At the Gates of Alfheim by folkvangar
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Description
Finally!! I finished this painting! :o) My first 100 % hand painted illustration. No filters, no adjustements, no pre-made bg with brushes... Just matte painting and lot of patience! :o) I use poser JUST for anatomical references. I think that I am turning into 2D digital painting more than anything else. I really love this way much more. Print Available: http://www.deviantart.com/print/555037/ Click on the image. The original is so much bigger! (but it isn't the original) You can view some details here: DETAILS Tech info: Photoshop CS 2, Wacom Intuos 3
I want to thank you all for all your warm comments since I begun to post here. You are incredibles! THANK YOU SO MUCH! :o) Thanks for taking the time to look, comments are very much appreciated. Enjoy!!!
Veronica
PS: Alfheim ("elf home"), in Norse mythology, is one of the nine worlds. It is located on the highest level of the Norse universe. Also found on this level are the worlds of Asgard and Vanaheim. Alfheim is the palace of the god Freyr and the homeland of the elves of light. (source: http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/alfheim.html)
Comments (67)
Niebla
!Es precioso! So beautiful! Excellent painting! Hugs!
Skydancer917
You have done a fantastic job with this! You are a truly talented artist and congratulations!
Denys234
Excellent work with the brush!
louly
Congratulations on your accomplishment! This turned out beautifully! Love her dress and her hair. Wonderful!
chevybabe25
Wow!!!! picks jaw up off keyboard You have got one very incredible talent Veronica.. the colors, character, background, painting, all of it is absolutely stunning! This is one incredible accomplishment that you should be truly proud of :0) Beyond excellent work!!!
angelbearzs
that is very beatiful and awesome secne!!!!:)
lwperkins
This is truly beautiful--I much prefer the hand-painted look, and everything about this is lovely, from her face to the way you painted the costume!
GRiMAge
To say that it's amazing would be a misunderstatement! LOL! This one looks fantastic all over (although i think the column in front could use a little more shadows at the sides to match the girl apparent lighting) and if they have doorkeepers like this on Alfheim i suppose i should give up trying to conquer this world and aim toward it instead - i can't even imagine what the maids would look like! :D Lotsa congrats for this formidable piece!! ;)
delbeke
Beautiful image! You have done absolutely stunning work. The background and composition are incredible!
Giana
this is glorious... i love the paled colours set off by the blue of her outfit and eyes, and the overall softness...
sixstring
Incredible painting skills, Veronica!!!!! Well done. - Matt
Christel
Fantastic image, im just so impressed by your paint skils!!
Sparkles
Jaw on floor here...wow wow..what talent you have, I can only dream of such talent. The detail and work into this is beyond five stars...oh yeah and FAV!! Fantastic!!
thefixer
Gorgeous work, really terrific!
Niha
WOW! THis is beautiful!!! And YOU hand painted it all!! That is amazing! Great job! This is terrific painting!:)
watchman2005
Most excellent work!!
swtmelode
OH my Gosh!!! This is so magnificent Veronica!!!! I love all of your work but this tops it all!!! Amazing & pure perfection!! Now this is ART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lledeline
Great picture.
Brandi
Oh wow! This is fantastic! Fabulous work! Beautiful colors & scene!
mamabobbijo
If it is a first painting I must take it apart. The drape of the cloth is so soft and touchable, creasing where it sholud, well done. The sky is just so beautiful, the clouds the perfect colour, and softness to dream on, well done. The body is well proportioned, and the muscles defined, well done. The city in the background is very magical looking, well done. Her personal colouring suits her to a T, well done. The accessories are beautiful and seem made just for her, well done. The tiny details, like the lettering, the jewels and sparks of magic are exactly right, well done. Each small thing is terrific on it's own, together they are magnificent! WELL DONE! Brava! BJ
Syltermermaid
That is for me real artwork!!!Marvelous made in every little bit!!! It is a masterpiece and I really admire your talent!!! Outstanding!! I have to less words to discribe what I feel when I see this image!!! Favourite for sure!!! Hugs Ute
Tissaia
This one caught my eye :P Very beautiful painting. I think I like the most they way you painted clothes and metal elements - really well done!
adrie
WOW THIS IS VERY BEAUTIFUL AND IT TAKES MY BREATH AWAY. AND I MUST SAY THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURIT'S RENDER. HUGS ADRIE FOR ME IT'S A TENNER.
Aral3D
WOW!!!!Wonderful work!!!!Absoloutly you did a stunning work with this one!!!She is simply lovely and the paint is awesome!!!!
Artzy
~ B E A U T I F U L ~
sweetcorn
this is fantastic
Eldeago
Totally awesome image!
Surama
Wow!!!!!!! Just Wow!
gillbrooks
Absolutely beautiful work - a delight to view!
msebonyluv
Beautiful work!!