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inetgrafx — Speedpaint: Ambush
Published: 2009-04-05 15:20:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 36666; Favourites: 607; Downloads: 703
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Speedpainting practice done in Photoshop CS4 (2.5h).I tried to keep it as loose as possible, so it feels more like a painting. I tried to stick most of the time only to one custom brush ...
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This is a very powerful piece. As usual you've done a fantastic job with the lighting; the subtle palette and restrained saturation project a palpable mood and sense of realism; you can really feel the scene. The thumbnail in particular reads extremely well; all of those textured brushstrokes coalesce into a highly detailed, almost photo-realistic image.
My only gripe is that I'm not convinced by the depth between the two groups of soldiers. It doesn't read particularly well, possibly as a result of the sketchy nature of the painting. I can't help but think that the two soldiers in the distance should be a little smaller, emphasizing the size of the rocks and the vantage point held by the foreground element.
A great painting overall. The blend of stylish, well executed techniques, interesting subject matter and intelligent application of light and colour combines to create an image which is both pleasing to the eye and demands your attention.
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wooow nice style... such cool texture and i love the depth in this!
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"If your attack is going too well, you're walking into an ambush."
-Infantry Journal
Love that quote.
It's true though.
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You're amazing, you know that...? Frankly, my jaw drops whenever I see one of your speedpaintings... how on earth do you achieve both this sketchiness AND a sense of realism at the same time!?
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Wow, amazing man! This is great, the colours and lighting especially are just incredible. I actually really like that style too, nice work
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Someone called this "sexy"? Shudders, must have been a Rockefeller or someone. I hope you do not mind but when next I do a writing on war, that might get used if you do not mind. Will add the credit of course and let you know. You capture any war in the Middle East, well.
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Wow! This image works on so many levels.
Of course, I love the subject matter and lighting, etc but what really stood out for me was how this image transforms from it's thumbnail view to it's full-size view.
How visible and random the brushstrokes seem in full-view but then how stylized and refined the image is as a thumbnail.
Very cool - well done - awesome work!
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Fantastic job. I can hardly believe that this is just a speed painting. Do you work for some magazines or book illustrations? It would be interesting how your work is proceeding. Would you mind to make a tutorial or snap shots of your work in progress?
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Your use of light and composition are just beyonf word man!
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I have to agree with MrCanavan. Overall I love the light and the palette. For a speed paint exercise, this is great.
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would be cool if you could share the settings for the brush.
: )
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Great technique, very unique here on DA, also a great job with the warm lighting, evening/morning mood.
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i want you to concept, storyboard, and direct a movie. please.
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That lighting is really good! It's really fun looking at it in the smaller view, too, like one of those drawings where the farther you stand away from it, the better it looks.
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That's bloody good for a speed painting. it appears you've spent most of your time, if not all, defining the lighting. Great work!
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Love the colours, and the brush has been used to perfection for the style (especially the BG).
The soldier pointing bugs me a little though. It helps lead the eye down, but I think he'd also be doing his best to remain invisible.
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The square brush really gives a feel for rubble and destruction on the image.
Oddly enough the tones in the image give me a feeling of tranquility and not of immediacy as if those two soldiers were targeting the others. Maybe if the strokes on the main two soldiers were blurred as streaks it would give a sense of urgency and action.
As it stands it looks like they're just keeping an eye on the other two.
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Very interesting and powerful style, really shows the anxiety and seriousness of the situation. The color choice and the rushed cubic forms in the distance makes you feel as if someone's end of the world is coming.
I have enjoyed this picture a GREAT deal!
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I love the boxy strokes, and all the little squares that make up the picture.
Well done. =]
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The colours are absolutely beautiful. Great composition too! well done
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Ohh...this looks fantastic I feel like throwing a grenade! LOL Great details in this piece with lots of atmosphere and a great setting for combat! That is amazing work for one brush and only 2+ hours of time! Remarkable work!
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I love it! Especially the way it looks so incredibly real in the smaller pic, in full view it is pure impressionism! Great job
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Wow, I have no idea how you did that in only 2.5 hours lol...
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good idea with the 1 brush, it's still amazingly detailed. i wish i could speed paint properly. did u start off with the usual random shapes n hoping for an interesting image?
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Great achievement with the impressionism look!
"Bulletz go tehre!" *points*
The city structure looks a little gray and low saturated
in the middle - compared to the stand of the sun there
could be some brighter walls towars the setting sun.
Great impressionism, again, totally like the style
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