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Username: StratoArt
Post Date: 2021-12-04 17:37:11

Hello! I wanted to show my work-in-progress of the AH-64D Longbow currently being drawn in Rebelle 4. I've been a traditional (analog) and digital artist for years. My tools include Photoshop, ArtRage, and recently I've come to really love Rebelle! Here is my progress on this helo: 1. I built a 1:48 scale model of the AH-64A Apache helicopter a number of years ago and have always like the rugged lines of this helo. I used my photo of my model as inspiration for my drawing. [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2021/12/20/2021-12-04_17-12:25_AH-64 Apache model.jpg[/img] 2. I began to rough out the shapes in Rebelle 4. I really like the interface which for me, is like Photoshop and since I'm a longtime fan of Photoshop, It was easy for me to figure out the tools within Rebelle 4. [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2021/12/20/2021-12-04_17-12:28_AH-64D_Longbow_WIP_1a_StratoArt.jpg[/img] 3. After I've roughed out the basic shapes of this chopper, I began to sketch in the details. [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2021/12/20/2021-12-04_17-12:45_AH-64D_Longbow_WIP_2a_StratoArt.jpg[/img] 4. I started with the Target Aquisition and Designation Sight (TADS) unit up front and just worked my way backwards. I have to reference many photos of this helicopter as my model doesn't show off all the intricate detail. The model was merely my inspiration for the approximate angle I wanted to portray this helo. [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2021/12/20/2021-12-04_17-12:13_AH-64D_Longbow_WIP_3_StratoArt.jpg[/img] 5. Futher development of the front end of the chopper, using 2B-6B pencils in Rebelle 4. [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2021/12/20/2021-12-04_17-12:29_AH-64D_Longbow_WIP_5a_StratoArt.jpg[/img] 6. This is where I'm at today 12/4/2021. I'm working on the cockpit and the whole area around the cockpit. [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2021/12/20/2021-12-04_17-12:51_AH-64D_Longbow_WIP_6_StratoArt.jpg[/img] Thanks for viewing! ~Dale

Username: Whitney G
Post Date: 2021-12-23 18:44:47

Holy smokes, that is amazing! Not only is the detail phenomenal, but you've also captured the "personality" of the helicopter. : ) I've worked with rotary wing aircraft before. Chinooks are my favorite, but the Apache is definitely the most visually striking. And I love how they look when their rotors are folded back, like mean little dragonflies. Thank you for sharing!

Username: StratoArt
Post Date: 2021-12-29 16:02:29

Thank you Whitney G.! I just finished this piece, I started in Rebelle 4 but finished it with Rebelle 5 which I absolutely love!! Here's the finished piece! Done entirely in Rebelle. [URL unfurl="true"]https://fineartamerica.com/featured/ah-64d-longbow-dale-jackson.html[/URL] [img]https://www.escapemotions.com/community/uploads/posts/2021/12/1977/2021-12-29_16-12:39_AH-64D_Longbow_small.jpg[/img]

Username: Kerioak Christine1
Post Date: 2021-12-29 16:54:44

Superb detail in your drawing, very impressive work

Username: mariorebel
Post Date: 2021-12-31 22:55:58

Amazing, love the shading and values on this one. However, what is that ball thing on top of the helicopter? I dont see that in the original photo. Man i love the pencils in R5, they produce a traditional graphite look.

Username: yernamesnotdan
Post Date: 2022-01-08 10:57:32

Nice.

Username: tomgehrke
Post Date: 2022-02-13 05:40:09

Nice! Oh! Hey! I know who you are! (Followed you on G+ and now on Twitter.) If anyone can make Rebelle sing, it will be you.

Username: Exile
Post Date: 2022-10-13 14:48:06

This is incredible. Even people who - like me - are not much into this kind of thing will be blown away by this combination of detail and expressive painting.

Username: perkgun
Post Date: 2022-11-08 03:19:55

Great work! This is a prime example of how quality reference in the hands of a great artist can create a great picture. I have started learning how to sculpt so I can control the lighting. I would imagine painting from the model you have is much better than trying to get the right values from a photo.