More SGA art…and not chibis this time! *gasp*

[gnine]

Since coming back from Thailand (I'll post on the trip soon, I swear, with pictures even. Really, really I will), I've been working feverishly to get this picture for the SGA art fest, paintedspires, done in time for my posting date of Tuesday. And I succeeded, and well, it's Tuesday, at least by my time, so um…yeah.

Little preview:





Title: Night Reflections
Artist: gnine
Rating: G
Prompt: Whales, stars, Atlantis at night
Medium: original quick pencil sketch, scanned and colored in photoshop
Character(s): Atlantis, Rodney, some whales
Notes 1: Thanks to xparrot and my brother for their usual beta efforts, otherwise known as "hey, come here and tell me what's wrong with this."

Notes 2: I wound up using over 80 layers in photoshop to get the completed image(my computer was NOT happy) and it took about as many hours to do so. :-p The prompt didn't really specify Rodney or anything, but well…whales! How could he not be there? ^_-




As always, C & C very appreciated! ^_^

ETA: now with links to downloads for wallpaper-sized versions:

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Comments

[sinaida.livejournal.com]

This is so, so, beautiful. *stares*

[mortari.livejournal.com]

That is just gorgeous, and i think it's my favourite from paintedspires so far. The level of detail is amazing - the lights of the city, the reflections in the water and the lighting on Rodney's face are just beautiful.

Wow. Just wow. :D

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

This is gorgeous!

[mercury973.livejournal.com]

Rodney + whales = LOVE.

This is beautiful

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

It's the way you've used light and muted color that gets me here. You turn Atlantis and the Pegasus galaxy into a pile of sparkling jewels. Everything becomes magical in Rodney's eyes.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

This is gorgeous! You're an extremely talented artist! I'm totally saving "Night Reflections" as my wallpaper next time I'm online at home! :-)

[retrofit88.livejournal.com]

Wow. Amazing details. Great light.

[aretria.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! The city, the water, Rodney, the whales. I love the reflections and the lights. Great work. :)

[mirabile-dictu.livejournal.com]

Oh, just lovely! I saw it earlier today and have been thinking about it every since.

[jade-dragoness.livejournal.com]

Whoa!

I swear, Rodney looks so alive I feel like I could reach into my screen and touch him.

*flails* The light, the water and the stars! *flails harder*

I stand is awe. Freaking gorgeous.

[merelyn.livejournal.com]

Wow. This is gorgeous!

[iamza.livejournal.com]

Lovely! I love Rodney's faraway look, and his sense of peace. On the show, Rodney is usually so on-the-ball and full of movement, like a hyperactive rabbit on a sugar-carrot high, that to see pictures of him just taking the time to relax and admire the scenery is a wonderful change. And I love that he's spending his free time watching whales...from the safety of the balcony, of course. :-)

[crysothemis.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's just lovely. The colors are beautiful, so calm and peaceful, and I love how you did the reflections. Maybe if he watches long enough, Rodney won't have a nightmare involving a whale tonight. ;)

[terribilita.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, this is beautiful! The city, Rodney, the whales, THE CITY! *loves*

[steammmpunk.livejournal.com]

That's so cool. Love the lights on Rodney, the reflections, and your Atlantis is mighty cooler than canonical one. Beautifully done.

[coorey721.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited.

[monanotlisa.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! You really captured a unique, wonderful moment there. Love Rodney and hey, that must be Sam! & :-P

[stitcher2ficcer.livejournal.com]

Thailand (I'll post on the trip soon, I swear, with pictures even. Really, really I will),

Yes??? And when, pray tell, will we see these pictures and hear the stories that go with them? What fannish activities and obsessions are taking precedence now?

We here in Massachusetts, who are envious of your travels and as interested in your real life as in your art, demand to see pictures!! And travelogues! Pleeeeeaaaase!