Pixey 3,878 Report post Posted August 28, 2017 *Tenebrous* = . Beautiful piece - so shiny, glossy and just perfect Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,868 Report post Posted September 4, 2017 @lynxster4 @LionsDragon @Seerose @Pixey ... many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it ... it was a bit of a lesson in not using 3rd party plugins. Harder than I thought. And i failed @Woodsy ... thanks mate. This isn't the actual album cover i was commissioned for ... hence my wife saying I've got problems when something like this comes out of my head without a brief to work to. The album cover technically doesn't belong to me so I'll seek permission before posting it. Almost real ? Damn I failed ------------------------------------------------------------------- Tenebrous 2 on Pg.1. Vinyl courtesy of parts of @toe_head2001's vinyl tutorial. I was going to include an 8 Track cartridge (who remembers them ?) but ran out of room. The text has suffered a lot from being re-sized. In fact I hadn't realised how much until I put my specs on Same credit for models as before. PlugIns used: Object Align, AA Assistant and Bevel Selection 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,868 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 The larger version of the Tenebrous Cassette. Not sure if you've enjoyed music until you've used a bic or pencil to rewind a tape after your machine chewed it ... ***Clickable*** 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodsy 844 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Wow! This one's even better than the other one, if that's possible. The one thing I noticed is the sparkle. I didn't know black plastic could be so shiny. Other than that it's very realistic. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevorOutlaw 254 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 12 hours ago, welshblue said: Not sure if you've enjoyed music until you've used a bic or pencil to rewind a tape after your machine chewed it ... Or used your pinkie with an unclipped fingernail if there wasn't a bic or pencil laying around. I remember watching my brother rewind those cassette back in the day. Speaking of, hot dang, those are slick works. I cannot see any flaw at all and it looks like those promo on a store display. That's how impressive it is. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynxster4 2,610 Report post Posted September 6, 2017 Excellent @welshblue !! I would think it's a photo if I didn't know better!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seerose 4,026 Report post Posted September 6, 2017 @welshblue! You're right. always rotated with the ballpoint pen. Again a wonderful work. Thank you very much. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,868 Report post Posted September 20, 2017 @Woodsy ... many thanks. Yeah you're right. The glint on the cassette is a bit of artistic licence taken too far. Thanks for pointing it out. Looking at it all again with fresh eyes a pretty poor job on the 'tape' too @TrevorOutlaw ... many thanks. Yep the pinkie was used too ... good times. @lynxster4 ... many thanks ... too many mistakes to be a photo ... but then again having seen the photos i take ... @Seerose ... many thanks. Maybe it's an age thing but was so much more character to music back then, with the hiss and crackle of vinyl and cassette. Mp3's aren't the same for me -------------------------------------------------- Flying the Nest on Pg.1. All PDN except for the eye. I haven't done an abstract in years, and this was done thinking of my lil' gal who went off into the big wide world on Saturday, starting University. I'm not ashamed to admit there's a hole in my life right now Spoiler 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrevorOutlaw 254 Report post Posted September 20, 2017 Wait, what!? Your daughter's off to college? My daughter is a senior this year in high school. We are getting old, man. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted September 21, 2017 My niece got married last year. I feel you. "Flying the Nest" is mind-blowing! As the Lion said, "The nest is not of this world." 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seerose 4,026 Report post Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) @welshblue! "Flying the Nest" a beautiful nice outcome for this one. Thank you so much. And "The Shires-Daddy's Little Girl" very nice song. Edited September 21, 2017 by Seerose 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodsy 844 Report post Posted September 21, 2017 Good job on Flying the Nest @welshblue! It's something different but very well done. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixey 3,878 Report post Posted September 21, 2017 The added cassette to the collection is brilliant. Such clarity and what detail . Flying Nest is very symbolic & nicely done - you are a 'softie' at heart aren't you . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynxster4 2,610 Report post Posted September 21, 2017 'Flying the Nest' is something I wouldn't expect from you. Knowing the subject matter.....it drips.....emotion! Well done! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,868 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) On 20/09/2017 at 10:22 PM, TrevorOutlaw said: We are getting old, man Tell me about it mate ... I'm a grandfather with the mind of an 18 year old ... the clock only stops when, well when it stops and who cares then ... @LionsDragon ... many thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I must admit I'm not good with change ... she's having a ball ... I'm just bawling @Seerose ... many thanks, glad you enjoyed The shires too ... UK C & W isn't something that comes along often, but their albums are well worth listening to @Woodsy ... thanks mate, I enjoy abstracts and they're the ones that sell the most t-shirts ... maybe because people can put their own interpretation to them ? On 21/09/2017 at 6:39 PM, Pixey said: you are a 'softie' at heart aren't you More than a lot of people will ever know. The things I've cried at ... music, books and don't tell anyone ... but the first Ice Age when it looked like Diego was dead ... I sobbed my heart out ... is Just an example. Many thanks as always, it's humbling you've been a fan of my work so long @lynxster4 ... many thanks ... I enjoy doing emotive pieces, personal to me, that way I can leave a piece of me on the canvas ... and it's great therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------ Unrequited ... born after doing some poster/ graphic work for a Woman's Refuge. Such important places. Very humbling to see the strength of the victims, and sad that domestic violence occurs but even more sad that some people who know it's going on sweep it under the carpet as not their problem Edited September 29, 2017 by welshblue 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynxster4 2,610 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Wow @welshblue! How grim and dire and beautiful all at the same time! Great work! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seerose 4,026 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 @welshblue! I find this picture very very good. Hidden powers takes over the game. Thank you for your efforts. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted September 30, 2017 Holy cow...the king has returned! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixey 3,878 Report post Posted September 30, 2017 Very sad and moving image - which is very well done @welshblue . I won't say too much, but it strikes a chord (from a long time ago.) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,868 Report post Posted September 30, 2017 @lynxster4 ... @Seerose ... @LionsDragon ... @Pixey Many thanks as per usual ... your support for my work really is appreciated ... a bit of a taboo subject, and I've ummhed and ahhhed whether it was going to remain unpublished ... but a childhood of seeing/hearing it first hand, then being kicked out at 18 when I couldn't sit back anymore and let it happen I posted it in support of everyone through-out the world ...male as well as female living the life that they deserve better than My next piece will be more cheerful than the previous 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted September 30, 2017 *hugs* Like @Pixey, this brings back memories of another time...thank you for the work you've been doing with that organization. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodsy 844 Report post Posted September 30, 2017 That's a gruesome image @welshblue but very well done! I'm just trying to figure out how the text was made. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,868 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 On 01/10/2017 at 12:53 AM, Woodsy said: I'm just trying to figure out how the text was made I should have stated it was a photo' manipulation of sorts. The text came from HERE. The skull originally from Sculptris (great free programme) that I heavily gave the PDN twist to ... colouring/ shading ... giving extra teeth to etc Thanks mate 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELEN 355 Report post Posted October 12, 2017 Wow! Wow! Looks so real! Yes, I have seen human skulls before in real life. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulioCoolio 114 Report post Posted October 14, 2017 Very nice content! I really enjoy looking at all your works. Truly amazing talent. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
