A Final Goodbye.. by RodS
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
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Our friend Den (Enigma-Man) has crossed over to the other side after a long illness. Many of us miss him, and will - he was a beacon in this community.
His memory will be kept alive, just as the memories of many of our other art friends have. You'll be seeing his Siobahn Dwyer, and Coco Briggs characters continue their adventures with TNA.
Another way we can honor his memory is to continue to make this the best art community on the internet. Let's all just get along with each other, and accept that not everyone uses the same art creation "tools" or methods. I need to keep this in mind also. Most of you know I'm not a big fan of AI, but for some, it's a way to get past other difficulties or impairments. So I'm not going to fault anyone for using it.
Left to right: G4, Siobahn, Kinnie (Arquinia), Coco, Arawen. The beach the Girls are standing on was hand-painted in Photoshop by me.
Anyway, I just wanted to post this final good-bye since I had it as a secondary image when I created the first one. See you on the other side, Den. Someday.
Thanks so much for all your visits, comments, and support! It means the world to me.
Stay safe, and stay creative.
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Comments (29)
Rest In Peace.
RIP DEN. was sudden news for me since i have not been active enough here over last 4 months or more, a sad day yesterday, he wrote me not long before his end. a wonderful goodbye from the gals Rod. God bless his soul.
This is a beautiful tribute.
This a Great tribute and sad occasion. Den shared his condition with me not too long ago as he has with others here. Such a shook for me, but it is nice to see his characters will continue their adventures as I know You will do a great job. Thanks so much my heart aches but I am glad he is at peace now.
Very nice tribute my sincere condolences to family and friends.
Masterful composition !!!! Great job my friend👏👍🙋♂️
Very moving piece Rod. Den was lucky to have a friend like you. My sincere best wishes to his family.
Not only a beautiful image, perfect to remember Den, but also wise words for us who remain.
P.S: the beach you painted is amazing
An image well suited to the intention. I didn't know him but RIP to him and sorry for those who will miss him. Another reminder that life is precious and none of us knows how much of it we have.
Very nice tribute Rod, and a great idea to let his characters live on in your story.
Wonderful tribute and great advice.
This is a great tribute. I feel so sad about this although I never knew Den. Even after viewing just a view images of his gallery I like his humor and his art. All my best wishes to his family and those who knew him.
A Tribute that makes your heart ache, when you can only imagine why Den chose such a path to end his life and that he was still among us during his transition to a better world. I only met him a few months ago through one of my Ukraine graphics. May his Soul rest in everlasting Peace!
Very touching tribute and beautiful artwork!
Very beautiful tribute to a dearly lost friend. Friends don’t tell each other goodbye. Instead, they say, ‘Until we meet again’.
Wonderful tribute to our mutual friend Rod...he will be missed! :-)
Fine and deep tribute bro.yep and who are we to decide what is art and what is not?Everyone shall do as him/her pleases and enjoy the little timespan we have on this sadly ever more rotten planet.
Great dedication! he will be missed!
Many kudos from me!
I'm sorry for the loss. Your tribute is heartfelt and beautiful.
Wonderful tribute for a dear friend.
Amazing composition, impressive powerful pose, brillian awesome render.
Magnificent Masterpiece of Finest Arts. I love it.
Such a beautiful tribute. He will be missed a lot.
A great tribute. Life is sad.
Very nice tribute.
I'm sorry I'm so late on this, Rod, I saw it when you posted it but would not have been able to leave a good comment at the time. It's a beautiful dedi, both in image and words, both from the center of your heart. I'm so sorry that Dennis had to leave this world so suddenly, and after the loss of his dear wife as well. He showed such bravery to us, and I hope his soul is free and filled with light, and with the presence of his wife and all the others he loved and cared about, incl those here. And re your words, for all of us who've answered the call of art and creation, it's a strange and miraculous family, both crazed and beautiful, and resulting in light and revelation right and left...and embracing it in the shadow of a loss is wonderful. Your image is beautiful, I assume a photo of water and sunset, w/ a beautifully painted beach (by you), and your and Den's models basking in that sun, which now is inhabited by Dennis' spirit. Beautiful work, Rod, and all my blessings to Dennis's family and loved ones, and to his light which I hope will put the sun to shame in its brave and pure brightness. May he shine now forever.
I'll be seeing Him on the Other Side.
What a fantastic tribute! A very detailed work of art that is simply amazing. I didn't know Enigma-Man, however I Googled him. He made a wonderful impact with his art.
This sunset image is beautiful way to say goodbye. I have to agree with your sentiment on accepting artists in spite of the tools or skillset they use in their creation. Initially I scoffed at Poser and 3D rendering software. Considering how I use it now I've definitely changed my stance. So, I can learn to be more accepting of AI.
Well, thus far the only AI I've played with is the Firefly stuff in the new Beta version of Photoshop. It's pretty impressive. I will be using it, but it - or any AI I mess with - will be PART of my creative toolset, and will be PART of any images I create, not the base creator of the image. That's MY job! 😁
A great tribute to a great artist! May he rest in peace while his art shine forever. 🙏