samanthie's CGPortoflio Gallery

Butterfly Keep

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:42:06 +0000

It's been about a year since I really did anything new. I've been working a little with 3d art but not much in the way of sketching or painting. I finally feel like painting again. This one is brand new.What started out to be a simple fantasy scene actually became alot more. Thanks for looking.

Paint Shop Pro isn't on the software used list. Most of this image was created in PSP and only a small part in PS.

Fruit of the Unicorn

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:49:29 +0000

The unicorn has been imprisoned in the magic circle. He can only be released by the fairy who will give him the magic fruit. The spell will be broken when the unicorn eats the fruit. This special fruit only grows once every thousand years. It grows deep in a well hidden cave. The unicorn who possesses magical powers will reward the fairy with what else but a pair of wings.

Wolves in Winter

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:03:36 +0000

Wolves in winter began with pencil and color pencil. Finished up in PS and PSP. I did this some time ago.

The Flutist_Afternoon1

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:37:07 +0000

The Flutist

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:43:58 +0000

The flutist is a creature of an enchanted dark forest. She plays a mournful song upon her magical flute. Every tune she plays is different from the one before and if you are quiet enough you just may hear her music.

Comments are welcome.
Thanks for looking.

*edit* The image has been updated reflecting all of the suggestions mentioned here. Thanks everyone for your input. You helped me to 'really' finish the piece.

Angel of Annunciation

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:15:25 +0000

From Rebecca Kimmel's OFDW 021 "Angels & Devils"
This image was inspired by the work of
MOCHI, Francesco
Angel of Annunciation
1603-05

I used Painter's default brushes to blend and shape the angel and her clothing using mostly oils. Photoshop came in handy for finer details like face, hands, hair and feet. I wasn't sure if I should detail the bird more or not. It's a falcon I think.
I had alot of fun with this image and had alot of helpful suggestions along the way.
Rebecca's figure drawing workshops are excellent.

Squirrel Christmas

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:41:08 +0000

This is an image that I did for a contest at Renderosity. It was one of the runner's up .

The Stallion Redo

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:31:15 +0000

This is an updated alternate version of The Stallion. The reflections are different as are the colors of the background and sky. I also worked on the mane and tail of the horse.

Journey of Escape

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 19:32:08 +0000

This is the entry from the Journey Challenge. My thanks to all of you that helped me along the way. I learned so much from this challenge!

I am still thinking this image may be a little too dark especially for some monitors. Not sure if I should lighten it a little or not.

Thanks for looking!

Near The Window

Fri, 19 May 2006 02:36:19 +0000

This is a bit abstract. I hoped to achieve a sort of frosted glass effect on the windows so that you could see through them but not too clearly.
Storyline; Perhaps she is waiting for someone to return home or she could also be deep in thought.

*image has been updated with more attention to detail on the face. Thanks Min!

Renew

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 04:33:26 +0000

Hi,
This image is called 'Renew'. The girl is running through the forest and suddenly stops among the butterflies and birds. Here is a moment of enchantment and it is like being caught in time. The best way I can think of to try and describe it is an eternal transition. Spring is very near and Winter is beginning to fade away. Even a few Fall leaves remain. Sunlight softly and gently breaks through the overhead branches...
I began this image with sketches in pencil and then again in color pencil. Then in PS or PSP(or both)I refine the sketches, enhance colors, use brushes and work on the actual composition. This may not be the easiest way but it gives me a little better control.
I hope to get a critique on the atmosphere,lighting,figure..or anything else you see that I can improve upon.
Thank you for looking!

Cautious

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 01:26:35 +0000

Two warriors are entering the forest preparing to meet any danger that may await them...

I created this image first with regular graphite pencils then again with color pencils. The pencil texture is easily seen on this image. I like the 'real' look of the texture from the pencils but I also like the smoothness that I see in alot of other cgtalk artworks. I am still learning and was not able to achieve a totally smooth look to this image but maybe that is ok.

Your comments are very welcome.
Thanks for looking!

Mystery Island Collage

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:43:43 +0000

I began this as a rough sketch of just the face. I didn't have an idea as to what the end result would be. I added things as I went. I usually have a finished image in mind when I begin a work but not this time. I began adding bits and pieces of other paintings I've done recently of a volcano and another of the ocean. Things just sort of came together and I ended up with a collage which reminds me of those old time movie posters. Comments and crits are welcome.
Thanks for looking.

The Ice Faerie

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 04:47:19 +0000

The Ice Faerie in the image has uncovered an ancient key that will open the door which leads to another dimension and where the mortals live.
I wanted to do something more with the ice where the long ice formations meet the ice floor. I welcome your comments and thanks for looking.
*edit; I updated the ice floor and adjusted the area under the fairy's feet. More definition added to the wings and shoulder of the fairy as well as some of the ice.
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Female Figure Nude

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:26:40 +0000

This image was created during Rebecca Kimmel's Open Figure Drawing Workshop 002:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=269454&highlight=002
I used Model Photo #2.

Rebecca requested a tutorial on the creation of this image which you can find here:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=274082

Zhu Zhu

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:09:03 +0000

This image was created during Rebecca Kimmel's Open Figure Drawing Workshop 004: http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=278425
I used model photograph refrence #1 which was provided by Zhu Zhu. I enjoyed this workshop very much.