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badgerboy
06-01-2007, 04:57 PM
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Title: Battle of Sethanon
Name: Joseph James
Country: United Kingdom
Software: Painter, Photoshop

This piece was loosely inspired by the Raymond E Feist novels. The concept is; Prince Arutha is defending the castle of Sethanon with the armies of the western realm when amongst the fighting the leader Murmandamus sights arutha and heads straight for him.

I have tried to capture the split second before Arutha defeats the magician with a slice to the chest just before Murmandamus can cast his last magical attack on the prince.

I have tried to use a different style to my previous and first digital art piece, trying to expand my knowledge of techniques, as well as improving on elements which make up a good art piece; trying to create a mood / atmosphere more than concentrating on details, i tried achieving this by casting dramatic lighting which interacts with every other detail, which is something i left out from my previous work.

The learning curve is a sharp climb, and i'm still just beginning. Critisism is appreciated and encouraged.
MistressPaco
06-01-2007, 05:20 PM
I really like the deep shadows and contrast. keep it up <3 Your anatomy still has a ways to go but it's a good start ^^
therber2
06-01-2007, 05:34 PM
Yeah, this obviously needs some work, but for a beginner its a really good start. Since you're new you probably don't know about the WIP section in the forums. I sometimes post stuff in there to get it critiqued; its really helpful when youre new.

You have a good composition going. Its an interesting battle scene, good light, foreground and background. Now you just have to work on correcting the characters anatomy and details. I would suggest maybe sketching these out by hand on paper and then try it on the computer or just scan it in.

Good Luck!
hasanaliakhtar
06-01-2007, 09:29 PM
Some lightings are nice..But In my humble opinion u can do more work on this piece..specially defining the face forms as well as improving highlights and shadows..Keep up the good work..Cheers:)
badgerboy
06-02-2007, 11:08 AM
thanks guys for the really great comments, i really need good critisism like this, thanks for being really helpful and when i get time i will improve this image with the suggesstions you have all made.

I had to learn to paint digitally learn the anatomy of the human form as best i could all in two very busy weeks, so thanks for understanding i'm a beginner an givin me really good advice!

Thanx
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