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 (17)
Heathcroft
Male characters are really hard to do and you've done it really well, and more! Excellent work!
wrpspeed
fantastic image
CrownPrince
Man thats excellent.. What did you use? M3 V4.2 male morp. I'd really like to know how you did this...
snowbug
Gorgeous :)
TSHamby
CrownPrince: I used Morphia by Capsces Digital Ink & Victoria 4.2 Morphs++ to create produce my satyric beast, along with elements of Calvin for V4 by Liquid Rust & Lyrra Madril.
felinx
Très bien fait :)
RocksLady
Ein Super Bild!!! Gruß Rocksy
LinaraTar
fantastic work! =)
kino-kino
Great work!!!!!!!!!!!
Raddar
Incredible work.
Krid
real great character with excellent pov
TheWingedOne
Great satyr imagery - I just had a look through your gallery and I have to admit your satyrs really stand out. And this one's a real masterpiece - bravo!
AKARO
Excellent rendu. Superbe image.
zhaanman
Truly Astounding image love the point of view the angle gives him dimension and depth!! I love that laid back relaxed look as well amazing pose!
LBAMagic
Excellent work
clam73
excellent beast model and lovely light setting, congrats!
schonee
Wow This is just stunning! I love the lighting too...Well done!!!