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  1. #1
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    Spring Robin WIP

    Spring robin. ArtRage 6. work in progress. It's been a while. I've been away for some time due to layoff and having to move and resettle and getting into a new graphics career. I've mostly been concentrating on traditional oil paintings and drawings, but I've missed using my favorite digital painting software, ArtRage. I just upgraded to ArtRage 6 and I'm really loving what I'm seeing. I've already transferred all my old art supplies that I've collected and installed them.

    Here, I'm working on a digital painting of a robin that we see each Spring in a small tree just outside my window. I'm very happy to get back into ArtRage.

    Enjoy!

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    Good to see you back with us Dale
    That’s got a really nice “real paint” feel to it.
    A change in subject from your aircraft, but still flying related I suppose!
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    Thank you! Actually, yes, I've shifted subjects for a bit of time, just so that I don't get stuck into a rut. In reality, in my professional work now, I am a research artist and deal with planes all the time, even creating 3D model mockups and concept art and video production (I wear many artistic hats).

    When I get home, often, I just like to look away from the aviation, often to other subjects such as flora and fauna, landscapes and seascapes. Recently, I just finished a traditional oil painting of my cat!! LOL! I know it's not digital, it's oil on canvas, but my point is, that I love the look of traditional mediums and I try to replicate that when I go digital.

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    Excellent start. Cant wait to see how the robin turns out!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DarkOwnt View Post
    Excellent start. Cant wait to see how the robin turns out!
    Thank you! here's an update, working more on the body, feathers and nest.

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    Even unfinished the bird is beautiful! Of course I just love the cat - lovely rich colours.
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    Oh God of homeless things, look down
    And try to ease the way
    Of all the little weary paws
    That walk the world
    today.
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    My painting real-estate is extended across three monitors.]

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