"AFRICAN NEXT TOP MODEL" THE SPOTLIGHT IS NOW IN AFRICA

I recently saw an Ad about the American Next Top Model TV series that will be headed to Africa (AFRICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL), so i Looked at one of my previous vector art, and decided to make a few modification to it to portray how the spotlight is now on Africa.

If you ask me, the pretty woman in my art is OLUCHI Onweagba. LOL. Don't get it twisted, its just my own opinion. She could look like another African woman you know. hehe. 

Through the Thick woods Africa still shines through.

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions - Albert Einstein
  
Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth. - Rumi, Essential Rumi 

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MY NEW DESIGN (AFRICAN CHILD)

The picture is about the african child and their struggles in life. The economy, standard of living is hard, so it takes a lot to survive this hard times. If you look at his face, I made some make up design, warriors wear when they go for battle. This make up depicts preparation and efforts our parent or loved ones makes to ensure we succeed. The Red Color depicts blood and violence the african child face. So in conclusion "Growing up to be a man and successful in africa is a war every child must fight to survive or succeed"

This is the Original pic below, took the picture with a DSLR Camera "Canon D600 T3i. So you see how my art work transitioned into what it is now. hehe.

BEAUTY YET UNTAINTED BY FRIVOLITY

I made an initial drawing on paper, but didnt follow the initial concept, because it was too complex and there were too many complex details that would only make the image meaningless. I wasn't sure what the background would be like at first, but after a while, i was able to make it potray my idea about a Beautiful Dream.

INITIAL PAPER DRAWING

RAINBOW NATION - SOUTH AFRICA

My heart is at home in Africa
Where the sound of drums beat in my chest
And the songs of time ring in my ears
Where the rainbow mist glows in my eyes
And the smiles of friends make me welcome 

My soul is at peace in Africa
For her streams bring lifeblood to my veins
And her winds bring healing to my dreams
For when the tale of this land is told
Her destiny and mine are as one

poem by wayne visser.

See Full Poem HERE

AFRICAN WOMAN FASHION

The Picture depicts an african woman developed from Labor, Trades, to a modern day woman. If you look above the head, you'll see some faded stuffs that signifies "groceries" african women Hawks back in the old days and the lower part, you'll see she is naked. This two parts I highlighted are faded which means African Women have evolved to know fashion, but no matter how much they evolve, the old ways or habits will always be there. The background also shows that their development is primeval. Fashion is not something the african woman totally adapt, but they had to just share the Modern day culture. In the end they always go back to their old ways.

VIEW Conference 2012, 16 - 19 OCT 2012 TURIN, ITALY

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VIEW 2012, from 16th to 19th October in Torino, will continue to focus on exploring the increasingly fluid boundary between real and digital worlds. Through lectures, meetings, tributes, exhibits, screenings and demo presentations VIEW will reveal the new digital frontier sweeping from cinema to architecture, from automotive design to advertisement, from medicine to videogames.

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ABOUT 3D computer graphics software

 

3D computer graphics software refers to programs used to create 3D computer-generated imagery. This article covers only some of the software used.
 
Uses

3D modelers are used in a wide variety of industries. The medical industry uses them to create detailed models of organs. The movie industry uses them to create and manipulate characters and objects for animated and real-life motion pictures. The video game industry uses them to create assets for video games. The science sector uses them to create highly detailed models of chemical compounds. The architecture industry uses them to create models of proposed buildings and landscapes. The engineering community uses them to design new devices, vehicles and structures as well as a host of other uses. There are typically many stages in the "pipeline" that studios and manufacturers use to create 3D objects for film, games, and production of hard goods and structures.