So for an ap studio assignment we have to illustrate a song on the computer. In light of the recent death of my ex (the navy seal) I thought the song "Far Away" by nickleback fit well. It's a combination of images, and unfinished (it's only like 7 layers). What do you guys think so far?

edit 11/13/07: so it's finally done.

So far it looks really good. At first I thought that was the finished product (until I read), and I was like uhh.. what?
Though, I guess it could be, but it would just be too plain.
Anyway, I like it. Can't wait to see it finished.

Oooh, I think it's a good start. I can't wait to see it when it's finished

Thanks guys!

I updated it, it's now like 9 (10?) layers.

JACKIE! HI! :waves:

I really like the way it is turning out so far - and I'm very sorry about the death... I'm sure it hurt even though you weren't together anymore

I'll be praying about that

I like it, I can tell it's going to look great when it's done. The clothing looks, already, quite realistic.
Sorry to hear about the death, though

Thank you everyone, I updated it.

Wait, it's a combination of images?
Or is this supposed to be a vector.

I like it, it looks so realistic. I thought you took the picture at first.

Oh haha it's a vector of a combination of images and I'm going to freehand the background. Sorry for not explaining that more.

But thank you everyone!

I really like it... I can't wait for it to be finished

Still looks great!

It looks good, but the tones of grays you used makes the image look a bit dull

Oh how mature, it's called a work in progress.

Sorry if I'm better at art than you <3

I thought you said you needed all the critique you could get.

I gave you my honest opinion of it, like you did with my stuff. I think the image would look improved with a more of a contrast between the gray tones. I didn't mean to sound rude when I said dull. Since it's in progress, that's even more of a reason for constructive comments.

You haven't seen my paintings, you wouldn't know.

See there's this thing called realism, you might have heard about it. He's running into the sun, his back and the helicopter would be in shadow except for sharp highlights at his upper shoulders and where the sun would be shining through. Again, it's all about lighting.

Very realistic. I as well thought that it was just a photo. Good work.

I love this! The "dull" tones of grey give it the right mood. It's incredible...The finished product is going to look awesome. =]

It looks very good and I love the song!

wow that looks really nice so far, nice

No need to be so sarcastic.

what are you planning to do with the background?

I'm planning on having it look like a flat desert with some explosions on the horizon

looks great, i really like the angle

Alright so it's done.

Thank you everyone!

It looks really nice, Jackie! I love it. Amazing job.

this looks really awesome!

Looks great. I like what you did with the background

hmm..

i have to say im a tad disappointed by the background; but other than that i like it.

definetly one of the best i've ever seen.
great job.


wish i could vector...

I like this. Good job.

Though I still don't get how it's a combination of images.

the helicopter and the person are from two different images.

^yeah that's what it is. Sorry it wasn't explained better.

But I'm planning on re-doing the background after portfolio day this weekend, it just needed to be finished.

Thank you everyone!