Character Portraits

[Divone]

After months of practice, I've decided to offer my services for character commissions!

Check out www.wix.com/divonelerade/divone for more information and examples of my work!

Here's one of Divone and her Sponsor Melorra.

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/DivoneLerade/meldivbackground.jpg

Don't forget to sign the Guestbook!

[HouseofElves]

Very nice work. =) I think you did the one of Shannivar as well and it's gorgeous!

[Divone]

I did and thank you!

[Vimp]

Very nice work. =)

Ditto

[emo hero james]

She's also working on a Bristenn. Ahuhruhruhr.

[Nieninque]

Nicely done, but the hand on the shoulder is kinda freaky. the arm looks like it is going round to the opposite shoulder and the hand itself looks to be a ghost hand, all on it's lonesome.

[Devessi]

Divone, if you want to toss the one of Shannivar up into your original post too as another example, go for it. Otherwise I'll just post it down here further in the thread.

<3 <3 <3

[Inspire]

nice work!

[Divone]

I agree, the arm and hand need work. Like all art, I'm a work in progress. :> All feed back is welcome. Here's the one I did for Shannivar!

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/DivoneLerade/shann10.jpg

I'm still working on Bristenn's scar, grrrrrrrrr.

[Asha]

Managing to nail the faces, like you have, means you're very talented.

[Misun]

Wonderful work! (Your guestbook isn't working properly.)

[WRoss]

I was hoping to get a picture of Rogane with a harem of underaged sylvans. Is this possible?

[Beguiler]

Wonderful work! (Your guestbook isn't working properly.)

^ this!

[WRoss]

I wish I could find the picture of Glatt. He was molesting the flower girl.

[Misun]

I wish I could find the picture of Glatt. He was molesting the flower girl.

http://www.sylvanfair.com/Gallery/Glatt/sketch_glatt.htm

[WRoss]

Hmm, I remember it being worse than that. What about the halfling having sex with the elf? That was another humorous one.

[Misun]

Hmm, I remember it being worse than that. What about the halfling having sex with the elf? That was another humorous one.

I don't know that one. I know there is one of a dwarf and a human or elf.

[Divone]

The contact form and guestbook should be working now! If you still have problems send the requested information to:

divonelerade@gmail.com

Thanks!

I also noticed the pricing wasn't, um, the current charges. Sorry for the confusion. Just let me know if you're still interested. The website doesn't seem to like saving my changes. :blush:

[Divone]

Just finished one for Silima.

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/DivoneLerade/silima4.jpg

[ViridianAsp]

I've been showing it to everyone!

[Gnome Rage]

I think you should donate one to an adorable gnome because she is a poor college student.


:D

[Tgo01]

I think you should donate one to an adorable gnome

Yeah but where are we going to find one of those?

[Gnome Rage]

Right here! She's well dressed, she's got freckles! So cutee!

[Asha]

Where are these magicle fabled freckles!?

[Gnome Rage]

In a land known as Elanthia!

[Misun]

Here's the one she just finished of Misun.

http://oi56.tinypic.com/fo3xqx.jpg

[MokiePrime]

Awesome, awesome work! Misun looks so bright and shiny! And me next!

[MokiePrime]

I am so happy with how this turned out. Divone was also exceptionally patient with me as I ask for about a million different changes. Not only is she talented, but a joy to work with too!


http://kyaloria.com/sites/default/files/images/kyaloria.jpg

Lady Kyaloria

[WRoss]

I applaud your ability to make Misun look as prudish as she RPs.

[Misun]

I applaud your ability to make Misun look as prudish as she RPs.

Why I never!!! :P

[Ardwen]

thats what he said!

[Misun]

Actually, in working with Divone, we found that finding outfits that didn't show some skin or boobs to be a problem. It was important that Misun wasn't misrepresented and I think she did a great job at getting her just right. Very detailed in the expression and everything else. I highly recommend her if you want to get a portrait done.

[Gnome Rage]

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/DivoneLerade/aoi4.jpg

Its done. and I love it.

SO MUCH

[Misun]

That's great!

[WRoss]

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/DivoneLerade/aoi4.jpg

Its done. and I love it.

SO MUCH

I'd hit it.

[Gnome Rage]

It still makes me squeal with happiness every time I minimize a window...

Yes, it is my desktop background.

[Divone]

There have been some changes to my pricing and packages. (still working out bugs)

Bad news:
I can't offer the group packages due to computer troubles. I can't fit that many people into a portrait or scene without bad things happening. I hope to remedy the situation by fall, so stay tuned. I might be able to squeeze four people by making two a background then posing two more but scenes with more than two people cannot be done. Sorry for the inconvience.
My couple packages have gone up slightly due to the amount of work involved.

Good news!
I am now accepting silvers as payment! Yay! It's roughly in the exchange of 7/per.

Thank you all for your support and patience. Keep those commissions coming!

www.wix.com/divonelerade/divone

[GlassEngine]

That's some pretty incredible stuff there.

[Seizer]

http://www.sylvanfair.com/Gallery/Glatt/sketch_glatt.htm

http://www.sylvanfair.com/Gallery/Glatt/Glatt01.png

Steroid use, or bicep implants, causes one to prepare to tea bag fallen foes?

Nice work Divone. They are nice to look at and Misun where are your wings?

[Misun]

Nice work Divone. They are nice to look at and Misun where are your wings?

Ouch, my eyes....

Misun's wings are behind her...well, not literally.

[Divone]

Aftering setting the people up one by one and setting them as a background...I came up with a scene for the Landing invasion! I stole a trick from DAZ and tilted the picture a bit for fun.

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy135/DivoneLerade/landinginvasiontilt.jpg

[MokiePrime]

Very nice work. The titled image was definitely a nice touch.

[Axhinde]

I imagine digital artwork takes a lot of work. Though for an invasion scene maybe a panned out view with a lot of critter invading instead of one. Could make them smaller so less detail involved? I'm not very artistic, so I could just not know what I'm talking about.

[WRoss]

Drayal deleted his post?

[Asha]

Yeah I thought it best to.
I was saying how I was tired of this kind of digital art everyone seems to be throwing up onto the boards, how everything looks like lifeless dolls but didn't think it was fair to the OP since it wasn't directed at her.
So much for that. NICE GOING!!!

[LadyLaphrael]

Yeah I thought it best to.
I was saying how I was tired of this kind of digital art everyone seems to be throwing up onto the boards, how everything looks like lifeless dolls but didn't think it was fair to the OP since it wasn't directed at her.
So much for that. NICE GOING!!!

