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Submitted: August 12, 2012
Image Size: 3.0 MB
Resolution: 2480×3508

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Soulcatcherby *simen91

Digital Art / Photomanipulation / Surreal

Time spent: 10+ hours

_{What looks like death to some may look like life to others.}

The soulcatcher was made with resources from these deviants:

Stars and light-effects: [link]
Cigar: [link]
Smoke: [link]
Smoke: [link]
Smoke: [link]
Burning part of the cigar: [link]

I used a reference photo from [link] to make the skull.

The size makes it perfect to use as an iPhone (or other smartphone) background

Critique by ~ImagineMatt Jan 31, 2013, 8:21:01 PM

The feeling that this piece portrays is mixed. At first I sensed surrealism, wonder, awe, and a fascination with the fantasy behind the design. Then the impression of the skull's deeper meaning dawned on me. The use of the skull, a symbol of death, was a good choice. However, it seems like an easy go-to and that there was not much thought behind it.

At multiple points, the manipulation part of the picture shows through. This is not good on the realism of the design. Photo manipulations should appear seamless with the realistic parts of the image. They should bend reality and make the person viewing the design believe in it (at least for a moment). The burning tip of the cigar, the stars, the angle the cigar is propped up on its own, the density of the smoke, and unneeded use of rainbow colors are blindingly obvious. They scream fake.

Practice new ways to create the same idea but make it more believable. Once you master that, you're work will be incredible. Overall, I greatly enjoyed what you have done here and I would love see your future work as you enhance your skills and progress as an artist. You have an awesome vision and its potential is glaring you in the face. Take what you have here and run with it!!

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Critique by ~coffeebeanie Oct 7, 2012, 6:25:02 PM

this is an incredibly and fascinating piece of artwork.You are truly a talented artist and deserve to be called such.I truly and really enjoy this master piece,the color,the details,the theme, and everything about is amazing.I muse your gorgeos artwork so much that I added this to my favourites.I wish to become a fantastic artist like you one day.There are no words to describe the beauty of your artwork.I wish you the best of luck keep up the good work.and not just this piece but the rest of them are very well done as well too.This was coffeebeanie and I do mean everything I said.bye and good wishes.