thanks to xx Stacey xx @ dA for the model stock, and flashtucka@dA for brushes.
my first attempt at this. there aren't too many tutorials out there to teach how to do this effect. seems they all repeat themselves. So i just mixed a few things from each of the tuts and added my own spin to them.
i do realize my model stock is one widely used, but i liked the "frozen" look to her face.
**UPDATED**
changed the icicles to form more to the face. took the ice effects off of the nose and lips as it didn't conform to what i was wanting. Might change it again yet... :P not quite satisfied still.
Thanks to Le-Rain@deviantart for the winter brushes i modified a bit. (5 years and 3289 days ago)
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Great job! She definitely gives off a "frozen" vibe.
Interesting, but the icicles are made to different scales, and the ones beneath the eyes would curve to the proportions of the face.
Could you make some parts of her hair looking frozen by placing highlight here and there?
my original thoughts on this contest was ice man from the marvel comics...however, i can't seem to find any tutorial that even comes close to doing what i want to do with my entries.
i have been reworking this piece a bit, and will upload the edited version as soon as i have it done..likely tomorrow morning, as i'm at work and can't do much with it here.
WOW!!! This for sure is going to the fav box!
thanks MnMCarta
I did update the image...added a few things.
any other suggestions or critiques will definitely be taken in to account, as i'm still not quite sure its exactly what i was wanting. :P
awesome job!
You said you want her to be like Iceman ? Like this : http://xmendiaries.ibelgique.com/encyclopedie/characters/images/iceman03.jpg ?
). I would insist on her hair. Check this: http://static.desktopnexus.com/thumbnails/149283-bigthumbnail.jpg See the contrast between the highlights & darkshines ? You could experiment with that, but it's already an awesome entry. Stacey will be proud 
Don't ! She's too hot for that
great job......
Cool effects, the eyes look so sad
Thanks so much everyone!
I agree with all the comment that imply you should have put more ice effect into her.
Now I'm surprised to see it's you. But I think you know which one i really like
Still an impressive shot! GL!
Nice work author...gl
Super impressive,, very realistic and definitely one of the best in the contest. Lovely
Congrats on 3rd!
Congrats for your third place!
Congrats Jade...
Congrats!!
this should have gotten first
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