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jameswolf
03-21-2008, 02:43 AM
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Title: Might of Medusa
Name: James Wolf Strehle
Country: USA
Software: Photoshop

this character concept was designed for the queen challenge over at conceptart.org :) took some time to do but i'm happy with it, done in photoshop, I'd love to hear you thoughts on the piece :) thanks!

iKAL
03-21-2008, 01:27 PM
I really like this piece. The concept is great and illustrates the Theme nicely. I really like that you incorporated the snakes into the clothing and armour.

The snakes suit the piece as they seem to be mysticaly controlled by the Queen.

This entry is a sure contender for sure. Great work overall. :thumbsup:

Eyael
03-21-2008, 02:42 PM
Hello

You did a really good job on the snakes, I really like the way you did its colors and volume.

I prefer Snakes than the girl , I think you should add more texture on her !

But it's a really good work anyway : )

R-K
03-21-2008, 03:41 PM
nice strong image. Of course you could always make the pose and angle more dynamic but yeah, that's about it for the crits.

LiuYi
03-21-2008, 06:09 PM
Cool!~I really like the feeling of your work!~well done!~

jameswolf
03-21-2008, 06:51 PM
hey thanks for the comments! I'm glad you like the snakes cause i was concerned that they were simplistic compaired to her figure. I wanted the snakes to have more power than being little hair accessories so I decided to make them large mystical/ghostly weapons, so when shes in battle her snakes would be all around her destroying everything that nears her. she does have a sword by its mostly ritualistic as she periodically slashes her wrists to spill her acidic blood on the surounding ground to summon up new minions :)

SirNeo
03-21-2008, 07:44 PM
One word "fantastic":thumbsup:

rick woodward
03-22-2008, 03:37 AM
MAN ! She is beautiful ! And dangerous ! Totally strong Painting mister ! I had set up a folder of a couple other of your paintings. This will be added to admire later. Very strong skills man. Cant wait to see more of your work, this is outstanding. Love how you treated the snakes too. Hope there are some closeups. Its been a rough day and you've ended it for me in a good way. Thanks for posting it here. rick

simonphoon
03-22-2008, 04:56 AM
Great.The snake looks like true one.

jameswolf
03-22-2008, 06:17 AM
:)! thanks! lets see if i can upload a close-up

rick woodward
03-22-2008, 01:58 PM
Hey James

Took a break this morning and wanted to look at your medusa again. Thanks alot for the closeup ! I went to your site again and decided to read up on ya. 23 years old ? Dang, you have worked hard to be so accomplished this young. You've put alot into this painting and it shows. i'll be on the lookout for your next piece. You are an inspiration to me. Thanks. rick

artizakO
03-22-2008, 11:16 PM
beautiful, powerful and intimidating. great work! :thumbsup:

Chevelin-pierre
04-14-2008, 03:26 PM
It reminds me a haitian voodoo god, Damballah wedo that the believers identify as a divin snake. Well done!!! :applause:

Fish-KAart
04-14-2008, 07:24 PM
beautiful, and great work! :thumbsup: *4

jameswolf
04-14-2008, 07:44 PM
thanks Chevelin-pierre, your info inspired me to look it up, very cool :), and thanks for the stars Fish-KAart!!

JacquesPena
05-05-2008, 03:28 PM
Very Stunning!

Greatto
06-04-2008, 11:37 AM
Hello mate.
Its amazing work, right composition! great idea, her perfect body and beautiful face. and light reflections and shadows looks nice, but the snakes's body on the foreground is a bit non so spectacular, but who worries about it, because of Girl ))
max stars.
Good Luck ;)

jameswolf
06-04-2008, 06:20 PM
:D thanks Greatto! I appreciate it. I should do another character piece, just gotta finish up my current work...

Greatto
06-05-2008, 06:21 AM
oh I see, I'm waiting impatiently for your new works. hehe, hope there will be girls too ;)

criatura
11-17-2008, 06:41 AM
I really like this piece

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