Prochnow Portrait in Painter

Torplexed · 03-08-08, 08:33 PM

While sitting about waiting for my SH4 U-Boats expansion disk to arrive I thought I'd fire up Corel Painter and doodle everybody's favorite movie U-Boat captain. However, the likeness isn't all I hoped it'd be. Still gotta work on the eyes.

Letum · 03-08-08, 08:42 PM

I say! thats a bit good that is! *saves*

nikimcbee · 03-08-08, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

While sitting about waiting for my SH4 U-Boats expansion disk to arrive I thought I'd fire up Corel Painter and doodle everybody's favorite movie U-Boat captain. However, the likeness isn't all I hoped it'd be. Still gotta work on the eyes.

That's great! How long did you work on it? It looks like an oil painting.

Onkel Neal · 03-09-08, 03:17 AM

In the year 2766, when museums mention SUBSIM, it will be referenced as the old Earth style Internet "webpage" where Torplexed displayed his art.

Respenus · 03-09-08, 04:15 AM

*bows down to the great artist Torplexed*

We are not worthy of you, oh, great one!

This is a brilliant work of art, if I may say so. It looks,..., real! Like something you'd put in a frame and show it of to others. Really!

Be frank with us, how long did it take to do this baby? Cause I'm trying to convince one of my mates to "create" a portret of me, and giving him a time estimate could "soften" his cold hearth.

One again, brilliant work!

Torplexed · 03-09-08, 05:42 AM

Thanks Guys! I don't think I can live up to the great artist label tho. This time tomorrow I'll probably be back to the half-naked girlie cartoons.

I pretty much stuck to the oil painting tools for this one in Painter. I was tempted to use the airbrush stuff but managed to keep it to a minimum. All told it took about six or seven hours. Between daylights savings malarkey and going out to the mailbox every few minutes to see if I had GAME, I lost track of the time.

Anyway, here's a 4-hour captain portrait for Neal, who's a big fan of the Aubrey–Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. My attempt at Russel Crowe as Captain Jack Aubrey. Long live Subsim!

nikimcbee · 03-09-08, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Thanks Guys! I don't think I can live up to the great artist label tho. This time tomorrow I'll probably be back to the half-naked girlie cartoons.

I pretty much stuck to the oil painting tools for this one in Painter. I was tempted to use the airbrush stuff but managed to keep it to a minimum. All told it took about six or seven hours. Between daylights savings malarkey and going out to the mailbox every few minutes to see if I had GAME, I lost track of the time.

Anyway, here's a 4-hour captain portrait for Neal, who's a big fan of the Aubrey–Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. My attempt at Russel Crowe as Captain Jack Aubrey. Long live Subsim!

...hhhmmm half naked girlies :hmm: :hmm:

:p

nikimcbee · 03-09-08, 05:48 AM

This is my favorite Crow:

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-09-08, 05:56 AM

Someday Torplexed, I'll be half as good as you

GlobalExplorer · 03-09-08, 08:31 AM

Hey Torplexed!

Just in case you're bored and also have some interest in the American Civil War, I would like you to have a look at this link:

http://www.ageod.com/forums/showthre...?t=5296&page=3

They need your help! And your style matches 100% what is needed ..

http://www.a-acw.com/ACW_Leaders_List_01.pdf

Oberon · 03-09-08, 09:08 AM

Mein Gott in himmel...

Torplexed those are BRILLIANT!! You've really captured the essence of the 'old man' there, and Russell Crowe is spot on!!

I just totally marvell at your skills mate, gobsmacked every time.

Jimbuna · 03-09-08, 09:45 AM

Absolutely fantastic my friend.....a real master of your trade

Onkel Neal · 03-09-08, 10:04 AM

Thaaaaanks, Torpy, that really captures the essence of Lucky Jack. It's such a pleasure to log into the forums and come across a post with your work, mate.

