting critics and sugestions and some of the most admirable attitude of sharing techniques and etc with the others... this is a really nice behave. A Master`s behave. Thank you very much for this. Respetc. :applause:

You got a new fan. :wavey:

Cheers!

[oneka]

Felicidades Jose Manuel ! Es un gran trabajo. Me encanta la luz que le has dado.(de un colega de profesión)

[oneka]

Felicidades! Un gran trabajo.

[olijosman]

-Thanks, Ekah and I hope to see it too :)
-Really thanks for your words, Fulix... and this is an pleasant pleasure for me :thumbsup:
-Muchas gracias Oneka, compañero de oficio :D

[A78]

once again , Thanks for drawing ! master! :cry:

[fabricedelage]

excellent painting with photoshop

[arpace]

I love your tutorial really great work.

[vanderwolff]

Maestro:

Dice el dicho que uno aprende algo nuevo cada dia....hoy por primera vez tengo el privilegio de contemplar su excelentisima arte.....y sencillamente hablando, lo que hoy aprendi (por milesima vez) es la humildad. Humildad al contemplar diseño, composicion, detalle, color y, si, inteligencia combinado en un cuadro (digital) que no le pide nada a los maestros de antaño tradicionales---aunque es obvio que usted es un devoto de los grandes maestros clasicos.

Gracias por compartir tanto su enorme talento como su tutorial de como creo esta obra tan hermosa.

Aunque por el momento me ha quitado las ganas de seguir con mi pobresisima arte, se que me inspirare pronto al contemplar sus bellisimas poesias graficas.

Saludos,
Vanderwolff

[olijosman]

-Hey, A78... really thanks :)
-Thank you Fabrice
-Arpace(I love your tutorial ) really? thanks, it's a good news :)
-Vanderwolff.. well, your words are very touching, really really thanks for the gift :thumbsup:

[blake_winder]

Excellent composition and detail. very inspiring for me :)

[ffourier]

really really impressive. So realistic, so nice... nothing more than excellent !

[blz]

what more can i add.

awesome work,great palette, great concept and its execution.
great skills.

congratulations.

[olijosman]

New replies, thanks :)
Blake_winder, Destroyfred, Blz... thanks a lot :thumbsup:

[aljarh]

wow .....

good job

[Ningen]

WOW!!! Great work!

I need you advice, I prentend to buy a Wacom Intuos 3, but I don't know what size to buy...
Can you give me your advice?

Thank you!

[olijosman]

Thanks Aljarh:)
Hi Ningen and thanks. About your question, I recommend you the A4 format, I work with that and it's a good size:thumbsup:

[RaresH]

You are credit to the online community Olijosman. One of the top artists in the community and probably the most forward.

Your work is stunning and you are an excellent draftsman. I've read the entire post and I haven't seen, or may have missed, questions adressing the reference you used for your piece.

What other references did you use, besides the frenchman on horseback, for this piece. What role does reference play in the developement of your work?

Thanks! And I wish you the best on your progression as an artist.

[littleac]

Whoa! Is that a photo in the background? That is one awesome image, love the colour and composition. You've done well!

[amyth77]

Gee! Wish i could do something like that...
Amazing work.. just love it.

[olijosman]

Thanks a lot for your words, Rares_Halmagean ( You are credit to the online community Olijosman. One of the top artists in the community and probably the most forward ) but sincerely I don't agree.

-What other references did you use, besides the frenchman on horseback, for this piece. What role does reference play in the developement of your work?

+Right.After making the first sketches I make a work of investigation and documentation. In this case I have seen designs of old coats, weapons of this century, highlanders hats...many kinds of exotic birds ...and poems too :)

-littleac Whoa! Is that a photo in the background?

+Thanks Littleac
No, the background isn't a photo...you can see sketches an the image progress in the other pages:)

[lezhun]

cool dude......:thumbsup:

[yhnvg]

This works are too meticulous ~~It is severe ~Super like

5 starts

Too severe

[olijosman]

Really thanks Amyth77, Lezhun...
And thanks a lot Yhnvg :)

[alexyork]

i love how he's looking slightly over your shoulder... not quite at you. subtle but very well-executed. fantastic painting and congrats on the article! very interesting to read your techniques. :thumbsup:

[cypherx]

The details are insane... very skilled, you are. I love the rifle, but most of all I love the game tucked behind his arm

I don't know how to rate art here, otherwise I would... keep em coming

[LisaT]

Another well thought out piece by you Jose!! Beautiful, striking and intelligent. I was struck again at how much difference the final noise filter can make, how much life it can give. Keep on painting the good stuff!

[olijosman]

-Thanks Alexyork, right, a great article indeed .. I'm really happy:applause:

-Cypherx, thanks a lot :)

-Lisa, nice to see you! really thanks for your words :)

[CoreyArtE]

Ok Jose, here's a new question for you. ( I think) You get such rich colors in your work. Do you use the eye dropper tool at all to help aid your colors from reference pictures.

Another question. In the color tab where you select your colors, do have yours set on HSB. Do you ONLY use the color tab to choose your colors, and do you leave the little color gradation at the bottom of the menu on RGB? I personaly set mine to "Current Color." In other words, how do you go about using the color tab . I find it small and and alittle bit harder to use than the color picker window built inside photoshop.