Your comment about this same thing in reply to a portrait I'd done a while back was kind enough to keep me from bothering to do any more digital art. So, thanks, I guess?

[Queleri]

Digital art takes a lot of work, and they can be made to look quite lifelike with work, and patience.

The only way to get to that end is to keep practicing, so I encourage anyone that has worked on digital art to keep it up. It is as much a skill as drawing, and takes the same dedication.

[Asha]

Let me make it clear that I said I was getting tired of this kind of program and not that I dislike it.
There's nothing anyone can do to make the characters look as real or original as say Vectored art using Illustrator or actual pen / pencil and paper and I appreciate anyone's attempts and efforts in the way Divone and Laph have posted.
It's just ALL there seems to be lately.

[Divone]

Yes, there is a ton of digital art. It's a bright shiny new toy to play with. It's no where near as good as some of the hand draw/painted art. I completely agree. Does it take patience to make it look half believable? Yes it does. I suck at drawing people and I am tickled pink to have a medium to circumvent that. Drayal, I have a thick skin. Some people like what I do, but I don't expect everyone to. Opinions are always welcome.

Axehind- I wish I had the computer to add a mass of invaders and defenders. Unfortunately due to RAM problems, I can't add more that two people to a scene without bad things happening. I can "layer" a work by rendering something then making it a background for two more posed. It starts to look really contrived after awhile. My GIMP skills lack in making those added folks look seamless. So I work with what I have!

That being said......EVERYONE GET A PORTRAIT! I love doing portraits. It makes me happy. :)

[Misun]

I love what you're doing and as you said, not everyone is going to like it. As far as getting a portrait of your character, this is all that has been offered pretty much lately. Personally, I like how well Divone is doing and that she's really enjoying it. She's great to work with. If someone else steps up with another option, I would probably do that as well. What I would want right now is some cartoon stuff for laughs.

[Divone]

I would like to see the portrait LadyLaphreal did.....

[Xorai]

Portrait of Xorai(Half-Krolvin)that Div just finished.


http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5738/xoraiportraitbluefire.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/xoraiportraitbluefire.jpg/)

[Misun]

Wow, that is really nice. I love it.

[Tsk Tsk]

Portrait of Xorai(Half-Krolvin)that Div just finished.


http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5738/xoraiportraitbluefire.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/xoraiportraitbluefire.jpg/)

Digging it.

[Xorai]

Wow, that is really nice. I love it.


Digging it.

I am very pleased with it! I definetly recommend the service to anyone looking to get work done. She even put an eye on the pommel of the axe.

[leifastagsweed]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Divone's work and the portraits that she made for Leifa. It's very hard to duplicate a mental image, particularly with software, so I'm blown away.

Thanks, Divone

[No Gnomes Is Good News]

Either of you have a DeviantArt profile? (Directed towards Laph/Div)

[allen]

If Leifa was real I'd marry her...

[Misun]

If Leifa was real I'd marry her...

Assuming she'd marry you...

[allen]

She would, I'm seksey ;)

[leifastagsweed]

If Leifa was real I'd marry her...

Oh Allen, flattery will get you everywhere. :)

[Asha]

Characters CAN be real!!
Do a durgem and live the dream allen!

[Shimeria]

I got one done for one of my girls and love it.
Divone is easy to work with and delivered quickly.

Thank you

[gwendolynne]

Divone did great work on Gweniveer!
I'm very happy with how it turned out, and she was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her!

Thanks again for all your attention to detail, patience with my pickiness, and creative work! :)

http://www.wix.com/divonelerade/divone#!blank/photostackergallery1=16

http://www.wix.com/divonelerade/divone#!blank/photostackergallery1=16

[Divone]

You're all making me blush! Thank you for the work and the compliments. I know I say it all the time, but it really is a lot of fun for me doing the portraits. It's how I like to unwind.

<3

[Divone]

New pictures to check out!

Divone's Digital Art (www.wix.com/divonelerade/divone)

[Asha]

Dude some of those pictures are completely awesome. I previously didn't like the style but after seeing those I'm really into it.
I wouldn't be surprised if you had peaked peoples interest in GS4 with those.
Skills.

[GS4-Seomanthe]

Many thanks Divone. I'll reiterate the sentiments of others and say you're a pleasure to work with and have truly saintlike patience.

[ganf]

Not enough buxom on that female dwarven warrior. Another 40 lbs about?... The mustache is missing too.

Don't take it personally, it's hard to do female dwarves that don't look like a hermaphrodite with an eating disorder. If that was a portrait I'm sure you pegged the player's description of what they wanted, but it just ain't a dwarf without some frump and fuzz.

:bouncy:

[Darkwynde]

Oooooo, I see a commissioned package coming up!

[Divone]

Not enough buxom on that female dwarven warrior. Another 40 lbs about?... The mustache is missing too.

Don't take it personally, it's hard to do female dwarves that don't look like a hermaphrodite with an eating disorder. If that was a portrait I'm sure you pegged the player's description of what they wanted, but it just ain't a dwarf without some frump and fuzz.

:bouncy:

Ha! I'll work on that. :tumble:

[ganf]

And yeah, I'm trying to talk myself into getting a couple. Ever tried experimenting with transparent textures to keep everything from looking so shiny and new? I can point you to a few guides if not. Used to try doing this for a while, but my people always come out looking possessed. I can't do body structure at all. What software are you using?

[Divone]

I would love the links to the guides! I've been switching the surfaces from plastic to matte but they still sometimes look like barbies. I'm using DAZ studio 3 and Gimp for some post work.

[B4Hand]

My Divone! I love it. I am extremely pleased!

(Merji)

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq238/merjinia/merj2.jpg

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq238/merjinia/merjscene.jpg

[B4Hand]

My next Divone

I love this scene, it's perfect for the characters.

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq238/merjinia/lisiscene2.jpg

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq238/merjinia/kragandlisiportrait2-1.jpg

[Divone]

<3

[Xorai]

Nice B4

[Divone]

Soon I will be adding a new add on for portraits! It's a parchment sketch of portrait/scene.

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/3854/divonedrawingparchment.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/683/divonedrawingparchment.jpg/)

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Is there any interest in this type of picture for their characters?

[Misun]

I like it.

[Divone]

Actually, the inspiration is from working on Eugenides' portrait. He's sitting at a desk with a ton of paper around him. As a bit of a joke I was going to add a parchment drawing of Divone. I like the way it turned out and thought others might as well.

[Divone]

Oh...and healer's are hot.

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/4812/healert.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/healert.jpg/)

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[Ceyrin]

These are awesome. I filled out the form for some comssioned work =)

[Divone]

Thank you!