Torplexed · 03-09-08, 01:28 PM

Thanks guys. I'm thinking this morning that Russell could still use another two hours work. He looks bit 'ruddier' than I remember. (Bad naval pun)

Kapitan Phillips. Dude you gotta get a wacom tablet. I can't imagine using Painter or SketchBookPro without one. Even the 4x5 size would probably be useful. Given the deplorable state of the dollar maybe you could pick one up cheap while yer here. :hmm:

Of course, now they have those hot Cintiq graphic tablets where the image you work on is on the tablet, not on the monitor. I've seen amazing work done with those. I just don't fancy a $900 hole in my wallet quite yet.:p

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-09-08, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the tip, Torpy. The issue is, I'm no good with traditional implements either :rotfl:

03-08-08, 08:33 PM	#1
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Prochnow Portrait in Painter While sitting about waiting for my SH4 U-Boats expansion disk to arrive I thought I'd fire up Corel Painter and doodle everybody's favorite movie U-Boat captain. However, the likeness isn't all I hoped it'd be. Still gotta work on the eyes.

03-08-08, 08:42 PM	#2
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I say! thats a bit good that is! saves __________________

03-09-08, 03:17 AM	#4
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	In the year 2766, when museums mention SUBSIM, it will be referenced as the old Earth style Internet "webpage" where Torplexed displayed his art. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-09-08, 04:15 AM	#5
Respenus Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	bows down to the great artist Torplexed We are not worthy of you, oh, great one! This is a brilliant work of art, if I may say so. It looks,..., real! Like something you'd put in a frame and show it of to others. Really! Be frank with us, how long did it take to do this baby? Cause I'm trying to convince one of my mates to "create" a portret of me, and giving him a time estimate could "soften" his cold hearth. One again, brilliant work! __________________

03-09-08, 05:48 AM	#8
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	This is my favorite Crow: __________________

03-09-08, 05:42 AM	#6
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Thanks Guys! I don't think I can live up to the great artist label tho. This time tomorrow I'll probably be back to the half-naked girlie cartoons. I pretty much stuck to the oil painting tools for this one in Painter. I was tempted to use the airbrush stuff but managed to keep it to a minimum. All told it took about six or seven hours. Between daylights savings malarkey and going out to the mailbox every few minutes to see if I had GAME, I lost track of the time. Anyway, here's a 4-hour captain portrait for Neal, who's a big fan of the Aubrey–Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. My attempt at Russel Crowe as Captain Jack Aubrey. Long live Subsim!

03-09-08, 05:56 AM	#9
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Someday Torplexed, I'll be half as good as you __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

03-09-08, 08:31 AM	#10
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Hey Torplexed! Just in case you're bored and also have some interest in the American Civil War, I would like you to have a look at this link: http://www.ageod.com/forums/showthre...?t=5296&page=3 They need your help! And your style matches 100% what is needed .. http://www.a-acw.com/ACW_Leaders_List_01.pdf __________________

03-09-08, 09:08 AM	#11
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Mein Gott in himmel... Torplexed those are BRILLIANT!! You've really captured the essence of the 'old man' there, and Russell Crowe is spot on!! I just totally marvell at your skills mate, gobsmacked every time.

03-09-08, 09:45 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,661 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Absolutely fantastic my friend.....a real master of your trade __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-09-08, 10:04 AM	#13
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Thaaaaanks, Torpy, that really captures the essence of Lucky Jack. It's such a pleasure to log into the forums and come across a post with your work, mate. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-09-08, 01:28 PM	#14
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I'm thinking this morning that Russell could still use another two hours work. He looks bit 'ruddier' than I remember. (Bad naval pun) Kapitan Phillips. Dude you gotta get a wacom tablet. I can't imagine using Painter or SketchBookPro without one. Even the 4x5 size would probably be useful. Given the deplorable state of the dollar maybe you could pick one up cheap while yer here. :hmm: Of course, now they have those hot Cintiq graphic tablets where the image you work on is on the tablet, not on the monitor. I've seen amazing work done with those. I just don't fancy a $900 hole in my wallet quite yet.:p

03-09-08, 01:29 PM	#15
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tip, Torpy. The issue is, I'm no good with traditional implements either :rotfl: __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.