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Published: 2005-09-15 05:58:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 4420; Favourites: 71; Downloads: 197
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Description *gasp* Digital work!

This was a uni assignment- we had to take a photograph, and render it in photoshop. We also had to put a separate photograph (not rendered) in the background, but I left that out of the submission, because that wasn't my work at all.

This isn't as good as I would like it to be, because I only had a week in which to do it, plus going to uni, and all my other homework, and etc, so it is a bit rushed. Also, it is my first attempt at a proper digital portrait. I've never used Photoshop to create a full-blown portrait before, even though I've done other things in it, frequently. But I thought someone might like to see it anyway!

Time.... roughly 15 hours, I suppose, maybe a bit more, or a bit less.
Programme: Photoshop CS, Mac OSX version.
Other: Wacom Graphire tablet.

Enjoy. I don't want full-blown critiques, please, but feel free to comment. I'd love to hear your opinions. I won't be working any longer on this, as it is due in tomorrow.
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Comments: 65

Heterodoxy-Pix [2011-09-22 16:56:47 +0000 UTC]

You should send this to her and ask her to autograph it! It's gorgeous!!

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Alene In reply to Heterodoxy-Pix [2011-09-22 18:04:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Heterodoxy-Pix In reply to Alene [2011-09-22 19:46:06 +0000 UTC]

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musicgal3 [2011-03-26 11:13:43 +0000 UTC]

Wow, incredible! Absolutely beautiful, and I love the silk look of her outfit.

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Alene In reply to musicgal3 [2011-03-27 08:54:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you like it!

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cybernetichero [2009-05-14 07:35:23 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful but not devastatingly so, it is her force of personality that is so captivating.

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Alene In reply to cybernetichero [2009-05-14 18:17:12 +0000 UTC]

I find people who are just that little bit more interesting than dazzling so much more interesting to draw. I like to try and get their character to shine through, if I can.

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Cocky-as-a-Rooster [2007-06-01 02:19:13 +0000 UTC]

Wow...!! The coloring is really good! Especially on the robe and the hair. XDDD I want to become a great artist just like you someday. I'll need lots of practice, that's for sure.

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Alene In reply to Cocky-as-a-Rooster [2007-06-01 04:50:01 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou!
Practice and observation are really what you need; practice and observe and you'll just keep getting better and better.

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Aristocrat-knights [2006-03-07 16:19:33 +0000 UTC]

oops
so you did post some up
HAHAhaha
its very good
especially for a first attempt at a portrait.

one thing you could try to do for future reference, is to make it more textured. because thats one of the main problems with digital paintings; they come out too flat and clean...try using textured brushes, or dual brushes for a less obvious effect. but you'll have to play around with them to see....
sorry for the critique ive just decided to be more critical in my art, so i improve.
feel free to get me back next time i post

that being said, its an excellent painting. i especially like the left sleeve. it seems silky and reflective some how. . good!
keep it up!
...and heeeeey she's not holding a gun
hAHha
post THAT one

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Alene In reply to Aristocrat-knights [2006-03-08 01:48:54 +0000 UTC]

I wanted more texture, but I just didn't have time The deadline was one week, and I had all my other assignments to do as well.... torture, that is what they do to us, torture!
I like to do digital work like I do oil paints- because I'm allergic to oil paints, and I like to do oil paints like masters like Joshua Reynolds. dunno why.... but all painterly
I don't want to post that one, because I didn't draw it, all I did was colour it in, very quickly. And I don't consider that *my* work Maybe I'll bung some of my next projects into scraps though, but they are just product illustrations.

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Shirleys-Art-Site [2006-01-05 04:29:06 +0000 UTC]

You mean u didn't draw this! I am sure if u drew it and paint it in paint shop pro it would be fantabulous......

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Alene In reply to Shirleys-Art-Site [2006-01-05 06:19:06 +0000 UTC]

No, I drew it first. We had to hand in an inked drawing of the photograph that we rendered as well- we were allowed to trace it, but in my opinion that is just *cheating* So I drew it, using a grid. Then I painted it in Photoshop CS, using the original photograph as a reference, just as I do with my pencil drawings.

