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Published: 2008-08-17 02:43:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 7523; Favourites: 222; Downloads: 0
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I did this as a commission for a cd cover, but without any instructions, I could decide what to paint (it just should fit to the title "Invasion" and should be with aliens).I didn't have to sell exclusive rights to them, so this could also still be used as a cover for a science-fiction book or something else (except cd-covers, of course).
This was a lot of fun, because I wanted to do some more alien landscapes for a long time (but didn't have the time and inspiration to do that).
Acrylics on canvas, 41 cm x 55 cm
Edit:
I added some details: a plant in the shadow on the left and a skull and bone behind the leg of the creature in the foreground.
I think now it's better.
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Comments: 37
Wow, nice work!! 
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this reminds me of those old colorful dinosaur toys u could get at the grocery store
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Looks cool, now what an awesome commission that would have been "paint what you want, get money for it and re-sell it if you like"...a deal dosn't get sweeter than that 
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Is it ok for me to use this in a nonprofit video i am workin on if i give you credit?
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What kind of video will it be?
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A video that will be as a music video to a song I like, this video will feature images of space, planets (both on and from orbit), spaceships (exterior and interior), planetary invasion (where I will use your image), stasis chambers and different kinds of aliens.
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Okay, as long as it's a non-profit thing, you can use it. Just don't forget to place my name somewhere and also the Url of my website ([link] ), thanks!
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As mentioned its nonprofit and I will put your name in credits and descpription and link to your page. Is that fine or shall i mention it somewhere else?
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It's okay with me
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That orange dinosaur-esk creature is just gorgeous! Fantastic
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This is cool. The similar builds between the creatures, with the vertical mouths and just two limbs, makes it seem more realistic. Also like the two craft in the background rushing towards the planet.
On the foremost creature, though, the toes on the right leg seem a little bonier and more spindly than the ones on it's left leg. That could just be the angle, but you might consider it.
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Thanks a lot!
I'm not sure if it's bonier, but to me the angle of its right leg (or foot) looks a bit wrong. But I was in a rush to finish this.
Anyway, I appreciate detailed and critical comments like that, thanks!
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You're welcome.
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Γ.Γ OOOH WOW ! :w00t. FANTASTISCH
Das ist ja wieder einmal total inspirierendes Bild
Diese zauberhafte surreale Landschaft mit all den wunderbaren Gestanten die das Bild bevΓΆlkern sieht KLASSE aus
Die Idee finde ich genial gut und erst recht die fantasievoll Umsetzung.
Dein Bild hat echt Charisma *Applaus*
This is so amazing. I just went WOW when I saw it.
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Vielen lieben Dank!
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Fantastic! I love those classic colors. It reminds me a little of Rodney Matthews.
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Thank you very much!
It's really a good thing to be compared with Rodney Matthews, although my style is very different (I think this painting rather looks a bit like a mixture of Michael Whelan and Roger Dean)
Okay, maybe the mushrooms look like some shapes in Rodney Matthews' paintings.
Thanks anyway!
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You're welcome!
I can see the Michael Whelan too (one of my faves!) but though we may draw comparisons...I think you've got your own thing going. And it's just as good.
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Thanks a lot!
Well, I think I still have a lot to learn to be as good as Michael Whelan, but I also think I have my own style (and he has 20 or 25 years more experience as a painter)
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Hehe, that's cool! I love the inspiration you took from dinosaurs here - looks like some sort of alien cretaceous period, which is really, really cool. Unearthly Jurassic Park action!
This is really lovely, I really like it!
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Thank you very much!
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You're welcome (:
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