Posted by Eshark on Feb 16th, 2010
Hi again! This is some fresh addition to my self portrait series, after about one hour of editing, finally I made one retro comic look to be my current self portrait. At first I was looking into like rich creamy mocha tone for the overall feel, but at the end I’ve made the background to be look more retro colorful than just boring brown + reddish color. In addition, I added some retro lines at the background blends with wall textures and for the final touch, I add one bubble text to the image to make it more like a comic look.
Shot taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark II.
Treatment: PS CS4
Techniques hint: Soften, half tone, pixelate, blending
For those who been wondering of how i get this effect, so this is the good news.. Photoshop tutorial for this technique will be added later in future, so guys.. stay tuned!
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Posted by Eshark on Dec 1st, 2009
It’s been a long time since I’ve uploaded my hand-drawn Self Caricature if you guys still can remember.. and I was always wondering on how to come up with something ‘extra ordinary’ for my self portrait, after a few tweaks here and there, so I come up first with the idea of having a flame all over my body which I though was cool but actually it was HOTTER.
Now I wanted to try something else, this time having gradient bokeh while posing with my Rebel XSi with yummy tones for my self portrait was not a bad idea anyway..
Shot taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark II.
Treatment: Adobe Lightroom + PS CS4
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Posted by Eshark on Nov 26th, 2009
Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales in 1916 and he was one of the world’s bestselling authors for children books. Among his better-known children books is The Gremlins (1943), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964), Matilda (1988) and James and the Giant Peach (1961). During his young age, Roald loved stories and books, he even had a diary when he was 8 years old. His mother was his biggest influence as his mother was a great teller of tales. Roald has won several awards during his writing carrier since the 50’s, he first won the Wins Edgar Allen Poe award and Mystery Writers of America award in 1964 and keep winning few years after. If you’ve grown up with his story then you should familiar with the character like famous Willy Wonka.
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Posted by Eshark on Aug 6th, 2009
St Basil’s Cathedral, The Great Russian Church.
The cathedral was built in 1555 to 1561 which was to commemorate Ivan the Terrible’s (Ivan IV) successful military campaign against the Tartar Mongols in 1552 at the city of Kazan, Russia. This building is also known as Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed.
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Posted by Eshark on Jul 27th, 2009
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France.
The Eiffel Tower which named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel was first built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. Completed by the year 1889, Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in Paris soaring at 320.75 meters / 1,052′ high with over 300 steel workers are involved in the construction that took two years to complete.
Did you know?
- The metal structure of Eiffel Tower weighs 7,300 tonnes
- Eiffel originally planned to build the tower in Barcelona
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Posted by Eshark on Jul 23rd, 2009
Taj Mahal, Agra, India.
The Taj was constructed over a period of 20 years, employing over 20,000 workers and it was completed in 1648 C.E. with a cost of 32 Million Rupees. Taj Mahal built entirely of white marble by a Muslim emperor named Shah Jahan who died 1666 C.E. in the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India. Taj Mahal also recognized as one of the eight wonders of the world.
Did you know?
- The queen’s real name was Arjumand Banu
- The master architect for Taj Mahal was Ustad ‘Isa
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Posted by Eshark on Jun 29th, 2009
We have been hearing really sad news since couple of days ago with the death one of the most iconic artist ever lived. Today, I’m paying my tribute with these illustration to honor him and all his great music work.
May his soul rest in peace.. Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009)
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Posted by Eshark on Apr 6th, 2009
Jack and Dixie
Client : Local Publisher
Style : Vector
Size : 29.7cm x 21cm
A mystery story about a boy named Jack who lost his beloved dog and later he was helped by one lady who lived in an old mansion up in the hill. Finally, Jack found his dog by the help of the old lady but later Jack found out that the lady is actually passed away long time ago.
Preview artwork 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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Posted by Eshark on Feb 3rd, 2009
Robin Hood
Client : Local Publisher
Style : Vector
Size : 29.7cm x 21cm
Robin Hood is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times but who remains significant in popular culture where he is known for robbing the rich to give to the poor and fighting against injustice and tyranny.
source : wikipedia
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Posted by Eshark on Jan 13th, 2009
Guy Fawkes
Client : Local Publisher
Style : Vector
Size : 29.7cm x 21cm
Guy Fawkes was born in 13 April 1570 at High Petergate in York, Yorkshire, he was a member of a group of Roman Catholic restorationists from England who planned the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 under a group leadership of Robert Catesby. The Gunpowder Plot began when there were thirteen young men led by Guy Fawkes trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder, this action taken was to displace protestant rule by King James I.
preview artwork : P1, P2 & P3
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