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Shirleys-Art-Site In reply to Alene [2006-01-05 11:38:40 +0000 UTC]

I see~as talented as u are I couldn't see u cheat~

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Alene In reply to Shirleys-Art-Site [2006-01-05 12:04:15 +0000 UTC]

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lucky-tweak [2005-11-17 15:03:40 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap. HD!

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Alene In reply to lucky-tweak [2005-11-17 15:12:00 +0000 UTC]

HD? Or am I being obtuse? Glad you like it, anyway!

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lucky-tweak In reply to Alene [2005-11-17 15:14:45 +0000 UTC]

What did you get for it ? A high distinction ? lol

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Alene In reply to lucky-tweak [2005-11-17 15:38:28 +0000 UTC]

Oh! I forgot that!

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Zaiye [2005-10-10 15:26:25 +0000 UTC]

Woooooooooooow, I wish I could do that. I love her hair and her face and everything about her.

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Alene In reply to Zaiye [2005-10-10 15:36:27 +0000 UTC]

Practice, and I'm sure you will be able to! I'm so glad you like it, thanks!

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crimson-skies [2005-10-05 20:16:32 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous! somehow it's so classical at the same time as modern-looking. great work!

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Alene In reply to crimson-skies [2005-10-06 03:47:55 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much! It was quite a modern-looking reference photograph.
Thanks for the +:fav:!

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Azalie-Insanity [2005-09-18 00:02:24 +0000 UTC]

I think it's a wonderful depiction. What makes it even better is that you managed to do such a great job in such a short amount of time. I bow down to your photoshop skills.

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Alene In reply to Azalie-Insanity [2005-09-18 02:46:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it. I would have liked more time, if only so that I had to panic less but I'm glad you think it looks good as it is.
Thanks also for the !

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Azalie-Insanity In reply to Alene [2005-09-18 06:51:19 +0000 UTC]

No prob. It really is a great piece. Lol less panic is always good, although it can sometimes help with artistic endevours. Well I'm really glad you decided to post it on here. Keep up the great work.

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F-2-8 [2005-09-17 14:41:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow .... the highlights in her hair are awesome! I like her expression. Nice work allie~ the second non-traditional work i saw frm you. Somehow I am reminded of Kelly McGillis. O_O Anyway it looks good!

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Alene In reply to F-2-8 [2005-09-17 14:44:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Her face was pretty hard- I finished it once, and it didn't look anything like lauren bacall, so I had to redo it The hair was fun though! Glad you like it!

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formula-s [2005-09-16 03:40:16 +0000 UTC]

Expanding into another realm... with success I see!!! Worthy of a :!::!::!:

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formula-s In reply to formula-s [2005-09-18 04:59:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank YOU! I always enjoy seeing you create!

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Alene In reply to formula-s [2005-09-16 03:56:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much (and for the )!

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steelangel [2005-09-15 22:43:10 +0000 UTC]

wow very nicely done !!

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Alene In reply to steelangel [2005-09-16 01:02:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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rollagasper [2005-09-15 19:48:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you're multi talented!! I'm so retarded when it comes to digital stuff.
She's so gorgeous, and i think you captured her very well. Great work!

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Alene In reply to rollagasper [2005-09-16 01:02:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it! I attack digital stuff in the same way one is supposed to paint traditionally- it seems to work.

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CoffeeLovingLady [2005-09-15 16:44:14 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! This picture is so graceful and elegant, all of the detail supports that. Lauren came out very lovely, you captures the expression and pose well. I love how you did her hair, the texture is fantastic as are the multi-dimmensional highlights. Her dress looks beautiful, the shadows are just right. I love all of the little details of the piece, such as the pearls that she's holding and the texture on the pillows. A stunning piece!

Wow, this was your first full blown portrait done digitally?! You really have a knack for it!

