I'm retired, but so busy I haven't posted anything in a while. When do work, I mostly use Carrara 8.5 Pro and Daz Studio for composition and rendering, and Fireworks and Photoshop for postwork and textures. I'm more a storyteller than an artist: I like scenes that tell a story -- or strongly suggest one.
I live in Sacramento, California USA with my wife. Kids are grown and gone, so we volunteer at our church, and travel as much as time and wallet will allow!
I REALLY appreciate the many great artists here who have been SO wonderful with their encouragement and pointers. PLEASE comment or just say "Hi". I appreciate your words good or bad: It energizes me, grows me - and keeps me going.
Larry Hodge - networthy@gmail.com 12/29/2023
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Comments (26)
neelzonline
Not bad at all, I think the hair looks great.
jandunne
Very nice, after a little more practice you'll think you never stopped. You could take this image to one of 2 extremes. Either use the forthcoming Photoshop brushes to enhance the details, or posterize the image and make it ultra-stylized, like the ones prevalent in the 1960s. Anyway, you've still got it!
magnus073
Larry this is incredible and knowing the story behind it and how long it has been for you to do such art made it even more wonderful
Gameforce
It looks great - I don't think you've lost your touch in all that time. It's good to see you give it a go and this image just proves beyond a doubt that you still have an amazing talent! Can't wait to see more!!!
Darkwish
You did very nice pic! 5
brewgirlca
I agree with jandunne, this one is right on the edge and could go either way. Personally I think it's a great candidate for a poster affect. For a first go after a long absence this is pretty darn good. Especially the hair which is so difficult to paint in. Knowing that you can do this if you have to is really gonna increase your latitude.
IDonn0
Looking really good Larry. Your well on your way with this one :) Don
LBJ2
Nice work, Larry. Real hand work. Love it. I think you did great. It takes years to learn. The woman on the picture have a lot of self confidence for sure.. cool expression.+5
PhilW
Great light and shade in this - you'll enjoy using Photoshop CS! The proportions may be just a little off, but as a first attempt this is excellent. You can always use a Poser character to trace from to get the proportions right - I believe that is what version 1 was actually designed for! How times have changed...
dbrv6
Congrats and well done. New avenues and adventures are always good.
redheadgrrl
This is a a very good start! And you'll LOVE CS3 - I have it and adore it. Together with a tablet it is unbeatable. I have tried sevearal graphic software and another one that is really good, is Paint Shop Pro (Corel) - it was my first love, actually, for doing computer graphics and paint. I look forward to see where you take this painting when you get CS3. :-) (Another great thing about CS3 is that it can import *.obj files and stuff. Way cool!) gun aka redheadgrrl
sylki
WOW!!!! You certainly haven't lost your touch, Brilliant work, love the light and shadows!
moonbunnie
You done really nice so far , i like it!
1010
Wow, amazing. I would be doing cartwheels if I could draw like this. Keep at it!
zollacce
Great
densa
wonderful painting my friend
topartist
She looks very confident, I think I need to look at this one regularly to boost my confidence. Many congratulations with this being your first free-hand drawing fo 40 years, but you're showing your age though by telling us that LOL. Hugz and kisses. Toni.
NetWorthy
Yep, I'm an old dude LOL!
gizmee
40 years...wow!! But this looks quite good...Great job!! :)
e-brink
Very nice work! Great style.
amirapsp
Wicked image that rocks my friend...Hugs
clam73
congrats for your first free-hand drawing in 40 years....lovely model and the hair are so cool....I think with CS3 you'll find new input for creative works....congrats!
huismus
Beautiful artwork!
tennesseecowgirl
Nice work!~
caviedes
Lovely image, very well done!!!!
PSDuck
Good step in the right direction!