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Posted by Pintail on 19-06-2009 at 14:18:
Howdeee
Hey there - just popping in over from the mailing list. I had no idea this place was around!
Kudos!
Hmm. Guess I better make myself an avatar!
Happy to be here,
Pintail.
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 19-06-2009 at 16:43:
Hi Pintail! It's great to see you here! We're pretty fast and loose here, so jump in and join the party! 
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Posted by amyltrer on 19-06-2009 at 19:03:
Oh, a Devilstar! Welcome Pintail! 
We're happy to have you around!
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Posted by clouddancer on 19-06-2009 at 21:36:
Welcome Pintail.
I recognize you and your stories from the Archives. Glad to have you here. We are a friendly bunch and always welcome having more Gatcha-friends.
i see you say your are from Canada, from what part of this fair land to do reside. I live in Southern Ontario (the center of the Universe, according to us. 
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Posted by lborgia88 on 19-06-2009 at 21:45:
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Yes, we Nova Scotians humour you and let you maintain your delusions...
Hello Pintail! I certainly recognize your name from your fics that I've read and enjoyed. Welcome!
Posted by clouddancer on 19-06-2009 at 21:52:
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*tongue in cheek * Ohhh, I honestly believe that LB. I mean why would the Universe revolve around a major city when there are so many nicer areas of the country to visit?
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Posted by gatchgirl on 19-06-2009 at 22:06:
Welcome Pintail... It's great to see you over here... I haven't been to the Mailing list in quite some time.
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Posted by Springie on 19-06-2009 at 23:18:
Pintail! Welcome! I love your fics...and I just ran across a gorgeous "Late Nite" pic, that I think was yours...if I have your permission, I'll post it here...it is UBER-yummy!! 
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Posted by Firebird on 20-06-2009 at 04:16:
Pintail welcome and I have to echo what others have said I love your fics! I think my fav so far that I have read at the archive is Cats eye it is one that I love to go and read over and over.
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Posted by Metaliant on 20-06-2009 at 12:17:
Welcome. Have yo visited the Rub....Reception Room yet? No, then this way please.
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Posted by Pintail on 20-06-2009 at 13:08:
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Feel free!
And thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Gave me inspiration to dust off some of the stuff I haven't been working on in a while.
I hail from Sudbury - just 4 hours north of Toronto - not so far as the crow flies; but take heart east coaster - I spent the best 5 years of my life at vet school in PEI. That kind of influence stays with ya!
(the roads are slippy today!)
Much love to everyone and hugs for the welcome party!
Pintail
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Posted by Springie on 20-06-2009 at 13:45:
Ooooo...thanks, Pintail!! You posted it and more yummies into the Gallery!!! WOOHOO! I love that pic...and I don't think I've seen the others...GORGEOUS! Are they paintings?
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Posted by Pintail on 20-06-2009 at 14:18:
Thanks! I've been really impressed with your stuff as well! Especially some of the recent art.
As for the process - I suspect we might be doing a little of the same thing. I had some tips from a friend of mine that is a graphic artist and it made a huge difference once I applied the technique.
First, pencil sketch of the piece. Sometimes there is a source drawing (Ken in the chair is actually based on a photoshoot of Tom Cruise in Vanity Fair a few years back. I just LOVED the lighting effect and had to borrow it), times it is straight from my head (Flight Jackets) so I need a few reference pictures to glance at.
Once I'm really happy with the sketch and I want to make it a digital form, I overlay acetate and use the finest tip sharpee you can buy to trace the dominant lines of my sketch. VERY minimal.
Scan it, and bring it in to Photoshop. Copy the lines to a second layer and transparent background. Block fill with basic solid colours in this layer. Use dodge and burn tools to start fleshing out the muscles, folds of cloth etc. The trick is to adjust the pressure and brush settings for different textures - ie skin VS hair VS cotton.
Make a third layer for background and have fun. You can make easy shadows (and reflections - love that piece you did by the water) in this layer using copy, twist and effect tools. Make a fourth layer and do an overlay for your lighting and play with the transparency to the effect you like. You can also use spotlight for sun effects.
Lastly, make a file copy and then merge it down (like to keep the working copy safe for alterations). Then use the adjustments shadows to really make it pop.
Lots of hours, but lots of fun.
Pintail
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Posted by lborgia88 on 20-06-2009 at 14:32:
Your art is gorgeous, Pintail! Thank you so much for posting it here for us to see.
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Hmm, I don't think I've ever used "dodge" and "burn" tools -I will have to check them out. I've been using Photoshop for only about a year, and I keep learning about new things it can do -I've probably only scratched the surface.
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I couldn't agree more!
Posted by lborgia88 on 20-06-2009 at 14:37:
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Heh, slippy...
Say, did you, by any far-flung chance, know a "Cate Creighton" at vet school? She was a good friend of mine, and she would have started there around 1992-93.
Posted by Hinotori on 20-06-2009 at 19:06:
Hi Pintail and welcome to the boards! I too have enjoyed your fics and pics and am glad that you have now joined us in our little corner of the universe!
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Posted by clouddancer on 20-06-2009 at 20:21:
Those are great pics Pintail. For some reason I have never seen them before. They are gorgeous, Ken and Jun in the flight jackets is my favourite.
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Posted by shamrokchick on 21-06-2009 at 23:51:
Hello Pintail! 
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