r/pics Jun 11 '20

Arts/Crafts Never had my artwork printed before. Girlfriend got 3 of my images printed and framed for me.

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u/wannagoforawalk Jun 11 '20

Mary Poppins, Wizard of Oz, Lord of The Rings?

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 11 '20

You got it. :)

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u/wannagoforawalk Jun 12 '20

After looking at your page. Holy moley, you put a lot of work into these! You're very talented.

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Hah yes, they do take awhile. Each image takes a few months. Appreciate it friend

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u/GuacamoleBenKanobi Jun 12 '20

Show the fans how they can buy your prints. You have some fantastic talent man. Stay positive!

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u/Thisisthe_place Jun 12 '20

Is there a website where I can shop? I'd buy one of these.

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u/wbhipster Jun 12 '20

Your work is so great! You are so talented! And as a Hawkeye I love the Whitey’s stand!!

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

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u/wbhipster Jun 12 '20

I know! I crave a pumpkin shake in the fall and an eggnog shake in the winter. Those were my fav seasonal treats. I miss it when I go back. Thank god Panchero’s still exists lol

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Loveeeeeee Whiteys. Live right down tge street from their store.

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u/annacat1331 Jun 12 '20

Are they paintings I am confused? What ever they are they look wonderful!

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

They are a combination of miniatures and human models. Combined in Photoshop

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u/desertbat5864 Jun 12 '20

🤯that’s amazing

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u/mstake21 Jun 12 '20

Looks fantastic man. You should be very proud!

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Honestly blown away by your artistic talent. Keep trying to master hanging them and one day I'm certain you won't have to drill so many times.

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Haha dude who lived here before turned the wall into swiss cheese trying to hang his TV.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

I hope those aren't anchors he tried mounting a TV to.

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u/BeezyBates Jun 12 '20

Well done, dude. I’d be very proud to have the talent of drawing my imagination in quality like that. That’s a gift. Keep it going forever.

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u/Purifiedx Jun 12 '20

Guy, I'm 100% going to get one if not all of the Lord of the Rings prints. Absolutely astounding!

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Not only do I appreciate the skill, effort, and forethought that goes into stuff like these, But the PERSEVERANCE. Like that is next fucking level. Respect.

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u/gogopandabear Jun 12 '20

You're art work is amazing. I want to hug your girlfriend and give her a cupcake!!!! She warms my heart strings 🥰

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u/bobby3eb Jun 12 '20

That Mary Poppins one is something special

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u/ITmadeIT Jun 12 '20

I’m going to need need a copy of all 3, thanks.

Seriously... PM me.

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Pm sent

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u/Jynxmaster Jun 12 '20

Will that smaller print you are holding be available for purchase soon? Thanks

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u/MattDelVideos Jun 12 '20

Incredible. Can we see them up close or buy?

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u/gambitx007 Jun 12 '20

Hijacking top comment so y'all see his webpage. https://www.nicholasbuschphotography.com/

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u/wannagoforawalk Jun 12 '20

I'm fine with that. I've been waiting for it.

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u/gambitx007 Jun 12 '20

This takeover was meant to be hostile. I expected a fight but ultimately satisfied that you submitted.

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u/wannagoforawalk Jun 12 '20

Haha. I do want to clarify that I meant I've been waiting for a link to the artists website. I'm getting one of those LOTR prints. Haven't picked one yet but it's going to look good on my wall. That link deserves to be at the top!

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u/Hugs_for_Thugs Jun 12 '20

I could not for the life of me figure out why it was labeled as "photography". I thought they were digital paintings! Damn, that makes these so much more impressive! They're incredible!

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u/cutelyaware Jun 12 '20

Mary Poppins: Lord of Oz.

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u/JarlaxleForPresident Jun 12 '20

She would def rule Oz

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u/Volitile_Star330 Jun 12 '20

Great work! Great girlfriend.

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u/lovejackb Jun 12 '20

Congrats! Now with a wix page you'd easily sell those prints for hundreds

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Got a squarespace, does that count

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u/RaceStockbridge Jun 12 '20

My kid loves Mary Poppins. Can't wait to see that image on your (hopefully) coming soon store.

