It’s been a while

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This is the longest I've left making a post for a long time. Nothing interesting has really happened to be honest. I've made a canvas for a work-friend, and nearly finished another one for some other friends, convinced Jane to make some progress on her fiction (specifically, The Famous Yiberdeedo), watched some films that I don't really feel the need…
DragonArt Ultimate Gallery

DragonArt Ultimate Gallery

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Dragons. Not bound by the restraints of actually being real things, they can look however you desire them to. This book, by Jessica "Neondragon" Peffer, illustrates that perfectly - The sheer imagination throughout is incredible. Roughly cut into chunks by elemental force, the book features over 70 dragons (and a whole host of other fictional beasts) of various size, colour,…

Creative targets

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As I am a loyal subscriber to ImagineFX, issue number 93 popped through my letter box the other day. One of the first articles was about setting yourself goals. How they can motivate you, boost your confidence, and also keep you within the realms of reality: There is a difference between goals and fantasies. I am going to set some…
Spider-Man

Spider-Man

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I made a Spider-Man canvas for my brother for his birthday - he loved it! It was quite moving experience, seeing it on the canvas, and the look on his face when he unwrapped it was priceless! I'll never forget what he said: "My favourite super-hero by my favourite artist" You can find the "Making Of" here. I must make…

2012

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2012 eh? The Mayans thought the World would end - fucking idiots. Not the Mayans, but the people who misinterpreted their calendar. It was a mixed bag - some good, some bad, but mostly good. I started with the misconception that I could code - what a lol. It was a mixture of getting a new, powerful PC and a…
Dreamscapes Magical Menagerie

Dreamscapes Magical Menagerie

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This book is so aptly named, as all the illustrations have a dream-like quality. It's the combination of mythical creatures and watercolour that does it. Moody hues, blurred lines and an ethereal je ne sais quoi. I'll be honest - Although I love the atmosphere they create with their delicate lines and subtle colours, I've never really worked seriously with…
Colossal Collection of Action Poses

Colossal Collection of Action Poses

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I often find myself wanting to take a picture of something from real-life to aid me in creating a picture. Sometimes it is my hand holding something, sometimes it is a facial expression that Bing just can't help me with. Other times, it is entire poses. Alas, my frame is not of model proportions, and if I require a female…
Upgrade succesful

Upgrade succesful

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Upgrading to Windows 8 was relatively painless, I have to say. It helped that I was going from Windows 7 - if it had been from anything lower then there would have been issues. But hey, it was plain sailing. My initial impressions were - What the actual fuck is going on here? My fears died down once I'd found…