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Mar Oscuro by ~Mparker:iconMparker:

Categories Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing > Fantasy

©2006-2009 ~Mparker
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Octopus mermaid becons the viewer - distracing them from the enourmous beast lurking behind her.

My first Painter painting, so I decided to use a limited palette to learn with.

The title is Spanish for "Dark Sea"

Detail here: [link]

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~ThePakMan Feb 4, 2006, 8:17:58 PM
I like the greeish blues you used and the background with the giant creature! ^__^
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~zumfaerie Feb 4, 2006, 8:21:59 PM
wow Michelle what a powerful piece made all the more by the monochromatic color movement depth and details

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~Mparker Feb 4, 2006, 8:23:17 PM
The giant creature was the most fun part!

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Michelle


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~Mparker Feb 4, 2006, 8:25:35 PM
Thanks. It was both easier and harder to work with in digital medium. MUCH easier to get the sense of depth, which is what I really wanted in this one.

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Michelle


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~zumfaerie Feb 4, 2006, 8:34:46 PM
I have never really worked with digital but have great respect for those that do like Renee Biertempfel and Nene Thomas not so much for those using Poser LOL you did a wonderful job
I think Nene and Renee have both done tuts on them that involve so many layers that they make me too dizzy to try and comprehend LOL otherwise I might have tried well if I had the right programs and a wacom tablet LOL

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~Mparker Feb 4, 2006, 8:39:02 PM
oh, yeah. Tons of layers. I keep forgetting what all is on each one and have to toggle them off and on to figure out what is where! :) Still, it's nive to be able to do a painting without having to wash up all the paint and brushes when you stop for the night.

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Michelle


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*wendyf Feb 4, 2006, 10:32:20 PM
Gee this is nice, love how you did the hair.
I've had a bit of a play with digital too, it sure is mind boogling with the layers and things you can do, but my computer is in a different room to my painting stuff - it doesn't smell right-no paint, pencils or turps. It sounds funny but the room has to smell right to do any work.:) Now I really sound like a nutty old bat!
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~Sabreur Feb 4, 2006, 10:33:26 PM
Oh jeez! I looked at this, and thought "Oh cool, octopus mermaid." Then I read the description, "Octopus mermaid becons the viewer - distracing them from the enourmous beast lurking behind her," and did a double take. Something that takes up that much of the picture should NOT be that stealthy!

Very sneaky, this mermaid. Excellent job!

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*Rita-Ria Feb 5, 2006, 1:55:28 AM
it is awesome!!

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=purplerose Feb 5, 2006, 3:40:05 AM
Very nice work.

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