Well, here’s my last WIP. I’ll sleep on it and maek a few tweaks in the morning before I upload my final.
Steampunk Myths and Legends Entry: Nigel Quarless
filda
#68
I think this one is already finished! What to tweak? Its already perfect! 
Hurry up mate, just few hours left
Good job!
cheers
Nigel-Q
#69
Software: Photoshop
The Emperor has imprisoned Daedalus, the most brilliant Steam Power inventor of his age, in a Steam Labyrinth. To coerce Dadalus to use his genius to create machinations of destruction, the Emperor is holding Icarus, Daedalus’ son, as a hostage. Unwilling to commit such crimes against humanity, Daedalus creates in secret, a pair of steam driven wings for himself and his son with which to escape their prison. Before their escape, Daedalus warns Icarus not to fly too high and overheat his wings, but overcome with the joy of flying, he has gone too high and taxed his wings beyond their ability. Overheated and out of steam, Icarus’ wings fail him, and he plummets to the ocean far below.
rebelakemi
#71
I love the colors and diagonal composition. You have depicted a great feeling of falling and motion. The intricate detail of his wings and outfit are amazing. Great piece!
Coldrum
#72
Awesome job mate… just the right amount of detail while still showing off some more confident brushstrokes. I still really like the composition on this and the airships fit perfectly now. Congrats on finishing and good luck!
RogerNobs
#73
I think this has one of the most beautiful colour schemes and simple affecting compositions of any of the entries. Fantastic work, and congratulations.
Nigel-Q
#74
goofara - dude, thanks a bunch, glad you liked the pose too… took me forever to get one figured out!
rebelaemi - I really appreciate that!
Coldrum - Thanks man! I’m glad the level of brushwork worked… phew…glad the airships got sorted too, thanks for the heads up on that! You did a damn fine on your entry as well, so your comments are very appreciated, I’m sure youwer super busy too! pz.
Roger - Dude, that is really very nice of you… there are so many crazy good entries. Yours was phenominal…Thanks!
And big thanks again to EVERYONE who gave me comments and input on this…it turned out way better for your input…it helped a ton!
Artbot
#75
Wow, I just found this entry and am blown away. I, too, wanted to do the Icarus myth at first, but got bogged down in the mechanical cause for his wings’ failure. You handled the idea beautifully and with one of the best compositions of any entry I’ve seen. It’s quite powerful and dramatic.
My only quibble (I know the contest is over, but what the hey) is the high contrast at the edge of the gearwheel. It draws my eye right down to the space between it and the airship, but for no discernible reason. Also, almost all the major broken parts are attached to the frame edge, giving the appearance they are part of something else off-screen that is not visible. The only other thing is the odd detail on the top of the blimp that looks like a gondola (which are typically located below the balloon) and therefore makes Icarus look like he is below the airship and not above it.
But in any case, looks like you might have a good shot at a prize with this one - it’s great! Best of luck.
dodgeOrBURN
#77
Wow! Your color pallet is amazing–it drew me right in! I love how you treated your subject. The composition really emphasizes a dizzying fall! Beautiful work! Congratulations and good luck!
Lynda
Nigel-Q
#79
Artbot - Thanks man, glad you like what I came up with! Great crits too…too late to implement for this challenge, but definitely stuff to look out for in future works. Thanks very much for taking the time to let me know!
IdeasWithBadBreath - Thank you very much!
dodgeOrBurn - Thanks! Good to know the falling feeling is workig for ya, it was definitely something I wanted as a big part of the image…
Chupacabra - Thanks bro! Always great to hear from ya…
Mirzoyan
#80
Very strong and dynamic work! The only thing - too heavy (just my sense) feathers.
Good luck!
Arthur Mirzoyan
walrus
#81
Congratulations on your honorable mention, Nigel! For the record, yours was actually one of my top 3 entries, but there were a lot of judges and a lot of opinions. But I feel that you nailed the steampunk myth perfectly, and it’s a beautiful painting to boot. Nice work!
RogerNobs
#82
I’ll second what Mike said. Beautiful piece of work.
It’s truly an honor to be honorably mentioned in the same list.
BaronImpossible
#83
Thought this one was great, flawless painterly style and good dynamism. Well done
Nigel-Q
#84
Wow, I really apprecite your comments, fellas. I’m also INCREDIBLY FLATTERED to have been given an honorable mention in the Challenge. There were so many incredibly good entries, it’s a real honor to be recognized among them.
Miryozan - Thanks very much
Walrus - Hey, thanks alot for that, man… I really appreciate that! Glad you liked what I came up with, it’s really flattering! Any recognition at all is incredibly flattering to me, there were so many awesome entries, but it’s really cool of you to let me know your thoughts, top 3??? Wow, that’s awesome! I’m inspired for next time…
Roger - Thanks alot Roger, and thanks for your thoughts during the process, they were great. I would say the same to you, your piece was stunning!
BaronImpossible - Hey, thanks a million! Really appreciate that…it’s great to hear what you think, especially about the painterlyness, since I’ve long struggled with my work being too tight. Love your work…
Cheers!
My most sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to give me their thoughts and feedback oin this piece during the process. It was great to have so much involement with the talented people here. All your feedback really helped push me to make this piece what it is, so thanks everyone! See ya next time…
Nigel
dodgeOrBURN
#85
Congratulations Nigel!
I am so pleased that your work was recognized -it is a great inspiration and a great work.
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