Holiday Card 2005: Waiting for Christmas by ShadowWind
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Even Malko is excited that Christmas will soon be here and the snow is falling as he waits for his master to return.
It's been awhile since I've been around, although since Rosity is my home page, it seems like I'm on more than I am. It's been a crazy six months or so, up and down on the health issues, working hard to keep up with finances, etc. I'd forgotten how long it takes to do one of these. :) But enough of my blubbering...
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Seasons Greetings from all of us at ShadowWind Manor to all of you. I hope that your life finds peace and happiness for the Holidays and for 2006.
Special greetings to Che18350 and Tallpockets for their kindness during my long sabbatical.
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Poser/V5I/Photoshop
The dog/cottage were posed in Poser, moved over to Vue 5 Infinite where the trees were added via an ecosystem for the back trees and two of the new distant pines for the front trees. The lighting was created via lots of spot lights and careful setting of what they affected. The atmosphere is created using HDRI lighting as well. The whole thing was then brought into Photoshop for some slight corrections and some effects. Vue 5 was very ornery during this, crashing several times before I was able to get it rendered. Took about 20 hours to put together.
Credits:
Image, FX, Snow and Concept by ShadowWind
Dog is the Millenium Dog from Daz
Cottage is the RedHouse Winter Cottage Exp from Daz
Trees and materials from the Vue 5 Library
Comments (38)
What a fabulous image!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Hey Louis.. I've been checking your gallery every few days since.. July? Glad to see your posting again! Wishing a very Merry Christmas for You and Yours. Awesome render too! I must add.. very warm (in the heart sort-a-way).. loving it! Sorry to hear your health hasn't been up to par.. hoping thats past and your doing well now. Bye.. and looking forward to seeing you posting again, soon and often! Best to ya... Dave :^) V
A beautiful Christmas image,I can just see Santa on that roof top and smell the hot choc. and cookies,love the mood and Christmas spirit!!*V
SO beautiful!! Methinks Malko has it right - GOOD things and people are well worth waiting for. PEACE to you and yours, kind soul. My best, TallPockets/brian.
Yea, enough of your blubbering......get back to the computer and design another masterpiece. This is really gorgeous work. It has all the elements that make up an adorable work of art. Excellent render and creativity.
How beautiful!! You have shown the magic of the Holiday Season.
What a so beautiful and excellent seasonal artwork!! The lightning and the colors are fabulous!! Merry Christmas for you and yours!!! :)
Hey, soooo good to see you posting again. And what a spectacular image. Bravo to this and good luck that you fight all the other issues back as much as possible.
What a beautiful piece of seasonal artwork hon!! Love the snow and the glow this has!! Hope you have most Happy Holidays hon!! huge hugglz :)
You pulled out all the stops for a wonderful kitschy greeting card. Just perfect!
Merry Christmas to you and your family ShadowWind! Excellent seasonal greeting card!! Hope everything is well with you:) Take care!
Merry Christmas to you too, sweetie! Awesome, beautiful card!
You've created a magnificent Christmas Card!! Absolutely gorgeous. Have a terrific Christmas and may best to you and Your Family!
I always love your cards. They are so peaceful and gorgeous. Keep head up it will pass...eventually O.O Have A very happy Holiday Season to you and yours also. hugs
A very Merry Christmas to you too. What a wonderful graphic! v
awesome, and great work with the type!
BEautiful card!! Lovely!
Just beautiful... excellent work!
Hello my dear friend! I hope you are well and this Christmas will bring you and your family so much joy! You make the BEST Christmas Cards! God Bless you!
AWESOME IMAGE! Love the snowy-roofed cottage and the lighting is superb! All around beautiful Christmas image, crafted and rendered with perfection...CONGRATULATIONS!!
Merry Christmas for you, many happy renders and, most important, a lot of health in the year to come :)Glad to see you're doing fine :)
What a marvellous Christmas card!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours, too!!
Wishing you the best of the Holiday Season - a delightful image!
Yum! I smell cookies in the oven. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Beautiful Artwork!!!!
spendid greeting filled with love & talent.. my best you & the happiest of holidays! :]
This is a beautiful Christmas Card Going to my favs 20 hrs gee whiz.....that's work... Vote n hugs Susan~
a gorgeous image and amazing lighted house! very enchanting details and a wonderful greeting card! Merry Christmas to you and yours! ;o)
A delightful Xmas postcard in pure traditional style :) a candy before time.. Excellent work.
Stunning image! I love this one! Happy Holidays to you too!