Digital Painting Attempts

MendedArrow
by MendedArrow
05-Mar-2009
 

I am learning how to digitally paint by making portraits of various icons. It is quite difficult to get used to the lack of friction as well as hand eye coordination.

The finished pieces are not incredibly strong, however, I believe it is a good start. Perhaps you will see more soon.

The choices of icons are based on an interest in their historical significance. Meaning, I don't necessary agree with everything they have said - what two human beings ever do?


Nelson Mandela


Emma Goldman


Che Guevara


Mother Jones


Bizhan Jazani

Balatarin
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Great job

by Behrooz (not verified) on Sun Mar 08, 2009 06:57 PM PDT

The beauty of the paintings aside, I am surprised at the extentt to which we agree on the icons; Jazani will never be forgotten.


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khaleh mosheh

Thank you

by khaleh mosheh on Fri Mar 06, 2009 08:57 AM PST

For these fantastic drawings- and keeping alive the memory of Bijan, a true revolotionary- Rohesh Shad.

//iranian.com/ram/Fadaiyan/sobhesefid.ram 


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FANTASTIC!

by MOM (not verified) on Fri Mar 06, 2009 06:56 AM PST

Great work, son!


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MendedArrow

Shahnameh heroes

by MendedArrow on Fri Mar 06, 2009 05:25 AM PST

I never thought about painting some of the Shahnameh heroes. Sounds like a great idea. I have always been facinated by hero archetypes. 


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love it. welcome to

by dad (not verified) on Thu Mar 05, 2009 06:52 PM PST

love it. welcome to iranian.com


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Mehman

Excellent job!

by Mehman on Thu Mar 05, 2009 06:24 PM PST

MendellArrow, congratulations!

I like Mandella and Chegevera best!

Are you willing to work on the Shahnameh heroes? If yes let me know to see what we can do...

Behrouz Mehman 

 


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multiple

by curious cat (not verified) on Thu Mar 05, 2009 06:04 PM PST

multiple, are you.... omid?


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Multiple Personality Disorder

These paintings are excellent, excellent, excellent.

by Multiple Personality Disorder on Thu Mar 05, 2009 07:09 PM PST

You've done a great job.

I do some digital painting with the mouse sometimes and I know how difficult it is to paint digitally.  I’m aware that there have been pressure sensitive tablets out there in the market for a long time, but I am happy doing it by the mouse.  It gives me a sense of being imperfect in this imperfect world.  I also believe our resident cartoonist Mahmoud also uses the mouse to paint.


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Jahanshah Javid

Nice!

by Jahanshah Javid on Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:56 PM PST

Very nicely done. My favorite is Jazani. Mandela is also very good, especially with the black birds.


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MendedArrow

program used

by MendedArrow on Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:39 PM PST


Thanks. 

I am using Photoshop CS3 with a stylus tablet, but you should research the program, Art Rage. It is really cheap and specifically for digital painting.

Personally, I have only played with the tools in Art Rage. It is next on my list.


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anonymous fish

that is AWESOME

by anonymous fish on Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:49 AM PST

i love this!  especially the emma goldman.  what program are you using?

good luck and i HOPE WE SEE MORE. 


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