I'M BACK!

I am so freaking back and it feels so good!!

Haven't done a graphic in over 8 months, and now I finally made a new one.

This one was requested by SoniaBellaStone who is also modeling for the graphic.

I think it's one of my best graphics and a personal favorite of mine.

I especially love the skin shading and the top, I've changed my shading technique a bit and I think that it looks way better now than my ealier graphics. I also love the hair a lot :)

What do you think about it? Anything I can improve (besides those awful pants)?

Rafael xx

Banner for SMM

Hello everyone!!

It feels like ages since I last posted a graphic here. What a shame :O
Anyway, I'm back on track and busily working on a bunch of new graphics. Here's what I've been working on for the last 10 days ...

Click for full size, please! :3

So this is Cathy aka mathildamath modeling for the banner of Sparkle Model Management. It was some hard work and I focused a lot on the detail, but I think it turned out well.

What do you think about it? Please comment!

xoxo Rafael

SNTGD Task 3 + Task 4 Entry

Hey guys! :)

If you haven't seen it yet, here's my 3rd task for SNTGD.

The model is iluvladygaga323. 

And now, here's my most recent graphic, I just finished it about 10 minutes ago. I nearly stayed up all night to finish it. This is my entry for SNTGD task 4 ...

I really put much effort into this graphic to get a decent result. I actually really like it, but I have the fear that it's too plain. Maybe I should have added some accessories? Now it's too late anyway, oh well ... *sigh*

What do you think???

xoxo Rafael

My second entry for SNTGD

I thought I'd also post it here, as this here is in fact my graphic portfolio ...

Anyway, here's my graphic:

Like it? Hate it?

Please comment if you like ;)

xoxo

Sneak Peek

I know I still have no banner, but I simply don't find any time to do it. Anyway, I've been working very very hard on this (and I still am). It's my entry for SNTGD. Here's a little sneak peek:

What do you think? It took me quite a few hours to make it, but I'm pretty satisfied with the result. The jacket looks really 3D, at least to me.

xoxo Rafael

New Banner Coming Soon ...

I'm working on a new banner and a new logo for my graphic blog. I'm planning to finish it this weekend.
Stay tuned xxx

My graphic for SNTGD

Hello everyone!
Guess what? I'm a contestant for "Stardoll's Next Top Graphic Designer" Cycle 3. I'm very excited and I hope I will get very far. So, this is my entry for the first task.

Tadaaa!! What do you think? The graphic is inspired by a photoshoot of Daphne Groeneveld. For this graphic I used a different skin and clothing shading technique than usual and I must say I quite like this one. 

xoxo Rafael

Cover for RNTM Backstage Magazine

Hey guys! :)

This is a graphic I made some days ago, it will be the cover for the RNTM Backstage Magazine which will be released in the next few days. Here it is:

For the finished issue I will change the background and add some headlines and stuff. 

I also posted this graphic on TGV.

What do you think?

xoxo Rafael

Cathérine goes Lana Del Rey!

I'm back with a new post!
I haven't had much time for Stardoll and graphics for the last few weeks because of school and private issues. But now I've sorted out some problems and I even have more time for graphics now (there isn't much to do for school right now). So, this is my newest graphic...

I also posted this on the Graphic Vault.
The graphic is based on the ad campaign where Lana Del Rey models for H&M. The model is RNTM winner Cathérine and she really looks great with this look, doesn't she? This graphic is just part of a big editorial photoshoot with Cathy for the Stardoll Crown Magazine.

I've improved my shading technique, especially the one for hair and clothing. Thanks again to Lindsey (LoveGossip4Life) who inspired me a lot!
I know I still have to work on the neck because now I see what the others mean - that "U" is overshaded and looks kinda odd. Anyway, what do you think? Any opinions? Let me know!

xxx Rafael

My latest graphic

I noticed I haven't posted this here yet. Maybe you've already seen this graphic on The Graphic Vault.

I finished this graphic about two weeks ago.

I'll be using this for the haute couture spoiler for Spice Couture. The model is Dreamiiiii.

I personally love the hair, I'm getting better now :)

What do you think?

xoxo Rafael