Popular Post LionsDragon Posted November 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Hello! Longtime lurker here. I suppose I should go introduce myself properly too. I have spent a good bit of time over the years reading, practicing tutorials, and just generally trying to learn as much about PDN as I can. Anyway...I just finished a piece I am really proud of and finally feel I have something to share. It's made with: Shapes 3D Yellowman's 3D Room tutorial Midora's Animated Image plugin Pixey's tutorial for Midora's plugin TR's Dodge and Burn Metalllize Here, my flickering fireplace! I plan to make this part of a much larger piece eventually, but right now I think I'll have some victory chocolate. Thanks to everyone, and especially Rick Brewster for creating my favorite software. Happy Halloween! --Dragon Additional: Edited December 25, 2021 by LionsDragon 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hello LionsDragon and welcome, the flickering fireplace came just in time for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilian Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Nice fireplace! And welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hello @LionsDragon and Welcome - so glad you have joined us . A very impressive first addition to your Gallery. It makes me want to curl up in front of it with a hot cup of cocoa Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELEN Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Wow. Very nice! What a great image! Kudos to such amazing work! Quote Don't spit into the well, you might drink from it later. -----Yiddish ProverbGlossy Galaxy Ball---How to Make FoliageMy Gallery PDN Fans--My DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seerose Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi LionsDragon! Welcome to the forum! Very well done. Thank you so much. Quote Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsy Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 As one longtime lurker to another, welcome LionsDragon! It took me about three years before I joined but I am so glad I did. I've learned lots since I joined! Quote My PDN Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thank you Eli, Maximilian, Pixey, Helen, Seerose, and Woodsy! That made my day. I added a couple more, but for some reason my brain will not parse the instructions for thumbnails (never was good at those ). I made a rug to go in front of the fireplace, and added a chandelier from an older project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Here's my attempt at @Lynxster's "Opalescent Stained Glass." I made the frame with ShapeMaker. Edited November 3, 2016 by LionsDragon Massive image 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 What a beautiful result and I'm so impressed that you have also mastered the ShapeMaker Tool as well. Great work @Lion'sDragon 1 Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks @Pixey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxster4 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 @LionsDragon....I'm positive I have some reps for you. Can't see anything as Photobucket has been down for maintenance all day. This is the longest I've seen it down. I'll check in later! From all the comments, your images sound fabulous. Quote My Art Gallery | My Shape Packs | ShapeMaker Mini Tut | Air Bubble Stained Glass Chrome Text with Reflections | Porcelain Text w/ Variegated Coloring | Realistic Knit PatternOpalescent Stained Glass | Frosted Snowman Cookie | Leather Texture | Plastic Text | Silk Embroidery Visit my Personal Website "Never, ever lose your sense of humor - you'll live longer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Thanks @lynxster4! Yeah, I just tried to upload some more pictures and no go. P.S. I hope you don't mind, I used one of your shapes in the rug picture because it captured exactly the feeling I wanted. Edited November 5, 2016 by LionsDragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drydareelin Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I love it. Something you don't see round here very often, nice work! Quote Gallery DeviantArt Planet Tutorial | Sun Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxster4 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Beautiful work @LionsDragon! The fireplace will be great in a bigger composition. Your links for the rug and chandelier are not working. Go back into your Photobucket. On the right, select 'IMG thumb', then paste into your post. Would love to see them. And, no, of course, I don't mind you using my shapes....that's what they're there for!! Nice work on the stained glass, BTW. Quote My Art Gallery | My Shape Packs | ShapeMaker Mini Tut | Air Bubble Stained Glass Chrome Text with Reflections | Porcelain Text w/ Variegated Coloring | Realistic Knit PatternOpalescent Stained Glass | Frosted Snowman Cookie | Leather Texture | Plastic Text | Silk Embroidery Visit my Personal Website "Never, ever lose your sense of humor - you'll live longer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hi LionsDragon. Nice to see you here. Well done on the fireplace. Great use of tutes. The stained glass one has such beautiful shapes & lovely soft colours. Wonderful! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thanks @Drydareelin! I love your sig (I'm a bit of an amateur astronomer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 @lynxster4 Thank you! I think (hope) they are working now. Glad you like the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 @barbieq25 thanks! One of the other pieces I have to upload is based on your jewel tut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Statement necklace, from @barbieq25's Making a Jewel tut: Bracelet: The gem in this one is a brush I was messing around with; when I accidentally turned it the "London Blue" color, I figured I should keep it. Edited November 6, 2016 by LionsDragon 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Very pretty jewelry . Loving the blue gem in the bracelet . If I may offer a pointer, or two, I hope you won't mind. It may be advantageous at the end of every jewel step to use AA's Assistant which will sharpen the edges. Also, another great plugin to use, if the centers of a jewel don't quite meet the edges, is to use @MJW's Edge Expander Another pointer that @Barbieq gave me when I first started, was to use a dark shadow/drop shadow between the gem and the metal ring. It's great that you joined us and look forward to seeing more of your creations. 1 Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Ahh, thank you @Pixey! I think you just cleared up a few things that have been bothering me about these. I will have reps for you as soon as my clock resets (the perils of late-night forum browsing). Edited November 6, 2016 by LionsDragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsy Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I agree LionsDragon, pretty jewelry! I'm surprised Pixie didn't mention to try her Gold Encased Bottle tut on the gold areas. It makes some things pop! Quote My PDN Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDragon Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 I have not tried that one yet. Thanks for the reps and the suggestion @Woodsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilian Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Beautifully achieved jewelry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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