Odath Rissa - Hidden Passage by Horhew
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
February 2008 update:
Over the last couple of days I facelifted this image, as a part of my preparations for the upcoming EXPOSE 6, in which I try to appear with at least one of my works. Keep your fingers crossed . What was revised/changed:
-the palm trees were replaced by some glorious conifers (spruces). I thought conifers would give the image more verticality
-I tweaked the light rays a little bit
-I added falling maple leaves (from some trees above the cave entrance), to give the image even a more pronounced fantasy feel- this took an entire day, I'm glad it's over
...and that's all
Finally finished this after 2 and 1/2 months. I won't say but one thing: it's the biggest and meanest project I have ever worked on. It's enough said it practically kneeled my PC. Overall, I'm a little unsatisfied with the result, but that's how life is. Anyway, enjoy it as it is.
Tech info:
-original resolution: 7500x5000
-file size: 598MB -yes, you've read correctly...
-time spent: ~250 hrs.
-layers used: 300+
Software info:
-Lightwave 8 for everything
-Photoshop CS2 for assembly process and (a lot of) additional drawing
-XFrog 3.5 for vegetation
-ZERO PHOTOS USED, everything was digitally created
100% details: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40205924/
PS: It takes my PC 6 minutes to open the .PSD file, and 17 mins. to save it! Talking about a system upgrade, huh? :D

Comments (26)
One word. WOW. I can't think of anything else. This is just... WOW. 'nuff said.
Sweet Jesus! Wow!
lovely piece of work.
Wonderful work. This scene would rival any recent SF/fantasy movie set design.
Awesome work.
Truly I admire the dedication You put into Your art -- and the impressive achievement it yields.
Fantastic scene! Bravo!!!
Wonderful! *****
I think the time was well worth it! Fantastic image!
Most excellent! Congrats!
Ohhhh this is just too cool !
Impressive work!
Yikes! After 250+ hours I'd be 'a little unsatisfied' with the Mona Lisa...but since it's 'not too bad' I'd probably keep it - LOL!
P E R F E C T I O N
Lighting, POV, atmosphere, scale, and modelling- all outstanding. The concept as well. Bravo!
I appreciate all the detail you've put into this picture!Great composition and atmosphere.Wish you the best on your next project.Cheers!
WoW is a good word, not enough but good. The lighting is absolutely Tremendous. 10/10 Peace
Cool scene and lighting...bravo!!!:o)
This is an amazing scene. Hope you post more renders of it. Well done!
Fantastic work. Lighting, modeling & composition are all superb & the whole thing has a feeling of scale & grandeur that is very impressive.
that is a really really neat image...fantastic lighting and detail...one of my favs i think
awesome detailed painting! congrats!
No need to be dissatisfied at all. IMO it looks awesome and one can really see the amount of work you've put into this image. I like all the little details you've created. Brilliant scene set up and ligthning! :)
...superb!!!!
Incredible design on the structure and details, the atmosphere is well done.
Awesome image !! Fantastic work !!