Pixey 3,897 Report post Posted February 4 That is so pretty and illuminating. I like how wispy it is and soft and inviting, all at the same time 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximilian 1,809 Report post Posted February 5 Looks like both a lamp and an ornament, very suitable for a cozy nook! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,920 Report post Posted February 5 It shines. There's something very alluring about the whole image. The fog really adds to the whole atmosphere by adding the grainy softness. Great piece 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter 231 Report post Posted February 6 It very pretty. It has a nice "harmony" . Well Done. But if is a restaurant across the street why can't I read the menu in the window?......Oh, Wait I get it, this is like one of those, alligators- er- Allegories ☺️ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted May 27 On 2/6/2019 at 12:17 AM, Scooter said: It very pretty. It has a nice "harmony" . Well Done. But if is a restaurant across the street why can't I read the menu in the window?......Oh, Wait I get it, this is like one of those, alligators- er- Allegories ☺️ EEp, can't believe I missed this! Actually, the restaurant is closed; hence the lack of menu. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulioCoolio 114 Report post Posted May 27 Very nice image! Agree with all of the comments mentioned before. Eerie, yet the lamp light makes it look inviting in a way. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted May 28 @JulioCoolio thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted June 6 (edited) If anybody can find the music of the spheres, it's this guy. Dr. Brian May, astrophysicist and rock god. Edited June 6 by LionsDragon 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynxster4 2,629 Report post Posted June 6 Great job @LionsDragon! I have that CD! Haven't listened to it in a while...have to dig it out. 😊 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixey 3,897 Report post Posted June 6 Perfect image @LionsDragon Brings New Horizons to my mind 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,920 Report post Posted June 7 That's a really cool image. I love the way you've detailed Brian May (G'Mic?) he really stands out against the background and the circles ... great to see you posting art again 😀 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted June 7 @lynxster4, Queen and Brian May are ALWAYS the right answer! @Pixey, that's kind of what inspired this piece! I am going to try to read through his thesis; wish me luck! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted June 7 @welshblue thank you! Believe it or not, no G'MIC. I duplicated the picture of him, ran Sharpen and Dragan Effect (twice) on the bottom layer, then ran Photo Glow on the top and set blend mode > Overlay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seerose 4,036 Report post Posted June 8 @LionsDragon! He really is a gifted musician. And you have a great job. Thank you for sharing this with us! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulioCoolio 114 Report post Posted June 9 Great image and I agree with the comments above. Haven't really heard of this group, but excellent job with putting the focus on him. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted June 12 On 6/9/2019 at 7:35 AM, JulioCoolio said: Great image and I agree with the comments above. Haven't really heard of this group, but excellent job with putting the focus on him. ...Dude. Expect a PM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted June 12 Thank you dearest @Seerose! 💖 And thank you @JulioCoolio! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted August 23 So, I was watching a bit of medieval reconstruction when I remembered there was something odd about medieval glass I'd wanted to research. The short version: glass in many parts of northern and western Europe used to be made with wood ash to provide some of the necessary chemistry, so it had an interesting green-gold effect and was called "forest glass." Here's a window with forest glass and leading; I have been considering a medieval house model (from my favorite book) for some time, so now I at least have the windows for it! 4 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshblue 2,920 Report post Posted August 23 Great job on the frames, it's definitely got an oak look going on. And you've captured the darkness of medieval times brilliantly with the glass colours. Would have just hated to live with all the darkness back then ... looking forward to the house 😀 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynxster4 2,629 Report post Posted August 23 Nice @LionsDragon! How did they see through it? 😁 Wood frame is superb. Looking forward to the house, as well! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixey 3,897 Report post Posted August 23 This is really very well done @LionsDragon A very polished image The woodwork frame and the lattice work are perfect and the forest glass is spectacular Can't wait to see the house that goes with it 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodsy 844 Report post Posted August 23 I agree with those above @LionsDragon! The wood framework is very well done! And the glass fits right in. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seerose 4,036 Report post Posted August 24 Dear @LionsDragon! 💐 You did some work for making this one, great work. Thank you for sharing your result! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted August 25 Thank you, everyone! And @lynxster4, seeing through it wasn't the goal quite as much as letting in a bit of light. Now, to building! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDragon 836 Report post Posted September 2 "The room was all dim like a cave, and the red fire burning still and watchful seemed like the eye of the Lord. There was a little red eye in every bit of ware on the dresser too, where it caught the gleam." --Precious Bane chapter 2, "Telling the Bees." Can't see much of the window in this shot, buuut there's more to come. 4 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
