I love to draw, paint and of course create vector art for advertising, fashion and editorial print work. I also do a lot of public speaking and training, and am available for seminars or onsite training in Illustrator and Photoshop.
Blue Haze
Description This is johanna. She's a great model. Wind blowing- backed by blue, she wears summer well. I used more of the square mesh technique then I usually do (more than I feel comfortable using) - but oh well, got the illustration done (and I know her fingers are weird...).
Application Illustrator
Labels Fine Art, Realistic, Portraiture
Times Viewed 4055
Approved By Huan
4 May 2007 - 09:19
Conversation With
Stephen Plumbley (oscuh)
A gorgeous mix of styles, Todd. This is the kind of piece that shows what an artistic ILLUSTRATION is, not just a closely-made mesh copy ... wait, I do that ... anyway, beautiful piece, talon-fingers aside ;)
4 May 2007 - 10:45:
Todd Macadangdang (toddm)
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Hey Stephen- thanks. I know what you mean. When I do mesh I DON'T want to make it photorealistic. In fact if I were to show you the photo, I chose a different skin tone altogether. What I want to do with mesh is achieved an illustrated look- not a photo look. So again, I get what you're trying to say and it IS a compliment in my book.
4 May 2007 - 10:50:
Todd Macadangdang (toddm)
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lol! Yeah, the more I look at her claw, the more I feel compelled to do something to fix that hand!!!! ugh!
7 May 2007 - 11:49:
Stephen Plumbley (oscuh)
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Glad you took it as such, since that's how I meant it!This piece has inspired me to try some new stuff with Illustrator ... as soon as I have time!
4 May 2007 - 12:20
Conversation With
Mike Powers (PowerChild)
I am so going to steal this style of illustration and pass it off as my own. I love it... Quite frankly, I think this is one of your better pieces. Her face, her chest, her abdominal region, her arms... All beautifully rendered (I don't think the hand looks bad, but I suppose by comparison...).
5 May 2007 - 12:56:
Todd Macadangdang (toddm)
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Yo Mike! Lol, thanks for the compliment. I like the style too (see my comment to dmeza above) - I appreciate the kind words coming from such versatile artist.
Love this style you've been using. The different line elements you use and the way you block out the hair make it more of an abstract piece than a figurative. Thats why I love it! I didn't even notice the fingers, they look good to me.
5 May 2007 - 12:54:
Todd Macadangdang (toddm)
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thanks man. Yeah, I like the style too.... I originally did it because 1) the flat colors really allowed the mesh to stand out (main reason), 2) I didn't want to do just re-create photos, and 3) it cuts down on production time which makes using mesh a viable tool even for commercial projects. I think I'll keep the style; ) And THANKS for not noticing the fingers : )
5 May 2007 - 10:17
Conversation With
talat (talat)
nice mix style but weird fingers disturb the whole impect anyway good work
5 May 2007 - 12:51:
Todd Macadangdang (toddm)
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but what if she is a three fingered model? No, I know... it's bothering me too!
7 May 2007 - 07:50:
talat (talat)
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hahahahah:)not bothering its just disturbing..i think so...
20 June 2007 - 03:15
Conversation With
mark westberg (eagle1)
I don't know if I like the mixed style. Is there a reason for it? The skin tones are vintage Todd M. Your skill level is matched by only a few. If this is the way the model posed, the fingers ARE CORRECT!
21 June 2007 - 09:08:
Todd Macadangdang (toddm)
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No reason. I just like the simple line work against the painted look of mesh. Personal taste I guess : ) Thanks for the kind words.
29 October 2007 - 00:41
Conversation With
Rachel Dupuis (chellaroo)
i would agree with above, something just doesn't sit well with me in this piece...The fingers, nor the jeans, for me anyways. I agree with Eagle1 above, your skill can't be outdone, so CHEERS for trying things out...You should know I adore your work.
Take Care & I hope all is well!
17 November 2007 - 09:40:
Todd Macadangdang (toddm)
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Thanks for the comments- and nice to 'see ' you ardound again.
Hey Stephen- thanks. I know what you mean. When I do mesh I DON'T want to make it photorealistic. In fact if I were to show you the photo, I chose a different skin tone altogether. What I want to do with mesh is achieved an illustrated look- not a photo look. So again, I get what you're trying to say and it IS a compliment in my book.