Oasis Outpost (for lwperkins) by alessimarco
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
The far eastern edge of the Sunerian kingdom is a vast desert, barren except for several precious oases. At these oases the king has posted sentinels to guard the borders of the kingdom and the very valuable water found there. This sentinel is on his guard as strangers approach...one hand at ready on his sword, the other ready to work magic. For with a wave of his hand, the seemingly inanimate scorpions at his feet magically transform into clawing, stinging death for any trespassers or water thieves....
Larger image is more crisp...ZOOM!
My thanks to Lynn (lwperkins) for giving me the opportunity to experiment with her new textures for prae's Euros outfit, Glorious Euros. The idea for this image actually came from one of the textures called Sun King, but I ended up using the Purple Reign texture because the color really popped in this scene.
Thanks also to my friend rogue29730 who tipped me off on masked layers for postwork in Photoshop. It sure makes postworking easier and more fun....there are nine masked layers in this image. Merci beaucoup, mon ami!
Thanks to all of you for the look and your comments! I appreciate you all!
Previously "To Stare a Nightmare in the Eye" (violence advisory):

Items used in this image from DAZ: Noggins - Scorpion Lisa's Botanicals - Palms Qain Hair - AprilYSH Qain Hair Textures - Maskim Xul
Items used in this image from DAZ: Noggins - Scorpion Lisa's Botanicals - Palms Qain Hair - AprilYSH Qain Hair Textures - Maskim Xul

Comments (170)
very beautiful composition!!
Beautiful colors. Very nice.
Very beautiful and powerful creation, in phasis with your explanations ! Splendid picture!
That's right, masking is the word. Then if you don't like the result, you can delete the mask, make a new one and work the way you want it. It's better than the eraser which is not recommended at all. Fantastic work, as always, brother.
nice scene, good render, well done
Excellent
Excellent image and storyline. :)
great character, Marco!
Fantasy with the WOW factor for sure. Bravo!!!
outstanding my dear friend....outstanding! colour, light, concept....all spot on you little postwork junkie you! lol cheers Carl
and you made a good color choice mario,me personally likes using the outfits from prae on hiro4 as he is a more delicate character i can use the clothing with more girlish attitudes on the hiro lol.but hey thats me. excellent presentation and nice textures.
Excellent work
wow terrific colors!! great work!
Beautiful looking scene, it’s really well done Marco! Have a nice Sunday, hug’s Ute
Another Superb render. lite very well. Beautiful Work!
Sensational artwork and style!!!...an inspiration!!,have a super day!~Perry
Very other-worldly feel to the scene! Those scorpions are cool!
Wow! Amazing work, i love those scorpions =) Have a fantastic SUnday Marco, Hugs Mona
Very nice scene!!
Terrific & gorgeous image!!!!
Great and colorful render! Great character! Excellent composition and great textures! ;o)
Cool....wonderful render, great idea, really well done. Nice lighting as well, suits the scene perfectly
Good idea to change outfit to purple. Lighting, scorpions and atmosphere is fantastic. Great job with the layers!
Xcellent image!! the scorpion are wonderful!! Great work!!
Wonderful work.
Exellent work.
Terrific sunny image..love what you did with the scorpions
You're right, the purple color attracts the eye, distracting the unwary. Nice work
Fantastic outfit and expression. Excellent composition!
I would of named this one: "PURPLE REIGN"