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The Great Hike
Published: 2008-04-26 21:51:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 84369; Favourites: 4226; Downloads: 0
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Based loosely from this stock photograph: www.sxc.hu/photo/795526The backpack and water bottle were referenced from life, for the person I didn't use a reference.
I started this painting back in September but it's taken me ages to finish. I took a long pause from start to finish after being a bit overwhelmed with the sheer complexity of this.
Much thanks to memod for his pushing me to continue and for all his helpful critiques. It may have started as a gift for my mother but my dedication for this painting is to Dan.
Enjoy our planet, it's the only one we've got!
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Adobe PSCS3 + Wacom tablet
more than 80 hours I'd wager.
Details here: mynti.deviantart.com/art/The-Gβ¦
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absolutely gorgeous.. great talent. Thanks for sharingΒ
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I do wanna say somthing but i can't belive me , its just WOWWWWWWWW !!!! love it so peacful .
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wow. just a woncerdul piece of art, vibrant colours, superb lighting! you are very talented
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I faved this piece back when you submitted it in '08 and I still find myself thinking of it every now and again over the years. When I'm walking on my own in dense woods it comes to mind, I'll always be hypnotised by those fantastic drooping mosses and lichens, how damp and cool it feels and how I would love to be there. I'm kinda jealous of the hiker!
Anyway just thought you'd like to know that this is a piece of art that has stuck with me for years
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Thank you so much for telling me! I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, and I hope you don't take that as disinterest.
I have often felt this painting is one of my soul. It is expression of love for my mother. This place exists, if you want to save up and go before it is not so pristine, I would - the place is Milford, New Zealand, and I am jealous of her trip too! I plan to go myself when I can scrounge up the crazy plane fare.
My mother and I share a spiritual bond in our love of nature and especially of hiking, and this was my gift to her because her roll of film that she took on the plane with her wasn't exposed, so when she got home - they were black. Instead of her having little to nothing of images to remember her trip, I painted this for her birthday to remind her of her Great Hike. I got it printed on 24"x36" canvas and she has it in her living room.
I think that's probably why it has stuck with you - I put everything I had into this painting, and while i find I look at it now and see where I could improve it, the spirit and soul of it is still ever apparent, and thus is one of my favorites.
I am so pleased you remember me and my work and that it has touched you and your hiker sensibilities! Thank you for telling me, it means a lot to me that you get something good out of it!
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What a wonderful story and I'm absolutely certain now that that's why it's stuck with me! Your poor Mum, what a disappointment, but made up again with such an amazing gift.
It actually reminds me a lot of a few hikes I went on around the Strathspey area of Scotland. Near Loch Morlich when I was younger they did orienteering courses and they were some of the happiest days I've had. Scotland doesn't get much sun so we were so lucky to have cloudless skies for the whole weekend, and sitting eating our packed lunches after a 10km hike in the cool forest... When I saw this picture it instantly took me back there!
Although this seems altogether more magical, what incredible things could be hiding under that mossy canopy? Now knowing it's based in New Zealand makes it far more real, New Zealand really does have magic hiding in every fern and I really hope I'll get enough money to visit some day.
Thank you for sharing the story with me!
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Wonderful piece!
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Beautiful! reminds me of my hike in the Appalachians...
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Awesome looking piece of artwork, great job!
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Gosh, this is amazing! You're an incredibly talented artist!!!!!
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Thanks, but it's hardly talent - years of doodling and painting daily, more like!
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Well it's certainly paid off!
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Very beautiful. I would hike in something like this.
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Beautiful light and atmosphere... really amazing.
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It's amazing! The colours, the details, the light... I'm faszinated! I love nature and I'm often in the forest and can walk the whole day long with my backpack. It has a very peaceful atmosphere...
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I'm glad you like it so much! My mom is the same, and I enjoy walks myself too.
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This is truly, truly wonderful! I've seen mny images like this, but this one really stands out.
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Thank you - many people say so, and it must be that I painted it for my mother, and therefore did my best.
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amazing detail, and it gives a very good feeling
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I see that it toke u so long to share it 4 a reason !!! its amazing !!!!
it looks like a real life photo that have some CG effects XD !!
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i know but the reality that's in it makes it looks more real that CG
!! XD
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