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DevJohnson — Dusty Dawn

Published: 2014-02-06 01:29:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 1024; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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A new take on an old-old piece I did a while back. Sun is rising on a dusty some dusty off-world colony, as the planetary defense guns lie dormant. 

Quick one before Im off to bed. Around 30 mins in Photoshop, 10 minutes for main study, and the rest I have spend fiddling with sunrise and the figures up front. I've quit before I'd mess it


A couple of minutes and first thing that I painted that I actually like in months. 

Thanks for watching!! C&C always wholeheartedly welcome

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Comments: 8

Nervaa [2014-02-06 22:54:56 +0000 UTC]

I really enjoy the colors in this picture!  I also love how this is a re-work of your old version and we can see how much you've improved.

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DevJohnson In reply to Nervaa [2014-02-08 12:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It really shows, doesnt it? I had this idea to rework the old artwork, along with few others. The point is, I am really shocked to realize how poor the old works were, compared to how I have remembered them. Back when I painted them, I clearly remember how proud I was of the effect achieved, and had no problem to show them off in my gallery. Now, even when I produce much better works in technical terms, they more often than not go to some dump catalogue, because I consider them unworthy of display. The more skill you have, the more flaws you can see in your own creations... uch I think I went too far with this essay  

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Visnus [2014-02-06 01:30:14 +0000 UTC]

great!

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DevJohnson In reply to Visnus [2014-02-06 01:30:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!! )

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Visnus In reply to DevJohnson [2014-02-06 01:49:29 +0000 UTC]

I really want to learn how to paint like this.

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DevJohnson In reply to Visnus [2014-02-06 01:59:47 +0000 UTC]

Take a look: I've painted this like 3 years ago: devjohnson.deviantart.com/art/…

I remembered it today and decided to do a quick sketch of how i'd tackle it nowadays.. after years of work I see that everything people say that it takes practice to learn is true... I could be better now if I worked harder. Its just like every painting you do is another step. So just go and progress  

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Visnus In reply to DevJohnson [2014-02-08 13:43:23 +0000 UTC]

that is still quite good  

I will keep on practicing! since i got the job as an illustrator for a company i think I've gotten a bit better with colors at least hehe. 


but thank you, i got some inspiration now! Now all i have to do is finish my work at the company so i can draw what i want.  


If you have time and the energy you can give me some feedback on my art if you like.  

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DevJohnson In reply to Visnus [2014-02-10 12:56:58 +0000 UTC]

Its good to work for a company, I've got most of my experience from working for companies, the responsibility keeps you on working  

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