HOME | DD
BikerScout — Tom Cruise
Published: 2006-12-14 16:58:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 19152; Favourites: 285; Downloads: 1
Redirect to original
Description
Tom Cruise as Ray Ferrier from Steven Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds'This is the result of 5½-6 hours of work in Photoshop CS using a Wacom. It was intended to be an experiment using subtle colour variations and achieving a dramatic lighting style.
I'm chuffed with the depth of focus which was purely so that the main focus would be the sharply detailed facial features whilst everything else blends into the background. The chin & jaw are especially pleasing to me since I often struggle with this area (sounds silly, I know).
Ended up having a lot of fun with this piece. For a more detailed look at how the piece developed, take a look at the WIPs found here --> [link]
Photoshop CS2 + Wacom Intuos2 A4 file @ 300ppi = 29MB_________________________
Edit 26-01-07:
I've shifted the reflection in his left eye so the pupils are more evenly lit and smoothed out some of the detail that I must have forgotten to finish. Oopsie.
Related content
Comments: 216
Amaysie: Ahhh....this is why i LOVE HUMANS!!!
Me: MINE!!!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Wait, this IS a finger painting. Didn't you get the memo?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Absolutely stunning! I really like it a lot! I once thought that Tom Cruise is not a very good actor but after seeing his performances in ''Jerry Maguire'' and ''Magnolia'' I totally changed my mind!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks - glad you like it! My fave Cruise movie is probably Interview With the Vampire.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Superb, love the depth of field here.
I've favourited this one
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Glad you like it, and thanks for the 
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Omg this is amazing!! At first I thought it was a photograph!! 
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Hello there! This deviation is featured in a Six Revisions article [link]
I'm not an admin or mod for that site, just thought you should know
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks for the heads up - I appreciate that.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
the picture is so well done and the likeness is amazing, great job! I also like how sharp his face is in the foreground as opposed to the rest of him in the background. really well done, love the colors and lighting too
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks - glad you like it!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
The most amazing thing about this... are the layers. Wow!
It draws you into his face.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks very much. Playing with focus is something I hope to do on my next big portrait. You heard it here first!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Really stunning work.
You'd never know you struggle with chin areas in portraits since the attention to detail in this one especially the "scruff" is just gorgeous. It almost makes me like Tom Cruise... almost.
The focal point is especially good and is one area that I really struggle at (I always want to paint every little detail) but despite the lack of closeup small details in his jacket (that I would have shoved in) it is still very obvious that it's a leather jacket.
The texture above and below his eyes is just breath taking and as for the wet hair...
Truly wonderful work.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks for such a detailed reply!
This one is getting old now but every time I see it, I'm pleased with some of the details, especially the depth of focus which was my main goal. And there's absolutly nothing wrong with adding as much detail as you can. Knowing when to stop is the hardest part!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
You're welcome.
It's the knowing when to stop part that I find difficult.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
This has character, I really like the focus as well. I prefer this to some of your more photo real images. Which are outstanding, don't get me wrong.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I really appreciate your honesty - thank you! And I know exactly what you mean. This has more painterly textures and is a little uneven round the edges in places which is where the character comes from.
I think this explains why I haven't worked on anything new recently - to be honest I'm getting a bit bored of the realism thing and really want to explore other directions - fantasy characters in particular.
Sadly, I just don't have the time these days!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
A shame you don't have time right now. You've nailed realisim in my humble opinion and I'd love to see what you'd pull off if you went into some looser fantasy painting! I'll be watching to see if you do get time
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
the depth of field of this painting is what gives this work a realistic effect. bravo and well done. it's a favorite for me.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks very much. 
Glad you like it.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
it's always good to find amazing talent on this website.
and you're definitely one of them.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Holy f*** that is brilliant (as well all of your portraits
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Holy FUCK, dude. The wetness of the hair is really impressive (even if it was some simple technique).
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Glad you like it. It's very simple actually... it has to be for me to use it!
In the Brushes palette there is a Shape Dynamics tab with a dropdown box that says Control. Select the Fade option and set your minimum diameter. If you're using a graphics tablet, you can also use the Pen Pressure setting and gradually lift the pen away as you come to the end of your brush stroke.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Yeah, I started using that not too long ago for eyelashes and whatnot (I would draw a path and stroke it, but it's a pain in the ass since I have to use trial-and-error in order to find the desired length). Unfortunately, I don't have a tablet, but I would like to pick one up eventually.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I ran a contest in October - bonus prize was a Wacom tablet. I'll be running a new contest in the New Year!...
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Hmm ... I'll be sure to look out for that.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
| Next =>