Looking at this level of awesome makes my eyes bleed with joy.
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Looking at this level of awesome makes my eyes bleed with joy.
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Hahah, thanks!
I live for reactions like that, I appreciate you shooting by the gallery.
wow, that's an amazing job on that finish to that piece. So much amazing detail, how the textures of the different kind of materials (cloth, metal, leather) stand out and how everything looks so... real. outstanding
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It's gorgeous and atmospheric.
wow...that is absolutely gorgeous
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Thunder is good, thunder is impressive, but lightning does the work.
Real nice piece of work there. Real nice. I love what you guys do with photoshop.
Wow.
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http://cryptcrawler.deviantart.com/a...sword-92333558
As always - thanks for all the support, you guys rule.
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Love it.
It's pretty much everything I want out of an art piece. On one level it's this great dramatic moment in an interesting fantasy setting. So much emotion and plot conveyed in little details like the brave angle of the raised sword, the twisting of the cloak as the skeleton-faced prey (belatedly?) turns.
On another level it's a high quality of complex artistic layout, with layers of details organized into levels of importance via subtle techniques. The sort of volcano shape of the middle chunk, rising up to the moon-framed face immediately draws the eye to the highly important face detail. The gleam on the sword. And then on a muted importance level, there's the misty glow on the ruined architecture in the background, the subtle curve on the line of rocks along the ground. Even the least important stuff like the punctuation of the flowers and the clasp on the leather scabbard contribute positively to the overall piece.
I mean it really is stellar. You can take in the full surface of the fantasy and enjoy that, and then you can get past that and dive in even further to pull out interesting little details all over the place. Thank you for posting it.
I think it's okay. Mostly because there's not enough showcasing of Ironik. Putting Ironik in there would've definitely gotten it over the hump into A+ territory. So yeah, more Ironik next time, those are my expectations.
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I think it's okay. Mostly because there's not enough showcasing of Ironik. Putting Ironik in there would've definitely gotten it over the hump into A+ territory. So yeah, more Ironik next time, those are my expectations.
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Ok the art ooogling is full force today.
Outstanding piece, loved it.
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wow, that's an amazing job on that finish to that piece. So much amazing detail, how the textures of the different kind of materials (cloth, metal, leather) stand out and how everything looks so... real. outstanding
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Thanks Mag, I appreciate that!
The textures were pretty fun. Really the whole thing was enjoyable. It really makes a big difference when you have folks like you around who really love art and take the time to say something when they like it - the support means a lot.
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It's gorgeous and atmospheric.
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Thank you! Usually theres something in a piece that I end up fighting with to get it right; this one was the exact opposite, the atmosphere and layout just seemed to fall into place.
Im really glad you dig it, thanks!
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wow...that is absolutely gorgeous
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Thank you so much! The compliments really mean a lot when you work hard.
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Real nice piece of work there. Real nice. I love what you guys do with photoshop.
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Thanks man! Photoshop is really an incredible program. Honestly id be dead in the water without it; oil paints and inks are for too unforgiving for me, I need to be able to make mistakes - good and bad ones; the nature of some traditional materials affords neither sometimes.
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http://cryptcrawler.deviantart.com/a...sword-92333558
As always - thanks for all the support, you guys rule.
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Love it.
It's pretty much everything I want out of an art piece. On one level it's this great dramatic moment in an interesting fantasy setting. So much emotion and plot conveyed in little details like the brave angle of the raised sword, the twisting of the cloak as the skeleton-faced prey (belatedly?) turns.
On another level it's a high quality of complex artistic layout, with layers of details organized into levels of importance via subtle techniques. The sort of volcano shape of the middle chunk, rising up to the moon-framed face immediately draws the eye to the highly important face detail. The gleam on the sword. And then on a muted importance level, there's the misty glow on the ruined architecture in the background, the subtle curve on the line of rocks along the ground. Even the least important stuff like the punctuation of the flowers and the clasp on the leather scabbard contribute positively to the overall piece.
I mean it really is stellar. You can take in the full surface of the fantasy and enjoy that, and then you can get past that and dive in even further to pull out interesting little details all over the place. Thank you for posting it.
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Wow goldbricker - thanks! You know I get blown away when people read all that into what I do, I get amazed by it; for the simple fact that it reaffirms my theory that art/music etc is another form of language all its own. How you knew that the lich is indeed belatedly turning after the kids arrival is beyond me; thats the kind of thing I half-heartedly hope comes through but expect that it wont and that im just a nutcase that creates pictures with the idea in mind that they are merely stills of an interally playing movie that runs in one of the many busted up, haunted theatres of my imagination.
Sometimes you get to see through the veil when someone makes a comment or two that lets you know that the theatre really isnt yours.. and its open for business.