[FaenorDragonfly]

Want!

[Divone]

First I would like to thank everyone for their continued support of my artwork. Without these commissions, I don't think I would have grown as a digital artist. With every portrait, I develop a deeper understanding of the 3d world.

Now that I have dove into the world of displacement maps, bump maps and texturing, I spend can spend 3-6 hours on a single picture. It can be a slow and meticulous process. Increasing knowledge of the medium seems to equal an increased time spent working. This time does not include research time for props and models.

Due to time spent and the increase in expenses (models!), I will be restructuring my rates and packages as of November 1. Current packages will no longer be available as they are now. New packages and rates will be as follows: (all funds in usd)

Single character - $30 (4 million silver)
This package will contain a 1 scene involving your character and 1 close up "snapshot" of your characters face. The scene will be much like the ones I have been doing but the snap shot will be a much simpler version of the portrait.

Couples Package- $50 (7 million)
This package will contain a 1 scene with your characters and 2 "snapshots" of the characters faces (one each).

Additional scenes ( those who wish to extend the packages above or add to the those they already have)
$15 for new scene and outfit.

I will not charge extra for the addition of a familiar or companion provided that I have the model.

Group portraits up to five characters will be available again. The price will be determined by the size of the group and how complex the picture is. Price negotiations! Fun!

I know this seems like a steep hike in the rates but I was caught unprepared with how much work each character would be and the costs of purchasing new models.

Every month I will be holding a contest (trivia, games etc) in game for a free Single Character package. Keep an eye out on the boards, here and at play.net, for the first one!

[Divone]

Due to a glitch in my email (butterfingers during a housecleaning event), I need the player of Glub and Faenordragonfly to send me an email please.

[FaenorDragonfly]

I got my pictures back from Divone and I love them! I did a portrait and a scene. She was awesome to work with, I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a personal portrait of their character.

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr181/elizabethdyanne/marishkascene2.jpg

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr181/elizabethdyanne/marishka-Copy.jpg

[FaenorDragonfly]

Let me make it clear that I said I was getting tired of this kind of program and not that I dislike it.
There's nothing anyone can do to make the characters look as real or original as say Vectored art using Illustrator or actual pen / pencil and paper and I appreciate anyone's attempts and efforts in the way Divone and Laph have posted.
It's just ALL there seems to be lately.

Kind of late on this one but.... she is charging practically nothing for these. Are they hand drawn realistic pictures? No. Are they awesome, fun character portraits? Absolutely. These are perfect for people who otherwise never would have gotten one because of the high prices of custom art. They are well done, she really works with you to get exactly what you want, and it was just a fun process. They are something I never in a billion years would have been able to do on my own. I love them and I'll probably get one for a couple more of my characters. Just wanted to put that out there.

[Divone]

I need to check this thread more often :> Thanks Faenor. I'm glad you like the scene!

PS Drayal and I are cool. I know he loves me. :)

[Gravebane525]

I gotta say your pictures look amazing to me and I'm really thinking about having something done, but the healer with the black eye is just creepy to me.

just out of curiosity you got prices for 1 and 2 people, what about 3 or maybe 4? not an action scene, kinda sitting around a tavern or a table.

[Tgo01]

just out of curiosity you got prices for 1 and 2 people, what about 3 or maybe 4? not an action scene, kinda sitting around a tavern or a table.


Group portraits up to five characters will be available again. The price will be determined by the size of the group and how complex the picture is. Price negotiations! Fun!

Nothing to see here, move along.

[Stry]

That roa'ter looks badass.

Very cool picture and nice work. Only one tiny little thing bothers me on that pic, the bow string!

[Divone]

Holy Crap Stry! Sometimes I get so lost in other details I miss the most obvious! I'm so fixing that. Thanks!

[Misun]

http://oi41.tinypic.com/etiphy.jpg

Softer side of Misun

[Gweneivia]

So, so, so love them.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6351455575_91e765ebe1.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6230/6351455647_4dc6b7563a.jpg

She was great to work with, too, definitely recommend it :)

[B4Hand]

Wow both look great, Misun and Gwen! I love working with Divone!

[Divone]

In honor of the Queen who's about to throw a wrench in the scheme of things. Eorgina.

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3588/erognina.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/erognina.jpg/)

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[Misun]

Pretty!

[Seizer]

Still waiting to see how you paint Eugenides.

[Tgo01]

I wonder what that email consisted of to give Divone the description she needed.

[Asha]

i would do her. i would do her nice.

[Mechwarrior1]

Valicar and Merjinia turned out perfect.

[B4Hand]

Agreed.

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq238/merjinia/valandmerj-1.jpg

[awol0509]

Wow! Love those ^

Great work, Divone.

[Asha]

I love Merji's hair colour and armour. Divone's getting really good at this.

[Divinity]

Wow. Seriously. I might just have to save up some silvers. :D

[Divone]

Ha! 11 Eugenides in a matrix style fight to the death over Divone with DD's.


That's why it's taking me so long. Too many Eugenides.


And thanks guys. Still loving the work.

[Divone]

Isn't that the first cock-eyed one? HA! I have the other one here ....
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/2861/couplethrone.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/231/couplethrone.jpg/)

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Ask Misun, she understands my pain when it comes to those eyes taking off everywhere on me.

[Misun]

Ask Misun, she understands my pain when it comes to those eyes taking off everywhere on me.

Shifty eyes!

[Musicalia]

Another VERY satisfied customer.

If anyone has ever considered this but is hesitant because of the difficulty of trying to get your ideas across to an artist, or a variety of other reasons, Divone was an absolute pleasure to work with and you should give her a try!

I love Arpelli's portraits. Thank you so much! :)

http://carolinawebcreations.biz/gs/arpelli1.jpg

[Divone]

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4296/divonegreeting2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/213/divonegreeting2.jpg/)

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Love you all!

[Asha]

When are you going to do some tits?

[Gweneivia]

When are you going to do some tits?

Commission some?

[Divone]

When are you going to do some tits?

I'm not that kind of artist! I know of a thread where there are some REAL boobies for you! The ones on all the ladies of Elanthia are way too perfect to show. Your head would explode.

[MokiePrime]

New portrait of Kya is done! She's gotten a haircut since the last one was done, and I wanted to have something that showed a different side of her as compared to the first, rather demure, portrait of her. Divone was as patient and wonderful to work with as always!

http://kyaloria.com/dev/gsiv/kyahunts5.jpg

[Divone]

I can't take all the credit! The harness looks awesome :)

[Mycetozan]

So, so, so love them.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6351455575_91e765ebe1.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6230/6351455647_4dc6b7563a.jpg

She was great to work with, too, definitely recommend it :)

Dang. All this time I thought Gewn was sweet. Turns out she is a bad A$$. I will remember to cower and hide in the future.

