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Wow just in time, today's the day James Cameron's new movie AVATAR screens in cinema's! I've been waiting along time for this, SO KEEN
I really enjoyed making this one, it's pretty different to my usual stuff. I'm a bit of a fan of the Sci-fi/Adventure movies or games! This movie struck me when I saw the trailer, reminded me of Abe's Odyssey for some reason.
The background took me the longest in this, I'm not used to creating jungles, I did have to search for a few references to look at and just put my own style to it.. I love the style of the environments in the movie
Anyways enjoy, and go see this movie!
- Took about 10-12 hours
- Done in Photoshop CS3
- Used a Wacom Graphics Tablet
-Pat
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The style is quite amazing, it's very fluid motion through the use of the body creating a very unique way. It's almost an exaggerated version of the movie's own elongation in the race you've portrayed. While someone mentioned that the lack of strands in the braid was a bit displeasing, I think it adds to the effect of the Comic-book style you're aiming for and blends VERY well into the way you colored the rocks in the background.
Each shade seems very specifically chosen, very little of it is blurred into the other colors and you can tell with the use of the highlights and shadows on his body that you were very careful in choosing what colors you should fade and which colors should be kept in the traditional comic book style.
His teeth really draw attention to themselves, not quite individualized but just defined enough for you to know exactly what you are looking at.
The size of the braid tail concerns me since that piece seems to be a very important piece of each person in the movie itself, but you mentioned that you were producing this based on previews and not on actually seeing the movie, so that's not really relevant--but if you ever touch it up, I would put a larger tuft there, personally.
I'm digging for something to actually say you did poorly at, but what other people have mentioned before seems irrelevant to me. In example, the way his hand is swung back and spear swung forward seems like he's running vigorously, and the motion of each arm would suggest that they are not stationary during his charge, but rather flailing back and forth as most creatures do when they run.
I'm quite stunned, in honesty. I don't mean to have nothing particularly critical to say, but, wow.
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Wow thankyou very much, I really appreciate that. You seem very wise and I admire that!
-Pat
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that not a critic you only talk about the movie.
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This isnt a critique, its abuse of the system to get yourself noticed.
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no, not abuse of patrick's work, but you didnt really criticize, critique, or give anything useful. You basically talked about how good the movie is, which isn't what the critique system is for.
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The things you commented on were trivial. His colour can change the hue of blue due to lighting, the scenery, since we dont travel all the way through pandora, it can be anything. The expression is stylistic. Your actual critique was a sentance or two long. If it doesnt fill the critique word count, dont call it a critique, and dont fill it with other conversation that doesnt comment on the artwork or how to improve it.
Live and learn.
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good job on the critique! the artist really deserved a honest true critique and you gave one^^
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and you did a great job^^
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and that people is a true critic
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i being honest ^^ u do a better critic that the other guy :/
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This is really a Fantastic Piece of art. Someone could get Knock Dead famous off This Picture. The Over all appearance is Almost an American comic style, with the fine lines and slick colors. Itβs clean and refined And very clear. The whole thing is extremely official looking. (( Honestly I think it would make a Great Poster. XD ))
The Na,vi (( Jake Sully Iβm sure. )) Has a Very Dynamic and stretched Pose, which makes him look like he is running across the Landscape of Pandora at high speeds. Or possibly Jumping around in haste to escape something that might be after him. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/wβ¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="
The darker blue stripes that cover his body are perfectly placed. The smaller details of his βOutfitβ are spectacular, with all the scattered pieces of cloth and beads. It really adds a whole new and completely different effect to the picture because of how much it looks like what his kind wear.
The Expression on his face is Strong and Powerful, giving him a commanding look. He even looks a lot like the Actor, Sam Worthington, which in my book is a big part of avatar fan art. The white markings/dots on his face are a little hard to see and point out, in fact that was the First thing I noticed about it, and yet it still looks fine with them that way. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
The strands of hair-that are separate from the rest of his hair- Flow very nicely, and this really fills in the idea of him running or jumping.
The Spear he is holding is Kick A$$, With itβs Chipped edges and the way he is holding it is So interesting, because he is holding it rather loosely, as if he is at home with it. This kind of attitude towards a weapon can make anyone awesome, But it makes him Epic.
The Background is very well done! I love the fact that from far away it all looks very detailed and full, But as you get closer they all seem to blur just a bit. Impressionistic I believe itβs called.
The Plants are very realistic, with the shimmers on the leaves and how the bushesβ look lush and full of life. Then there is the add in of the Alien Plants that are purple or look like they are from the ocean.
Iβm not sure if he is moving through a canyon, but that sure is what it looks like. And the Light showing through it is an amazing effect.
The only thing in the whole picture I have a hard time with, is the sky. It looks So much more realistic, that the contrast between it and the rest of the Picture is almost too much. The rest of the picture has a βCartoonβ or colored graphic novel appearance But the sky looks more like a Photograph that was taken and fit into the Picture. Though if the artist planned it like this, then Iβll not say anymore. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/bβ¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="
All and All, Itβs a VERY Gripping Picture with a lot of pretty colors and movement. Itβs full of life and stylistic to the maximum. I look forward to seeing more Brilliant art from this genius artist.
You did a GREAT Job
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WOW THANKYOU SO MUCH! I mean that, I really appreciate what you've said.
I really did enjoy making this art, I feel like the motivation was great! I'm so excited about this flick I really just had to let it out in art
Thanx again mate, YOU ROCK!
-Pat
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^^ That's Very good to hear! I can really tell, the motivation is noticable.
well yeah, it is Avatar we're talking about! one of the most ground-breaking movies of all time... at least for our time anyhow. xD for an artist as good as you are, expressing your feelings through art is a way of making it even more powerful and moving! your better at drawing something great, when you feel great.
You did a Brilliant job!! I'm still in shock over how awesome the picture truly is!
Your very welcome once again! I'm also, going to HAVE to watch you. 
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Incredible Talent ! Love it .........β€οΈπ«β€οΈ
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so pretty omg i wish i could draw as amazing as you
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I bow to your skills. This took some real skill. It looks perfect for a Graphic novel.
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My Favorite Pics of You. I want to be like you someday. ^^
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I don't know why, but there's something I really like about this piece!
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