Spectre 9 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Beckoning Light (or the orange glossy ball as others have referred to it) looks real nice Helen. Crisp with just the right amount of fade/blur. I especially like the particles or sparkles scattered in the sphere. Because there's no discernible light source I'm willing to accept the random reflections as part of the "luster" of the image. I do feel however that they gray outline is perhaps unnecessary and detracts a tad from the otherwise realistic feel of the pic. But in any case, that's a matter of interpretation and the vision behind the product. In short, well done indeed my dear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbieq25 1,050 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Lovely work as usual Helen! I have said it often - your work is just magical. The colour combinations are wonderful. I can see this as part of a larger image in one of the children's books. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to post Share on other sites
HELEN 359 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 @Goon: Thanks, Goon. I wasn't sure how to make the dispersed effect seem more realistic, so I tested out different methods for creating that effect. @Pixey: Sometimes when I create glossies, I keep in mind that not all like the warmer colors like pinks and purples, but for this one, I started with a warm color and didn't do any color changes. @Daniels: So glad you like that! @johnnysdream: I'm honored that you like it. @Spectre: You know when you create something and it's bugging you because that one little detail is messing things up even if not all care much about it? Well, the outline was bugging me. I am going to fix it when I get home. I appreciate your lovely comments. Thank you! @barbie: Life's already tough, so why not create something magical with art? Thank you. 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 post Share on other sites
jaybeemz 2 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Very imaginative use with PDN,cool images. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HELEN 359 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 @Jay: Thank you so much. Paint.NET is a powerful program! @Spectre: I edited the file. 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 post Share on other sites
Spectre 9 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 @Spectre: I edited the file...I appreciate your lovely comments. Thank you! Indeed you did and personally I'm glad you felt the same way about the outline as I find the revised version flawless. And you're quite welcome my dear. Commenting your art is a pleasure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yellowman 275 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Beautiful orange orb, another gem added to your wonderful collection. I like the name you call it. Quote My GalleryMy YouTube Channel "PDN Tutorials" Link to post Share on other sites
DrewDale 795 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Beckoning Light is another stunning work from you Helen. Gloss and more gloss, I'm gonna need to wear sunglasses browsing your gallery soon. Amazing things you do with pdn, always a pleasure to view your works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SAND33P 66 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Love the particle effects in "Beckoning Light"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sashwilko 497 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I can't believe I have not visited your gallery for such a long time, nice to view your amazing works here Helen 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JulioCoolio 143 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 It has been a long time for me too, but let me just say that you always have amazing works here Helen. I really love the reflections of light on your new one and the effects you put on the inside of the globe too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drydareelin 264 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Ah the gloss! I can taste it from here! Your newest looks really good Helen No idea how you did all the glowing ball...things at the bottom though o_o Great stuff! 1 Quote Gallery DeviantArt Planet Tutorial | Sun Tutorial Link to post Share on other sites
HELEN 359 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 @Sasha: It's a treat that you visited and commented. Thank you! @Julio: You know me, I love glossies and light. Thanks for visiting! @Dryda: Go right ahead and taste it. It's pretty good. The glowing is very easy, just a few colors mixed in and blurred (each on its own layer, though). Thank you! 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 post Share on other sites
barbieq25 1,050 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Aw Helen that is just wonderful! I just love the band across it. Really adds interest & makes the eye rove around the splendid magical orb. I'm certain there is magic in that orb. Maybe it is fairies waiting to be let out? I love the way you do the colours where it kisses the imaginary horizon. Just pure eye candy again from you. Well done! 1 Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to post Share on other sites
Daniels 129 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Wonderful new glossy, Helen. The shine around the outside is a wonderful touch 1 Quote Logo/Banner Competition My Gallery Link to post Share on other sites
Seerose 4,272 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Dear ! Excellent new sphere. Thank you very much. 1 Quote Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Gandhi Link to post Share on other sites
Pixey 4,792 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Another beautiful wonder of your talent with Glossiness . The sphere is absolutely delicious and the colour just draws me into the orb and makes me want to eat candy, for some reason! Fantastic work my dear 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 post Share on other sites
Red ochre 1,621 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Another polished gem! - well, orb really - but very well made, as ever - good work 1 Quote Red ochre Plugin pack............................................................... Diabolical Drawings Link to post Share on other sites
HELEN 359 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 @barbie: Ah, you say the most magical things. You're so sweet. Thank you! @Daniels: Subtle, but fun. That's what I was going for. I sometimes like to overdo things, but not for this one. Thanks, by the way. @Seerose: I love creating glossies and I believe most know that on this forum. Thank you, sweetly. @Pixey: I think I might've wanted candy the time I was creating the glossy. Thus, the result. *hugs* @Red: It's so amazing for you to have visited my gallery. I don't know, I feel honored. Thank you ALL! 1 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 post Share on other sites
JulioCoolio 143 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Wow! Very nice indeed! It's so smooth too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HELEN 359 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thank you so much, Julio! Whew! Sorry for the wait for a new art piece. I hope you like it! 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 post Share on other sites
TechnoRobbo 1,165 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Wow Miss Helen, that looks real Quote Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to post Share on other sites
barbieq25 1,050 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Helen, your newest work is just fantastic! Great colours & glow. The way you did the reflection works very well too. This one is really special. Well done! This should be a greeting card. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to post Share on other sites
Pixey 4,792 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 OH! How beautiful this bauble is .......... glossy, shiney and just perfect . I had just begun to think about Christmas and now you've really gotten me in the mood . 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 post Share on other sites
Red ochre 1,621 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Beautiful Christmas image! Very well composed and clever use of 'focus'. Well done! Quote Red ochre Plugin pack............................................................... Diabolical Drawings Link to post Share on other sites
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