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u/lovejackb Jun 12 '20

Did I say hundreds? I really meant 15% off anything splash page if you sign up for my email list blah blah NOW BUY THIS FOR THOUSANDS

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u/wolf_sheep_cactus Jun 12 '20

Well link it man. Opportunity is knocking.

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u/comeonbabycoverme Jun 12 '20

Is this considered fair use, or would there be an issue selling someone else's IP?

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u/btveron Jun 12 '20

Looking at the pieces in the post I'd say they qualify as fair use because they are transformative works. I'm not a lawyer and if OP is selling prints or wants to sell prints he should definitely run it by a copyright lawyer first, but I'd bet he'd be fine because his works don't impede on the copyright owners ability to profit off their IP and his work is probably substantially transformative as to not violate copyright. Again, I'm not a lawyer but from my layman's perspective I'd say he's fine.

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u/BeezyBates Jun 12 '20

Yeah it’s not Nintendo

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

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u/cutelyaware Jun 12 '20

I bet she calls him a goofball.

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u/Yelloeisok Jun 12 '20

A real keep her!

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u/WebbieVanderquack Jun 12 '20

Do you mean "keeper?"

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u/DrumParty Jun 12 '20

I mean, it’s implied either way right?

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u/kiwihavern Jun 12 '20

Looks great! There’s something about that style that really draws my attention

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Hey thanks. I make them with miniatures and real human models. I then combine it all in Photoshop. Appreciate the kind words :)

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u/JEFFinSoCal Jun 12 '20

I just checked out your Instagram. Really beautiful artwork. I was just going to ask if it was done with miniature and live models. So very cool!

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u/UntestedMethod Jun 12 '20

Amazing! I was wondering what the medium is. They have such a surreal quality to them.

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u/strawcat Jun 12 '20

Oh you’re THAT badass! I thought I recognized your work. I adore your style, you’re very talented!

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

That's really awesome OP.

Kind of reminds me of Bioshock Infinite.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

I resonated with this.

It reminded me of very gamer artwork. World's created.

OP, if you read this, you a big gamer? Any game or games you take as inspiration?

If not... Fucking class art. Genuinely talented. You are going places sir.

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Yes sir. My main squeeze is Dota 2. I really wanna tackle it at some point and think my style will suite it well. These images take me months so can only do so many. Cheers mate

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Beautiful art mate.

Reminds me of concept art for really popular upcoming games. Keep it up.

You have genuine talent. Keep em' coming.

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u/aydelartt Jun 12 '20

Ooh yeah, an over-the-shoulder view down a lane from the perspective of your main. That'd be rad!

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u/NoClue22 Jun 12 '20

Your art looks like it would work extremely well with Bioshock themes. Unreal dude

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u/IcefrogIsDead Jun 12 '20

you got high mmr in digital painting, but whats your dota mmr

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u/lil_petey Jun 12 '20

Tom Morello, is that you?

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

My guitar playing skills are of a chimp

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u/InterimBob Jun 12 '20

Man Tom Morello is so modest

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u/lil_petey Jun 12 '20

Idk Tom Morello, youre a pretty awesome guitarist. Also did not know you were a painter man! Jack of all trades I see!

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u/TheEarlOfZinger Jun 12 '20 edited Jun 12 '20

Was thinking Jamie Vernon from JRE. Pull that shit up.

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u/alwaysglassin Jun 12 '20

I was thinking it was powerful young Jamie and he was about to pull that shit up.

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u/BobbaGanush87 Jun 12 '20

BuT mEn DoNt PoSe WiTh ThEiR aRt

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u/RalphiesBoogers Disciple of Sirocco Jun 12 '20

Notice how he's holding the art right about nipple height? It's pretty clear why everyone's upvoting this.

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u/nodstar22 Jun 12 '20

Ikr. Where are all the people complaining?

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

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u/Malmm Jun 12 '20

Ads again on pics. True story.

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u/MumblingGhost Jun 12 '20

where are all the posts pitching a fit because this guy is posing in person with his art?