[Divone]

Shameless bump.

[Divinity]

New portrait of Kya is done! She's gotten a haircut since the last one was done, and I wanted to have something that showed a different side of her as compared to the first, rather demure, portrait of her. Divone was as patient and wonderful to work with as always!

http://kyaloria.com/dev/gsiv/kyahunts5.jpg

Playful interpretation of the outfits the Mord-Sith wear. Nicely done.

[awol0509]

Divone was wonderful to work with!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/wayaway2/dannannorax3.jpg

Annorax and Dannah. Best buddies :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/wayaway2/dannannoraxheadshot.jpg

[sweegy]

Divone's the best, I should have posted these earlier. Awesome work for a great price. Here's Picler on Teras.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33293953/piclerhead.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33293953/piclerscene4.jpg

[Darkwynde]

Those look awesome! Now I can get that weird image of Picler out of my head and use these. Much better. The close-up is amazing.

Divone, you are getting so much better. Auragin's pics are amazing and I cannot wait to get permission to post them.

Divone has managed to get Aura's hand tattoo AND her neck tattoo (even without me sending whatever "a tattoed symbol of Ronan" would look like). She perfected Auragin's eyes, and I can see on Picler, she has advanced much more in the waycool eye department.

BUMP, BUMP, BUMPITY! Get one or four of these from her! It is worth it.

[Divone]

Those look awesome! Now I can get that weird image of Picler out of my head and use these. Much better. The close-up is amazing.

Divone, you are getting so much better. Auragin's pics are amazing and I cannot wait to get permission to post them.

Divone has managed to get Aura's hand tattoo AND her neck tattoo (even without me sending whatever "a tattoed symbol of Ronan" would look like). She perfected Auragin's eyes, and I can see on Picler, she has advanced much more in the waycool eye department.

BUMP, BUMP, BUMPITY! Get one or four of these from her! It is worth it.

I was going to ask you when I could post yours! Let's show her off. :) And thank you.

[Ltlprprincess]

Oh, wow! Annorax looks so pretty! PS. Divone, go ahead and post Mae, if you want, not like people haven't seen her close up ANYWAY...

[Changeling]

Oh, wow! Annorax looks so pretty! PS. Divone, go ahead and post Mae, if you want, not like people haven't seen her close up ANYWAY...

I'll take "pretty" as a compliment. haha. This is my second drawing I've had done of him (first was like 12 years ago). I've never had a particularly strong impression of what he looks like exactly, aside from certain accessories, so I do enjoy seeing what people come up with! Divone, I thought you did a fantastic job... looking forward to some more in the future, too!

[Darkwynde]

Divone- Post me, post me! Oh wait, that sounds so... hmmm.

Divone - Post Auragin, Post Auragin! Squee!

Side note: Tell me why last eve in Teras all we could do was stare at Picler, like... wow. Can I go find boxes for you? Rowar. Hee hee hee.

[Divone]

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/5209/auraginheadshot.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/auraginheadshot.jpg/)

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Headshot of the lovely Auragin.

[Gnome Rage]

Her eyes are sooo intense

[awol0509]

Aahhh! Auragin is so pretty! Well, she always was of course...it's just different seeing it with my own eyes. :)
Divone, again, you are awesome.

[Ltlprprincess]

Beautiful work, Divone!

[Alafaya]

I love my picture of Alafaya. Great work! Thank you again, Divone! :)

[Ltlprprincess]

So... This is Mae's full body.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3285/maetriksgown4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/99/maetriksgown4.jpg/)

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[Divone]

Thanks guys for the warm and fuzzies.

[Divone]

New look to my website and new commissions. I'm hoping to work on my site more in the future so the pictures shown come in clearer. Also...Drigore!

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[awol0509]

Jesus! Divone. That's creepy! And oh-so-awesome. Good work...again!

[SHAFT]

Jesus! Divone. That's creepy! And oh-so-awesome. Good work...again!

I used to date a chick that looked like that. Same face and everything

[Gweneivia]

I used to date a chick that looked like that. Same face and everything

Used to...rigghhtt.

[SHAFT]

I just got engaged and my lady is lovely. I'm gonna tell her you're talking shit

[Gweneivia]

If that's her in your avatar, you win.

[SHAFT]

If that's her in your avatar, you win.

Sadly no, she isn't quite that busty.

[Divone]

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[Divone]

Update!

I finally got a new computer! This has opened up a few doors for me working with DAZ Studio.
-Group Portraits are a go! No more piecing together groups in photoshop.
-I'm studying new lighting and camera techniques.
-New and fun things in photoshop!

I've loaded up a free modeling program called Blender and hope one day I can offer custom models for your characters. Stay tuned for that!



Let's get creative!

[leifastagsweed]

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This is AMAYZING work. I'm all vaklempt. Who is it?

[Divone]

Honestly, I was just playing around with a sylvan like character. Plus I got a sexy new outfit and wanted to show it off :)

[Darkwynde]

Bump, bump, bumpity bump bump. Get on her site and check out the realism. Divone, you are amazing.

May I have permission to put a link to your site on mine in about a month (I'll be updated by then)?

Let me know when I can throw you out there for book jacket art. Just keep me in reserve for the series. :kisses:

[Misun]

Damn, Elanthia is full of sexiness.

[hotsauce]

Nice work!

Looks like your using Poser for the characters, makes sense because creating characters from scratch is EXTREMELY time consuming.

My first major was 3d Animation, some of my work has even been featured in the movie Troy. So I know exactly how hard time consuming this can all be.

I would suggest working on your bump mapping. Almost every texture should have some kind of bump mapping. How many smooth surfaces are there in anything, not even glass is entirely smooth.

Furthermore, adding a little chaos would go a long way. All your pieces are too perfect. The difference between a good 3d artist and a great 3d artist is the amount and quality of chaos in the scene. For example, a smudge of dirt on someones hand, a tiny rip in a shirt, hell even a chip in the marble.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but I spent a long time studying this and just trying to give you some constructive critism. You've got lots of potential, and its a hard craft. Keep working at it.

Cheers!

Xed

[Rele]

Nice work!

Looks like your using Poser for the characters, makes sense because creating characters from scratch is EXTREMELY time consuming.

My first major was 3d Animation, some of my work has even been featured in the movie Troy. So I know exactly how hard time consuming this can all be.

