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Dianae
06-21-2006, 04:58 PM
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Title: Clathrus Ruber Nymph
Name: Diane Özdamar
Country: France
Software: Photoshop

Hi artists!

I've always been fascinated by a strange mushroom called Clathrus Ruber. It was meant to be used by witches some centuries ago because of it's strange aspect and because it's very smelly. This mushroom produces a very dark cream (that's the smelly part) that contains its seeds. This "cream" is eaten by green flies mostly, that's the reason why I've added flies on the "dress".

When I was a child, I thought that it was built by small forest creatures (I would not have admitted that it was ONLY a mushroom due to all the legends about it and due to its aspect) so I've wanted to represent what I was dreaming about. I can't really explain it as I would like since my english is not very good.

I think that I've spent 50 or 60 hours on it (I don't know exactly).

Photoshop CS and Wacom Intuos 3A4

The ref is linked in the WIP thread but I'm going to link it here too. I had picked some Solanum Dulcamara flowers in the forest then put them in a glass of water on my desktop to use them as a reference.

I really need to find a model that would like to pose for me because I'm a little bit tired of painting my face, so if you're interested, please tell me

WIP thread (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=363478)

Details (http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/5611/details3gv.jpg)

Reference (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/Diane_Lunaris/ref-1.jpg)

Grid method used as you can see in the WIP thread.

slickgreekgeo
06-21-2006, 06:06 PM
Great work, the contrast between the red and green is very well excecuted. Leafs are rendered realistically and I'm digging the whole atmosphere and concept. 5 stars from me.

Zhaan
06-21-2006, 06:25 PM
Woa really nice ! ^^ La compo est superbe ! J'aime surtout la feuille de vigne avec la mouche et les gouttes d'eau, trop beau !! Et puis le coloring de la peau, super ^^
Pas mal aussi de voir le wip process , c'est un truc que j'adore regarder !
5 étoiles allez ca le mérite !

jmBoekestein
06-21-2006, 06:37 PM
Great work like I said before. Didn't know the backstory yet though, that's pretty interesting. Congratulations on this piece, it's very beautiful and interesting to look at! :thumbsup:

umbrellasky
06-21-2006, 06:50 PM
Wonderful!! I adore the composition and colours. Lovely textures, beautiful!

eilidh
06-21-2006, 07:03 PM
Again, it's great to see this finished. It looks lovely, the colours and tones and everything.

And finally I get to learn the idea behind the name. All these days the 'Clathus Ruber' part seemed strange and totally unknown. So it's been a thought that has been lingering on your mind for a long time. I always like these.

Brilliant work -- hope to see more from you!

Runecaster
06-21-2006, 07:18 PM
A triumph, honestly - beautiful and lovely story behind it. 5 stars from me :thumbsup:

waheednasir
06-21-2006, 07:30 PM
impressively done...:thumbsup:. fantastic work diane.

eilidh
06-21-2006, 07:46 PM
[Sorry! was caught up in CGTalk maintenance -- triple post! D:]

vatansever
06-21-2006, 07:51 PM
really good özdamar.

have a nice works...

eilidh
06-21-2006, 07:54 PM
[was caught up in CGTalk maintenance -- triple post! :/ ]

Dianae
06-21-2006, 08:05 PM
Thank you very much :)

Don't worry about the triple post, I guess that I've also done some double or triple posts...

Pentagramma
06-21-2006, 08:49 PM
Beautiful work - it´s sensual and fantastic. The face is gorgeous. :thumbsup:

rubenmontecinos
06-21-2006, 08:50 PM
Excellent image. Nice atmosphere

ThePhotographer
06-21-2006, 09:03 PM
Super job, Diane. I just saw it the last couple of days in the WIP section. Really, really nice :thumbsup:

ahbeejieh
06-21-2006, 09:51 PM
Beautiful colors. For the sake of criticizing something, I think her dress looks a lil flat... But that's probably just me. Keep it up! :)

DuncanLong
06-22-2006, 12:27 AM
Beautiful, lush work. The dew drops are fantastic.

--Duncan
=====================
Cover artist for HarperCollins' Digital Artwork for the 21st Century.
See more of my work at: http://DuncanLong.com/art.html

Salubri3i
06-22-2006, 12:46 AM
Very well done Diane. The details are very realistic. Looking forward to more. :thumbsup:

Euphrosyne
06-22-2006, 05:33 AM
Beautiful painting! It is always interesting to see where unique and creative paintings originate. I think it's just perfect.

SanXavier
06-22-2006, 05:50 AM
I love the colors and the storytelling of your painting! I also like the costume design of your character, it's really unique and refreshing to see, wonderful job!

WhiteBirddafei
06-22-2006, 06:51 AM
I like the color!so fantasy!

BGHart
06-22-2006, 08:08 AM
Outstanding concept. This is like the secret life in the woods I am always looking for. Thank you for this very imaginative image. Love your choice of color and the waterdrops are just a dream. Excellent travail. J'adore. *****:applause:

ritter
06-22-2006, 09:26 AM
Beautiful work !!

Jadetiger
06-22-2006, 09:57 AM
Very interesting piece and very well executed. Great job.

