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CrystallineEssence — Astral Dreamer

Published: 2005-12-21 10:21:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 2225; Favourites: 33; Downloads: 240
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Description Wow I'm up late tonight.

So here is someone practicing the ancient art of Kung Fu in a temple somewhere in outter space... yeah, where do I get this stuff? I don't know. If you're wondering where the light source is coming from in this picture - I have no idea, it's in space, there's all kinds of light everywhere haha. Basically this was me starting out making an ID for a good friend of mine and having it turn into something on its own, I'm pretty happy with it myself.

Model: *SolidAhmed
Background: [link]
Brushes: [link] [link]
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Comments: 49

RoxRio [2005-12-28 10:03:17 +0000 UTC]

ohhhhh, i loved, very very beautiful my friend!! the detail in his hand do the difference!!

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CrystallineEssence In reply to RoxRio [2005-12-28 13:36:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm so glad! The light on the hand is my favorite part too, lol!

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RoxRio In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-28 19:28:29 +0000 UTC]

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Rajko-Mojgrad [2005-12-27 16:00:58 +0000 UTC]

Again you creat your distincted "glowing" atmosphre with succes. I m not a found of thw subject, but you just creat an interesthing place ( love the details in the coluns) for the fighter

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CrystallineEssence In reply to Rajko-Mojgrad [2005-12-28 13:55:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the atmosphere, it was a bit of a pioneer attempt for me haha.

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Barony [2005-12-27 03:51:31 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful image!

I wouldnt worry about the broken light. It makes it look kind of like a derelict spaceship or something, with light filtering through down to the lone artist.

All we need now is another contestant and a "Fight!"

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CrystallineEssence In reply to Barony [2005-12-29 18:03:15 +0000 UTC]

Wow I'm glad you like it and that the lighting isn't too messed up, that's what I was worried about the most. And hmmm maybe I should do a fight scene sometime, that might be fun.

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Barony In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-30 03:03:50 +0000 UTC]

Now that I would love to see. You have a style that seems very tranquil and composed, so seeing a fight scene done by you would be something new and quite interesting I would think!

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Cassandra28 [2005-12-26 01:18:53 +0000 UTC]

I love the way that his hand lines up with the two planets. Looks very cool.

And the spiral on the shirt too! A beautiful pic!

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CrystallineEssence In reply to Cassandra28 [2005-12-29 18:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and I'm surprised you noticed the tiny details, I'm touched!

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Cassandra28 In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-30 00:52:49 +0000 UTC]

It's 'cause I sat here and looked at it for a bit to figure out why I liked it!

You're welcome!

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auralis [2005-12-25 10:03:02 +0000 UTC]

Looks wonderful! I like the dark and soft atmosphere, very mystical and at the same time, powerful. Very fitting I think. Nice work!

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CrystallineEssence In reply to auralis [2005-12-29 17:36:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm so glad you like it!

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Torrens-Sepelio [2005-12-25 04:00:13 +0000 UTC]

I like the way that the stars are done as well as the light right at his back hand, you did a nice job with the effect of the space and giving a definate feeling of night and outerspace.

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CrystallineEssence In reply to Torrens-Sepelio [2005-12-25 08:17:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I've done a lot of 'night' pieces but never one that's really shadowy, and I was really happy with how it came out.

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Loki-of-Twilight [2005-12-24 03:59:44 +0000 UTC]

Really nice! I like how the guy's face is in the shadow... adds to the mystery. Everyone likes dark and mysterious guys.

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Loki-of-Twilight In reply to Loki-of-Twilight [2005-12-26 06:44:47 +0000 UTC]

No prob.

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CrystallineEssence In reply to Loki-of-Twilight [2005-12-25 08:18:16 +0000 UTC]

Lol, woo! Go dark mysterious guys! I'm glad you like it hon, really means a lot to me.

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Saovine [2005-12-22 15:41:58 +0000 UTC]

It's magic *_* I really like the pose of the character and the background

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CrystallineEssence In reply to Saovine [2005-12-23 02:16:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow thank you so much, I'm really glad you like it!

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MiaLuyando [2005-12-22 04:55:03 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful lighting and color choices. This is REALLY GOOD!!

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CrystallineEssence In reply to MiaLuyando [2005-12-23 02:26:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, I'm really glad you like it!

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TheFantaSim [2005-12-21 21:44:41 +0000 UTC]

Excellent! Love the dark shadows and the blending is perfect!

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CrystallineEssence In reply to TheFantaSim [2005-12-21 21:48:32 +0000 UTC]

Wow thank you sooo much!! A few people have complained a little about the dark shadows but I was trying to go for a dramatic effect, I'm really glad you liked it!