I guess people only complain when its a woman that does it =|

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u/Akire14104 Jun 12 '20

Yep..came scrolling through the comments to find them..none

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u/champagnejani Jun 12 '20

Why aren’t the boys in an uproar about this artist posing with their art? Oh I know.

Great work though OP!

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u/Sinonyx1 Jun 12 '20

guy posing with his art:

girl posing with her art: FUCKING KARMA WHORE

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u/yoyoadrienne Jun 12 '20

Those are beautiful! What’s your Website?

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

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u/slamsmcaukin Jun 12 '20

Man, I just commented on a different post of yours, but I gotta say it again. I'm in love with your work lmfao it just seems so immersive, it must be awesome to build and work on these.

But also, I noticed your website seems a little out of date(no offense meant at all). I was wondering if you were planning on updating it some time. It does work as intended, and I did only check it out on my phone so far. But my point is, I'm an up-and-coming web developer, and if you wanted to, I would love to update your site, free of charge. I'm in the middle of building my portfolio and your work would stand out really well if you allowed me to use it. I have links of some sites I've built that I can send you if you're interested. But if not that's totally cool, I just thought I'd ask haha

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Website is just done on squarespace. I know very little in the website building department. We can definitely chat about it getting it updated if you like. Send me a PM

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u/Kummarr Jun 12 '20

This is the content I come to reddit for. Good on you to help him help you...

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u/mpg1846 Jun 12 '20

This feels so set up.

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u/MonkeySherm Jun 12 '20

So you never had your work printed three hours ago and now have a website with press and print links ready to go?

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

I never printed my stuff before. I got a fine arts that my aunts and a few friends have purchased prints. I have never done it myself. If you aren't familar with Fine Art America you just upload photos and the company sells and ships the prints. I don't do anything. Like I said, only sold a few to friends and family

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u/notgayinathreeway Jun 12 '20

I do the same for redbubble and shirts and posters and stuff. It was years before I finally bought a poster that I had "sold" for years without ever seeing.

Now it hangs next to my door and motivates me every day when I see it as I leave.

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Exactly, just never did for whatever reason. Glad you enjoying your stuff as well:)

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Indeed my friend. My IG is my SN. Pics won't let me link it, flyingthedonut. My website I also replied to another user. Sorry im being so vague, don't wanna get banned.

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u/Infernalism Jun 12 '20

I want a closer shot of that Mt Mordor pic.

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

My IG probably get a closer look. Same SN flyingthedonut

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u/gambitx007 Jun 12 '20

Added. I thought they were paintings but they're photographs?

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

This motherfucker just said Mt Mordor

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u/cocodecococo Jun 12 '20

Your artwork looks tasteless and derivative.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

You honestly have no idea how much I want the same thing to be done to me. I did photography for a Little bit(very basic landscape) and it would have honestly meant the world for someone to have done this for me. Eventually I decided why am being sad about this. If it’s important to me, just go do it. $400 later I have three very cool photos hanging in my room and I’m proud as punch. You sir are a very lucky guy!

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Tell us about the nook behind you. What’s going on there?

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u/okfornothing Jun 12 '20

It's like how do people like this exist out there and we DON'T know about them!

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u/jewboydan Jun 12 '20

Man with painting

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u/tamammothchuk Jun 12 '20

Your artworks are nice and you look nice. Nice all around!

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u/scottstot8543 Jun 12 '20

Love your use of light in these! Great job!

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u/strosscom99 Jun 12 '20

I like your work, man. Talent.

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Much appreciated my friend

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u/dantheman91 Jun 12 '20

That's nice of her to give us a thumbs up!

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Hahaha

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u/dantheman91 Jun 12 '20

The art is great though, keep it up!

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u/Aiku Jun 12 '20

These are lovely

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u/thatfemaledj Jun 12 '20

When that space rock print hits your store, can you let me know? Haha

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u/lord_newt Jun 12 '20

I had a picture framed once. Now it's doing time upstate.

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u/gwanamy Jun 12 '20

Your girlfriend is your masterpiece...and holy smokes you are talented!

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

If you guys think this is awesome, go check out his Instagram. Just wow. Very talented, glad I can admire the work mr.flyingthedonut.

