Well, this is my first post for March. I had been trying for a post each week, but things have been getting away from me of late.

I was very happy with the way this image turned out; it was something that had been stuck in the back of my head for some time now. There are a few small things I would have done differently, in retrospect, but overall, the end result is right in line with the vision in my head. It took me about 2 weeks or so to work on this one, but the time was worth the end result. I really wanted to bring across that unique, distant fantasy place feel to the image. I feel that I accomplished my goal here.

Honors for this image:
RDNA Image of the Week in 2011
CD3 Cream of the Crop in 2011
e-on Image of the Day in 2011

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posted on March 16th, 2011 by Mel
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The Blessing

Wow, I just realized that I have no posts at all for February! I had planned to post at least once a week, but as they say, the best laid plans of mice and men.
This was a recent image from the new year, and I absolutely had a good time making this. I wanted to create something different, a place where elves might go to worship their old gods. I was in a high fantasy mood – still am – so that’s how this image came about. I’m very happy with the way it turned out too.

Honors for this image:
RDNA Image of the Week
Daz3D Monthly Gallery

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posted on February 25th, 2011 by Mel
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Yea, like that’s new! This is another RPG style image that I made late, last year, November 20 to be exact. I was not entirely happy with the way the hair, something I noticed when the image was done. But, to go back, well no, not at this point. Overall, I am pretty happy with the way it turned out in general. The pose was one that I had created for another image. I wisely saved it, and made a few adjustments for this image. I use my own body for pose references. I have a full length mirror, so I use that when I need a specific pose. Was this one painful to get into? Yea, a wee bit, I’m not quite that limber anymore. With this one, I really love the monochrome effect.

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posted on January 16th, 2011 by Mel
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The Falconer

With the start of a new year, I have a number of projects I’d like to work on, personal projects in art and writing projects with the intent to publish at some point and time. Granted, I’m a bit rusty when it comes to writing, but that will pass swiftly enough. I consider myself a passionate dabbler when it comes to digital art, but writing for me has always been a most passionate form of expression, ever since I can remember. So I dare say it’s high time to push forward.

But the art will still continue to evolve, I enjoy it far too much to let if fall to the side. I am however, getting just a little frustrated with the model resources available. I do have a modeling program and now that I have a new, powerful computer, I think I’ll start playing with the idea of creating 3D models.

The piece I have posted today is my first one for 2011. Overall, I’m very happy with it, it did turn out quite lovely. I’m not entirely happy with the falcon’s body shape, but I’ll let this stand as it is. It’s still a pretty image, and the lighting is perfect, sets a wonderful mood. The full size, high resolution image is available for licensing for personal and commercial use from my designer gallery. Click on the thumbnail above to view the image.

Interested in a license to use this artwork?
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posted on January 7th, 2011 by Mel
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