Le Regard de L'Homme II by RubyTuesday70
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Why oh why is inspiration such a b#tch?!? In October it seemed like I didn't have enough days to put together and render all the ideas in my head, so much that I decided to just concentrate on Halloween images. Then, total nothingness. I started about 10 winter & holiday renders only to abandon them. So I decided to just take a little break from rendering and from the gallery til things got better.
This is actually a render that I prepared back in October, the first of a series of portraits I want to work on. But like I said, I decided to finish my Halloween renders first and then keep working on this series. I just picked it up again a few days ago, so I decided the time was right to post this one. I am posting both the original and a post-worked image, I like them both in different ways and didn't feel like choosing.
Also, some of these portraits (like this one in particular) might be inspired by an image I saw on the web, so if there is an inspirational image I will post that in the description too.
I'm sorry I never got around making a holiday greeting render (although I did try and leave my greetings in the comment section of your renders). And I still intend to go back and try and finish the renders I started, even though the holiday season has long passed. I hope you are all doing well, and I wish you a wonderful weekend, and stay safe!
Comments (9)
MollyFootman
Always tricky to rely entirely on expression and lighting as you have done here. I must say I think you nailed it, though. I like the slight squint, in particular. Thank you for sharing your work!
Molly
RubyTuesday70
Thank you so much Molly, you just made my day with this comment. Expressions and lighting are what I spend the most time on, even in renders where the characters aren't up close. But in these portraits they are the main focus. In this one in particular the squint was everything, I'm glad you noticed. I also decided I wanted to add some postwork to this one (something I've been doing more often recently). I still like the original, but I think the postwork adds a little more "edge" and intensity to his expression. Thanks again, it's always a pleasure to discuss details with you.
eekdog
Most awesome creation, love the lighting and facial expression. Well done.
RubyTuesday70
Thank you so much Steve! Hope all is well with you!
UteBigSmile
Your new portrait is simply beautiful and I love his rigorous expression! I wish you a great new week!
RubyTuesday70
Thank you so much!!! Hope you are well and have a great week too!
CassandraNorth
Love it!
RubyTuesday70
Thanks again! <3
elleque
Men's beards are attractive. Beautiful render!
RubyTuesday70
I agree, I am a big fan of facial hair myself, and there are very few cases where I prefer men without. That's what I like most in this version with the postwork, not only does his expression seem to be more intense but his beard and tatto seem to stand out more too.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
Tempesta3d
I adore the squirty eyes too! And the darker tones, so intense! Wonderful also the inspirational photo, gorgeous overall, like you always do!
RubyTuesday70
Thanks again, you know how I feel about Rodrigo <3 I am glad if I can do him justice. And I worked a LOT on those squinty eyes, way more than I probably should have, lol!
gaius
If I had to vote, I'd vote for this one...the guy looks tougher...but both images are amazing.
RubyTuesday70
Thanks again gaius! :)
uncollared
Excellent portrait and lighting
RubyTuesday70
Thank you so much!!
perpetualrevision
Love the intense and moody expression! I wish I knew why inspiration is so fickle, or at least how to entice it to come back. Mine flew away for over a year, but I think I recently heard it rattling around in the attic :-)
RubyTuesday70
It really is fickle isn't it? Ugh! I am glad yours is rattling again, you always put together such whimsical and detailed scenes!!!Thank you so much for your feedback!