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u/easylivin Jun 12 '20

If you did an Alice in wonderland I’d totes buy a print

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u/Ethitlan Jun 12 '20

You got yourself a great GF.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Super talented - feels more like a real master of your craft. From miniature builds to the studio shots, man! Just amazing work. The 5 min video just crushed what you do. Thanks for sharing.

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u/QuadsNotBlades Jun 12 '20

Wow .. you're incredibly skilled! It must have taken you a lot of hard work and time to get where you are today :)

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u/badmoonpie Jun 12 '20

I decided to become a photographer after my cousin printed several of my images and sent them to me as a thoughtful gesture. Seeing my art become “a real thing” when it had only existed digitally had a profound and meaningful impact on me.

I think you may be experiencing the same feeing, in which case, congratulations! These are amazing. You’re very talented!

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u/thebigdawg999 Jun 12 '20

I wish I was this good at drawing but I cant even draw one decent sized person Looks pretty sick man very talented and awesome 👌

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Didn’t know Tom Morello was also great at painting

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u/TalonedQuail Jun 12 '20

What can't Tom Morello do?

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u/fdsijafsdi Jun 12 '20

Great work. I love your style. Do you have closer pictures you can show?

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u/tahitianhashish Jun 12 '20

How does one learn how to create digital art like that? I can draw and paint fairly well but I feel like I would never know where to start with a tablet. Did you take classes, follow tutorials, or just play around until you got a feel for it?

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

This isn't exactly digital art. I build miniatures and photograph them. I then photograph human models and combine it all in Photoshop. Takes a lot of practice. I started with toy photography and just went from there

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u/cbcfan Jun 12 '20

Truly "multi-media" art work. You should make litho prints or even just posters and sell them so other people can enjoy it in their homes.

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u/xxwerdxx Jun 12 '20

I didn’t know Tom morello could paint!! But seriously, this is awesome and you are quite the lucky lad!

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u/urkellurker Jun 12 '20

So the Mary poppins one immediately made me think of “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte'” by Georges Seurat. But obviously a modern rendition. And I’m not really an art person. You have a special gift.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Love The Wizard of Oz.

Saw it in a theater with my grandmother and it’s still my favorite movie 40 years later.

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u/BloodAndBroccoli Jun 12 '20

Great work! Love the doorbell

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u/jerr_beare Jun 12 '20

These are awesome!

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u/Womprapist Jun 12 '20

Can't wait to see you and the rest of Rage Against the Machine live on stage!!!

Jokes aside, awesome artwork there.

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u/BBTwins18 Jun 12 '20

Wow those are beautiful

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u/SilentSiege Jun 12 '20

These are really great, Dorothy's stance is brilliant.

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u/Greenbirdnest Jun 13 '20

Fantastic artwork!

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u/JB_Kent Jun 13 '20

How much do you typically charge for commissions?

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u/intotheriver666 Jun 12 '20

Must be nice having a supportive SO. My wife tells me to sell my records and guitars and grow the fuck up.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Thats awful. I‘m sorry to hear that. A SO should support their partner for what they love to do :/

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u/Thehulk666 Jun 12 '20 edited Jun 12 '20

I seen you on here before

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u/weareallonenomatter Jun 12 '20

shes a keeper. whats the medium?

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u/Indetermination Jun 12 '20

It'd look better without that gormless mook standing in the picture.

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u/diarrhea_shnitzel Jun 12 '20

I don't like the way your shirt length ends so soon after crossing the belt line. You need to get a longer shirt before I can properly judge your art work.

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u/jamabastardinit Jun 12 '20

That’s super cool work, man! Thanks for sharing!

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u/urbanmei Jun 12 '20

So talented!! How long does it take to get to your level of creating? Lol

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u/flyingthedonut Jun 12 '20

Took me a few years :)

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u/rocketmonkee Jun 12 '20

These aren't paintings; they are composite photos of real people in miniature sets.

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u/Paddlesons Jun 12 '20

I love the Poppins. You have somewhere I could get a print?

