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Published: 2013-02-06 11:25:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 2320; Favourites: 99; Downloads: 0
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Description I decided to try my hand at painting Chris Hemsworth aka Mr. Thor since his face is so interestingly asymmetrical and bloody hard to draw. Throughout the painting process, I had to make several minor adjustments, like making his chin smaller. It's good practice though -- really makes the eye see what's there. And of course, the two different light sources really helped me learn and understand colors and light better.

The reference photo is from [link] by photographer Michael Muller. He has short hair in it, but I painted him as Thor because his expression and pose reminded me of a strong, resolute warrior, i.e. hero.
Grayscale WiP is here:

Done with Photoshop CS5 and Wacom Intuos 4. Thanks for viewing.

DISCLAIMER: Thor belongs to Marvel and Disney.
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Comments: 32

Ronan-Gant [2014-09-08 17:52:55 +0000 UTC]

if you hadn't said this was a painting I would have thought it was a photograph, it's that good. it's beautifully done.

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loly4678 [2013-04-14 22:33:05 +0000 UTC]

wow Chris looks amazing

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Rayn3ll In reply to loly4678 [2013-04-15 07:40:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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loly4678 In reply to Rayn3ll [2013-04-15 10:10:33 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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TheIrishAngel [2013-04-06 18:48:48 +0000 UTC]

This looks fantastic! He looks amazing!

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Rayn3ll In reply to TheIrishAngel [2013-04-08 05:25:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. :joy: And thanks for the fave.

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TheIrishAngel In reply to Rayn3ll [2013-04-08 12:31:56 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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punkmoxie [2013-04-06 17:07:47 +0000 UTC]

this is gorgeous, you did a great job. I think he is perfect!

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Rayn3ll In reply to punkmoxie [2013-04-08 05:25:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I agree Le Hemsworth is one yummy package.

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Yatanis [2013-03-20 09:54:54 +0000 UTC]

I like it very much, you shouldn't be so harsh to yourself Though I know how it feels

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Rayn3ll In reply to Yatanis [2013-03-20 11:42:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Most of the time, I feel like I'm just blundering around during the process, hoping whatever comes out is actually good, not delusionally good.

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Yatanis In reply to Rayn3ll [2013-03-20 11:47:36 +0000 UTC]

I can assure you that from my point of view, your artwork is ACTUALLY very good ) ♥

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Rayn3ll In reply to Yatanis [2013-03-20 21:30:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again.

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Kazumilein [2013-03-15 13:54:07 +0000 UTC]

really beautiful^^

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Rayn3ll In reply to Kazumilein [2013-03-15 13:56:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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stipend [2013-02-12 01:07:24 +0000 UTC]

great lighting and color

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Rayn3ll In reply to stipend [2013-02-12 01:13:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It was good practice. And thanks for the fave.

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stipend In reply to Rayn3ll [2013-02-12 01:19:30 +0000 UTC]

i'll bet it was, it turned out great! you're welcome

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Silent-Echo76 [2013-02-11 23:05:46 +0000 UTC]

looks great, good job on the lighting!

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Rayn3ll In reply to Silent-Echo76 [2013-02-12 01:03:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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jagespages [2013-02-06 17:26:19 +0000 UTC]

Whoa! And I thought the grayscale version was good! This just knocked my socks off!

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Rayn3ll In reply to jagespages [2013-02-06 18:39:40 +0000 UTC]

Heh, thanks.

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Living-In-Whimsy [2013-02-06 16:10:36 +0000 UTC]

I like how you took the creative liberty to make his hair longer. I never would have known he had short hair in the reference picture unless you said so!

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Rayn3ll In reply to Living-In-Whimsy [2013-02-06 16:49:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Figuring out the shading for blonde hair with two different light sources without real reference ... ack!

Did your ovaries go mmmmmmm btw?

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Living-In-Whimsy In reply to Rayn3ll [2013-02-06 18:35:15 +0000 UTC]

They went MMM-MMM! x3

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racerxonclar [2013-02-06 15:38:03 +0000 UTC]

This is going to sound silly, but getting the rest of his beard drawn really helped. And the shading for both lights looks great

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Rayn3ll In reply to racerxonclar [2013-02-06 16:52:15 +0000 UTC]

Looks more like him now? So it's all about the facial hair. I didn't do the beard in grayscale because I thought it would just confuse the coloring process.

Thanks.

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mansourkfm [2013-02-06 13:13:50 +0000 UTC]

wow it's amazing.

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Rayn3ll In reply to mansourkfm [2013-02-06 13:43:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I'm not sure if I like it.

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mansourkfm In reply to Rayn3ll [2013-02-06 16:04:51 +0000 UTC]

Do not lose your self- confidence and your artwork splendor it is more than wonderful, just don't submit any artwork before to be sure is done 100% and just small comment you must be patient to work and increase the proportion of clarity.

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Rayn3ll In reply to mansourkfm [2013-02-07 23:53:18 +0000 UTC]

I always feel insecure when I upload a new deviation -- I critique myself very harshly. Then, after a while, I chill out and be all c'est la vie.

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mansourkfm In reply to Rayn3ll [2013-02-08 14:39:12 +0000 UTC]

c'est la vie, this is true whether the same sense that I know.

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