Nimhelith, Tiziano Baracchi (2D)

[Coyotes]

Hi Thaldir, my first question is, where is 4 and last Zeron? Any way, this one has not usual point of view and that's what I like about it. 5* for hair work.

[Nickillus]

Great portrait Tiziano. Love the rich colours particularly on the glove. Very striking. If she isn't delighted with it I'd be very surprised!!

Stars.

[Thaldir]

Thank you, Coyotes. :)

Yes, this time I tried an unusual point of view, I think it was time to push my bundaries a bit on that regard.

The fourth Zeron...don't be afraid, she'll come :) But I wanted this one to be ready for yesterday (that was the B-day) and, from the reactions to 'water' I had the impression people would welcome a different subject, to break the risk of monotony.

[Thaldir]

Nick, sorry! We must have posted at the same time. Thank you!

I'm happy to say that she was, indeed, delighted. :)

[Eaglecaste]

Superb Image. It's as if she's climbing out of the screen towards me!

[badoero]

Superb, indeed ! Better and better you become... ad your "trademark" in female characters is always there: Iron fist in velvet glove.

You have my five ! :applause:

P.S. And finally we see you featured in the front page: congratulations !

[nwiz25]

hey bro! this is by far my most favourite of all your artworks! amazing skin 'feel' and camera angle .. hair .. costume .. everything is to behold!


and a big big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! wish for marina! :applause: :bounce: :love:
a perfect gift indeed! bless you both my dear friends! :love:

[JohnnieEstill]

Nicely done! I can't decide if I should find this image sexy or scary! I really think that your color selection makes this piece stand out very well.

[Thaldir]

Eaglecaste, thank you! I hoped to achieve that effect :).

Arianna :love: thanks! Yes, I've a soft spot for strong girls. Thank you also for the congratulations, being front-page is a really heady sensation...

Nevs! Thank you, bro! So long as my best piece is the last one I should be on the right track ;). Marina sends her thanks and a big hug.:love:

Estill Thank you, I'm glad the palette works.
As to how to feel... If you aren't the mage that shot that acid spell in her face you should be safe, I can attest the lady is Neutral Good ;)

[Ivy00]

another one of your fantastic ladies :) excellent work Tiziano

[hasanaliakhtar]

Hi Tiziano, after a long long time am back again here..Howz u my friend?? Well what can I say about ur illustrations..As always fantastic and marvellous piece of work..Loved its composition focus and texturing..All the best in life..God bless ya..Take carez..Keep smiling:)

[Thaldir]

Thank you so much, Linda!

Hasan, great to see you! It has been a long time, are you well?

Here are a few details of her, if you like.


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/Thaldir/NimhelithDet1.jpg


Armor

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/Thaldir/NimhelithDet2.jpg

and archer's glove

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o277/Thaldir/NimhelithDet3.jpg

[Coyotes]

Thaldir, I have noticed now when I look better on those closeups, that you have interesting skin and leather surface texture. Do you use some brush as overlay or how do you do this? But if it is your secret, I have no problem if you do not want to explain it.

[Thaldir]

No secrets at all, it's a very common technique: just many custom brushes used with different layer modes (Overlay, Soft light, Screen, etc.) :) .

[Coyotes]

Thaldir, now I know your secret, I will steel it from you and make my works even better!
I wish it was so easy! :cry: Have you ever tried to create some 3D models, or better to say, 3D characters? More work, harder it is, but I am sure you will make it.

[Thaldir]

3d sculpture ? Definitely fascinating... but there is so much to learn and days are still 24 hours :cry: ! Hopefully sometime in the future, though... I'd love to find a mentor for 3D, I think the self-learning curve is rather steep.
One thing I'd like to try for starters is to try my hand at texturing a 3D model, I've read that some programs allow one to paint the texture directly on the model, I can't remember which, though.

[CMERINO]

Hi Tiziano, a cool work, the textures and her eyes are really fine. Congratullations!:thumbsup:



http://www.lienzosdigitales.com/

[Coyotes]

Thaldir, program that allows you to paint on to 3d model is Zbrush, really great program, BUT it is better to render in some other 3D program like Max, Maya of Softimage. I use 3D max, and if you would like to try to make texture to a model I can help you with that, actually I will do one 3D fairy soon, and you could help me with it, if you are interested, we will continue this discussion threw private mail. You have great ideas, and sometime I know what I want to do but do not know how it should look like.

[Thaldir]

Carlos, thank you so much! :)

Wow,Coyotes that's a deal!
In a few days I've a contract starting (I'm waiting for the briefing anyday now) but after that I'm your man!

[CGriffin]

The level of detail is amazing in this one, Tiziano! I'm repeatedly amazed with how fantastic your stuff is getting. And jealous, of course! In terms of work flow, do you chug right through a piece, start to finish? Or do you have to stop and start various pieces, due to deadlines?

I just love the delicacy of the features and the hair. Wow, individual strands...and the textures are spot on. We're not worthy! :bowdown:

[Thaldir]

Thank you, Cris! :love: what a wonderful comment :blush: .

With regard to workflow, with very few exceptions (for instance during Challenges) I try to paint each piece from start to finish, I'm not really good at multi-tasking, art-wise.

[SirNeo]

This is masterpiece, good job!:thumbsup:

[Thaldir]

Thank you, SirNeo ! I'm flattered :blush:.

[ZedMarlin]

C'è una cosa che mi piace sempre molto nei tuoi lavori Tiziano... il respiro..
il mio sguardo si perde, viaggia nei tuoi tratti che mi raccontano di posti mai visti..

Never stop U

Gabriele

[Thaldir]

Grazie Gabriele! This is one of the greatest compliments I've been paid ever. I hope my works will continue to tell stories and invite the viewers to travel in and with them, I can only keep trying...

Thank you.

[Raido]

Hi, Tiziano!

I see the image's been posted about 2 months ago, but I guess its never late for a compliment. This is an outstanding work. You've made the character really come out of the screen - the perspective is great and the anatomy of the movement is wonderful.
Also its always interesting to get some background info on the character.

Good job!

[Thaldir]

Thank you very much Ilya! :blush:

I know her fairly well, since I think she is the character my wife has played the longest, but indeed I find almost impossible to paint a character if I know noting about him/her besides the physical description.
How many characters for instance could be 'big and burly with heavy jowls a scar on the nose and unruly black hair' ? Would he be a thug, a retired adventurer turned inn-keeper, a prize-fighter, a game-keeper, a caravan guard...? The possibilities are endless and so is the general demeanor, the look in his eyes, the nuances of expression and posture... give me a detailed history of the character over a detailed physical description any time :)

[Raido]

The pleasure is all mine :)
Good approach! At least, in my opinion. Every character I paint, first I get into his personal history and background, the world he or she lives in. Without it the work seems hollow. I see this kind of interaction and study of the character in your portfolio - they all have history and it's very good and very important.

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