Dianae
06-22-2006, 11:03 AM
Thank you very very much for your kind works artists!

pap87
06-22-2006, 11:23 AM
Nothing else is left to say. You have a really unique piece and it looks excellent!
It's got great depth, great contrast, great lighting, great colours!
A well deserved 5 stars from me :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:!

loocas
06-22-2006, 11:32 AM
Very very nice! :thumbsup:

I like the colors and composition! Great idea as well!

http://forums.cgsociety.org/images/rating/rating_5.gif from me :applause:

dt3d
06-22-2006, 01:47 PM
this is really a beautifull work, I llike the mood and the color!
Well.. I like all!
Is this her arms?
On dirait un peu que les bras sortent du décors... mais je sais pas si c'est voulu

Vraiment magnifique

GoranNF
06-22-2006, 01:53 PM
Awesome,I love it.:thumbsup:

Ishtar
06-22-2006, 01:58 PM
Very good Work ! great pict !
Toutes mes félicitations Diane :-)

Kyena
06-22-2006, 02:32 PM
What a beautiful piece Diane and grats on the frontpage too :)

Green and red is always a killer combo and it really makes the piece very vivid.
The only thing I was wondering is if you used references of the flies or if you painted them from heart. They look super amazing.

Dianae
06-22-2006, 02:59 PM
Thank you very very much for all your kind comments artists! I'm really happy that you like this work because I've spent a lot of time and effort on it!

By the way, I may sound stupid, but what's the frontpage?

BGHart
06-22-2006, 03:02 PM
You can go to the frontpage by clicking on "FORUMS". On the very left you will find your image. Congrats from me too. :) Well deserved.

Britta

ChewyPixels
06-22-2006, 03:20 PM
Beautiful and original piece.

Congrats on the front page plug! :thumbsup:

Dianae
06-22-2006, 03:28 PM
Thank you very much for your explanation! I had not seen it.... stupid me! Thanks a lot!

Elgenor
06-22-2006, 04:02 PM
This is very interesting. Even intriguing...
I really like the rendition of those flies, I think it's the best part in the whole picture : they're so realistic, and those little green and red reflections are so cool... :) Aswell as the character itself ^^
The background would maybe have needed some more... stuff in it. The part behind the Nymph is kind of too empty for a scene that is supposed to be in a vegetal environnement... I think it is supposed to be a blur effect?

Excellent job anyway XD

Scubasteve
06-22-2006, 04:20 PM
I really really like this piece. Splendidly executed, and great compositions and use of color. I love the greenish tint to her skin. No crits. Id give it a 4.5 if possible.

Leebrush
06-22-2006, 05:05 PM
the pic is very good!
but not good enough~~~
too more detail on flies,but too less details on the girl~~~
at least,the girl is the main of the picture.

hiwing
06-22-2006, 05:06 PM
Wonderful!! I adore the composition and colours. Lovely textures, beautiful!




very beauitful ^V^!!! nice work

Diegoth
06-22-2006, 05:19 PM
Excellent! Those colours and the composition...
Congratulations on the frontpage again hehe.
See ya!

warpy
06-22-2006, 06:12 PM
crispy clear, liking it up to 5 stars.

Feyd-Rautha
06-22-2006, 06:21 PM
Awesome work Dianae. I think this pic should be added to the CGChoice gallery.

Djampa
06-22-2006, 06:54 PM
Lovely work !


Nice story about that mushroom. ;)

Congratulations! :thumbsup:

michael-olszak
06-22-2006, 08:13 PM
Very nice work. Love the idea, composition and execution. cool stuff. Keep it up.

WhiteBirddafei
06-23-2006, 12:36 AM
so good color!I like it :)

Imirie
06-23-2006, 03:40 AM
I was following this in your WIP thread, and I just love how it turned out.
The colors, the drops, the flies, the light shining through the leaves.. everything is really beautiful. :)!

MichaelZHsee
06-23-2006, 03:44 AM
great piece mate:)saw the wips and its exquisitely and intricately done!kudos and bravo to ya:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Lamster
06-23-2006, 07:25 AM
This is a winner! It really looks great! I still remember checking this out in the WIP when it was a pencil sketch and now... THIS! 5 for the superb job :)

Terence

Ikaa
06-23-2006, 07:10 PM
Beautiful colorwork! Amazing details, especially the waterdrops. This is a great picture.

NR43
06-24-2006, 09:29 AM
Following your progress was a joyfull experience and a great learning process for me.
the result of your hard work is simply astonishing.
Impeccable

plasteredcat
06-24-2006, 08:38 PM
Lovely story for a stunning piece! Love it...:love:

Lemog
06-27-2006, 05:06 AM
A very pleasant picture with a very good originality... good recipe for my eyes... nothing to crit... I keep all :) ...

Five stars of course :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: for this masterpiece :thumbsup: That give the envy to discover more of your artworks... congratulations and best continuation...

Lemog...

MichaelCTY
06-28-2006, 09:51 AM
wow,sorry for late man, this work is realyl beautiful, red and green r matched perfectly, and I can even see the great sence of depth in this work, keep it up man, terrific work:bounce:

uygarkilic
01-08-2007, 04:36 PM
amazing work :thumbsup:

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