IceFusion Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Thats good progress! Your really good when it comes to drawing people, I suck . Good work. Quote Visit-> My Website <-Visit Please Call Me Elite Override The trick to flying is throwing yourself at the floor and missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 thanks I'm still working on learning to draw. I did get a great book from chapters called Drawing the Head and Figure by Jack Hamm. it really helped me learn proper proportions. I saw a big improvement after that. on this picture I've still a lot of shading to do. have to work the head portion into the neck yet using shadows etc. Doing the face is the hardest and longest part for me. but will plug away a little bit each day. thanks for stoping by and looking. Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topezia Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I'll keep an eye on the the ballerina from time to time to see progress of her face, I like the costume, the pose and the colors (B.T.W.: I thought you'd have used that white soft texture you made to make her tutu) off-topic: I saw your tip on general discussion & questions abt making grass and did good use of it! Again thks for all the good work and help you give! Ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 thanks topezia, in the mean time here is a little preview work I'll share with you all. A frame can be so much more than a border around a picture. basic frame which I've shared on my DA see this thread in PDN for the link page 2 viewtopic.php?f=12&t=23723 here is what the frame looks like I shared 1) polar to rect settings 0 and 200 I then doubled the canvas size to twice the width duplicated layer and aligned on layer to the right and other to the left and merged. 2) multiwrap 420 1.0 reflect I'm going to try and work these into the balcony behind my ballerina, if I can get the settings correct. Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 finished ballerina 100% my own work its 90% Paint.Net . The ballerina I drew myself on paper with pencil, and scanned into the Paint.Net program. Considering I drew stick people just over a year ago I think she's pretty nice. The brush (twinkle stars) in the background is one I made myself. It can be found for a short time in the share your custom brushes thread. I also used the brush for her little crown, and the floor. if you scroll up the page you will see the work in progress shots. edit: had to fix the eyelids. she really wasn't looking at a decapatited pig off stage. Blooper that ones for you.....LOL! ""FINISHED"" click here ===>LARGER VERSION ON DA <=== click here Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Very cool Oma! Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 hey Lionhearted thanks. I know its not a subject most of the young boys find fascinating " a ballerina" oh that's just lame I'm sure most of them think . But the difficulty factor was extremely high on this one for me and its the challenge that was big deal to me. Doing people in realistic poses is not easy, to get color of skin correct isn't easy, and have a passable background isn't easy. On my own personal scale of difficulty I rate this one right up there near the top of all the work I've ever done. so thanks for the vote of confidence and your nice words. ciao Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lionhearted Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 hey Lionhearted thanks. I know its not a subject most of the young boys find fascinating " a ballerina" oh that's just lame I'm sure most of them think . I can still appreciate the art and the effort it took to make it, no? Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 yes and that shows maturity in art doesn't go hand in hand with the number of years in your age. once again thanks for all your support. makes doing a difficult picture worth it. ciao Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZizOiz Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I really like the background lighting on your ballerina, and your water picture looks so realistic! Quote Click on my signature image for my gallery | hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 @ZizOiz thank you for your nice comments. not sure what next project will be right now. Most of my abstract art comes from whichever book I'm currently reading, or movie I've just seen. The realistic things mainly from request from my grandkiddies. ciao Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Then read more books and watch more movies. And talk with the grandkiddies more. Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 guess I should read the C# book one more time ? actually found something interesting, its a long one but will be a challenge. back to you all when I have a bit done. ciao Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 working on some more cards/bookmarks for the senior care complex. this one is trial of the new brush I will be making. (It is just a portion so far) trying a new plugin as well Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topezia Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 That brush promises to do wonders, looking forward to its completion ciao ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 images for vista? because you asked so nicely. good luck on your picture ---add another layer---transparent Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vista? Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thank you very much for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 I've done traditional scrapbooking for years, and have just recently started to make my own page embelishments . The scrapbookers will recognize this type of tag. I used this tut for the cardboard. viewtopic.php?f=15&t=24255 I'm thinking it needs ribbon but not sure how to tie a knot thru the hole. Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topezia Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Veeery cool Oma! And just saw you posted a tut for making cardboard, lol, thanks I am going to try it to-morrow! Sure you'll find a way for the ribbon , I would be curious too to know how to do that, Ciao ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Nab Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I hope you can still edit the text of the pic Oma - should be "May your heart always be filled with hope." "you're" refers to "you" and "are" Really cool job though, my fave part of the pic is the top left two corners and central circle thing -- looks very cool EDIT: here you go, I fixed it Quote "pyrochild, you're my favorite person ever. We should go snowboarding some time."~ 007 Nab. Ish. PDN Gallery | I Made a Deviant Art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 :oops: @007 Nab a million thanks for fixing that for me. My spelling is not my strong point. edit the two corners are text and I did use ASH tut on simple 3d metal using dropshadow. The centre round area around the hole in the tag is supposed to be one of those fancy metal grommets, they use in scrapbooking. I used the rosaces plugin, with an assortment of other effects. ciao Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janettsue Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 That is very nice Oma. Quote "One can't complain. I have my friends. Someone spoke to me only yesterday." EEYORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 thanks Janettsue I'm looking at it now and thinking I can do much better. So I'll be redoing and making a few revisions to match it in better to the digital scrapbook page. it need more embellishments. many more I'm thinking lace and ribbons and a few charms. :wink: Will have to see what I can come up with. Realistic things are just not my best projects, I end up doing them and redoing them, and end up being seldom satisfied. Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 It has been awhile since I added anything here. I haven't been feeling 100% lately so my creative juices just were not working. I must be on the mend because I felt like making a pattern piece. I'm not sure where to take this one...... Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZizOiz Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I really like it! it looks like gems... I think you could make into some sort of royal room, because to me it looks sort of like the entire piece is covered in gems and gold Quote Click on my signature image for my gallery | hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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