Art by me, MajorMajorMajorThom
I've been spending a lot of time on Photoshop these days, scratching an artistic itch I've always had, but unfortunately never really got to fulfil as I quite honestly can't draw to save my life.
And man, do I enjoy it immensely!
Then, I came across @adelepazani post for the #contestcoin Art Contest, and I thought, "Hey, I can do this!"
So, I spent most of the day working on a piece, forgot to eat breakfast and lunch because there was always just one more thing I had to tweak, and came up with this:
Which I was happy with, but only kinda-sorta.
Then, I had another idea I wanted to try. I'm really into the collage aesthetic at the moment, and I wanted to try incorporate that idea into the piece.
Cut to another four hours later, and there is a finished product, my entry above St the top of this post, which I am happy with to an even greater degree.
Every story over the past month or so features a brand new art piece of mine, and I probably spend more time on Photoshop than I do writing my fiction (which is most likely an inversion), but I do really have fun, so there's that.
At this point, I'm making a new piece every day, which is pretty awesome, which I will be posting once I finish writing the next posts.
I really had a good time making this, and it always amazes me how quickly time passes when I'm working on a project., I'm definitely looking forward to the next contest!
Until the next time, I'll see you in the comments!
You're more than welcome to download the full-res image over on my DeviantArt.
All images are CC0 Creative Commons, sorced from either Pixabay, Pexels, or PxHere.
Scribo, Specto, Lego, Cogito,
Ergo Sum
I'm just gonna pop in here and say, poppadoppa dangdang. Since it's prudent to actually engage with the work, I'll say this much:
Upon an ocean of diamond,
Beneath a rainbow of skies,
Standing tall upon an island,
Is a candle
to Light Thy Path
Love the work Major :)
PLM
Nomad
Thanks! Really lovely words from you too Nomad, I love it when one's own creativity inspires another's :) to be honest, I never really considered it while making this piece, but I really love "a rainbow of skies", great imagery.
this is very beautiful .. :)
i hope to see you again for the next week's contest also
Thanks! I've actually always wanted to make something with a whale, believe it or not! Just so hard to find some decent stock images, unfortunately.
Awesome digital art! I'll follow you and cannot wait what you come up with next! :)
Thank you! Your entry was beautiful too, I've always admired illustrators, and my digital art is only a pale shade compared to true artists like you
Aww, thanks! I believe everyone who creates, and shares passion in creating, is an artist. You are a true artist, nevertheless if it's digital or analog. Keep up with the good work!