I would suggest working on your bump mapping. Almost every texture should have some kind of bump mapping. How many smooth surfaces are there in anything, not even glass is entirely smooth.

Furthermore, adding a little chaos would go a long way. All your pieces are too perfect. The difference between a good 3d artist and a great 3d artist is the amount and quality of chaos in the scene. For example, a smudge of dirt on someones hand, a tiny rip in a shirt, hell even a chip in the marble.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but I spent a long time studying this and just trying to give you some constructive critism. You've got lots of potential, and its a hard craft. Keep working at it.

Cheers!

Xed


1. Troy has never been a relevant movie with regard to animation.

2. If that's your claim to fame, stop claiming it.

3. It was like ten years ago, guy. STOP.

4. Elanthia is perfect. Where would you expect to find chipped marble or saggy tits? Get over yourself, and use your Master's degree to help Somali children or something like everyone else your age tends to.

[Gweneivia]

If you look closely at the portrait of my character, she has several small scratches/scars on her face. They're subtle, but I love them and I think they add a lot of character. So you may have missed that.

[thefarmer]

4. Elanthia is perfect. Where would you expect to find chipped marble or saggy tits?

Perfectly ugly maybe.

You see Vivaldi the Farmer.
He appears to be a Half-Sylvan.
He is taller than average and appears to be stooped with age. He has weary heather blue eyes and coarse, sun-spotted skin. He has short, slovenly wheat white hair dappled with dusty grey. He has a broken nose and several greying, wiry nose hairs sticking out at odd angles. He has a worn and weathered face deeply lined with wrinkles. He has gnarled and abused hands that display a plethora of callouses, which are typically associated with hard labor, while the backs of his hands are pock-marked with liverspots and dimpled with wrinkles.

[Tisket]

Why aren't the game descriptions of the characters posted with the artwork? I want to see how you interpreted and translated the character.

[Reliel]

Price is alright compared to what most people ask for with this kind of art.

[hotsauce]

1. Troy has never been a relevant movie with regard to animation.

2. If that's your claim to fame, stop claiming it.

3. It was like ten years ago, guy. STOP.

4. Elanthia is perfect. Where would you expect to find chipped marble or saggy tits? Get over yourself, and use your Master's degree to help Somali children or something like everyone else your age tends to.

1. Damn man, way to get your panties in a twist. If everyone had your mentality they would never get better at anything. My post was constructive, how was yours? People learn off each other, its a process. The new skills people learn, they rather hear about it from people that know about it. Try to learn something new sometime.
2. Elanthia is far from perfect, start reading bud, there is a lot of chaos in it. Not to mention, bugs, typos, and assholes like you.
3. My troy claim, isn't my claim to fame. I'm not in that field anymore, and I have used my degree to make an impact in the world. An extremely tiny one, but I've done a lot more than most.
4. I'm not sure if your just trolling the forum, or just retarded.

Cheers!

Xed

[Tisket]

1. Damn man, way to get your panties in a twist. If everyone had your mentality they would never get better at anything. My post was constructive, how was yours? People learn off each other, its a process. The new skills people learn, they rather hear about it from people that know about it. Try to learn something new sometime.
2. Elanthia is far from perfect, start reading bud, there is a lot of chaos in it. Not to mention, bugs, typos, and assholes like you.
3. My troy claim, isn't my claim to fame. I'm not in that field anymore, and I have used my degree to make an impact in the world. An extremely tiny one, but I've done a lot more than most.
4. I'm not sure if your just trolling the forum, or just retarded.

Cheers!

Xed

Oh shut the fuck up, you twat. You come in and start giving unsolicited advice that anyone with google access can offer up, about a service that nobody is complaining about or unhappy with. That isn't "constructive", that's being an asshole.

[Drew]

I thought it was useful advice.

[Tisket]

I thought it was useful advice.

We already know you have questionable judgement. As your last rep comment to me proved.

[Drew]

We already know you have questionable judgement. As your last rep comment to me proved.

East coast is way better and backlash sent me only the most tasteful nudes.

[Androidpk]

East coast is way better and backlash sent me only the most tasteful nudes.

So he didn't send any is what you're saying.

[Divone]

Hotsauce - I have been working with bumping and displacement. I went into this a complete novice and finally just got a computer that can keep up with the technology. I'm a sucker for lighting. I've been combing through youtube and other sources for lighting techniques. I don't have the time I wish I had to devote to learning the fine details but I am aware of the potential of the program and I have barely scratched the surface. Thanks for the advice. I'm getting there!

Tisket - You know, I really should give the description with each character. Right now the pictures on my site will only have descriptions if you hover over it and that doesn't even work half the time. I am looking for a new site but I am restricted to those that offer cookie cutter web pages and are free.

Farmer - I'm completely intimidated by Vivaldi. Didn't you post an awesome drawing someone did of him?

[Tisket]

Hey Divone, did you end up buying the DAZ software? I see they have a free 30 day trial but not where it's free after that. I've been playing with it some but a lot of the artwork can get a bit pricey if you have to buy it. There is also a pretty steep learning curve in mastering the controls. I'm going to have to bite the bullet and actually watch the tutorials instead of just using trial and error I guess. And while I have no interest in doing commissions like you do so well, I might play with trying to match a random description of a GS player from the "What are you wearing" thread just for kicks.

Anyway, I realize after playing with it today, what a fine job you do with it. Kudos.

[Divone]

Hey Divone, did you end up buying the DAZ software? I see they have a free 30 day trial but not where it's free after that. I've been playing with it some but a lot of the artwork can get a bit pricey if you have to buy it. There is also a pretty steep learning curve in mastering the controls. I'm going to have to bite the bullet and actually watch the tutorials instead of just using trial and error I guess. And while I have no interest in doing commissions like you do so well, I might play with trying to match a random description of a GS player from the "What are you wearing" thread just for kicks.

Anyway, I realize after playing with it today, what a fine job you do with it. Kudos.

DAZ Studio 4 Pro is free right now. It has some awesome features like a bridge to Photoshop and autofit. There are a few sites that have free models but you do have to dig. Renderosity has a great variety of free stuff and Most digital creations as well. I've been building my library for about two years now and it can get pricey. I mostly keep an eye out of sales, free stuff etc. Most outfits I buy are very flexible and with new textures, look brand new. If you ever have a question, give me a poke on AIM. It can get addicting!


And thank you!

