Alistair

I did believe that it was done in photoshop it's more the fact that it looks like some Major time was put into that. I have to admit, I've spent sleepless nights on projects, but not specifically on making it a recognizable object.

namvet

[b]Alistair]/b] you'll find alot more of ronmatt's remarkable work as you look around the board .. and he is so willing to help with advice and assistance .. [righton]

Alistair

Yeah, I have already seen some pretty impressing works. Thanks for being here Ron, you are a inspiration to me!

namvet

.. and the best part is that ronmatt is working on some tutorials which will explain some of his techniques ... here's the link, in case you haven't found that post yet ... http://www.photoshopgurus.com/forum/...p?topic=7768.0

ronmatt

Glad to be of assistance. I have, literally, thousands of these images. I do, maybe, 1 a day. I'm obsessed by Photoshop and have taught myself some techniques that aren't being done by many people. But I think that's because they think it may be too difficult. I suppose if I were just starting out, I'd think the same. Actually, it's quite simple, if you had my tools. I have years worth of custom brushes and layer styles that I have produced for my style of work. I study 3d images constantly trying to gleen the subtlties and reproduce them in PS. I've been making a living as an artist/designer since I was 22, I'm 65 now. I started doing architectural renderings for my dad when I was 13. I seldom have to stop to figure out how to do things in PS. It's like riding a bike for me, I know the app like the back of my hand. I'm willing to share it all to anyone who appreciates my style and wants to learn. I'm retired and am no longer competing to make a living anymore, so if anyone can benefit from my experience, all they have to do is ask..just be prepared to 'think out of the box' 'cause that's where I work.

namvet

ronmatt ... that is very generous of you ... thank you ...