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Alene In reply to CoffeeLovingLady [2005-09-16 01:01:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I had a major crisis with her face, and had to rework it all! Good to hear that it looks good now! I'm so glad you like the hair- all those tiny brush strokes took me ages!
Thanks ever so for your kind words!

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CoffeeLovingLady In reply to Alene [2005-09-17 02:46:22 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome The tiny strokes and time spent really did pay off!

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Majnouna [2005-09-15 15:57:53 +0000 UTC]

OMG, colour!! This is your first time doing this in Photoshop? This goes to show that when you master a hand tool like the pencil, nothign can stop you!

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Alene In reply to Majnouna [2005-09-15 16:07:16 +0000 UTC]

I know! I wanted to do this picture in colour anyway, but wasn't sure if I wanted to kill all of my red pencils. This project was the perfect opportunity. I'm SO glad you like it!

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lotsosmiles85 [2005-09-15 13:59:32 +0000 UTC]

lovley job!!! I want to get a Wacom sooo bad ^_^

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Alene In reply to lotsosmiles85 [2005-09-15 14:06:13 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou!
I love my wacom- my first tablet was very dodgy- it didn't even have a brand, and bits of it didn't work. My wacom is pretty new, and I'm loving it.

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Nearia [2005-09-15 12:52:25 +0000 UTC]

are you able to do everything you want? i mean, you are an amazing artist and your drawing alway looks unbelievable fantastic and now...digital art. and what should I say? it looks great. i tried just once to do a digital portrait and it looked horrible, but you...okay, i don't want to say again that you are amazing , i think you know...
however, this looks amazing. I want to see more..

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Alene In reply to Nearia [2005-09-15 13:00:16 +0000 UTC]

The trick is having a graphics tablet. I'd probably have died if I had to do this with a mouse! And NO! I can't do everything I want- I'm hopeless at painting, and allergic to oil paint, for one thing.
I'm so glad you like it! I'll see if I can get some more done at some points. They take longer than pencil works, unfortunately, and I can't carry the computer around with me, like I do with sketchbooks.

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mysin [2005-09-15 12:32:17 +0000 UTC]

it's your FIRST digi work?! it's almost perfect! i loooove it

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Alene In reply to mysin [2005-09-15 12:37:35 +0000 UTC]

Not quite- but my first digital portrait. I've done the general paint-bucket things, and photo retouching, and my last assignment was a scull, but this is the first time I've used a photograph as a reference to create a portrait.
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks ever so for the too!

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Tabbathehutt [2005-09-15 11:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Nice work here. I want that ring. haha.

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Alene In reply to Tabbathehutt [2005-09-15 12:34:57 +0000 UTC]

Heh, I did not enjoy that ring. It was really hard to do!
In the uni version, she also has a bracelet, made out of my name, warped to fit her wrist (we had to incorperate our name into the design) but I left that out of this one.
Glad you like it!

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SixStringer [2005-09-15 11:39:45 +0000 UTC]

Awesome subject (you knew I'd say that ) and a wonderful first attempt. Awesome to see what you can do in other media, too. If you haven't already, you may want to try digital painting with Painter. I've found it to be more intuitive and inspiring than PS for someone who comes from a background of traditional media. One neat thing about digital painting, btw, is that you can apply photo editing techniques to the base work to easily tweak levels/curves, contrast, color, etc.

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Alene In reply to SixStringer [2005-09-15 11:53:22 +0000 UTC]

I love to draw Lauren Bacall!
I don't have painter, unfortunately. I try to get a fairly painterly effect in Photoshop, but I know it isn't the same. A version of painter did come with my tablet, but it doesn't want to work properly. I'm going to have try hard to make it work. Also, we *had* to do this assignment in Photoshop.
That's one of the things I love about digital work- you can fix and alter things so easily, without ruining the rest of your image by mistake, and I admit I made shameless use of the dodge and burn tools on those satin cushions. I don't usually like to use those, but I thought they gave the best effect in the least amount of time.
Glad you like it, thanks for the !

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