[Tisket]

DAZ Studio 4 Pro is free right now. It has some awesome features like a bridge to Photoshop and autofit. There are a few sites that have free models but you do have to dig. Renderosity has a great variety of free stuff and Most digital creations as well. I've been building my library for about two years now and it can get pricey. I mostly keep an eye out of sales, free stuff etc. Most outfits I buy are very flexible and with new textures, look brand new. If you ever have a question, give me a poke on AIM. It can get addicting!

You said it! I can't seem to stop playing with it. I don't have AIM but I might have to get it just to bug you with questions. Here's one: is the rendering supposed to take so freaking long? I chose the best quality, came back an hour later, and it was only at 4%. Crazy long time for 4% but maybe that's normal?

[petiteSylvan]

If you know where to look... you can get about 60% of the stuff for free (as in, characters/clothing/etc). Didn't hear that from me, though :)

[petiteSylvan]

You said it! I can't seem to stop playing with it. I don't have AIM but I might have to get it just to bug you with questions. Here's one: is the rendering supposed to take so freaking long? I chose the best quality, came back an hour later, and it was only at 4%. Crazy long time for 4% but maybe that's normal?

How graphic intensive is your render? Usually mine take less than a minute, and I don't skimp on the clothes/accessories either. An hour later at 4% is NOT normal.

[Tisket]

How graphic intensive is your render? Usually mine take less than a minute, and I don't skimp on the clothes/accessories either. An hour later at 4% is NOT normal.

I don't know, it was my first try at rendering so maybe the program glitched? I'm going to go with user error, lol. Also, I'm using the 64 bit version, not the 32, don't know if that's why or if that has to do with it at all.

/ignorant

[Tisket]

Okay, it was me and not the program. I'm certainly not surprised.

Here's the random description I picked up in the "What are you wearing" folder. I have no idea if the person plays anymore but she's who I picked as a guinea pig:


You see Lady Merelle Hart Nalfein.She appears to be an Elf.
She is tall and appears to be young. She has copper-suffused sandalwood eyes and silky smooth, lightly sunkissed skin. She has hip-length, soft flaxen blonde hair plaited into a simple braid and secured with a simple leather hair-tie. She has a delicate face, a straight nose and thin-tipped pointed ears. Her left cheek has been marred by a series of fine silver scars.
She has some spiraling golden rings set along the slender tips of her pointed ears, and a twisting vine and leaf tattoo on her arm.
She is in good shape.
She is holding a full-bodied red claret in her right hand.
She is wearing a long-chained gold owl pendant with black glaes eyes, a split-tailed longcoat of burnt orange and gold silk brocade, and a stiff black suede corset over a fine white cotton shirt with over-the-hand lace cuffs, a diamond-inset wedding ring, a pair of narrow black suede pants side-slashed from the calf down, and some low-heeled black suede boots.

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[Tisket]

Small pictures make me sad. It was huge in the program!

[thefarmer]

Farmer - I'm completely intimidated by Vivaldi. Didn't you post an awesome drawing someone did of him?

Iunno why. Farmer's the nicest person evar. He's all happy fun time! Also, nope on the drawing. Never had one done.

[Tisket]

Iunno why. Farmer's the nicest person evar. He's all happy fun time! Also, nope on the drawing. Never had one done.

I want to try you, let me let me! Amateur hour! What's his description?

[thefarmer]

I want to try you, let me let me! Amateur hour! What's his description?

It'll just disappoint you again with how unhuge it'll be :(

[Tisket]

Hah. Don't make me use the search function, dude.

[Tisket]

Got it. This is like drive by portraiture. Hit and run.

[thefarmer]

New signature!

[Tisket]

Just for that I'm dressing Vivaldi in a thong.

[Tisket]

Also, I'm very slow so don't expect this tonight.

[thefarmer]

Also, I'm very slow so don't expect this tonight.

That's ok. I'm quick. I'll take a nap.

[Divone]

petiteSylvan- I have heard of such things but I'm all goody goody when it comes to that. Especially since I use the program for some commercial use. I would never stop the sharing though. ;)

Tisket - It's tiny but it's awesome! You might have the render setting on teensy. One great tip is learning to use the surfaces tab. Click surfaces/rendering tab. Click on something in the picture like a shirt. You'll see it and all it's little pieces pop up depending on how complex the texture is. For now just Click the whole thing. Scroll down in the surfaces tab to lighting model and chose matte from the drop down menu. Voila. Everything loses that plastic sheen. Sometimes you will need that sheen for metal and the like but I usually go matte for most materials.

Have I completely confused you yet? There are soooooooooo many awesome things to share!

I vote Tisket take on Vivaldi! Set morphs to craggly in a thong!

[Divone]

Popping in to see if Tisket is sharing! More pictures Tisket! How's Vivaldi in the thong coming?

Also, just finished this one.

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[leifastagsweed]

Have to share our new portraits done by the fabulous Divone! Thank you for your patience and attention to detail!

Leifa:
http://i50.tinypic.com/27xm3r8.jpg

Brastius:
http://i48.tinypic.com/23mmnuf.jpg

Leifa & Brastius:
http://i47.tinypic.com/6gj4t4.jpg

[Tisket]

Popping in to see if Tisket is sharing! More pictures Tisket! How's Vivaldi in the thong coming?

I have sorta finished the features but the lighting sucks and I haven't got a background yet. Also need to tweak the hair and get a suitable wardrobe and background downloaded. If thefarmer wants to post it though that'd be fine. He's being a butthead and sending me pms of freaky clowns. I'm going to put Vivaldi in a dress if he doesn't stop.

[Reliel]

I should pick up drawing again...make some muneyz off you folk.

[thefarmer]

I have sorta finished the features but the lighting sucks and I haven't got a background yet. Also need to tweak the hair and get a suitable wardrobe and background downloaded. If thefarmer wants to post it though that'd be fine. He's being a butthead and sending me pms of freaky clowns. I'm going to put Vivaldi in a dress if he doesn't stop.

Via PM


Okay, here's the latest rough version of you that needs new lighting and a background. Tweaks to the hair and clothes are next.

http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-1001-2605-4320_Occupation_Cartoon_of_a_Farmer_Holding_a_Pitc hfork_clipart_image.jpg


Here's the rough version of me on your farm.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2446/3624436928_4519866036_z.jpg

I'll work on making it hot just like we talked about next weekend. Work has been hell. I blame you for keeping me up late.

[Tisket]

hahah. Also...STOP WITH THE CLOWNS!

[Androidpk]

Tisket, I have a clown hunting permit with your name on it.

[thefarmer]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XIuzgAwTIRA/TOIiCiybllI/AAAAAAAAAsY/6nwfimJuYE0/s1600/8140evil-clowns-posters4.jpeg

[Gweneivia]

I started to post a clown image with the caption, "Clowns are people too. People who want to hurt you." But I did a preview and the picture freaked me out too much.

