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Just Ducky

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Edit: There seems to be some question about my working methods. To whom it may concern: yes, I trace photographs. Does that make my work less impressive to you? Does it make it invalid? Should I be relegated to the Photomanipulator ghetto? My opinion: the end result is what matters. If it looks exactly like a photograph, guess what: it was traced. Look at Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Richard Estes, etc. Think they don't use a projector? Think again.

If I sound peeved (and I am), it's because this lame "controversy" goes back to my traditional art days. The Artist's Magazine was filled with letters to the editor saying "Tracers aren't artists!"

My goal is to create hyper-real artwork. This is probably a dumb idea, since I'm using a digital tablet. No one is going to believe my work is nothing more than a cut and paste. So be it. I'm painting for myself, no one else.

Hmm. Maybe I'll start a group: Tracers Unite! :lol:

Digital painting, done with Photoshop CS5 and Wacom Intuos 4 tablet. 50 hrs. +

Ducky comes from :iconthrumyeye:. This is not a stock image, and is used with permission (thank you!)

Foreground flowers come from :iconalp-stock:

Crocus comes from sxc.hu. Rest of the background :iconathabasca:
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ryanwaff's avatar
Truly breathtaking! You sir, are one very talented artist! :D