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Published: 2010-05-15 13:50:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 28500; Favourites: 901; Downloads: 879
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Look at that, he still works digitally as well!
This is a rather quick piece that I did this week. Should be about 10 - 11 hours. The whole painting was pretty much there after 7 hours, but I wanted to polish it a bit and add a few details. Whoever coined the phrase that the last 10% of a piece take 90% of the work time, was right on the money.
Anyhow, I hope you guys enjoy it. I got a nice matte print of the 7-hour state in front of me here, and I have to say it looks pretty nice. So treat yourself and check out the print, as soon as it is up!
Daniel
www.dancakes.com
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Heya...thanks a lot for this critique. I'm very sorry that I'm replying so late, I just didn't have much time for dA lately.
It's very nice to hear that you are able to get so much into the piece and perceive the mood so strongly.
However, I do not really agree, that I should refine the background rocks...because the whole point of the piece was to start out rather abstractly and then refine only the important parts, those where I want my focus to be...which is the fortress. That's why all the details go there. The forground rocks though I could probably have made better, that's correct. I more or less had a deadline, so I had to concentrate on the main part, I think.
You are quite right though, that it could need some detailing. I think if I was to do that piece again today, I would break up some of these surfaces more and add more details to them
In any case, thanks a lot, your thoughts are much appreciated!
Daniel
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Hey there, Daniel! ^^ I was browsing through the confines of dA's more conceptual-type pieces and I happened across this amazing piece of yours. I have a small general arts group called S.D.G.ART and I would be honored if you were to perhaps join us and let us see some more of your awesome works of art, my friend.
Take care,
~Sage
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Thank you so much for the compliments, I am glad you liked my work =] But to be honest I am not joining any groups, I am already not able to keep up with my messages as is, and groups would certainly not help with that
Feel free to include my images in the group gallery, whenever I submit anything, but with how little time I find to paint, this happens only ever so often
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I completely understand, friend. ^^ And, yes, if I see any of your work, I'd be more than just thrilled to have it in our featured folder- I would be enamored. Such beauty- it makes me want to try my hand at painting.. but then I realize that I'm better at writing so I choose to stick to lit'. Regardless, art would not be the same without talented people like yourself, friend. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you so much, James =]
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Beautiful.
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Thanks a lot =] I'm glad you are enjoying it
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Mmmmmmmm...Dear Daniel Alekow-memod
This Wonderful art work ... it's direct in...Action-Portraits
If you don't mind...
"This is an invitation to Joint... Just in case if you are not in already ...!!!"
best regards.....................You're most welcome in Action-Portraits...!!!
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I'm glad you think so
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Thanks, Alex! Glad that you enjoy my work
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What an amazing work you do... not just this image, but overall. I'm just discovering your gallery here.
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That's very sweet of you to say, thanks a lot!
It's nice to hear that you're enjoying my work
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Beautiful. Love the winter effect with the castle. The deer are a nice touch.
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Thanks a bunch, I'm glad you like it
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Pretty spectacular (:
Nice composition and lighting, and I kinda know what you mean about spending heaps of time polishing a work.
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Hey thanks a lot
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Thank you 
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Very cool
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Hehe thanks a lot
Glad you liked it!
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very nice, I really like it. I like the lighting direction.
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thank you 
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This is way too cool Dan 
Oh and i really like how you have some fine detail in some places and others are really speedy sketched, I just love that and wish I could reflect it in my own work too.
Keep it up
Chad.
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Hey Chad, thanks a bunch
Thanks! Hope things are going well for you?
Daniel
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Amazing work! Such fantastic detail to the scene. Lovely work with the colours and shadows in the snow. I can even see the footprints from your characters here. I do love the textureal effects as well. Great job
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Hey, thank you 
Thanks
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wow, sehr schöne Arbeit! Besonders die Komposition und Lichtstimmung... und die Idee natürlich auch
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danke dir, Mona! Freut mich sehr, dass dir das so gefällt 
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Wo wir gerade beim Thema Komposition waren; die Komposition von diesem Bild ist ein Traum! Ich finde es wirkt auf den ersten Blick total tief und detailreich aufgrund der Komposition und der Lichtverhältnisse. Ich ziehe wirklich meinen Hut vor Künstlern, wie dir, denen es gelingt mit schnellen Strichen und gezieltem Retouching eine so starke Atmosphäre zu erzielen! Ich versuche mich gerade selbst am Speedpainting, aber von solchen Leistungen bin ich noch weit entfernt. Mein Herr, Sie sehen mich verzückt!
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Hussa, wow, danke dir 
Ich werde aber auf jeden fall noch öfter üben müssen, das ganze Bild in nur ein paar Stunden rauszuhauen, und dann nur dort Details zu malen, wo sie auch wichtig sind. Aber was du hier siehst sind ja auch ca 10-11 Stunden, das würde ich nicht mehr als Speedpainting bezeichnen
Diese helfen aber definitiv richtig viel, kann dir das nur empfehlen
Danke noch mal, ich freu mich wirklich!
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Seems you're in an icy blue kick too.
Miss ya mister - hope I catch you soon. Til then, I will enjoy your latest.
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Hehe no, not particularly a kick, but yeah I had fun for sure
You are forgiven
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Haha aww, thank you!
How is life treating you?
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