[msconstrew]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XIuzgAwTIRA/TOIiCiybllI/AAAAAAAAAsY/6nwfimJuYE0/s1600/8140evil-clowns-posters4.jpeg

You know, the creepiest TRUE things about that cover are: 1) it is the cover to a romance/erotica "novel"; 2) it was written by a man (for what market? Secret Pennywise fetishist? John Wayne Gacy fanfic? "Hey, baby, come see my deadlights..."); and 3) the actual name of the romance novel is "The Hungry Ones".

[Divone]

*shudder* Clowns. I'd rather face a zombie.

Msconstrew - How did you know all of that? *squint*

[msconstrew]

*shudder* Clowns. I'd rather face a zombie.

Msconstrew - How did you know all of that? *squint*

I read a lot of clown porn! I am so ashamed! :whistle:

[MrMortimur]

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Not sure how to post the full picture instead of just a thumbnail so....click on it. Finally submitted a request to Divone for my warrior and here he is along with a clip of his text self.

You see Vehir the Raider.
He appears to be a Half-Krolvin.
He is tall and appears to be past his prime. He has brooding silver-blue eyes and chalky, densely-corded skin. He has closely-cropped, matted rhimar-hued hair. He has a beak-like nose and a healthy growth of bristly stubble covering most of his face.
He has a series of tattooed tally marks on his neck, an expansive tattoo of overlapping coins down the length of his arm on his arm, a grey-outlined frigate tattoo on his arm, a coil of grey yew leaves on his wrist, an armored ribcage tattoo on his chest, an armored spinal column tattoo on his back, and a grid-like pattern tattooed on his leg.

[dszabo]

His face looks a LOT like Dexter's... (Michael C. Hall)
Also, amazing art work.

[gwendolynne]

Hey, folks! I was flattered to find this in my PC inbox the other day. I don't know the artist, and he asked that I not share his name on here, so I won't. But I thought it was a pretty rendering of Gweni, so I wanted to share it! And thank you again to the artist. :)

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[Musicalia]

And again, Divone does fabulous work! Thank you so very much for helping to bring out Arpelli's more serious side... you rock!

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2509/arpelli.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/arpelli.jpg/)

I know there's three more portraits out there.. and one group portrait coming. Can't wait to see the rest.

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[magiceatsyou]

Holy cow, that looks amazing! I can't wait to get Keiiko's look how I want it... I'd love to have a portrait done of her.

[KValisk]

That looks fantastic!

[maags]

Divone does amazing work and I just have to show off her rendering of Maags. She's also a doll to work with. Thank you Divone!

Yours is beautiful Pelli!

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[Sarvia]

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8491/sarviacloser2.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/sarviacloser2.jpg/)





Just had to share the FANTASTIC job Divone did with Sarvia's portrait. I can not recommend her enough. You are not only talented but a joy to work with!

Arpelli and Maags...you both look superb!

[Divone]

Thanks guys! I'm having a lot of fun with the gals :)

[nminaj556]

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[Misun]

Divone and Misun sans wine.

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[Divone]

I knew I was forgetting something!

[Divone]

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He's the alchemist.

[Divone]

As I learn and grow with the character portraits, so does my time invested in each one. Due to this, I've had to readjust my pricing. Thank you all for the time we have spent working on your characters! I do love it.



Character Portrait - $35 This is a simple waist-up shot of your character with a simple background. (I will give you a choice of backgrounds to
to choose from.)

Character Scene -$45 Your character doing something much more interesting than posing for a portrait. Hunting, drinking, swinging from a tree!
One picture but with much more going on.

Single Character Scene/Portrait -$70 You'll get a simple waist-up and a full scene. Portrait and scene can have different outfits. (Example- finer
dress in portrait and hunting gear in scene.)

Couple Portrait -$65 Waist-up of couple sitting for portrait with a simple background.

Couple Scene - $75 Full scene with the couple. Please see note below.

Couple Scene/Portrait -$110 You'll have the simple waist up portrait of them plus the full scene.

Additional scenes - $20 This is for those that already have a character made. I will change the outfit and set them up in a new scene. If we have to
completely rework the character (ie change hair, skin and some features), I will charge $35. This is per character.

For large groups, I will negotiate the price as the complexitity of the scene dictates. Don't worry, I give AWESOME deals to group scenes. I accept payment in the form of paypal, Gift of Adventure or in silvers (7/mil).

*Please keep in mind, I do not do nudity. Sexy, suggestive and a little bit daring, I'm in! No naughty bits showing.

I love working on your characters but sometimes we have a hard time getting to the image that captures what makes them special. I'm willing to do as many edits as possible to get there but we have to be reasonable. I sometimes put 20 hours into one picture including research, render time, photoshop time and editing. There will be a certain point where we need to renegotiate on the price.


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[Divone]

Booo bots. It's the holiday season! Why not surprise someone with a portrait!

[Pulsegiver]

I love the portrait you did for me!

[Jhynnifer]

Divone just finished my portrait and scene and they're wonderful. She was very easy to work with and put up with all of my changes!

Riend on any given day...
http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/fss/f2c9210d004dcc61e6021832dad5e67e/riendscene5.jpg


Her softer side...
http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/fss/9e668edac61552828c849027da3653ea/riendportrait12.jpg

[Gweneivia]

Huh. I always thought Riend was a guy. ;)

[FlayedAngel]

Huh. I always thought Riend was a guy. ;)

Bad Gwen... BAD. ;)

[Jhynnifer]

Huh. I always thought Riend was a guy. ;)

lol =p

[Drakefang]

Divone finished these last night and I love them. She is simply amazing.

The tattoo on his back is a black sword with a silver halo around it (he serves Ronan after all):

http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/fss/6f9df2b3182b146b8050261d48bdf21e/galenokscene4.jpg

http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/fss/93b3f57908e8d44ed603a1ae3ea9c887/galenokportrait.jpg

[leifastagsweed]

Once again, great work, Divone! Mrawr, Galenok and Riend! You are both hotties!!!

[Sarika]

Wow. Great stuff. :)

[Jhynnifer]

That chest of hair....

:gawk:

[Beguiler]

That chest of hair....

:gawk:

Mine! :wink:

Yeah, I likey....

[Divone]

People have been asking lately so, I'll make it official!

Yes, you get goodies if you refer someone. I will offer a new pose for one of your characters for a person referred.

