The Misfortune Teller by ShadowWind

Mixed Medium • Horror • posted on Feb 03, 2003

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In the hall of the undead, the misfortune teller, calls upon the ancient spirits, to tell of your fate...Do you dare listen? Fate as we have seen in recent days with the destruction of Columbia, the conflicts, the earthquakes, and other tragedies we hear on the news every day kinda led me to this image, hoping to portray that feeling... While certainly not a tribute to the crew of Columbia, I did want to express my deepest sympathies for the families of the crew of STS-107. May their souls fly high... Comments and Suggestions are always welcome. Thanks for looking and if you get a moment, feel free to check out my other gallery entries. Poser/Vue/Photoshop Everything was posed in Poser. Using my Pepper's Ghost technique that I made for Bryce and converted to Vue which allows ghostly figures to be rendered at the same time without postwork to do them. Photoshop was then used to add the demon wall (which I painted) in the back and give a little glow to the transparent spirits. A tutorial is now available on this technique for Vue D'Esprit by clicking Here. There is a Bryce version there as well. Credits: Image, hair, effects, lighting, Pepper's Ghost technique by ShadowWind Teller played by V2 with Kina Texture by Char Spirits played by V3 with Daz Orc & Zombie Pack Curtain by gebe from her site Gypsy outfit from Daz's GG Gypsy Set Table is part of Daz's Great Hall Mansion Set

Comments (46)

dragonmagic59

3:08PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

WICKED COOOL!!!!!! Eiiiiiischhhh! I got the chills looking at this one! Very well done! I love your ghost effects Shadow! Have you got a tutorial on the technique hanging around anywhere? I'd love to see it if you do! Ghosts have always eluded me. Dang but I like this Shad! The misfortune teller's expression is PERFECT!!!!! I'm telling ya, this gave me a shiver down the spine! Yet, somehow I can't stop staring! OH NO, I'm trapped forever! HELP!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

JC_73

3:16PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

she's looking our World from outside - and know past present and future

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tallpindo

3:17PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

Everything is in place. The ghostly spirits are ready to capitalize on the misfortunes as she reads them off. The demon is driving her to ever greater expectations of disaster and how else can it end but in silence?

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dorothylee

3:33PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

Great job with mood and atmosphere. I especially love the glowing eyes in the background. Nice work!

4142

4:02PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

Scary dude, love it. Im into the Dark Realm myself. Would rank it for sure if i was able to. I can tell you put alot of time and skill into this work, Great Job..Cheers

groush2

4:02PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

An excellent work...a fitting title...well done !!!

Mikeangelo

5:53PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

Superb presentation, an excellent image. Dave

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RodolfoCiminelli

7:42PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

Excellent and very imaginative work...!!! he has a mysterious and malicious climate, the invocation to the wrong and the forces of the Kingdom of the darkness... he has a very good realization in all their aspects..!!

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Zoonchilde

9:15PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

Oh yes! Love it, the atmosphere is almost tangible.. excellent ghosts. Wouldn't happen to play Wraith The Oblivion rpg by any chance?

copperboy1

9:22PM | Mon, 03 February 2003

I don't believe I'll be going to her real soon. Good work.

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racin-jason

5:31AM | Tue, 04 February 2003

I think I must concur with 'dragonmagic' on this one my friend - it is entirely eerie in every respect. What truly brings this render to the epic of perfection is the magnificently crafted glass ball and the fabulous lighting you have created around it. It highlights her necklace, face and halter top perfectly - and gives the whole image its magical look. Your ghost technique is impressive to be sure, and as 'copperboy' said, I too won't be soliciting her services anytime in the foreseeable future. Your prologue concerning all the mind numbing conflicts is right on the money - it seems every new day brings us a monstrous calamity of some kind. My heart grieves for the families of the Columbia disaster...such a horrendous way to perish. Your render is almost a perfect tribute my friend, and done with exceptional skill.

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danob

6:11AM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Have to also go along with dragonmagic and Jason your wonderful art is very deceptive as unless you are familiar with the artistry involved its hard to appreciate your great skill!!

gallimel

6:11AM | Tue, 04 February 2003

the joker smiling ghosts is alone a marvel. Great work :)

bkelly

8:39AM | Tue, 04 February 2003

What Quality, creativity, emotion. You have done an outstanding job on this image. Great lighting and effects on eerie beings. Thank you so much. Very inspiring.

HobbyHopper

9:17AM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Wow, mysterious image. Nice lighting from crystal ball. Facial expressions of ghosts and a crystal gazer are superb. Thank you for nice story.

mqslaptop

12:27PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Mq hides, lol....Well done Shadow ..nice and wicked....overall outstanding Post A ++++

zxcvb

12:29PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Excellent scene love the ghosts and lighting

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chemicalbrother

12:29PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

cool the zombie dudes rock

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Smitthms

12:30PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Wow man... Looks Wicked :o) Thomas

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BigRedKane

12:36PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Cool pic ShadowWind....kinda reminds me of the Micheal J.Fox film where he talks to ghosts....can't remember the name of the film though...lol...

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Moebius87

1:06PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Excellent work, Shad. Your technique of rendering ghosted images with zero postwork is something definitely worth a tutorial. Very well done.

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lemonjim

1:55PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

excellent! love the ghosts

ladynimue

2:56PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Lately it does feel like the world is having a very bad case of misfortune. Very poignant image!

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SophiaDeer

4:46PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Very good! This is excellent. I love how you used the face morphs to achieve this. Bravo!!

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kreepingtyme

9:59PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Yes! I agree. Most Excellent image and great over all concept!! Truly superb!

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che18530

11:42PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

Boy Shadow...I thought I'd never get to the end of this list so I could write a comment...LOL. Seriously, I am once again amazed by the depth of your abilities as an artist. The lighting is just perfect...notice how it shines off her cheek bones and forehead, but still her nose is darkened, giving it a wonderful, yet eerie shadow...and then the brilliance of the globe reaches out to highlight under her arms and the area around the table, but it's almost as if it knows it's own limitations. The detail and shading are to perfection and I love the spirits in the background. Just the right amount of transparency and they have a great sinister look to them. I know I would not want to see them hovering in the background. Shadow...your work continues to show depth, imagination and a growth in your abilities. What a wonderful thing that is to know about oneself. You continue to strive to push the limits..so many are happy to stay where they are. Excellent work!

Gazghull

11:57PM | Tue, 04 February 2003

nice, those ghost-clown things behind her look creepy, good job:)

jaideep

1:49PM | Wed, 05 February 2003

excellent work. I think the above comments tell you everything that you need to know about this art. This is outstanding!

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