Uplift Universe - Image Entry: neville dsouza

#121

Nice to see some strong updates on the lady. She is so beautiful. But I think the emotion will be stronger if she is not smiling, but looking blissfully sad, as if savouring her last moment with her lover.

#122

simovici ~ thanks a lot for your kind words buddy! :stuck_out_tongue:

jeromoo ~ hey bro! great to see you here! :stuck_out_tongue: … yup, that’s the actual route i thought of earlier, i even had my doubts about keeping her smile, but then i thought … she’s thankful, for the love that was given to her… and that it was going to be her last … ( hehe … you’re the first i disclosed a part of the story to :smiley: ) … as for one of the elements … there’ll be a tear … but me a little worried as to how it should flow …
ok … another thing for u dude :stuck_out_tongue: … the smile … its part of the title too :wink:
cheers man! :beer:

#123

This is just gorgeous, Neville! The expressions on both faces, the tenderness between them, and as usual, your trademark meticulous attention to rendering that makes your 2D work look utterly 3D. I like her expression, and while I don’t know your whole story yet - you’re being so secretive! - I can sense from the last exchanges that it’s something both tender and happy and sad at the same time… maybe just some oh-so-subtle wrinkles on her forehead will add a very subtle feeling of sadness and wistfulness to her face without making her smile any less? But it’s not fair for me to comment without knowing whatemotions you’re trying to elicit yourself. Anyhow, it’s looking super, keep going! Get to color soon, you don’t have much time left! :slight_smile:
good luck!

#124

EXPRESSIONS ROCK! Amazing work for details and mood. :bowdown: …wordless…

#125

walrus ~ heyy buddy! i’m very very happy to see you here! your comments are very valuable, it’s what explains about you, your nature i.e. helping people! don’t ever stop! we’re always here, waiting, listening to what you have to say :thumbsup: … ( even though we practically can’t hear you :smiley: hehehe )
i really like the idea about the subtle wrinkles on her forehead! even though the reference image doesn’t have them, the wrinkle addition will be good for this piece. :stuck_out_tongue:
me still have lots to do :cry: yup, even the colour process has to start! :eek: have to get on to it :frowning:
many thanks to you mike! take care! and good luck to you too! :thumbsup:

OZ ~ you rock bro! :stuck_out_tongue: :buttrock: my friend n i just went through your entire thread … and boy! we went :drool: :drool:

#126

Neville, my Friend :slight_smile: This looks awesome :slight_smile: Love the “crown” on the female’s head. It really looks like 3D… sheesh!!

Cheers,

Dimitrij.

#127

Wow Neville, that is looking fantastic, looks like a 3d model :cry:, in fact it looks more like a 3D model than most of my 3D models look like lol. Congrats on the spectacular work, looking forward to you finishing it! :bowdown:

#128

Hey Neville, really great my dear magician!! I love the peaceful expressions on the couple, really cool !! :slight_smile: Is amazing too see the great “render values” on your image my friend!!:thumbsup: Maybe you need a bit “flesh push” on some contact points; the alien hand on the woman head, the alien chest with the woman chin, the forehead of the woman and the alien mouth, only a comment :slight_smile: Again , incredible magic show like always my friend!! :smiley: All the best! Cheers!! :beer:

#129

wow.
lookin beautiful so far!
I love the sense of intimacy. truely wonderful subtlties in thier expressions. I am pleased you decided upon this composition.
Cant wait to see this one finished!

holy doodle! just read some more of your comments…this isnt 3D? hooooooooooly! amazing sense of form and lighting!

#130

I also thought it was 3d on first glance. Very nice smooth airbrushing, giving it an almost luminous look. The form has a beautiful sculptural feel. Keep it up!

#131

no crits. just wanted to say it’s looking amazing man! keep it up :slight_smile:

A

#132

nice,
i’m also going for romantic affair as well. :slight_smile:
I better keep on eye on your work.
keep it up!

#133

WHOA! love it, Neville…Conveys a host of emotions already…I love that she smiles…this is very real!!..Agreed with mike how your 2d looks 3d.

very maticulous, mate…

Congratulations

Marley

#134

It’s looking fantastic. Keep going buddy. You’re doing some beautiful stuff here

#135

hey folks, been a while now … but i’m pretty much done with her ear … i think i can move on to the colour pass, hopefully in the next update … (then again, nothing special as that is going to be a single tone)

will be back :wink:

good luck to all!

#136

Wow, the ear is really nicely done! Hurry up and get the colours on, Neville!

#137

i give in :frowning: … had to correct ear details … since i went through a couple of photos and came across a good close up, one glance, that was it … had to make those changes …

#138

thanks a lot bro :stuck_out_tongue: colour will be comin real soon :wink: … although the ear is still bugging me a little bit :argh: … but i’ll make those wee changes later on :wink:

will reply to the others soon … YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!

have to rush :cry:

#139

I just realize why I like it so much your pic .It reminds me these B&W movies in the 50 With Bogart and Bacall or in France Jean Gabin and Michèle Morgan .Wonderful Piece Neville .
High Sensuality?*****

#140

Hmmmm… are you holding something back from us, Neville? Are you really going for a monocromatic look here?