House on a Hill by Sabra

2D • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Mar 02, 2006

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Uhm yeah...this is my first real try at matte/2D painting and I have to say...I'm craving Victoria 3 right now. :) I used some photos with kind permission by Steven Pinker (http://pinker.wjh.harvard.edu/index.html) but ended up repainting the whole lot. Couldn't have done it without the references though, cause my imagination won't work with me on that. :) I did this with an ancient mouse (got it in a time when they still had to invent the laser probably) so as you can see I'm a big fan of the smudge/dodge/burn tool. Hope you'll like it and critisism is much appriciated! Take care, Sabra

Comments (16)

UweMattern

3:49PM | Thu, 02 March 2006

Awesome painting! NP using photos as reference, otherwise you had to sit long time in bad weather outside and freeze your butt off..LOL... I particular like the feeling of depth in this painting. ~Uwe

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Balaenanun

6:01PM | Thu, 02 March 2006

I especially like the colors and mood ! Next time maybe you could try to keep some elements less blurred :)

fathertime

6:45PM | Thu, 02 March 2006

I think this is a wonderfully done image -- The way you painted the light in this gives an, elegant, haunting feel that leave my mind grasping for vague glimpses of - something.....Very nicely done! Bravo!!

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npauling

6:57PM | Thu, 02 March 2006

A great atmosphere here. I love how you have used the brushes for a great result.

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tmathise

7:45PM | Thu, 02 March 2006

very cool Sabra, I know what you mean about missing the usual tools! I feel like that everytime I have to do traditional mixed medium work, which is what I do the least of. Fabulous work though dear, truly wonderful!

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nattarious

10:51PM | Thu, 02 March 2006

AWWWWWWW! That is a very big hill so it can shot that house so small tho! so dreamy and awesome 2D painting.. I really love and enjoying your work, Please keep it up. Thanks for sharing your awesome and excellent work with us..

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slonishko

11:53AM | Fri, 03 March 2006

Nice mood you have created with this image.Albeit unusual styling.It is very nice work,and most importantly it is origional:D

jameshunter97

5:26PM | Fri, 03 March 2006

very beautiful ,love the sky.

TwistedMentat

1:51PM | Sat, 04 March 2006

Excellent first attempt.Beautiful use of light & scale.Lovely composition.As always excellent & beautiful artwork.

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Osiris_

3:19PM | Sat, 04 March 2006

Beautiful matte painting! Excellent image!!

BigStar

7:44AM | Wed, 08 March 2006

First of all, you should be given the Golden Medal of the Strained Wrist! Painting with a mouse... Nice, but you don't have an excuse for the composition! Too much empty space in the centre. Your technique is great though, the future is yours ;)

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