Shanarah
Admirable
Love this so much. It's gorgeous! And I really love Caoimhe's sweater dress!
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I Just Wanted to Post an Image Thread
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Mythocentric
Extraordinary
WELCOME HOME!It's been so long since I was last here. I hope you all are still doing well! I feel like I have no time most of the time, but I am still getting things done from time to time. Thought I should pop back in since I've been doing some work with HiveWire figures again.
I got hooked on Hogwarts Legacy last year and been doing a lot of work with a character I adapted to it (he's still my avatar here). In October one of my HL acquaintances hosted a prompt list which I managed to finish a few pieces for. This one was for the Day 16 prompt of Male MC. After an exhausting day of classes and running around the Hogsmeade Valley running errands, Hellendil has passed out on a chair in the Ravenclaw common room. He spends many nights out rescuing creatures from poachers and helping others with their needs and doesn't always make it back to his dorm. His friend's cat came looking for pets and fell asleep with him.
Hornet3d
Wise
It is so great to hear from you after so long, I had to do a double take when I saw the your name as it it was so unexpected.
Great work by the way.
Hornet3d
Wise
It's been so long since I was last here. I hope you all are still doing well! I feel like I have no time most of the time, but I am still getting things done from time to time. Thought I should pop back in since I've been doing some work with HiveWire figures again.
I got hooked on Hogwarts Legacy last year and been doing a lot of work with a character I adapted to it (he's still my avatar here). In October one of my HL acquaintances hosted a prompt list which I managed to finish a few pieces for. This one was for the Day 16 prompt of Male MC. After an exhausting day of classes and running around the Hogsmeade Valley running errands, Hellendil has passed out on a chair in the Ravenclaw common room. He spends many nights out rescuing creatures from poachers and helping others with their needs and doesn't always make it back to his dorm. His friend's cat came looking for pets and fell asleep with him.
So good the hear from you and see your work.
Hornet3d
Wise
Love this so much. It's gorgeous! And I really love Caoimhe's sweater dress!
Thank you. I was just getting in the mood at the time and enjoying playing. Seems so long ago now.
Mythocentric
Extraordinary
Thank you my friend. Took a long time getting my head together, relocating (North Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada and back to the UK with a detour via Bagota, Columbia [Scary] to visit friends). The biggest switch was changing over to DS (my former love/hate/hate relationship) and learning to drive it! I think I'm getting the hang of it now (Just!). I posted this over in the Ken Gilliland products thread but I think it will work here too! If you know of Eva Ionescu's past life you will understand why I feel it is important to point out what a strong person she has become in spite of it! Respect!
Hornet3d
Wise
You render certainly is thought provoking and has great atmosphere. My knowledge of Eva Ionescu's past life was limited so I did a little more research which allowed me to see your render in a completely different light. The render is totally in keeping with the story and you have really captured the essence.
Mythocentric
Extraordinary
Thank you! I thought I'd better add a few details. The environment is a reproduction of one of the sets her mother photographed her naked in at the age of 11 years, and used various props from a number of vendors. Eva was created in Face Transfer 2 plus body morphing to give her an age of around 13/14 years. Long, curly hair by Linday, Dress by Rhiannon and butterflies from Ken Gilliland (top notch as usual). There is a film of Eva's (as producer) free on YouTube called My Little Princess which is quite accurate as she experienced her early life and is well worth watching! The image is actually called Butterflies (for Eva) and was inspired by my friend and muse Mai from Columbia!
Hornet3d
Wise
I could see where you inspiration came from just from the clips I saw on line when digging a little deeper. I must look at the film on YouTube when I get a chance.
Hornet3d
Wise
You are absolutely right and thank you for pointing it out, I used the default scene for the kitchen but building the rest was a nightmare for some reason. I could not get the pose right and then I struggled with the lighting, my first setup gave Dawn panda eyes for some reason I could not fathom. After a hour of trying to tweak the light setup I deleted the lot and started again. As you say though, the scene is crying out something to be added, particularly on the shelves. I guess I was so concentrated on getting a render that looked right-ish I missed the blindingly obvious.
@Hornet3d , I understand all too well getting wrapped up in fighting with lighting, or other aspects of a scene. It happens to me all of the time. Sometimes I think I am too much of a stickler for the small details too - it takes me forever to set up some scenes. I am almost never completely happy with any of my renders, to be honest.
Hornet3d
Wise
Mythocentric
Extraordinary
One of my tutor's (a fellow surrealist) at the RCA used to tell me that if I was overthinking something (something I frequently do) to stop thinking. In short, sit back and let the artist take over. They know what they need in an image. I was reminded of that recently by an amazing young lady from Columbia called Mai after a long period in the doldrums and I think I've got a lot better for it. After I 'finish' an image I leave it, sometimes for months before I go back to it. It's surprising what you spot when the creative rush is past when you do. Either way, any work you turn out has value because of that urge to create. Respect!