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cataclysm56 β€” Kiss The Black Sky

Published: 2005-06-01 14:32:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 5260; Favourites: 128; Downloads: 689
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Description Here is my latest big piece - the image is a result of around about 24 - 30 hrs of work which includes constructing a city with 3d models, obtaining some photos for the background, a detailed pencil sketch, and ALOT of digital airbrushing in photoshop. I was going for a definate comic style appraoch to the piece but also wanted it to appear very dark and dramatic aswell with definate refences to the fantasy oil painting style.
I am rather happy with the result and im glad i managed to get the 'cold' feeling from the weather to the overall darkness and storm like appearance of the piece.

this a recent edit as of 15/06 - the foreground character has been altered
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Comments: 46

NoFuzzy [2007-09-24 16:55:25 +0000 UTC]

Sweet, I understand this drawing, and I wish I was there

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briannechughes [2007-07-03 02:16:21 +0000 UTC]

intense. and beautiful ^-^

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raulramirez2389 [2007-01-18 14:36:58 +0000 UTC]

i got the end of the world feeling when i saw this piece of art and i have to say I like it a lot the crows and then reked buildings the whole this is just awsume.

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RyJek [2005-09-27 06:51:35 +0000 UTC]

I don't think it gets any more better then this ...

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greenfroggies [2005-09-11 08:12:48 +0000 UTC]

fantastic, i dont normally love these intensly detailed digital pieces, but this really has a dramatic and powerful feel to it

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cynferdd [2005-08-11 11:50:02 +0000 UTC]

really nice.

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Quizzical [2005-07-09 12:45:44 +0000 UTC]

It's fantastic. The cold feeling hits like a fish. You've thoroughly communicated the freshness and depth - I must learn from this!!

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satansspawn [2005-07-03 16:01:06 +0000 UTC]

just, wow!

I love it!

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chaos-syndrome [2005-07-03 12:44:43 +0000 UTC]

This one is great - very atmospheric, and seems to tell a story. Nice work!

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AntampantintagiA [2005-07-03 10:51:03 +0000 UTC]

woow, nice.

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furryphotos [2005-07-01 07:19:05 +0000 UTC]

TI kind of walks the fine line between being warm and cold for me still very nicely done

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angrymikko [2005-06-20 15:48:30 +0000 UTC]

I really like the mood in this one the girl's dress looks beautiful and the sky looks almost real.

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sundaymorningblues [2005-06-19 01:23:02 +0000 UTC]

really really nice, for real...

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MissBehave [2005-06-16 02:41:29 +0000 UTC]

Mind blowing.
One of the most amazing pieces of freehand work I have seen on DA. :jawdropping:

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cataclysm56 In reply to MissBehave [2005-06-16 09:16:54 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the awesome commen
t!!

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thedrew [2005-06-15 09:55:59 +0000 UTC]

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BLena [2005-06-15 09:53:32 +0000 UTC]

This updated version kicks ass! Beautiful work hun

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cypherx [2005-06-14 02:56:38 +0000 UTC]

I don't think anything about it is 'simple'

you really gave this drawing movement, I can almost hear the rain and the crows

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cataclysm56 In reply to cypherx [2005-06-14 13:01:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!

yeah after many many hours spent on this i sure i hope it doesnt come across as simple

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xeNusion [2005-06-11 18:06:26 +0000 UTC]

well some parts look abit to simple but i love the setting and mood
+fav

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jt103 [2005-06-07 03:45:15 +0000 UTC]

I salute your awesome skills shown in this piece. *fav*

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cataclysm56 In reply to jt103 [2005-06-07 03:51:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!

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LonelyConfectioner [2005-06-07 01:28:02 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful detail! I love all the birds in the sky and the feeling of being alone and scared is sparking up in this picture. I think it's a wonderful piece of artwork. I would love to see more from you.

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cataclysm56 In reply to LonelyConfectioner [2005-06-07 01:45:18 +0000 UTC]

thanks man! more is definately onits way - especially the digital painting side of things

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LonelyConfectioner In reply to cataclysm56 [2005-06-07 01:59:00 +0000 UTC]

That sounds awesome! Can't wait for it.

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onedaynight [2005-06-07 01:20:47 +0000 UTC]

cool one

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quel-droma [2005-06-06 05:43:56 +0000 UTC]

Interesting style.

The scene atmosphere is right on.
You even have the rain stop where the building is.
I have seen many who ignore physics just for effect and that is just not right

I think I can say with some certainty the comic style you were going for, you have achieved here.
Also you know what, I did not even notice but the "coldness" in the colors and the posture of the character, were picked up without much thought on my part. I did not even notice until I read the Descrip.

Nice job

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cataclysm56 In reply to quel-droma [2005-06-06 07:00:19 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your comments - im glad you can notice all of my intentions - perhaps they should be a tad more obvious, but you definately described exactly the details i was going for.

thanks!!

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francisca-osornio [2005-06-03 16:11:25 +0000 UTC]

me gusta el color de la ciudad con las aves confundidas, volando desorientadas, bonita composicion‘‘‘

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cataclysm56 In reply to francisca-osornio [2005-06-03 17:54:36 +0000 UTC]

heheh if i knew what that said it would be even better ill just oretend it was a grand compliment! cheers!!

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deviousimp [2005-06-02 18:21:13 +0000 UTC]

wow nice pic, i get the slight comicy feel but i dont think its that obvious which is nce...

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cataclysm56 In reply to deviousimp [2005-06-03 05:50:50 +0000 UTC]

cheerz!

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mir88i [2005-06-02 04:45:17 +0000 UTC]

very dramatic. the lighting is spot on.. makes you feel the picture.. great work.

oh.. i really love the clouds btw..


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cataclysm56 In reply to mir88i [2005-06-02 10:36:46 +0000 UTC]

thankss!

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50401 [2005-06-02 03:50:03 +0000 UTC]

Great work man...

The lighting, shadows and reflections are all measured expertly to give a truley 'realistic world' feel ^^

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cataclysm56 In reply to 50401 [2005-06-02 10:36:01 +0000 UTC]

thanks dude

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JadeFalcon5 [2005-06-01 23:35:31 +0000 UTC]

I like it

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cataclysm56 In reply to JadeFalcon5 [2005-06-02 10:37:41 +0000 UTC]

cheeeers!

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bikle [2005-06-01 14:57:13 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant stuff again.. I love the coldness of it, something I can never really achieve.. its weird how it kinda surrounds you

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cataclysm56 In reply to bikle [2005-06-01 15:09:06 +0000 UTC]

tahnks! i hope justin thinks the same way!

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BLena [2005-06-01 14:38:36 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful piece hunny!! You're always welcome

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cataclysm56 In reply to BLena [2005-06-01 14:43:36 +0000 UTC]

thanks missy!!!

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SirTank [2005-06-01 14:34:45 +0000 UTC]

that's really good!

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cataclysm56 In reply to SirTank [2005-06-01 14:42:27 +0000 UTC]

cheers mate!

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mrs-miley [2005-06-01 14:34:40 +0000 UTC]

very very depressing
i'm impressed
looks like a city out of star wars
but a lot creepier
the birds look like they are feeding on the life of the city like vultures on a carcass

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cataclysm56 In reply to mrs-miley [2005-06-01 14:41:13 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your comments!! im glad i managed to convey the right message!

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