By using the black background and heavy shading, you effectively convey the sense of being deep underwater. Very nice!
Nancy
Nancy
Deep sea cephalopods poster
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Great to hear that it has that deep underwater feel to it! Thanks Nancy!!
During the painting i learned about this lighting phenomena called "subsurface scattering". Due to the nature of the skin of an octopus (partially translucent) light doesn't just bounce of it's surface but it also bounces back and forth within the octopus itself which is why it needs this particular shading. I think I have to get better at this to make it more realistic, I am learning a lot of it at least
Now working at a Violet Blanket Octopus, which will be a great species for training this way of painting light
During the painting i learned about this lighting phenomena called "subsurface scattering". Due to the nature of the skin of an octopus (partially translucent) light doesn't just bounce of it's surface but it also bounces back and forth within the octopus itself which is why it needs this particular shading. I think I have to get better at this to make it more realistic, I am learning a lot of it at least
Now working at a Violet Blanket Octopus, which will be a great species for training this way of painting light
I REALLY want a copy of this when it is finished BUT I am enjoying the process so much that I hope it will be awhile
Haha good to hear DWhatley, i will keep posting as i go along! I also can't wait to have a print of the final poster :P
actually thinking about getting some funding through something like kickstarter to speed up the process, but even then it would take me plenty of time so don't worry it'll be a while for sure :P
actually thinking about getting some funding through something like kickstarter to speed up the process, but even then it would take me plenty of time so don't worry it'll be a while for sure :P
I'd like to chip in, these are great and I'd love too see these published as a poster or book.....
Great and thanks Mark!
I'm going tot try to get this funded by some website soon, keep you posted.
In the meanwhile i've been working on this Violet Blanket Octopus, it's quite a challenge with the blanket part. If you have feedback i'd love to hear it!
I'm going tot try to get this funded by some website soon, keep you posted.
In the meanwhile i've been working on this Violet Blanket Octopus, it's quite a challenge with the blanket part. If you have feedback i'd love to hear it!
wow! That's beautiful.
PM me or email to let me know how I can assist!
Thanks Cuttlegirl!
And thnx Tonmo, i'll get in touch with you!
Here is another ''Glass Squid'', a Galiteuthis Armata. A bit similar to the Galiteuthis Phyllura, except it is armed with hooks on it's clubs!
And thnx Tonmo, i'll get in touch with you!
Here is another ''Glass Squid'', a Galiteuthis Armata. A bit similar to the Galiteuthis Phyllura, except it is armed with hooks on it's clubs!
Wow! Was worried about the long break. Great to see you are still working on these and happy to signal boost when you do go for funding. There's a real dearth in ceph sci-art so there's museums, aquaria and zoos that would likely snap these up!
With my work hat on also, you thought about an exhibition...?
With my work hat on also, you thought about an exhibition...?
Don't worry i will finish this project for sure!
And thanks for the help you're offering for a signal boost, this will be great for getting some more awareness for the project!
An exhibition would indeed be awesome, i think i need a bit more cephs to set up an expo but the original drawings are very large and detailed. So that's definitely a cool possibility for in the nearby future!
Here's another one, dosidicus gigas, the humbolt!
And thanks for the help you're offering for a signal boost, this will be great for getting some more awareness for the project!
An exhibition would indeed be awesome, i think i need a bit more cephs to set up an expo but the original drawings are very large and detailed. So that's definitely a cool possibility for in the nearby future!
Here's another one, dosidicus gigas, the humbolt!
He/she looks way too friendly 
Haha you're probably right, they don't nickname it ''The Red Devil'' for no reason.He/she looks way too friendly
Would not want to be in the water with a pack of these!
Some new works, curious at your thoughts / feedback!
awesome!
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