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The Hide-out by `memod:iconmemod:


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Submitted: Jul 23, 2007
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Resolution: 1280×960
Comments: 584
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It's about time for a new piece. Here we go, this is a matte painting that I had in the works for weeks and weeks. I did not get to work on it for a good while, hence why it took so long.

With this piece I wanted to challenge myself. As you might see in many matte paintings they make heavy use of fog and mist, which, admittedly, can make certain things easier. So I wanted to try if I can create a believable bright day-time piece where you wouldn't have any fog.
And booya, this was a pretty difficult setting, all this foliage almost killed me :faint:

The initial concept has been made as a pencil sketch, then I did a colour sketch in photoshop, refined that and only then I started to use the first photos. Some photos I took myself, all the rest were taken from sxc.hu.

Here is the photo that I incorporated first: [link]
And here is the stock photo for the ship: [link]

Gah, and I tell ya people, extracting a ship and its rigging is NO fun.


Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy it, I have submitted it in wallpaper size, so feel free to put it on your desktop. I have also entered this for the Ballistic Publishing d'artiste - Matte Painting 2 book, so wish me luck that they chose it :D

As usual, a print will be up soon.
Daniel :heart:
Daily Deviation, 2007-07-30

Daily DeviationThe Hide-out by `memod "I just have one thing to say, ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING!" says archanN and once you read the comments about the details that went into this piece, you'll likely agree. Full view is a treat! (Suggested by ^archanN and Featured by $FallenRox)

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^archanN:iconarchanN: Jul 23, 2007, 8:50:13 AM
:jawdrop:

Im just speechless. its just a stunning artwork! superb!

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`memod:iconmemod: Jul 23, 2007, 8:50:58 AM
lol dude, I think that was like the fastest favourite I ever received :lmao:

haha, thanks :D

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~DonBertone:iconDonBertone: Jul 23, 2007, 8:52:11 AM
you paint dreams.

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^archanN:iconarchanN: Jul 23, 2007, 8:53:44 AM
haha, quite true. i saw memod, and just didnt take 1 second to view your masterpiece. you know i love your art, this is just so stunning, my new wallpaper. i just cant stop admiring the quality, the detailing, the realism, the feel and the efforts you put in. i really wanna be there :D

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*sebvdv:iconsebvdv: Jul 23, 2007, 8:54:36 AM Mood: Mesmerized
Absolutely amazing. I can see the amount of work you laid into it. You should sell prints of your work. I think people would like to have this in their homes.

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`memod:iconmemod: Jul 23, 2007, 8:57:26 AM
I will make this available as a print soon =) So if you are interested in purchasing one just check back in a day or two, it should be approved by then :nod:

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=FreakyBabe:iconFreakyBabe: Jul 23, 2007, 8:58:25 AM Mood: Awestruck
oh mann, respekt, man kann echt sehn wieviel zeit und aufwand du reingesteckt hast, super arbeit, du musst ja einen sehr starken geduldsfaden haben, ich wäre schon längst ausgetickt bei den details:omg:
super super schön:+favlove:

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`memod:iconmemod: Jul 23, 2007, 9:03:35 AM
I hope it's good dreams :paranoid:

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=Akajork:iconAkajork: Jul 23, 2007, 9:03:38 AM
amazing work.. really one of your best

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