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Creative => Photography & Graphics => Topic started by: Arizzo on September 24, 2008, 14:27:53
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Hi there
I recently did some workings on my harbour and couldn't decide which colour is best for the gargoyles.
So, what's your opinion?
anthracite metallic ?
golden metallic ? (original)
stone grey ?
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close ups
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different angle
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other side ...
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I'd say the grey (stone) or the gold, not the anthracite metallic. Maybe the grey would be better still with a satin finish as it looks a bit too glossy.
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To tell the truth, I like them all!
The stone grey is probably the most authentic, the gold shows up well in contrast to the grey stone and also coordinates well with the window sash, but I like the anthracite best, purely on aesthetic grounds. (Though I do hate to disagree with Gordon about anything! :-\ )
- Anne
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I prefer the stone gray in that the gargoyle blends in with the building but is still a detail element. The other colors draw too much attention, but if that is the intention then the gold.
Gepetto
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if the stronghold's captain goes for golden lamps at the walkway, he definitely would install golden gargoyles also... :yup:
next to this I second indianna: I like them all! :love:
best,
socrates
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had the same dilemma with Notre Dame
I optioned for the gold ones
But my building was all grey , so it was like the little ornaments dissapeared in the grey if choose grey
Did you try white ?
Think white or another hell colour would look lovely
looks like a nice Building btw ;)
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I'd say grey stone. All the outdoor gargoyles I've seen are carved from the same stone as the rest of the building, and not gilded or painted.
Indoors is another matter.
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I'd go for the grey ones; unless it's meant to be a very posh or awe-inspiring building. In that case I'd go for golden ones - but I can't think of many buildings having other then grey ones.
But why don't you make a poll about it ???
Just my own 0.02 worth...
Bogro
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I'd say the grey (stone) or the gold, not the anthracite metallic. Maybe the grey would be better still with a satin finish as it looks a bit too glossy.
Dito. Couldn't advice better :)
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. . . But my building was all grey , so it was like the little ornaments dissapeared in the grey if choose grey . . .
This was my chief reason for preferring the darker anthracite color although it makes sense that the gargoyles would be carved from the same type of stone as the building stones. If you use the stone grey color perhaps you could apply some darker shading in the creases of the figures so that they will be more easily seen as gargoyles from a distance. Just a thought . . .
- Anne
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I personally don't like the anthracite. I'd opt for gray if you want it authentic and to blend in or gold if you want it to stand out. I do, however, think the gold complements the gold lanterns nicely.
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If you use the stone grey color perhaps you could apply some darker shading in the creases of the figures so that they will be more easily seen as gargoyles from a distance. Just a thought . . .
Oh, that's a good thought. I should keep this idea in mind, maybe useful for some future customizing works of mine.
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Could you give a picture of the whole building ? This might get us a better perspective on the overall look and would narrow it down to one color .
From the corner shot it looks like an interesting building with some creatively used parts .