Image Umbrella: Realistic Images

[lynxster4 2,640]

Here is a "realistic" image I did 100% PDN. Tools and effects included Gradient Fill, Lines Tool, Shapes Tool, Brush Tool, and Distort Liquify.

 

Full SIze: http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q436/RydalS/Long%20Faced%20Ally%20Cat_zpsuhlebdcj.jpg

 

Very nice image Rydal.  Looks so real!      

[Rydal 6]

Thanks guys. I'm glad to be here.

[Drydareelin 222]

I love the really subtle texture to it, and the eyes look great. Maybe you could add some shadows for the head and tail next time? Although that depends fully on the light's direction.

 

I've already posted this to my gallery so I won't say too much but,

http://orig06.deviantart.net/d1a3/f/2016/210/6/c/void_by_drydareelin-dabv95b.png

Void

29/07/2016

 

I had another go at something a bit more realistic this time - apart from the star spikes which don't occur in nature!

[Rickhum 358]

I haven't quiet worked out how to drive this forum business yet and I'm def' not ready to set up a gallery.

I could use some hints and feedback though so am posting this recent pic of a yogi.

All done in Pdn and is my first attempt @ shading with Gaussian blur.

I hope I haven't made a faux pas posting here. I'm sure some one will let me know if I have.

[Red ochre 1,469]

That is absolutely fantastic Rickham!
I hope you do start a gallery soon, I'd love to see more images of this quality on the forum.

 

As for hints/constructive criticism, I can't see any obvious 'errors'. Perhaps consider 'dithering' the colour gradients a little?
- As a smooth background to contrast the figure's texture? All personal choice though!

 

Have you tried TR's 'Dodge and Burn' plugin? Pyro's 'Smudge' and 'Liquify' could also be useful for images like this.
Ultimately, if it looks as you intended it to, then it is correct.

 

Good work!

[lynxster4 2,640]

That is beautiful work Rickham!  I agree with Red; start a gallery soon...I'd like to see more of your work.  

[Woodsy 844]

Hey Rickhum, another great image! You need to start a gallery! Your next project should probably be a signature.

[Pixey 3,905]

Ooo - that is so beautiful.  All gold and mystical.  Great work and look forward to you opening a Gallery soon.  (Stay away from them crocs) .

[Seerose 4,039]

Rickhum!

 

Firstly welcome and have fun here. 

 

What a beautiful picture, I really like! Thank you for the sharing.    

[Rickhum 358]

Thanks so much for your kind remarks folks. Especially for the prac" tips Red ochre which I will check out.

I've redone this piece several times since and tho it's more to my liking I'm not quite happy with my line work.

I've started a gallery on Photobucket but still haven't worked out how to link it up.

tuvm all.

Edited August 22, 2016 by Rickhum

[Rickhum 358]

How's this for a sig Woodsy?

Now if I can just find how to use it, I know I saw it here somewhere.

 

[Woodsy 844]

Hey Rickhum, looks good! Almost looks like you scanned it. On your settings page you'll see a signature tab. If you're going to use it for your signature you'll need to adjust the size.

500 px by 150 px

Edited August 22, 2016 by Woodsy

[Rickhum 358]

Cheers Woodsy,thanks for the directions.

 

 

Edited August 23, 2016 by Rickhum

[Woodsy 844]

Looks good Rickhum!

[Rickhum 358]

Playing with 'Liquify' and 'Dents"

This peice is called "Neanderthal'

Ooh! a thumb! beaudy, I'm working it out :-)

Edited August 27, 2016 by Rickhum

[ProlificDesign 3]

Playing with Blurs and Rotate/Zoom, Copy layers and moved them away a smidge. Then blurred until I was happy

[Seerose 4,039]

On 27.8.2016 at 8:19 PM, ProlificDesign said:

Playing with Blurs and Rotate/Zoom, Copy layers and moved them away a smidge. Then blurred until I was happy

 

Hello ProlificDesign!  

 

Welcome to the forum. I like the color effect. Thanks for sharing.    

[MadJik 963]

Starfish...

[kalodexD 2]

made a tree, Happy about it.

Edited February 7, 2018 by kalodexD

[Seerose 4,039]

 @kalodexD! Welcome to our family ! Very nice tree. Thank you for sharing.  

[C7007 5]

A Doctor Who's TARDIS explosion, I've used some parts of this tutorial.

https://imgur.com/a/FBImr

I've cut some parts of a TARDIS png and applied motion blur, glow and color correction (with Curves+) to give the parts a "burning" look.