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Published: 2005-10-15 15:10:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 20569; Favourites: 390; Downloads: 4980
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It's finally done! althought the background did not turn out as i have originally plan, the original ideal background i have in mind was Alphaleo splashing across the river(that is why i painted the 'wet fur' in the first place) after numerous unsuccesful attempt trying to get the water effect, i finally decided to keep things simple by just doing a simple background. I was really happy how the Alphaleo and the mountain bike turn out but for the background i give a 'OK, good enough' for it.My next work will be Gundam seed destiny's 'Strike Freedom Gundam' or 'Kingdom Hearts' i'm working them for the up coming art book my group gonna print for 'comic feista' here is our group's site [link]
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0.0 *jaw drop* that just rules. got the movement and everyhting down just perfect. i...can't stop staring. *scrolls up again* just.. wow.
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Simply amazing detail as ever; I really don't know how you do it!
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I'm not a furry, but I'm an avid mountainbiker. I love this! Sick picture, do you have any more like it?
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This is, I have to say, the most original cycling art I've found on here...
It's brilliant!
I don't have a clue when it comes to digital art, so I'm amazed at how you can do fur like that.
And the level of detail is just mindblowing!
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Critique heavy? ..um.. How? There is no way I can give constructive anything, it's so perfect. I would if I could critique it to help you, but I started using the base of the tires to measure everything out, and sorry to say ' you have everything right, starting with the action physics to the dither from photo exposure and object focus.' Muscle groups in the tail are up like their supposed to be during a chase; the hat is off center, from the horizontal median along the forehead estimate 10 degrees his left and 5 pitch up, from the bounce of the ride; hands gripping; light source from 3d origin, is above the middle of the tail, top of frame, and all shadow casts are acurate.
Like I said, I can't find anything wrong with this piece! Bravo for your masterpiece!
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I hate to do this to you... Onza barends are NOT supposed to be used on easton ec 90 bars.... they could break!.... Amazing detail though. I love it!
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well, i know there are such rumors about this, that is why in real life i'm using a easton ec70 aluminium bar.
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HolyJesus, Alpha! D:
O_O; It's stunning, I mean, the detail D: *points* the fur and the glasses! D: omoiLord! D:
have you stared it from a sketch? x_x omg XD you're awesome!
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yeah, u can check out the work in progress [link]
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GREEAT !! I have the same Reba Team fork. It is a pity that it isn't Giant MCM frame. But pedals are the same too 
My friend said that this animal is similar to my dog 
+fav!!!!!!!!
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i personally have a custom GT zaskar race with manitou mars fork, shimano XT and XTR mixed, kore, easton bar and post mavic rims. not as fancy as this one, but it will do.
gald u like it. thanks
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this is awesome! The wet fur..really looks wet! I am really amazed that it looks..real!
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BLOODY HELL. Now that is one rad picture. Totally worthy of DD, congrats! *stares at the picture* Simply amazing!
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Wow! This is really amazing and cute at the same time.
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ha ha, no, just mud on my bottle.
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DUDE! (Sorry for breaking your 'advanced critique comment' request... but man! I have no other words...) +fav!! :fav:
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um...i got a problem with faving and not commenting...so...*comments on how fooking awesome it is...then 
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i just wanna say this dude: congrats on the daily "D" im very happy for you 
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Oh man, this is amazingly lifelike. Great colour, action, and the bike is just sexy! LOVE IT
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Oh my god that's amazing!!!! I absolutely adore it... wish I could do half as well with my stuff. Amazing job
Climbout
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Now...it is art like this which discourages me. lol. The only thing that I could even slightly point out is the placement of the tail. I always see it as an extention of the spine, and it looks up a little high, but that could also be due to the angle, which is most likely the case(I am trying to critque because of your setting). Other than that, the bike is simply mind blowing. Great job.
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thanks for pointing that out, originally it was fine, but somehow too long and creates a lot of empty space on the BG, i did some scaling here and there and probably screwes up along the way unnoticed, but it's great someone saw the mistake
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This picture is fantastic. The blowing fur and flying mud really gives you a sense of adventure that can be really difficult to portray in a picture. Also the contrast helps to bring out the foreground and the whole thing is composed really nicely. Keep up the good work!
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The attention to detail on this piece is phenomenal to say the least, I'm a mountain biker and to see so many intricate parts replicated in absolute perfect detail is incredible... Every part looks exactly like the real thing down to all the logo detail!
Congratulations
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ya, i have to agrees with u, i'm trying my best to give u a scense of reality within the art, i personally never rode a dual suspension GT before, but painting this, gives me some satisfaction experincing something i can't touch.
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wow. That is just...awesome...
G-d really gave you a talent in art! O.O
How long did this take ya?
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That's absolutely awesome, but one question. Shouldn't the spokes be a bit more blurred if he's moving? Or are the fingers on the brakes indicating that he's braking hard so the wheels have stopped turning? I'm not at all as experianced as you, but I was just wondering. Awesome job too!
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People always have fingers covering the brakes, just incase
When you watch a mountain bike race, you tend to track with riders which reduces a lot of motion blurring, but more commonly when flash photography is used you get the spokes frozen in place as such... And a sharp subject with the motion blur in the background as you track. I'm guessing that's a result of referencing whilst producing this magnificent piece of airbrushing.
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That's understandable.
Ah, alright, I was just checking. I could sure as heck never do better than you, so blur or no blur, it's still an awesome piece. *claps*
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Wow... 
Are there any tips that you could share with me on using Photoshop? I've tried tutorial websites, but they really didn't help much... Thanks in advance
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