Sunburst Solitude by Shardz
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
"Sunburst Solitude"
By David J. Reid
aka "Shardz"
Software used: Poser 5, Photoshop CS
It was bound to happen sooner or later (the latter being most evident); my first attempt at painting hair and bravely, yet hesitantly, posting the final results. Even with the fantastic help of brushes, I still find this task to be daunting and an ultimate test of patience versus skill. Given enough practical experience, I believe I will get the hang of this technique and style soon

Comments (34)
Hon, this is far far better than my first attempt at painting hair!! You're right, it is daunting but I think with a little perserverance and practice we get better at it each time we try! A tablet is a major help too, at least for me although I know there are people posting images on here painting with a mouse that just blow me away!! Lovely image and her hair is wonderful!! Excellent for a first attempt!!
This can't be your first attempt at painting hair... or you are naturally talented? However hair and overall postwork look beautiful! Like the image very much. :-)
You did a FABULOUS job. Very well done and I agree, it is daunting at times. However, practice makes perfect and you've done an excellent job with this one. Keep up the high standard you set for yourself, for it will only help you! Well done!!
Excellent work on the hair, it is really good for your first time. I love the color and it has movment. I look at photos to get an idea of what I want my hair to look like. I love the sunset too. Excellent work!
You did such a wonderful job with painting. I know it is difficult painting hair. I've attemped it a few times but with a mouse it gets very frustrating. Keep it up. Excellent artwork!!!
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Great character and fine hair work!!
I think you've done amazingly well for a first attempt, this is tons better than my first one. Excellent work, well done :)
Very beautiful work, excellent image!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You will be an expert in no time!! This looks fantastic-I'm very serious-it's much better than my first attempt!!!! Keep at it-I think you are a natural!! EXCELLENT!
You did a really outstanding job of the hair painting especially for the first time!! Keep at it, you are going to be a pro in no time!!! excellent job!
Beautiful work, great hair and eyes. SUPER.
Well you're on your way!! This is beautiful and I like your choice of colours!! Beautiful work!!
Wow! Well, if this is your first time, I'd say you're going to be a pro in no time at all. Fantastic work ... keep it up! :-)
Her hair looks so beautiful! My first try I would never show so pat yourself on the back! Beautiful work, she is gorgeous!!
I think you did an excellent job at hair painting! Keep it up, and the image is beautiful too!
What a beautiful work on the hair for your first try, keep it up. Wonderful character.
This was an excellent first attempt! I wish my first try was half this good..Keep up the great work!
The Hair Work is Fanatstic.Its better than my first Hairpainting!Cool Picture.Excellent for a first attempt.
Being one who is in awe of anyone who can paint hair that doesn't look like a string mop like my hair painting does, I have to say you did an incredible job! I suppose I will never truly be able to create painted hair because it DOES take large amounts of patience, and that is something I don't have a whole lot of LOL All that aside, you did an amazing job here!!!
Very beautiful and proud looking lady! You gave her wonderful xellow hair and a brilliant face and expression! It's a real excellent looking pin-up! Bravo!!! V
Wow!!!!excellent and so beautiful lady with excellent hair painting .I always when I want learn some technique of art two things are important ,1- The numbers ,2-the quality,so is very good start of your attempt,Good luck my dear friendVOTE
Wow, for the background, wow for the hair and double wow for your artistry!!! Excellent, ~V~
Such a beautiful lady, I sure do love them eyes and that hair is gorgious!!
Such a beautiful woman! Her expression has increased pleasant glamour for her! You did a great job!
that is realy realy nice..i love the color and the romantic-touch.. Excellent Work !!
Beautiful image wonderful hair Excellent!
What a lovely character with very pretty eyes! The lighting and posing are excellent, and I love her hair. Beautiful background, too. Well done!!
Well done (and still way better than mine); a bit more contrast to the hair, shadows closer to those on body and this would be nailed. Excellent.
Splendid job!!! Very original texture and elaborated postwork!!! V