The Guardian of the Sea by ShadowWind
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Description
From the Captain's Log of Horatio Robert Nickett:
It's been 3 weeks since we've seen any land and now we have come across a strange and frightening sight. My ship's cabin boy says it's the northern lights, but we who sail the oceans of this world know better. It is the Guardian, protector of what lies beyond, though no one is quite sure what that is, since no ship has ever returned to tell the tale. I am hesitant about proceeding on, but fascinated at the same time. The men are mumbling their dismay at my quest, and I've even heard talk of mutiny, but I cannot let that bother me. And yet I do. Maybe I should turn back, maybe I...
The diary was found floating in the lagoon, but the ship had vanished forever taking with it man's hope of knowing who or what the Guardian is...
Vue D'Esprit 4
This image was done in pure Vue without postwork (except the frame, text and signature). I plan to submit it to the e-on pic of the day. The ghost is not drawn onto a cube or plane, but actually came out that way using settings for volumetric fuzz on a cube. After it did, I then shaped the picture around it.
Credits:
Image by ShadowWind
Boat from Vue D'Esprit's Default Library
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Comments (29)
nice and spooky :)
Wow.. I love this because of the two moons looking like eyes, which I'm assuming is the intention. Beautiful colors also. I love the use of colors.
just wonderful ! i love the little story too excellent reminds me of that ghost story about where all the people on the ship disappeared ..
Not leaving much wake for carrying all that sail.
very colorful =)
Great render Master Shadow. The potions must be working well :) hugs
Very eerie. Good work. :)
Nice...
Nice sky with some great colors. It is always interesting to me that the least experienced at Vue have the most criticism. LOL :O) Keep up the great work Shad.
Excellent scene
Wow! There are very few images that capture the mood the artist is trying to get across as well as this one!! Excellent!
Excellent lighting,Fantastic scene,Outstanding work
Wow, beautiful image. Your latest three images are my taste. Nice backlighting!
Stunning work! The sky is gorgeous!
Beautiful and haunting image. Wonderful work!
That sky is just beautiful, and magical.
You should get your work published this would make such a delightfull story I read them to my Grandchildren they love them!!
wow your good but I knew this already after looking at most of your art some time ago.Hey I should be able to get the Dance poster soon any ways keep up the good work!!!
Wonderful scene ! excellent composition and amazing colors ! Congratulations friend !
Excellent render! very nice scene!
Capital idea of the Guardian and fantastic view! How nice shadow on the sails. Excellent work.
Gorgeous scene, friend!!! - - We love the magical atmosphere and the sky is really stunning :-)))))))
Ohh this is wonderful, You image and story are a perfect blend. :)
Ditto to all above said. Exceptional Artwork... and I like the story!
Oh how incredibly AWESOME!!!!!! I got CHILLS when I saw this one. That face in the sky is soooooo compelling! This is certainly book illustration material! I'll just make sure to read it in the LIGHT, thank you!!!!!!!
Great image and concept, i like the figurative feel i feel it really adds to the image Amazing job!!!!
Love the mood you have made,fantastic work!!Great sky!
fascinating
wow! luv everything in this! exquisite work! :]