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TheFantaSim In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-21 23:19:02 +0000 UTC]

It IS dramatic! You know, this is up there with my ultimate favorite of your images!

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CrystallineEssence In reply to TheFantaSim [2005-12-22 00:09:12 +0000 UTC]

Woah really? That's awesome! Totally made my day, hehe!

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LenaDanya [2005-12-21 21:40:57 +0000 UTC]

"Astral Dreamer,"
Great idea! I loooove it! xD

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CrystallineEssence In reply to LenaDanya [2005-12-21 21:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Hehehe I think you and maybe one other person understand what I mean by that title.

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LenaDanya In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-21 22:06:32 +0000 UTC]

Haha ofcourse I understand!
The title basically describes my favorite hobby.

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TheTikiSuite [2005-12-21 21:36:35 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's amazing! It looks so dark, but so free-spirited at the same time. Love it!! FWHA!!

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CrystallineEssence In reply to TheTikiSuite [2005-12-21 21:42:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Free-spirited, I like how you put that, I'm really glad you liked it.

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TheTikiSuite In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-21 23:26:04 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! FWHA! Lol.

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wizillusions [2005-12-21 21:35:47 +0000 UTC]

I have to agree with a few of the other comments about being so dark. You could have added an internal light source (lamp, torch) to give added light. Your background is excellent with all those moons.

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CrystallineEssence In reply to wizillusions [2005-12-21 21:41:59 +0000 UTC]

Well I was trying to go with a dramatic effect on the figure and I don't do a lot with shadows in my normal work so it was kinda a challenge for me. I know it's harsh in some areas though, maybe I'll do an edit later to try to bring out more detail in the shadows. Thanks for the tip! ^_^

Oh, and thanks for the fav too, hehe!

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wizillusions In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-21 21:50:54 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome, keep up the beautiful and interesting work.

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JessyWitch [2005-12-21 21:03:33 +0000 UTC]

Little dark, but great

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CrystallineEssence In reply to JessyWitch [2005-12-21 21:25:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I was trying to play more with the light and the shadows in this one.

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JessyWitch In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-21 21:26:52 +0000 UTC]

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Dark-Irish [2005-12-21 19:15:41 +0000 UTC]

It's a bit dark, but usually you have to associate night time with darkness o_O I like the columns, the "cosmic enrgy" around the hand, and I could go on for ages about the details, so the point is, I like it. Nice job.

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CrystallineEssence In reply to Dark-Irish [2005-12-21 21:26:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it! I was trying to make it more mysterious by adding the contrasts between the light and the shadows.

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MistressKristin [2005-12-21 17:09:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Lovely new piece!

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CrystallineEssence In reply to MistressKristin [2005-12-21 21:27:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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The-Fattness [2005-12-21 12:43:37 +0000 UTC]

WOW! Who knew Ahmed could bend like that

Really Cool Sis

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CrystallineEssence In reply to The-Fattness [2005-12-21 21:29:21 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I know, the guy is like a pretzel! I'm still staring at that mucle under the right leg that's holding him up, WOAH. >_>;;

I'm impressed, hehe.

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The-Fattness In reply to CrystallineEssence [2005-12-22 11:44:18 +0000 UTC]

that's all I can say is Hahaha! *signs* Gary up for lessons* Hahahahaha!

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ArkyWarky [2005-12-21 11:11:57 +0000 UTC]

this is realllllly good..........but i dont see origami around

this really is impressive work its actually soothin as well as interesting GOOD STUFF

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CrystallineEssence In reply to ArkyWarky [2005-12-21 21:39:27 +0000 UTC]

origami!

Thanks, I'm really glad you like it, didn't think it would come out soothing but I think I kinda know what you mean.

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SolidAhmed [2005-12-21 10:49:19 +0000 UTC]

wow

WOW

you did an excellent WORK here, wow i never thought i would look that good, you are a great artiest that you made it this way. it is BEAUTIFUL, the little details are amazing, no stars on the moon shadow, great student you are

wow the place you put it in is amazing, wow, i definitely want to visit that place, in this life or the after, adain the sky or the background is breathtaking, and the power or the energy you put on the hand, wow, it looks amazing, eyes catching, loved the groun, and i love pillars, and those pillars are gorgeous, and the little symbole, i was stunt how you take cared of the little details


fav with out a 2nd thought, again another master piece form the artest



beautiful

Ahmed

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CrystallineEssence In reply to SolidAhmed [2005-12-21 21:38:45 +0000 UTC]

*gets blown away by the force of your comment*

WOAH Ahmed, I'm really really really touched that you liked it so much! It means so much to me, I was really worried the dfference between the shadows and the light would be too much, and the outter space part was ugly, haha, but as long as you like it then I guess I did a good job. Thank you so much for the sweet words, dear! This is all for you!

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