I don't think it's not original artwork. Rather I think it's just another medium with which to work, and one that requires lots of practice and skill. I mean, I'm not sure I could have just picked up and done it (although now you have me intrigued to try). So, well done
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Hm, I wonder if we are on the same plane here. My beef wasn't so much with the people that argue about digital vs. traditional media. It is more with people that just point the finger or roll their eyes and say "trace!" and that's it, dismissing it altogether as artwork.
Now, I am no [insert your favorite artist here], but I still think that it took talent and creativity to do that. If there were a filter that I could click and tada! make it happen, then I would argue. But when it took me 103 final layers to do this? I think it isn't just a mere trace. lol
And if you are worried about your skills in the digital medium, this is actually a really interesting project that will force you to learn the tools really well.
I did not know Boeluen, so I can't really say much on that subject, although it's always sad when someone you know passes on.
As far as the piece, though... if you want to do vector artwork, try to get ahold of a copy of Illustrator. The pen tool in Photoshop sucks really hardcore.
And as for it not being real work... ehhhh on the photo thing. We did vector portraits when I was in college, but we drew the portrait first and broke it down into four or five value steps and then did the vector work on top of that.
Holy moly! 103 layers? Damn!!! Were you using a stylus with a pad in place of the mouse, is that it?
Well, either way, I think it looks fabulous for trying something completely new, and it looks like her, so I don't think anyone can complain that it's not a good effort! I'm really impressed...
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Now, I am no [insert your favorite artist here], but I still think that it took talent and creativity to do that. If there were a filter that I could click and tada! make it happen, then I would argue. But when it took me 103 final layers to do this? I think it isn't just a mere trace. lol
And if you are worried about your skills in the digital medium, this is actually a really interesting project that will force you to learn the tools really well.
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I'm going to follow your tutorial link and learn more about it!
A mere trace? I think not! Look at all the shading!
Did I say I was impressed yet?
People who point should remember that when we do point, three fingers point back toward us...*snicker*
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As far as the piece, though... if you want to do vector artwork, try to get ahold of a copy of Illustrator. The pen tool in Photoshop sucks really hardcore.
And as for it not being real work... ehhhh on the photo thing. We did vector portraits when I was in college, but we drew the portrait first and broke it down into four or five value steps and then did the vector work on top of that.
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b) Awesome job on Boe. O.O 103 layers? *whistles* It's still a very good job on a lovely picture. Good choice for the fist photo to use!
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Well, either way, I think it looks fabulous for trying something completely new, and it looks like her, so I don't think anyone can complain that it's not a good effort! I'm really impressed...
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And thank you!
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b) And thanks!
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