Spectacular 2D Entry: Patti Gibson

[NOOB!]

hey good luckage!!

[remcv8]

Oh cool, I'm curious!!!

[Euphrosyne]

Hey you guys nice to hear from you! I know I don't stand a chance of winning anything. I am to new to digital art to do everything I want to do with my art yet, but it just seemed to fun to pass up.

My take on this contest will be what could be the most spectacular thing that could happen for me and that would be "The Return of Our Loved Ones" so I'm thinking that I will paint a mother and her children coming back from the beyond. It could be a world wide event where the world is dying of polution and our loved ones are all returning to either save us or take us with them. Anyway that is the scope of my thoughts on this.

Right now I am working on a project for Exotique called "Neptune's Children" and I will be posting in the WIP forum soon.

Noob thanks for the luckage I need all I can get.

remcv8 - I hope that satisfies your curiousity for now.

[beelow]

welcome to the challenge, enjoy this contest and good luck, just use this time to learn some stuff good luck to ya holla!:thumbsup:

[Euphrosyne]

beelow
thanks for the welcome and the advice. I sure am hoping to learn alot and have fun too!

[Kargokultti]

I don't mean to shout but... Post Some Milestones! Quick!

or

Nice to see you too in the challenge. :)

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks for the heads up Kargokultti

I am working on this and one other project, I will be posting soon.

[Ducklator]

good luck mate:thumbsup:

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks Ducklator,

Best to you too. Lets go for it!

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1128574036_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1128574036_large.jpg)

I have changed my mind and decided to paint one of the last humans escaping from a doomed earth instead of my original concept of the return of the loved ones.

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1128575197_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1128575197_large.jpg)

I'm posting my line art now, I had some of this done about a week ago but had some trouble posting silly me. I kept trying to post files that were to big. I knew this would be a learning experience but I didn't know some of the lessons would be so basic as paying attention and reading. Ha ha Oh well at least I am in and getting some work done now.

[remcv8]

Cool, I missed your posts. I didn't know if you were comung back.

This pic is interesting, It has an H.G. Wells feel to it. I like the retro type ships in the reflection.

Nice to see you in again!!!

[Euphrosyne]

remcv8

Thanks, I was pretty busy for a while and then I had some problems posting. Back in the groove again and having fun with this challenge. The ships in the sketch will probably change, this is only my third sci-fi painting so it takes me a while to figure out what will look right in the scene.

[vincent1]

I like the tear bit. Makes you really wonder if she is back to save or to take away. Her hairline looks off though, looks like a misfitted wig at the moment.

Have fun and keep posting.:)

My 3d spectacular:

http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?postid=2607447#post2607447

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks Vincent

Yea the hair is going to change, It's just a sketch now. I appreciate you pointing it out though. I can use all the help that I can get.

[Squibbit]

Can't believe I haven't greeted you yet!

Welcome Patti, have fun and a fine sketch you got there :thumbsup:


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[Euphrosyne]

Thanks Squibbit

Looking at your thread I'm not surprised that you didn't get here for a while, you have been painting and writing up a storm. Love your work. You keep us all laughing and inspired.

[JeroenDStout]

Very gorgeous woman :) though I agree with the hair.

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1128994367_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1128994367_large.jpg)

Just an update starting to work on the color and refining parts of the image.

[Euphrosyne]

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Sorry everyone I posted the wrong file

[Bitter Cheese]

This looks very nice, just a couple of thoughts on her crying, a tear stained face would also look good, but if you want her to be just starting to cry, it'll well up in normally both eyes then spill out.

[Euphrosyne]

The Parrot: Thanks for the comment, I agree and will be working on the changes soon.

Bitter cheese: Thanks for the pointer on the tear, since I've never painted someone begining to cry I can use all the help that I can get.

[remcv8]

Euphrosyne,

It's nice to see you back and active again here in this forum. Definately missed you around here, not the same when you haven't posted in a while.

Your pic looks great so far, I love how her hand looks on the glass. I like the ships too. Can't wait to see more!!!

I always keep an eye out for your posts. They are treasures.

[Euphrosyne]

remcv8
Thanks for the welcome back and words of encouragement. I have been pretty busy, but I am back now and getting in the groove. It's always so nice to hear from you!

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1129494179_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1129494179_large.jpg)

Just another update. I have a long way to go in developing this piece.

[remcv8]

I think that it looks great so far. I also like the hair, either way. Short or long looks good.
It will be interesting to see how your reflections turn out. I've always had trouble with them.

