Beautiful. I can’t offer any crits or suggestions - I’m just here enjoying watching you work. I’m cheering for you, buddy.
Uplift Universe - Image Entry: neville dsouza
Slav
#102
hey man, when am i going to see some significant change on this image! common man! :wip: :wip: :wip: 
nwiz25
#103
MartinNielsen ~ Russel-Nash ~ mdavid ~ Slav …
good lord! you guys are amazing! really appreciate all the encouragement and cheer! :love: very much need it now … 
… there isnt any net connection at my place, i’m now trying to c communicate and submit my images at a net cafe … the pressure is building up … i really hope i get this done on time, before it’s too late 
god bless you all my buddies! feels great to see your comments! :love:
nwiz25
#104
done with her eyebrows now …
(loved the smudging and erasing all the way!)
although, pressure on the rise and no net connection at my place…need to visit the net cafe a lot, it’s the only way
keepin my fingers crossed …
Ferx
#105
Hey Neville, really great update my friend, love the “rendering” way on your image, incredible!! 
Great feeling on the girl eye !! ( is a beautiful image this close up ). I know this will be an other masterpice of you my dear friend! Cheers 
Donglu-LittleFish
#108
Such great intimacy between the characters! You did a really good job in terms of giving the figures a very soft and romatic touch. Keep it up!
nwiz25
#109
Ferx ~ always my encouragement charm! 
thanks a lot buddy! :love:
Jassar ~ hehe 
thanks dude!
MartinNielsen ~ hey bro! :bounce: colours are goin to be a surprise … i’m aiming for a classic old look … sepia 
… it all goes with the story hope it all turns out fine :S
Donglu-LittleFish ~ warm greetings to you my friend! very happy to see you here … as for this piece … i owe it all to the reference image that catapulted me to take it to a much higher level …
soft, sharp strokes, more smudging, lots of exaggerated features; long eyebrows and eyelashes etc … are the extras that i’ve added that are not present in the reference image … i felt it needed that touch to really show what they shared … on the other hand, there are lot of other things are left which will complete the story …
but then again, time is running out …
thanks for dropping by dear! best wishes to you!
nwiz25
#110
hey folks! … getting a little closer to basic shade completion… still need to add final details and colour 
16 days left!! this is a nightmare! have to speed up!!!
GaeasHerald
#111
This is amazing Neville. I’m still speechless about this being a 2D image. Thinking of the deadline and the colours, maybe you can just make a B&W image. The sepia tone idea is great also; I reckon the colors will not matter as much as good texturing and lighting. Just my point of view…
Can’t wait to see the final image!
Pegahoul
#112
and I was just about to say ‘nice modelling’ ^^
It’s 2D? bet is going to be awesome. The interaction is very clear here. Going to watch it ^^
Russell-Nash
#113
Again, amazing update. :buttrock:
Just to my mind the shape of the head of the woman looks a little odd. But maybe it’s just me.
Torsten
AxelAlonso
#114
Wow this is looking great!
I love the faces and their eyes it’s just made with lots of emotion and value. Almost like a wedding picture were loves existing with out boundaries! Really nice to see all your excellent taste in art and life made with this professionalism!
One comment her skull shape might look a bit to small in the back, but maybe its because the light wont hit there? And also could be that I am used to see bumpier skull shapes? Although I thought was better to point it out my friend! Its great to see all this work!:applause:
HornlessUnicorn
#116
Really great detail and very fine work! Amazing work, my Friend:) ! (Do you use the alpha channel for the boarder or rim?)
I have to agree with Axel about the females skull shape - it looks a bit small as if a part is missing. I asume that you’ll add hair later on? Then it wont be a problem I think.
Keep up the great work! Can’t wait to see your colours!
Cheers,
Dimitrij.
nwiz25
#118
GaeasHerald | Pegahoul | Russel-Nash | AxelAlonso | sasquatch70 | HornlessUnicorn | scala …
thanks a million, for your enouragement and suggestions! :love: me was really hoping to see you all here and point out a few things … hehe … yup, i had a big hunch when posting the wip image, that if i left the head that way,it’ll be disturbing, but actually it’s temporary … i already have/had a clear picture in mind as to what should be there instead of hair ( which is present in the reference image ) … in fact, i’m very tempted right now to give away the story but i think i’ll keep it till the end now the plot thickens … reading all your comments, it’s a great push for me to go further and finish this piece before time runs out …
there are many parts which are absolutely tricky coz i have to match the lighting that is in the reference image, but i think i’ll be able to pull it off let’s see how it goes …
as to whether i’ve used an alpha channel … nope i use lots n lots of layers, burn tool, transparency blend modes, and really big blobs of black to blend the characters in … for that i mostly use the eraser to gradually fade the edges so that it doesn’t appear patchy
scala ~ i totally agree with you … once i’m done, i’ll get cracking on the animated gif …
i thank you all for your valuable input, but most of all … your encouragement! :love:
it’s a blessing!
nwiz25
#119
hey guys!
latest update with something new …
there is a reason her head will remain bald and partially covered … there are also few more elements coming up that will ‘connect’ her and the alien …
one thing i can say regarding the story …
its a sad one
more soon my friends! …
and quick!