Thanks for all your support Jose. If you can please be as thorough as possible. I am eager to learn.

[olijosman]

Hi Corey
Remember, I have serious difficulties to understand complex phrases in English and much more to write correctly.
-You ask to me if I lame the color from photos?¿? no of course, and I don't like to use realistic colors in my paintings.

-About HSB sliders ( CMYK SPECTRUM) , sorry but I don't see where is the difficulty in using it.

-Anyway you can do a small color palete with main color spots .when you are painting you mix the colors (because you have opacity by pressure) and you can use quickly the dropper to take the resulting tones of the mixture.

[CoreyArtE]

Hi Corey
Remember, I have serious difficulties to understand complex phrases in English and much more to write correctly.
-You ask to me if I lame the color from photos?¿? no of course, and I don't like to use realistic colors in my paintings.

-About HSB sliders ( CMYK SPECTRUM) , sorry but I don't see where is the difficulty in using it.



Ok sorry about that. I guess i phrased it wronge. I know you dont steal colors from photoes, I was wondering if you use them to study from in a sense, not use them directly. My apologies friend.

For the HSB slider, what I ment was, what was your method for using it, not if it is difficulat to use period. For example, do you go down to your color CYMK Spectrum and select color, or even do you use your keyboard to type in values for the HSB slider, instead of moving the slider with the mouse. You know, just the little things. I know they do not seem like much to you, but for me it can be a real pain.

Sorry to bother you...I can tell that I'm stressing you. My apologies again.

[olijosman]

No problem Corey...misinterpreted words:) I would like to be more explicit with the language, sorry.
-Absolutely, I observe the reality and documentation in my realistic works,I always say this.Your own hands or face can be a good reference when you have doubts.
-About HSB slider... words are hard for my, :p I will prepare a small tutorial in images, but give me a little bit of time, I'm really really busy :)
Best

[olijosman]

And This is !
-By the way...I always do the color selections with the pencil tablet, I never use the mouse.

http://www.nibbledpencil.com/imagenes_med/COLORS.jpg

[CoreyArtE]

Hmm I see. Thanks alot jose. Hey , but just tell me, why do you put your color spectrum at the bottom of the color menu on CYMK Spectrum?

[olijosman]

mm? I do not understand your question:shrug:

[olijosman]

Ok, I understand it :D you ask me why I don't use the RGB spectrum, for example? Well, you can see in the explanation, I don't use that bar. But you know, that is only my way of work, not necessarily good for other people

[CoreyArtE]

Ok, I got it, thanks again for your time and patience. I will continue to pratice your method for awhile until I feel comfortable enough to branch off onto my own. That way I can learn more.

[xNovax]

Felicidades :). Al final no fui a Zaragoza, me vine a Madrid. Veo que tu trabajo va de mejor a mejor. Sigo visitando tu página de vez en cuando, me alegra que no la abandones. Besos.

[Manzieri]

Happiness is...seeing your wonderful paintings.

After a glimpse to your website I see there's another masterpiece on the Horizon!

:thumbsup:

M@M

[olijosman]

-Good decision, Corey, and good luck :thumbsup:
-Saludos XNovax y muchas gracias :) Respecto a mi web, lo cierto es que la tengo algo abandonada... ultimamente no estoy muy productivo :sad: .Besos :)
-Really thanks M@M . Another masterpiece? really?¿ where?? :eek: :) .Thanks for your words:thumbsup:

[Sentientv2]

What a great tutorial. I just wanted to comment on the clarity of each piece of information. Wherre there is a lack of explanation with words, the pictures fill right in. It's a great way to start my morning learning!! Thank you so much.

-Sentientv2

[Blaine]

wow this is great, reminds me of the front of a film brotherhood of the wolf

[MauF]

Amazing work, woudn't be able to criticize a thing!

[lostrain]

Well done!!! really wonderful work!!:thumbsup:

[lostrain]

Well done!
really nice work!

[olijosman]

Sentientv2, Blaine, MauF,lostrain... thanks a lot for the replies:)

[chengxu1223]

very good!

[chengxu1223]

cool! very good!

[dotMH]

Aw... poor little birdie... :(
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This is some very impressive work, I must say! The details are done wonderfully!
Good job!

[olijosman]

Thanks for the new commentaries, Chengxu1223 and DotMH ... right, poor (and extinct) little blue birds... :)

[lizzieART]

nice design~~The result of the movie sort.

[jayakumar]

its awesome work,,
mmmh ,can he be a superhero.,,:thumbsup: .its 2 goood.

[awill10]

This is an amazing peice! Looks like it took loads of time and effort. Gratz on how it came out!

[olijosman]

thanks for the replies :)

[Fiasko]

Amazing artwork!!! Your skills are trully impressive... :deal:

[Fiasko]

Amazing artwork! Your skills are trully impressive... :deal:

[olijosman]

thanks a lot, Mysteron:)

[digitalinkmind]

Very stylish and well painting piece of art!! the light effects and the coat are impressive!!

[digitalinkmind]

WOW!! The environment composition is realy great , also the character reminds me the Brotherhood of the wolf movie.Thet details are preaty impressive!! Exelent work!!!

[badran2008]

You are creative, I admire you very much

[olijosman]

Thanks a lot ;)

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