In contrast with my first portrait as a paladin, using my own face, I decided to make a somewhat darker version of Amalthea, having fallen from grace and embracing the ways of the Blackguard. It is a simple Poser 5 render of my own face, with some extra Photoshop work. Armor drawn from scratch using a model, and background with Cinema 4D. Lots, lots, and lots of postwork with Photoshop CS. Hope you will enjoy !
Okay, since you're using your own face, you pro'll don't need to hear my compliments. *S* but I disagree whole-heartedly with all who've said it isn't dark enough. This to me captures a bittersweet pain of a man who knows he's fallen, can see what he's lost, and has lost the faith to reclaim it. And as for the angle, it might be a little off, enough to be slightly noticable in a screen-size pic, but it's going to be viewed much smaller, and just looks like a distorted perspective to me. Pro photographers pull that all the time. Nice job. (Might also serve well for a paladin on the *brink* of the fall...)
Posted by Anonymous at 2005-05-2701:53:30
I love this portrait, it's perfect for my paladin who just happened to have fallen from grace. There's a sadness eminating from him, which is perfect, and I have to disagree with the opinions on the background. I think it fits the mood very well, as not EVERY paladin that falls from grace is to be expected to visit horrid, gruesome backgrounds :lol: The scar is also amazing - exactly how my pally has it. Great job!
Posted by Silverblade at on01/20/05
Quite well done. The face reminds me of Brad Pitt!
Posted by Anonymous at 2004-11-2508:12:00
Cool armor
Posted by Darryl at 2004-10-1906:43:00
Cool pic. I like how it shows the blackguard scorning his former life by standing in (and likely ready to desecrate) a church.
Posted by Dwayne at on06/24/04
great work as usual
Posted by MC2Small at on06/15/04
wow man, awesome work!
Posted by MC2Small at on06/15/04
WAHJOW NICE MAN! hehe if thats your face, get a doctor to take a look at that scar ;-) "The humans are usefull in their way, but they must be commanded as the builder commands the stone. Be soft with them, and they will become soft." -Radiant, archangel.
Posted by wycked at on05/05/04
Gorgeous. Love the face, hair and armour"Light travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak"
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