Who is T.S. Hamby?
It is a fair question, one which I have often asked myself. Born and raised in the Appalachian foothills of North Carolina, I am truly a product of my environment: a good ole boy of Cherokee and Scot-Irish lineage. My childhood was spent learning the folklore and traditions of both cultures from my grandfathers, while my grandmothers did their best to teach me the manners and traditional values of a Southern Gentleman, which I acquired despite myself. The summers consisted of frequent trips to Grandfather Mountain for the Highland Games, the Qualla Boundary ( NC Cherokee Reservation ) to visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village and see Unto These Hills, an outdoor drama depicting the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee, and dreams of Uktena, the Raven Mocker and the Tuatha de Danann ... dreams that still fuel my passion for both storytelling games and digital art.
Some time later, I left the hills and mountains of my childhood behind in the quest for enlightenment, fortune and love...all of which I found within the sapphire eyes of a fair, fiery-haired lass. My unfathomable charm, coupled with her obvious lack of judgment, proved to much for her to resist and we were wed, much to the shock and amazement of our family and friends. Still later, a daughter was added to the merry mix, followed shortly by a son. It has been 13+ years since my dearest Sharon lost her mind and said yes ... I am truly thankful that she did.
Which reminds me of a Cherokee proverb my Ududu ( Grandfather ) was fond of quoting, “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.†May Uneque ( The Great Being ) grant each of you such a fate.
Tohidu ( Good Peace ),
Tony
Comments (13)
chrispoole
What a marvellous character, it reminds me of the Druids from Warcraft III, wonderful post work.
thecytron
Nice work!
Banbha
He looks smashing, dear! That stern look on the face is just a good touch. :-*
4blueyes
Simply stunning!
Denys234
Excellent work!!
calum5
brilliant work,the character is very impressive and the greys just wrap it perfectly.Love this also,its the kind of image I'd have on my home walls (after my daughter matures enough to see it as art),thanks cal
midnight_stories
Yes you are the master of the graphite shaders looks great, I've just had a go at the dry shader for the fist time on Saturday, use it on my entry in the RDNA contest hope to see you entering it to. 5+ excellent work
Irish
Fabulous ~~ terrific scene and what a terrific character ~ Bravo!!!
webdancer
What an amazing creature! Fantastic!
Raddar
I just noticed you have all your work listed in the Poser gallery. This is Poser??? Amazing results you pulled off. Love the style. Excellent work.
JohnDelaquiox
great character awesome work really like your style
zhaanman
OUT-STANDING IMAGE!!! I love your shading it's one thing that just doesn't come naturaly to me when I draw but truly amazing character and style love it and the strength to the pose and look!!
giovanino
wow this is realy good