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)
Excellent work!
Sensational textures and what a fine experiment. It came out wonderful. True artistry.
he looks like a great warrior, nice job
What a formidable scene and your presentation of the giant crabs is impeccable. Well done! Steve :o)
The details are amazing, all of your work is excellent!
Great composition. Excellent image.
Fantastic scene and work!!! Have a nice new week, hugs Elke
COOL! Showy sentinel man. That is probably the only warning to the reckless invader. Beautiful Render!
Wow! what a wonderful art, excellent work my friend. 5*+
Excellent scene with great colors.
sic!
Quite interesting and risky colour concept - it seems that the outfit colour integrity is supported partially by the blue sky and mainly by golden buckles of his belts.
Excellent creation!
Great looking scene. Love his pets. Fantastic work.
superbe image!!
Excellent work, I love the vivid colors.
Fantastic scene. I love how you do the symmetry.
Excellent work! Very cool...
Cool job, so nice boy , lovely tones... Superb stream..ciao
excelent love the Scorpion !!!
This is an amazing image and the idea that the scorpions can spring to life is intriguing. Well done.
Wow!! ~Impressive~ Magical Colors... FABULOUS!!!
Fascinating imagery and superb creativity! A most excellent artwork and written descriptive! Well done!
At the moment, unfortunately, not much time - but time enough for a quick comment - I like it, as always, very good
Cool scene!
The scorpions I saw in the sonoran desert were a bit smaller...but these are sculptures ! A great great image my friend, excellent.
Very cool artwork! Excellent render...
The colors are so crisp! Fantastic work, I guess I won't ask for a cup of water from him!
Now that is a great looking texture...not every man can wear purple..but he does it so well..awesome render...
Questo รจ veramente un'ottimo lavoro,Marco!!! :)gea