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My first finished attempt at pure digital painting in Photoshop. Loosely based on an image by Martin Bland, I thought I'd try to recreate something similar just to see if I could do it. I've still got a long way to go but it would be interesting to hear a few other opinions. Thanks for looking.
I like the background skyline and your use of light, the birds and the reflections on the flooring. I like the slightly hazy/misty effect, although I worry it might just be dirty glass...
Since you ask explicitly for opinions, I'll mention a couple of things which I currently find distracting and/or unrealistic/unfitting. Bear in mind that I have _no_ idea how to generate these images and am somewhat in awe of those who do, so my criticism should definitely be understood as seriously qualified by ignorance and inexperience. First, the tree in the pot really looks odd to me. It looks as though it cannot decide whether to be a real tree in a real pot, a model of a tree in a pot or something else altogether. Second, the railings etc. strike me as a bit _too_ perfect - a bit too precise and symmetric. This could, however, be because this is in a soulless airport (which is to say, any airport) in which case, it is quite realistic but they'd have something much more plastic-looking than the tree. Third, the womon appears to be floating. I'm not sure if this is deliberate or not. Is the watcher meant to be a ghost or spirit? I can't quite tell if this is a deliberate effect or an accidental slip, so take it in the light of your intentions.
I think this is a neat idea, though, and there's obviously a great deal of potential here. Moreover, as I say, it is really pretty good, in my not -so-humble opinion, as it is. But if you are looking for places to improve, I'd think those would be good places to start. Then again, I don't actually know that as I don't know how to make these things at all.
Hope something here is semi-helpful and apologies if not. I look forward to seeing more. If this is your first attempt, I am expecting great things very shortly!
- cfr