Fighting in Lich's Landing :)
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[Tisket]

I like the lighting. The gleam on her swords are sweet.

[Androidpk]

http://imageshack.us/a/img222/7680/alchemist.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/222/alchemist.jpg/)

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He's the alchemist.

Fleurs is a hottie.

[Jhynnifer]

People have been asking lately so, I'll make it official!

Yes, you get goodies if you refer someone. I will offer a new pose for one of your characters for a person referred.

Fighting in Lich's Landing :)
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I really like the lighting there.

Also... does this mean if/when you start doing commissions for Simu I'll get a new pose for every piece you do? :aww:

I hope you've heard back already.

[Shimeria]

Riend's "softer side" portrait is amazing! She looks like a living doll, well done ladies.

[Suddenli]

It`s great reading an article about this, been looking this up for an college paper I`m doing. Will bookmark this web site, seems like there are lots of posts that will help me.

[Kiske]

Divone just finished a group shot of Maags, Arpelli, Kiske and Sarvia. It came out beautifully, thanks Divone!

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[Kiske]

Not sure why that looks fuzzy, sorry folks, i'm new to this uploading business.

[FaenorDragonfly]

It doesn't look fuzzy to me, it looks fine. Very cute pic, I love it!

[FlayedAngel]

Divone just finished a group shot of Maags, Arpelli, Kiske and Sarvia. It came out beautifully, thanks Divone!

Hah, awesome! She does excellent work.

[Musicalia]

I love me some baths with my BFFs!

Thanks, Divone. <3

[thefarmer]

I love me some baths with my BFFs!

Thanks, Divone. <3


http://oi46.tinypic.com/154ggoh.jpg

[msconstrew]

http://oi46.tinypic.com/154ggoh.jpg

Okay, that's horrifying.

[Lolleia]

I lol'd.

[Jeril]

For those who don't know, that floating head is me.

[Gweneivia]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to thefarmer again.

DAMMIT

[Divone]

Me too!


And thanks Ladies!

[Divone]

So! A few people already know this but I thought I would make it public. Over the last month, the computer I have my DAZ things on had a melt down. I had everything backed up on disks but the one containing all my portrait stuff, was damaged. I waited on the edge of seat for two weeks praying it was just a windows problem but it turned out it was my hard drive. The good news is I have everything up to a year ago on a old computer and I have been transfering that slowly to my new one. Most of the things I purchased are still available on the sites I purchased them except for a few important morph packages (these morphs are what I need to customize the characters) that I need to buy again due to exceeding the download limits already.

English! I'm slowly getting back on my digital feet but I'm not quite there yet. I won't be doing portraits for a few more weeks at best.

The bad bad news. I lost the saved models for the people I have done work for over the last year. I'm very sorry. I still have the final renders on my site but not the models themselves. If we ever work together again, I will only charge you for redos though we'll have to start from scratch.

Thank you everyone for the support and work over the last few years. Doing these portraits have been a joy and I miss it. I hope to be back in business soon. Until then, I know a few others that are taking up the torch ;).


If you have any questions or concerns regarding past work, please IM me at divonelerade or email me at divonelerade@gmail.com.

[petiteSylvan]

Awww, sorry to hear that! That is really, really shitty! Did you cry? I think I would have.

At least you have some things saved. Still. What a bummer! Don't let that discourage you, though! (It doesn't sound like it will) :)

[emo hero james]

Balls. I had this happen waaay back in like 2002 with my entrance portfolio for college, except my broke ass didn't have any backups. It forced me to redo most of my portfolio on physical media rather than just about 50% of it, which was a better idea anyway.

The neat thing about redoing everything though is that the second time around, you're coming back with a lot more knowledge and skill under your umbrella and know exactly what you're trying to do, so hey- they'll look even more awesome. POSITIVES!

[GS4-Seomanthe]

Ack, I hope replacing the morphs and other data isn't to horrible. Best of luck getting back up to speed & let us know if we can help somehow!

I know your pain as well; UPS destroyed the computer I custom-built shipping/using it for soccer practice across the country in 2010 (yup, I totally cried), and my last laptop completely shit the bed when I had the temerity to ask it to handle a 5.1 surround system with an external sound card one day (although it had had no previous problems doing that very thing for a whole year).

[Tisket]

Divone, I found out that you can reset your downloads at DAZ as many times as you want so you do NOT have to repurchase anything that says your downloads have expired. Go to your account page and click on "Downloadable Products" then choose the items you don't have on your computer and click reset download. It will reset the downloads and move it to the top of the queue for you. It's slow if you have a lot of products because you have to do each individually but it's better than repurchasing content you already own. I found out because it kept crashing when I was trying to download something and I used up all my available downloads. I complained to DAZ and they walked me through the reset process.

[FlayedAngel]

You've done some really phenomenal work... thank goodness not more of it was lost. That really sucks, but I'm with the above in that hopefully you can get back to it soon with renewed vigor!

[Divone]

Thanks for the kind words.

-Tisket- I found that reset button! Wooooooooooo! Still gonna take awhile :)

[Divone]

I have begun again :). For now I am wiping the prices on my site. The value of silver is out of whack and I'm still installing so it will take longer to get to people. I will discuss prices privately for now and restructure later.

Again, thanks for your support.

[FlayedAngel]

I have begun again :). For now I am wiping the prices on my site. The value of silver is out of whack and I'm still installing so it will take longer to get to people. I will discuss prices privately for now and restructure later.
Excellent news!

[Shimeria]

When I go to your link it is now Nicki Brown photography. Did you change your website?

[Ltlprprincess]

When I go to your link it is now Nicki Brown photography. Did you change your website?

Her links works okay for me.

[Ltlprprincess]

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Updated portrait for Nihrvanah! Thank you so much, Divone!

[Latrinsorm]

Pretty!

[Alafaya]

Love my new portrait of Alafaya, Divone! Excellent job as always, she sure looks like she's grown up a bit in the past year. ;) Thank you!

[NinjasLeadTheWay]

Love my new portrait of Alafaya, Divone! Excellent job as always, she sure looks like she's grown up a bit in the past year. ;) Thank you!

She totally hasn't grown up though. :lol:

[Alafaya]

She totally hasn't grown up though. :lol:

Enough out of you!! :P

[Ltlprprincess]

That's what i thought of Nihrvanah, too. Much more mature.

[Nilandia]

Divone, you're simply unbelievable in your skill and patience. Thank you so much for helping to bring my girls to life! I can't wait to share these pictures so other people can see them like I do. Here's Nilandia!

Gretchen

[Alafaya]

Love, love, love this! Alafaya and Mikeke in action....

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