The Bluff Cayman Brac "UPDATED"

[DeeVee]

Cayman Brac is the second largest of the three Cayman Islands. It is the only one that has any hills. All the others are extreamly flat. Grand Cayman where I live has a high point of 65 feet above the sea. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019833735oyk.jpg

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[The Namek]

Looks like a great place :)
I thought about trying to paint something like that , but I've only moddeled with Zbrush so far. Do you know any (good) tutorials that could get me started with painting in Z ?

[DeeVee]

To tell you the truth I just began painting. Then members too numerous to mention would reply and tell me how they thought I could improve my image. That has been a great help.
AURICK has a very good tutorial on painting in his Newbee series LESSON TWO. That is as good as it gets, It is fantastic, it explains ONE of the methods I use, but masterly explained by AURICK. My suggestion is to start with that one and then move on. You will also get a lot of help from members, so do not be afaid to ask questions lots of them, and then check out the QuickLinks.I hope the information given is of help to you.

[jaime]

Hi The Namek,
You can read and download the ZScript Aurick put together not long ago...
It's called Lesson Two - Basic Training, Part One (Painting) (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=004855)
jaime ;)

[Kathy]

I can hear the waves and water churning. What an EXCELLENT transition from ocean to land!! :eek:

LOVELY! (As ALWAYS! :D )

:tu: :b2: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Thanks folks, You know I can already see ways in which I can improve this image. I will do an update and you can let me know what you think.
BTW the Namek, Aurick tells me that the tutorial has been downloaded over 100 times already so it is obviously meeting the need.
Hi Jaime, you are almost as quick on the draw as I am. Thanks again for all your help in the past, a very grateful DeeVee.

[The Namek]

Thx for your help Deevee , I downloaded it and I will check it out this evening , gotta go to work now , I'll check back for the update of your picture too :)

[DeeVee]

The update is up next to the first image for comparison.

[Caliban Tiresias Darklock]

That is a fantastic peice you have there Doc (can I call you Doc? :P). The update is wonderfull :)

You have a fantastic style that is always a pleasure to see. Thankyou for sharing your art with us :) It's always a pleasure.

[sTiNg]

WoW, Nice pic. The waves are so real....
Keep up the good work

[drjjwow]

beautiful work joe.. love that landscape ...not to sure about the black line in the middle and to the right.. is this a flaw..

[DeeVee]

Doc, that is where the stone is undercut by constant erosion of the waves, if I am certain that I understand of what you speak. It is cave like so it has to be protrayed as a dark area.
To tell you the truth I am confused. Please show me where on the image these marks are, and I will be in a better position to answer your question.

[WingedOne]

I see it too. On the bottom picture there is a short black line in the sky just above the horizon line of the ocean on the far right hand side.

Looks like it could be a UFO. :)

The sky is especially inviting in this image. :tu:

[Ron Harris]

very kewl Joe...!!! another great piece of eye candy to relish....you have made the Cayman's one of the places I will have to visit....thnx for sharing with us as always :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

OK, sorry Doc, I was looking at the first image, I see the very short black line on the update, It is a mistake, thanks for pointing it out I will edit it out ASAP.
OK which image is better ? Feedback would be appreciated.
Caliban, sure you can, most people do.

[Ron Harris]

number 2...I like the misty spray on the water :tu: and I love it when you add a gull or two in there....great job Joe

[aurick]

Actually, I think I like the first version better. That surf is just beautiful.

Your landscapes are taking on a whole new level now that you're working with a larger canvas. Very nice!

[DeeVee]

Thanks to you Ron and Aurick, your input means more to me that you will ever know.
I have added a few gulls as suggested, Please give me your thoughts as to which one I should keep for my printer collection. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019845113peq.jpg

[Stonecutter]

I like the second one better, Doc...I think the spray brings it to life...
:tu: :tu: :tu: :cool: :tu: :tu: :tu:
But they're both cool! :tu:

[Downwrdspiral]

Almost looks like you took a picture, blurred it up, added some zbrush greenery a few sea gulls, and some a little bit of spray.

Dont take that the wrong way though, it is very cool. When I saw the thumbnail I was like "why is someone posting actual pictures on the zbrush forum". Very cool, keep it up.

I would like to see a less blurred version though if possible.

[Kathy]

Those Seagulls, and the spray....WOW.

THAT is perfect!

Please put this in "the book". ;)

[drjjwow]

ok joe it must be just me.. because its gone now ..sorry to alarm you.. and i like the birds in the new image.

[Ron Harris]

I like the additions in the newest one here Joe...the birds were just the touch in my honest opinion... :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Dr. JJ you were right the mark was there in the second image, I edited it. Thanks for pointing it out

[Viral Blue Box]

I particularly like the shoreline. Brilliant work.

[rhom]

Boy DeeVee,the sunlight factor in these is just incredible-you really nailed the lighting.Excellent image!

[Caliban Tiresias Darklock]

That second image is definately the better of the two :) Fantastic work. That water backlash on the shore is fantastic. Remarkable peice :) I'd love to see this one large and framed on a wall. It would look fantastic. It has a great sense of serenity ;)

[DeeVee]

Thanks to all who commented on these images. Your input is very much appreciated. and suggestions given will be worked on.
As you might have read in another thread I am having a few of these images printed for sale at the National Museum's gift shop, So your input is very important to me , and for this I say thank you most sincerely.

[Caliban Tiresias Darklock]

How much are they going for Deevee? I'm most interested.

[DeeVee]

C do not worry about the price at this time. When they are ready I will let you know by direct E-Mail. My address is in my profile.

[Caliban Tiresias Darklock]

Ok great :) Thankyou.

[filament9]

DeeVee, you are fast becoming a master painter. A new image by you is worth viewing, everytime.

[Belleski]

Beautiful Image...Beautiful Place!
I want to go there!!!
Your prints should sell very well. Good Luck with that DeeVee. :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Stargo]

Beautiful image DeeVee :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

stargo

[andreseloy]

Hy DeeVee I was reviewing in the forum and I saw this one that is to me so beutiful and pleasure to see it.
Congratulations