[Euphrosyne]

yeah it's fun to try new things and I have only done a couple of science fiction so it is challenging to work out the details and make the scene convincing. I am really not sure which way I am going to go with this I have several ideas I am working on.

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1132124612_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1132124612_large.jpg)

Sorry for the long wait for an update, I had urgent family business to take care of. I have made some changes to the figure please let me know if I am on the right track. Thanks for all the help and suggestions so far everyone.

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1132194111_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1132194111_large.jpg)

Just a few changes in color and composition and a little refinement on the figure.

[remcv8]

Wow, huge change from what you've posted so far. I like the color, the hair and I noticed that you took out the ship closest in reflection. I wonder how it's going look now, with what you have in mind.


Nice to see you again!!! Hope things with family are getting better.

Mercury Retrograde...ehhhrrr!!!

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks remcv8 for all of your support and encouragement. I have made lots of changes on this lately. I ditched the large space ship because it was to distracting and to much like an airplane. I'm glad you like the color changes and the hair. I had quite a few layers with hair-dos and had fun picking my favorite.

The problems that kept me busy for awhile have improved some, and we are all happy about that. So I am hoping that the trend continues so I have more time to paint. I really want to finish this challenge.

[Lemog]

Just discovering your art and your thread...

very fresh stuff here... I love that, your sensitive style, the topic... good for me, very pleasant... that give me some rest in this wild world.

Best wishes for the continuation... :wavey:

[Euphrosyne]

lemog thank you for taking the time to look at my work. I really appreciate your comments on my work, this is especially nice coming from one so talented.

[Euphrosyne]

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Just another update on the coloring wip. Please let me know if I am going in the wrong direction on anything.

[beelow]

If Anything, I would say that you should define a Light source for you image, I would go ahead an push the values for a more dramatic effect, and use you color theory to help with your color choices and to help with the mood you want to convey red-anger, passion, blue-creepy, cold, I think you get the idea. I am pretty sure that your are aware of this so use it to your advantage. Defining the light source first helps in the end. Look up some reference to help you get this piece solid, good luck!;)

[Euphrosyne]

Beelow thank you for the suggestions, I will definately play with the values and colors and try to boost the drama in the painting. I really appreciate your input. I often have trouble with my color harmonies. Sometimes I try to defy the rules and create problems for myself.

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1132539382_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1132539382_large.jpg)

I made some changes in the colors and lighting to make a more cohesive painting. I still have lots of shading and details to add.

[Lemog]

Whaouw... hair modifications are great... more contrasted... better light... I prefer a lot... good way... remain you much work to finish your entry... continue like that Patti, that comes very good :thumbsup:

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks lemog;

I still have lots of work to get this finished, and your encouragement means alot to me.

[beelow]

Starting to look better, patti, don't be afraid to rough where you want to put you shade and other things that you want to put into your painting on a seperate layer, that is the beauty of doing digital painting! Keep at it!:thumbsup:

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks beelow for the suggestions and the encouragement it means alot to me! Good suggestion on the separate layer for roughing in the shadows and other stuff.:applause: :)

[Euphrosyne]

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More details and lighting changes.

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1132797846_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1132797846_large.jpg)

Help! Does anyone know how to paint convincing explosions and meteors? What was I thinking when I chose this theme? Any suggestions would be gratefully welcomed.

[Lync]

This is a wonderful concept and I really like what you have done so far. The hair especially is fabulous. I like your choice of colours also and the contrasts. And I really like the light on the edge of her face. :thumbsup:

Unfortunately I can't help you with explosions and meteors. They always look so impressive when you get them right, but I imagine they are really difficult to get right. :sad:

My main comment for this image so far is the tear on the girl's face. I think the shadow would not be so dark or make such a distinct line. It only needs softening a fraction.

Great work! I hope you finish in time. :)

[Euphrosyne]

Hey Lync thanks for the nice comments and encouragement. I hope someone has some good suggestions for me. In the mean time I will keep painting and hoping I can come up with something better than what I have now. I will try tweeking the tear and see what happens too. Thanks again.:banghead: :D

[Euphrosyne]

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Hi I made some changes to the figure, spaceship window and the exposions and meteors. I could still use some suggestions on how to paint better meteors and explosions.