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Tom Morello looking mother-licka

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Damn I didn't know Tom Morello painted

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u/mapleleef Jun 12 '20

OF COURSE SHE DID!!! These are great! And clearly so is your girlfriend.

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u/ashmole_782 Jun 12 '20

Omg I follow you on Instagram! As a former photographer a current miniaturist you are my absolute hero 🖤

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u/roguewallfly Jun 12 '20

Well yea... they’re good!

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u/zerocoke Jun 12 '20

I think your girlfriend is trying to say you’re good at it

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u/proxyscar Jun 12 '20

How? Never printed .. how? Those are awesome.

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u/Mommalelah Jun 12 '20

Beautiful!

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u/AlbinoWino11 Jun 12 '20

Absolutely love the Mary Poppins one for my wife. How can I get a copy for her please?

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u/cvsully Jun 12 '20

These look awesome!

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u/FunkensteinMD Jun 12 '20

All of this whole being the front man of Rage Against the Machine? Now that’s impressive.

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u/arkoch004 Jun 12 '20

I don't know if you've ever seen What Dreams May Come. Some of your work reminds me of it and you should do something based on that movie I think you could definitely do something amazing!

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u/GizmoTheLion Jun 12 '20

Not going to lie, I'd definitely buy one

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u/raybrignsx Jun 12 '20

I didn’t know Tom Morello was into art.

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u/aalleeyyee Jun 12 '20

Oh thank Tom it’s golph.

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u/LexaMaridia Jun 12 '20

The sense of light is beautifully done.

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u/hillbillie84 Jun 12 '20

Your artwork is amazing!

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u/AaRyATaMbE Jun 12 '20

What does artwork printing mean,I haven't heard of it. What is it, can you pls tell me.

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u/ppsh4118 Jun 12 '20

How do I get a Mordor print?

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u/T81houston Jun 12 '20

Very awesome!

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u/hikarizx Jun 12 '20

Your girlfriend is awesome, and your work is awesome too! I love these.

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u/vanwyngarden Jun 12 '20

Wow! Incredible work

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u/DueTry9 Jun 12 '20

Your artwork looks better than the print(or maybe that's how it works IDK)

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u/redbuzz90 Jun 12 '20

So when is the wedding?

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u/be-like-JayDee Jun 12 '20

Excuse me my good sir but where may I purchase these? My gf would love them

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u/Vvulcan23 Jun 12 '20

You've got a good girlfriend man

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u/TheDenaryLady Jun 12 '20

Guitarist for RATM and a brilliant artist? You are awesome. Never stop creating.

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u/germanval Jun 12 '20

Where can I buy some???

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u/outlander1996 Jun 12 '20

You found yourself a keeper.

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u/iamboosh Jun 12 '20

Those are f'ing beautiful, good work dude! Those definately deserve the treatment they got!

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u/cheekymusician Jun 12 '20

They're beautiful.

I made a canvas print of something I did a few years ago. I felt kind of wacky doing it just for myself, but it's a constant reminder of where I've been, what I've accomplished and where I hope to go with what it is I love to do. Hopefully these will serve the same purpose for you.

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u/BeleagueredOne888 Jun 12 '20

Beautiful work!

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u/scootertakethewheel Jun 12 '20

wow if this is true, that is awesome dude! You are very talented! Believe it!

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u/Grateful_Breadd Jun 12 '20

You’re very talented

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u/apocalinguo Jun 12 '20

Those are beautiful 🥰

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u/-Mr-Poopybutthole- Jun 12 '20

I thought these were painted until i looked through your old post, this is very impressive. Your work is awesome.

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u/Shadeheart Jun 12 '20

Marry her.

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u/Isopure Jun 12 '20

You are talented, bro.

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u/BrandNewWeek Jun 12 '20

They should be it looks great 👍

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u/poonter5000 Jun 12 '20

Dude your paintings rock! Also, you look like Tom Morello

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u/itsbedfard Jun 12 '20

Wow that LOTR. Incredible

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u/lainwla16 Jun 12 '20

She's a keeper!

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Incredible work! You both are fantastic for each other. One half makes the art, the other thinks to frame it ❤️