Big world, small things. A fly.

[Gare]

Far be it from me to tell you how your next steps should go, Mark (!); rather, the piece inspired me and I thought to myself how I'd even attempt something so detailed in a modeling program.

I always think of a return on investments and the illustration appeared to me to be able to edit to created a shaded version without too much effort...beyond that which you've already done, and achieved spectacular results.

Your intent is spot-on, and your execution of that intent is flawless, IMO.


My Best,

Gary

[buckobeck]

Gary, has anyone told you that your diplomacy is impeccable and that you are a moderator extraordinaire?
As well as an all around great guy?
Just sayin'.

If not; I'd like to.

[Gare]

Gary, has anyone told you that your diplomacy is impeccable and that you are a moderator extraordinaire?
As well as an all around great guy?
Just sayin'.

If not; I'd like to.:)

Mark, I just want you to know that I'm not just piling it on when I complement you and your work. I say this because a member or two have voiced the unfounded opinion that I'm just another puppet for The Xara Group.

Um, at no time in the past or present has any member of The Xara Group had their hand up my back.

As far as Moderation goes, I take the simple and time-saving tact that it doesn't cost anyone anything to just be nice to others on tg.

I love this quote, no attribution that I've ever found:

Sound travels twice as far when you let someone else blow your horn.

And if it weren't for the talent and civility and generosity of members like you, Mark, I'd be long gone, man.

My Best,

[buckobeck]

I'm here because I love the people and the program. If I didn't, I'd be long gone to my friend.

Like you, I'm here 'cause I want to be.

Thanks for your work here and for being one of those reasons.

Have a great night Gare!

PS Great quote.

[buckobeck]

FYI trivia. I use my photographs as references for all of my drawings, or I just make them up.

100% me from start to finish.

[buckobeck]

Very nice Jonopen. I am eager to see where this inspiration takes you.

[Gare]

FYI trivia. I use my photographs as references for all of my drawings, or I just make them up.

100% me from start to finish.

Well, if there actually is a case to be made about "cheating", that is, working from a reference image, this phenomenon is certain offset if not completely tossed out the window by work like your portrait of a child, Mark.

Me? I'm scared to do portraits, unless I make them a little abstract, posterized, usually. Because it's darned hard to get the most important area, the eyes, staring at you and captivating you.

That's obviously not your limitation, though, Mark.

It's work like this one that hold an audience.

Nice going, pal, nice going!

-g

[buckobeck]

Thanks Gare.

[hseiken]

That beetle is damn near photoreal. I had to do a double take!

[Toonicorn]

That is AMAZING work! I hope to be so proficient in Xara someday.