New Species - created by solkee

Rank: 7/43

Score: 71.3% (12)

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If you look carefully in your garden you may find one too.

Thanks to John Tann from Flickr.
Thanks to Marcus J. Ranum from DeviantArt. (5 years and 2405 days ago)

2 Sources:

1: beetle
2: girl

2 Comments

Steampunk Explorer - created by solkee

Favs: 1

SBS: 3

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Rank: 2/5

Score: 70.7% (36)

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Please view in High Resolution and also see the SBS.

Thanks to Angelrat-Stock for the factory image.
Thanks to tanit-isis-stock for the woman image.
Thanks to 9thPlanetStock for the hat and goggles image.
Thanks to NewAgeCouture for the harness image.
Thanks to Falln-Brushes for the smoke brush.

The tank and mechanical hand images are my own photographs. (5 years and 2552 days ago)

5 Sources:

17 Comments

Steampunk, Explorer, steam, punk, sexy

kcinsti says:

Nice!
Did you try moving the prosthetic further up her arm? Also to me, at least, the machinery seems to be sort-of just stuck there; I can't quite put my finger on why...maybe attaching the straps further back would give it a more cohesive feel?

author says:

The mechanical hand is exactly where her original hand was, that is where it looked best. Also it is difficult to make the straps join the tank as the harness needs to be tight against her body to be realistic. In this position you wouldn't be able to see them join on the tank. Thanks for your comment.

(5 years and 2551 days ago)

kcinsti says:

Ah! I think I've figured out what doesn't look right to me..the actual position of the machine...I think that, from the viewer's point of view, it might look more natural moved left and rotated clockwise slightly.

(5 years and 2550 days ago)

wazowski says:

Well done, author. And good uhm... choice of source . Good luck!

author says:

I always say Waz, if you are going to use a model then you may as well use a sexy one.

(5 years and 2550 days ago)

CMYK46 says:

Pretty big gizmo on her back...no wonder she can't stand up!

author says:

With the propellers spinning Bob, it can support its own weight.

(5 years and 2550 days ago)

Chrys Rizzo says:

Amazing creativity! GL

rturnbow says:

Nice image and great idea and execution on the whole thing.

Regarding the background factory stock, there are rules for offsite usage that require written permission from the owner. Just checking if you got permission.

"Angelrat-Stock images may only be used on deviantART. If you wish to use Angelrat-Stock images somewhere other than deviantART, you must request and recieve written permission before you use the images."

author says:

Angelrat-Stock's last journal entry states:-
"I am no longer active here ... I really don't read messages or notes anymore so if I don't respond ... that's why.
Use what's here ... no need to let me know ... you can still post what you have used here and I'll have a look and add to favs when I find the time. I still enjoy looking at what's been done with my crap.
Just enjoy your art... peace ... Angelrat-Stock (Feb. 21, 2009)"
That infers that permission is already given.

(5 years and 2549 days ago)

Moderator says:

As written in the response above the DA author has stated they are no longer active and added "Use what's here ... no need to let me know ... ". This does indicate that permission or contact is no longer required and we will accept that as written.

kcinsti says:

Author, I got burned by DA rules recently when I used a pic and contacted the author for permission but they never got back to me; so I've started a bookmark folder of DA stock suppliers who only require a credit, not permission, to use any of their work.

(5 years and 2549 days ago)

spaceranger says:

Well done, a fine example of Steampunk! I can see you like the subject!
@kcinsti- DA does have many fine images but the authors often have complex rules. Good idea to keep a list of the easy to use authors. Remember also to check DA sources closely, some images may be chopped and that's not always clear also don't use "premade" backgrounds or images, those are most always chopped works.

IDt8r says:

Congrats, Solkee!

spaceranger says:

Congrats Rob!!

KooFoo says:

Congratulations
DidnÂ´t have a chance against this big...eeh....machines on the back, if u know what I talk about

Nonnykka says:

Congrats!

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Rock and Roll Catastrophy - created by solkee

Favs: 0

SBS: n/a

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Rank: 1/5

Score: 69.7% (40)

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Girl by mjranum-stock at DeviantArt.
Cats head by NickiStock at DeviantArt.
Cats paws by Della-Stock at deviantArt.
Background created in Photoshop. (5 years and 2297 days ago)

4 Sources:

4 Comments

Confused - created by solkee

Favs: 3

SBS: n/a

Hi-res

Rank: 5/56

Score: 69% (19)

16567 views

Thanks to Marcus J. Ranum (mjranum-stock) on DeviantArt for stock sources. (5 years and 2925 days ago)

3 Sources:

1: girl
2: hand
3: hand

8 Comments

Confused

Splitting Headache - created by solkee

Favs: 3

SBS: n/a

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Rank: 3/13

Score: 68.8% (29)

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I have never tried to do anything like this so it was certainly a learning experience. The wonders of this site, making us try something totally different.

Thanks to dead-stock at DeviantArt for the face.
Thanks to pj_vanf at Flickr for the apple.
Thanks to asmozz at DeviantArt for the background. (5 years and 2861 days ago)

3 Sources:

20 Comments

Splitting, Headache

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