smudgepainter

A little out-of-season perhaps, but this was done with the smudge tool, of course, based on Fred James' original image and concept. Fred, can't wait to see what you come up with next!

By the way, great to see what everyone's been working on. You guys are doing great!


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http://www.pbase.com/image/94899457/original

Thanks in advance for looking and your comments!
Scott
http://www.pbase.com/sdfp

This is so much FUN Scott! I envy your touch with the stylus!!

Murry

Truly a masterpiece and a classic in the making, Scott. The two of you make quite a team. Maybe you can do a series of them and perhaps get them on the market somewhere by Christmastime.

The words I want have been used, superb masterpiece Scott. Absolutely you and Fred could team up for a marvelous Christmas card. Simply wonderful!

Holy Cow Scott!!! This is marvelous. You are truly an artist.
The things that you have changed or otherwise enhanced have really made this painting great. For instance...Santa's skin tone, the addition of his wedding ring, the dog bone, Santa's belt buckle, the dogs collar, the front of the box, color correction on the suit, and those are only the things I have noticed.
Thanks for posting this, you keep me inspired.

Whining...I want to do it like that. Maybe with more practice.

Fantastic work Scott
Wow what you pulled out of the original.
You are truly a great artist

I could never be a s good as my master:>))

jo vollstedt wrote:Holy Cow Scott!!! This is marvelous. You are truly an artist.
The things that you have changed or otherwise enhanced have really made this painting great. For instance...Santa's skin tone, the addition of his wedding ring, the dog bone, Santa's belt buckle, the dogs collar, the front of the box, color correction on the suit, and those are only the things I have noticed.
Thanks for posting this, you keep me inspired.

Whining...I want to do it like that. Maybe with more practice.

That's funny that you mention the ring Jo. It jumped out at me too, only I hadn't looked at the original photo, so I didn't know that Scott had added it.
Fred- you captured the perfect look on that dog's face!
Scott- STUNNING!

Beautiful job Scott

Thanks, everyone! I really appreciate all of your nice comments. This one was really fun to work on. You guys know how much I love details, and there were a lot of fun little details to play with in this one. Always nice to start out with a great idea and image (thanks to Fred for both of those).

Scott

Super as usual!

Thanks for Posting here!

Off topic question: ok to post a class question here?

Lamar

Lamar wrote:Super as usual!

Thanks for Posting here!

Off topic question: ok to post a class question here?

Lamar

Thanks, Lamar. And sure, no problem! With the new class starting, Ive got my hand full, but I'll try to check in every few days and contribute in whatever way I can.

Scott

Scott, This shot shows so much of your talents . It's mind blowing what you can do. I mentioned in our class how we can all try to be like you and even if we practiced 10 hours a day for the next 2 years to try and do a image like you and if we finally get to do one close to your talents , by that time you will be 2 years ahead too . I can't imagine what you will be doing then. Just amazing!

Thanks again for such a incredible work of art.


Fred

OH MY! Scott this is just sensational! LOVE the detail, and how you managed to work your name into it, just stunning. Great pic too Fred .

Just gorgeous as usual Scott. You never fail to amaze!