Im really thrilled you got so much out of this piece goldbricker, thanks very much for taking the time to say so.
Thanks guys, coming here to post new stuff is something that I really get excited about, it means more than you think to have the support.
This looks like hte cover to a book that I would love to read. Your attention to detail as well as the ability to paint so realistically will always blow me away. Your work is always a joy to look at.
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I think it's okay. Mostly because there's not enough showcasing of Ironik. Putting Ironik in there would've definitely gotten it over the hump into A+ territory. So yeah, more Ironik next time, those are my expectations.
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You know you arent the first to mention this about my work.
I really gotta hammer on that - thanks for the critique.
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I think it's okay. Mostly because there's not enough showcasing of Larissa. Putting Larissa in there would've definitely gotten it over the hump into A+ territory. So yeah, more Larissa next time, those are my expectations.
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You know you arent the first to mention this about my work.
I really gotta hammer on that - thanks for the critique.
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I think it's okay. Mostly because there's not enough showcasing of TA. Putting TA in there would've definitely gotten it over the hump into A+ territory. So yeah, more TA next time, those are my expectations.
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You know you arent the first to mention this about my work.
I really gotta hammer on that - thanks for the critique.
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lol Phantom, been a big fan of your artz for a long time! I love your painted style! Excellent piece! Color me jealous! 
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It's been said already, but never enough....
Amazing piece. Words can't describe the awesomeness.
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It's lovely, eerie, hopeful, dynamic, and imposing. It's what every horror-fantasy piece should be.
I fear I won't be able to afford your commissions now, when they come to pass. Once I get my GraverArt I think you'll be next on the list for The Big Save.
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It's lovely, eerie, hopeful, dynamic, and imposing. It's what every horror-fantasy piece should be.
I fear I won't be able to afford your commissions now, when they come to pass. Once I get my GraverArt I think you'll be next on the list for The Big Save.
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Khep thats not something youll have to worry about.
These are tough, tough times economically for a lot of people and im not a very materially driven person.
My stuff isnt going to be outlandishly priced, itll be competative and ill work with people if they need time or need to pay in dribs and drabs.
At least people from here anyway.
I really appreciate those compliments more than you may think, they honestly humble and motivate me.
Thanks!
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That is just plain friggin awesome!
Encore!!!
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Thanks a lot Dark-E, your support is really appreciated.
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Ok the art ooogling is full force today.
Outstanding piece, loved it.
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Thank you so much, im glad you liked it!
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This looks like hte cover to a book that I would love to read. Your attention to detail as well as the ability to paint so realistically will always blow me away. Your work is always a joy to look at.
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Im grateful that you dig it, compliments like these really keep me energized - doing book covers is one of my big goals!!
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Amazing piece. Words can't describe the awesomeness.
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Thank you so much for that, its reactions like this that make it a really inspiring experience for me.
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I think it's okay. Mostly because there's not enough showcasing of TA. Putting TA in there would've definitely gotten it over the hump into A+ territory. So yeah, more TA next time, those are my expectations.
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You know you arent the first to mention this about my work.
I really gotta hammer on that - thanks for the critique.
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lol Phantom, been a big fan of your artz for a long time! I love your painted style! Excellent piece! Color me jealous!
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LOL!
This "fixed" bit here made me crack the hell up, classic.
Thor I really do appreciate you, youve been around a *while* and have always been encouraging - it means more than you may think.
This forum is seriously just...I dunno..pure \m/ METAL \m/.
The other forums for this game leave *A LOT* to be desired, but this one is just awesome; genuine, creative people and enthusiasts who will literally drop what thier doing to help.
Ill be honest with you guys; I really dont even play the game that much anymore - maybe 1-2 times a month.
Ive been keeping my account for the fan-art forums alone, although I spend the majority of my time lurking..
..like a good phantom.
What servers do you guys play on? - so maybe the one night off I take a week I can make a noob or transfer a character and join you guys for some sillyness.
You're...going to take commissions? *runs off to update wishlist*
The fact that people can create things like this on a computer blows my mind. Even I can sit down with a pencil and doodle some little thing, so I can wrap my mind around traditional art. But these newfangled computer program thingies that allow artists to paint and draw with pixels...I can't fathom it. I have a primitive mind, to me it's magic. That's a little piece of magic you made there.
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Hey all!
Just finished a piece that some of you guys expressed some interest in - namely Khep and Dark-E.
Im a little nervous about it since some folks have already seen the sketch and might already have some expectations - hopefully my version will live up to the one they had in mind.
http://cryptcrawler.deviantart.com/a...sword-92333558
As always - thanks for all the support, you guys rule.