[max112358]

nice work. this is a difficult concept to pull off and it's looking good so far. Meteors that have entered the planets atmosphere are hard to do. To make them look like they're glowing you can try putting some white on the front where it's getting the most friction followed by a transition into yellow then orange like what you tried on the 11-22 submission, but a little more gradual. there probably be a trail of smoke as well. Also, only the metoers that are close to planet, in the atmosphere will be glowing. the ones in the upper right area shouldn't be glowing. a shadow on the planet would give a good sense of volume too. I think the explosion looking pretty good.

[Euphrosyne]

Max, you are a prince. I really appreciate your suggestions and will definately try them out! BTW I looked at your painting really very dramatic. Great painting and it really fits the theme.

[Squibbit]

u gots a nice pic there Patti :)

those meteors coulds streak more straight i thinks, howsit sound?



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[Euphrosyne]

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I made changes to the meteors, space suit,space ships and other small changes. I think maybe I am getting close to finished now. Suggestions are still welcome.

[Euphrosyne]

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I believe that I am very close to being finished now. If anyone has any ideas about how to improve this please let me know. I just have a few more details and it will be done.

[Euphrosyne]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1133071174_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/10/8397/8397_1133071174_large.jpg)

One of the last escapees from the planet earth gazes out the window of her spaceship. As she watches the destruction of her world and everything she loves by a shower of large meteors a tear slides down her cheek. She touches the window in a final gesture of goodbye.

[bupaje]

Hi. Found you via your post on another thread. I really like your work -excellent. It would make a great sci-fi book cover or story illustration. In fact, to me, it has a feel of some classic sci-fi book covers and posters. It is also interesting to see your various tests of different ideas as the piece evolved.

Very nicely done.

[Lemog]

Whaouw for your final picture... CONGRATULATIONS Patti... you have done something really sensitive... very strong finally... and in the same time, very pleasant too watch... a super good blend for me... I love your creation... :applause: :applause: :applause:


:bowdown:

[makaron]

I like this... :thumbsup: but it makes me feel homesick too... :rolleyes:

but I think it´s spectacular... :bounce:
in your style to paint....

[Ducklator]

nice history,... I think that you drew exactly your idea... maybe you need more time to detail, but it's great... congratulations...:thumbsup:

[Euphrosyne]

Bupaji-Thanks for your lovely compliments. I am glad you came to take a look. Yes my posts on the progress really do show the struggles I went through to get the final piece, if you got anything out of it that's great.

Lemog- Thank you so much for your support and encouragement during the contest. Your stunning work has been an inspiration for me. Your praise for my work really means alot to me.

Makaron- I appreciate your kind words and am gratified by your response. It seems to have the effect for you that I was striving for. We do so love our friends and homes!

Ducklator- Thanks for the compliment. I think you are right about a few of the details. I would have loved to work on a little longer but I had to take an unexpected trip and that left me short on time. I had to submit it early because it would be too late when I returned from the trip. I hope that I have better luck next time.

[Euphrosyne]

Squibbit- thanks for your suggestion. It seems I was busy painting and missed it, but you were absolutely right about the meteor trails. I was lucky enough to go out in my yard and see one fall and then ran in the house and redid them. What a magikal moment that was.

[Lync]

Congratulations for finishing in time. The girl in particular is great. I love the detail in her.

That was very cool having the privilege of witnessing a meteor right at the time you were painting this pic.

[Euphrosyne]

Lync: Yea that was pretty amazing! It was actually one big meteor that broke up into two and it burned for several seconds before it burned out it was spectacular. Thanks for the compliments and congratulation.

[Korline]

great story, great idea, :bounce: :bounce: more detail sure would help, but it's still great image, it tells so much :applause:
good luck :thumbsup:

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks for the nice crit. I really appreciate it. Are you saying you want to see more details or I didn't put enough details in the painting?

[remcv8]

This is an amazing piece!!! I love all of the details of this pic because, as a whole they create a story to be continued or concluded, and ultimately I feel the emotion in her face.

Spetacular!!!

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks Rob! Good to see you here again your support really is so important to me. You have kept me going through the rough spots several times.

[umbrellasky]

WOW! Awsome work! Really like the composition and colouring. Great style too. Good luck with your entry! :)

[Euphrosyne]

Thanks Madalaine, I am so glad you stopped by to take a look.

I am sorry that you had to drop out because of work over load. You had a really good start and I would have loved to see it finished.

[umbrellasky]

Thanks Madalaine, I am so glad you stopped by to take a look.

I am sorry that you had to drop out because of work over load. You had a really good start and I would have loved to see it finished.

Thanks. Maybe I will pick it up again and try to complete the idea when I have some free time :)

Hopefully I will be able to enter the next one :D

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