Coven (or Eeek, an Orb!! :?)) by Rykk
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Ultrafractal 3.02 -- sharpened and contrast enhanced with PSP7
"Hear, ye, hear ye - welcome to our meeting of Sphere-oholics Anonymous, here's our first testimonial!"
"Uh...ahem...uh...hi, I'm Rick Spix and it's been 75 days since my last sphere...."
(applause, and general crowd hubbub - "good on ya, Mate"!)
"thanks, it's been tough but I..."
...suddenly, a voice from the crowd...
"Hey, wait just a minute there, nimrod - what do you call that thing in the center of your post 2day!??"
(much murmuring and shuffling from the crowd)
"Oh, uh..er...THAT....uh, I reckon I forgot it was there - it's just a LITTLE one...."
"Take him away to the Hall of Purity!"
...a few hours later in the Hall of Purity....
"Er...forgive me Benoit, for I have sinned and made an orb in a fractal..."
"Fret not, my son - say 15 "Hail Mandies", iterated 100 times to a bailout of 1e20, then 14 "Our Spirals" - may you regain your lost purity"
"Thanx - that's what I'll doo....dad..."
Whoa, where did THAT come from?? Weird - even for me! lol Here's another one where I tried to give a painted look but with bigger strokes. When using any of the "fbm" ucl's (this background is my fave "fbm Popcorn Trap) pay attention to the number for the "step size", "scale" and/or "noise scale". Sometimes you can go really small, like "0.02" to get neat textures. The name (the "serious" one - lol) comes from the "eyes" that happened in the spiralled thingamajig "ghosties".
Thanks for stopping by!
Rick
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Comments (75)
Your nomination is well deserved. Your art is impeccable.
Coven or orb... makes no difference to me... it's beautiful either way. I've always had a thing for orbs too so you just keep right on making them. You do them so well! :)
Flog him! No, wait...I like spheres. =) Excellent story to match this most creative piece of true fractal art! Thanks very much for sharing, my friend! =D
Do I love this or WHAT!!!!! Three magic wands up!
To h** with the SA meetings!! Just please drown yourself into your Sphereolism and make us some more! This is just true fractal perfection Rick, and be honest, what are the side affects of being addicted? (other than sleepless nights, angry family and the cost of matches to keep your eyes open..) ;-)) V I love the contradiction between the dark, painted backgroud and the colored flower in the front with the orb.. like hope in dark days!
Geez!! This is just too kewl! Before I read your description, I thought man...I am seeing eyes!! This is really an awesome image!! VOTE!
wow! excellent as usual!!
this can only be your work Rick, in that special way you have with UF.
wow, giantic. great POV to look at this scene, looks almost 3D.wonderful colours and fascinating textures. simply fractal magic as always,Rick. * BIG VOTE * #:O)
A wonderfully brilliant work! Love those peeping eyes and the orb, while there, is certainly just the center of this and does not dominate. Terrific!
I really like the perspective and texture. And congrats on the AOM nomination!
Wonderful brushwork! I love the way the color intensifies as it arrives at the sphere :) The tatters on the left side are awesome and the pleated 'robes' are really unusual.
Oh my gosh!! What a rant, it makes looking at the image all the more satisfying. I'll bet you have a few "gallons" of spirals hiding in the cellar don't ya? Just for emergencies. Keep up the fabulous work and the entertaining spiels as well. Love it!
Rick! This is wonderful! Your writing is perfect for this fun fractal! This is just beyond 'excellent'! Thanks for making me laugh! Leanndra
Wonderful and brilliant work! Excellent done!*****!
luckly you were wondering yourself where that came from. I was wondering what you had been smoking??? But you had me laughing and believe me I needed it.. lol...and now for our master of fractals..... Bravo ......you are wonderful!!!!
Spectacular as always Rick :) This has definitely become a particular favourite of mine, i love the texturing.
Wonderfully rich in detail and color.
whistles Wonderful, wonderful.
Impressive composition!
Lol. Excellent story and image. Is there going to be a sequel?
Rykk in wonderland, fantastic flowing fluffy felt phenomenous flushing fantasy
Awesome work and outstanding design I love the POV and the colors, very tasteful and classy V Cathy oxoxxo
I love both the flow and the ghostly figures guarding the --gulp!-- sphere! Wonderful work, Rick!
The choice of colours is brilliant. The orb would not be missed by me. Perhaps.
SUPERB ARTWORKV
Those Sphere-oholics Anonymous have found a fine place for their meeting! ;o) Wonderful shapes and colours! A brilliant work, Rykk!
no i rekon its a "coven" ...looking at another coven in a crystal ball, who in turn are looking at another coven, who are all drinking beer! :)..great image!
Fantastic work - excellent!
stunning work! love it! **v