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Starry Night

Starry Night by tarrzan

added Jun 29th 2011
 ›  Tools: Photoshop
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Status: Finished, 7 hours
File info: 2840x1901 4.55 MB

Artist's Comments

 I've often wondered about how the night sky looked to Van Gogh when he painted 'Starry Night.'

 This is an homage to him, and to his painting, one of my all time favorites. We see him standing here, looking up at the night sky...probably in awe, as he wondered how he would capture the beauty he saw. As well, this was the view from the sanitarium he was staying at, as it's well known that the poor guy was quite mentally troubled.

 I wanted this piece to be somewhat magical and fantastic, not just a normal night painting. Hence the large moon, large stars, transparent clouds etc., yet keeping a mostly realistic feel to it.

 If you see the original painting, you see so much motion...it's as if he saw the vibration on all the objects, and that he captured the wind! See the original here: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/VanGogh-starry_night_ballance1.jpg

 Thanks for looking, and I hope you enjoy looking at it as much as I enjoyed creating it:)  Done in Photoshop in about 7 hrs using matte painting techniques, and painting over.

 If you are interested in learning my techniques, I have downloads for sale at my store: http://conceptmonsterstudios.blogspot.com/

PRINT AVAILABLE HERE!: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/starry-night-alex-ruiz.html

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  • silverbean

  • silverbean

    Nov 11, 2011

    this piece is beautiful. the change in perspective is an amazing idea and I'd Like to see other paintings done this way. and the best part was that i was instantly able to recognize the similarities between your work and the original by Van Gogh.

  • LiMonick

  • LiMonick

    Jul 01, 2011

    Fuck yeah dude. Ive never see anyone attempt that idea before. Vince is out painting on so much absynth.

  • Ukko

  • Ukko

    Jun 30, 2011

    U know what the cool part is? I didn't even have to read the description in order to "see" what you "said" in there ...
    Deep bows to you and your work ... I think Mr Van Gogh wouldn't mind I bet he's happy that someone shared a glimpse of his vision