The Proud Chief
This is a 3D digital image done in Poser 6, Photoshop CS, PaintShop Pro 8, and Auto FX.



Featured Wild West Group 2/20/09

Image copyright © 2008, Larry Fridel. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
The Proud Chief belongs to the following groups:
EF Welcome Center, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Spirit of the Native American, The Art of 3D and The Wild West Show Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Lucindawind
wow EXCELLEN T Larry !
frogster replied
Thank you so much Lu, I tried some different ways on the texture and was well pleased the way it turnded out. Thanks also for the fav.
Antanas
great portrait, perfect expression and treatment
frogster replied
Thank you Antanas
frogster replied
Antanas thank you for the fav.
bites
Fantastic!
frogster replied
Thanks Bites
midzing
fantastic portrait,,, well done
frogster replied
Midzing thank you and for the fav also
Madeline M Allen
Oh WOW! Larry both the verse and artwork is just outstanding. You have such talent my friend ! Well done on all counts! hugs!
frogster replied
Madeline my little buddy I thank you much. :-)
Mel Brackstone
Wonderful work, Larry, I love the monochrome tonings here.
frogster replied
Thank you Mel, it took me a little playing around with different tones but was pleased with this.
Antoine Dagobert
awesome dear friend!
frogster replied
Much thanks Antoine
Jaytee
fantastic frog, well done.
frogster replied
Thanks Jodi
Robert Boretti
excellent work! well done!
frogster replied
Thank you Robert
coopphoto
Nice work and great discription.
frogster replied
Thank you much Coopphoto
RonniLeigh
Wow Weeeeee this is way awesome Larry just fantastic way to go!!!!!
frogster replied
Ronni I thank you, glad you like it and thanks for the fav.
Carolyn Staut
Larry….....you have created a work of dignity, grace and honor. This is a mesmerizing image with such character. Your treatment of the face and the lights is a fine work, indeed. Bravo!
frogster replied
Thank you Carolyn, of all my work this is one of my best I feel. Everytime I do a new piece I learn something new and that happened with this with the texture. I’m thinking about doing a tutorial on how I did this.
shawhouse
amazing work. grrreat textures. stunning image – Hell, I know people who aren’t that 3D….
frogster replied
so do I my friend, thanks alot Phil and also for the fav.
mlgkats
wow incredible larry this is done perfectly , instant fav
frogster replied
Glad you like it Mel and thanks for the fav.
mlgkats replied
you are welcome larry i love the native american cluture
mlgkats
you are welcome i love naive american culture
Michael Bermi... replied
LOL, I know you didnt mean it… But what a fruedian slip
“Naive american culture” LMAO
sorry
mlgkats replied
you are right i am just tired, hey got to keep every one laughing i guess, hey it is easily done lol , thank you for letting me know
mlgkats replied
you are right i am just tired, hey got to keep every one laughing i guess, hey it is easily done lol , thank you for letting me know
Michael Bermi...
Great Work Frogster, This has to be the best Digital portrait I have ever seen!!
frogster replied
Thanks Michael
Irene Burdell
A great portrait Larry full of expression and wisdom.
frogster replied
Thank you Irene
Shanina Conway
Wonderful Larry…brilliant…you rock frogster;)
frogster replied
Your too kind Shanina thank you for your support and and fav.
Shane Huckaby
WOW! Fantastic!
frogster replied
Thank you Shane and thanks for the fav.
Linda Syms
What a fantastic portrait.
frogster replied
Thank you Linda
digitaldrool
love the texture
frogster replied
Yes I was really happy the way it turned out thanks Digitaldrool
michael51
wow almost looks like my great ,great , great grandfather, great picture
frogster replied
Much thanks Michael and thank you for the fav.
SkyFox
Thank you for honoring my heritage, this is beautifully done!
frogster replied
Sky I’m so glad that you like it and thank you so much for the fav.
Wendy Slee
Your work here is brilliant…. this is a true gift of honour….
frogster replied
Thank you Wendy for you kind comment always love too hear from you.
Maylock
Nice shot dude, cool you know someone like that bro.
frogster replied
Thanks heaps Maylock.
jamiewinter
msot awesome frog. wow
frogster replied
Thank you so much Jamie.
Al Neaimi
fantastic portrait , love it
frogster replied
Much thanks Al
Kenart
Getting the character in the face and such framing with the bonnet, excellent.
frogster replied
Thank you Kenart.
geraint
Great work again. Inspirational narratives too
frogster replied
Many thanks Geraint
Julie Langford
Wow – love this Larry – awesome work
frogster replied
Julie thank you for you nice comment and support and also the fav.
Julie Langford
replied
I must have missed you posting this one Larry – I noticed it on the popular page just now
frogster replied
Thanks for checking it out Julie.
hfrymark
Wow Larry that is just wonderful, I didn’t know if it was 3d or not until I read the end of your post…great job!
frogster replied
Thank you Hfrymark, I’ve been working on getting the textures more life like so I was well pleased with this one. Thank you for the fav.
hfrymark replied
it is just too awe-inspiring
adriano
Wow great shot frogster well done!
frogster replied
Thank you Adriano
Walter Colvin
Wow! Great job, look real. Very good work with the light. Very nice Larry
Walter Colvin
ps: Nice work with the texture on the face.
frogster replied
Thanks so much Walt and thanks for the fav.
funkyfacestudio
You really have captured a face of such character, so beautifully done :)
frogster replied
Lisa thank you for the nice comment.
mikrin
Wow awesome work Larry!
frogster replied
Thanks alot Mikrin
paulevelin
outstanding !!!
frogster replied
Thank you for your support Paul and for the fav also
PennyEdwardes
Goodness me Frogster…this is quite remarkable! I’m gobsmacked at the patience and skill you put into all of your work! Just amazing!
frogster replied
Penny you are too kind, thank you for such a nice comment.
Jeremy Harrington
this is stunning.. brilliant work mate
frogster replied
Thank you much Jeremy
hugo
love the words of wisdom, a lessen for modern day. like your exposure( slightly blown) of his headdress etc. to form a frame and highlight that magnificent face!!
frogster replied
Thank you Hugo for the nice comment
Marion Cullen
Fantastic creation Larry, excellent work.
frogster replied
Lumineux thank much for the comment
Quigi
Great work!
frogster replied
Thank you Quigi
Deri Dority
You have really created an amazing image here. I love the job you did. At first I thought you had posted an old portrait, until I read how you created it. Kudos!
frogster replied
Thank you Derid glad you like it and thanks for the fav.
Michelle Boyer
Great work
frogster replied
Thank you for your comment Michelle :-)
Judith Oppenhe...
powerful and riveting
frogster replied
Thank you Judith and also for the fav.
hollys1wedding
LOVE THIS SHOT VERY THOUGHTFULL
frogster replied
Thank you for comment :-)
Greta McLaughlin
Wow! You mean he’s not real?? You’re amazing!
frogster replied
Thank you Greta for the nice comment and the fav.
kcranmer
Absolutely fantastic!
frogster replied
Thank you Kc
Steven Agius
Awesome work Larry, dont know how I missed this, this is brillant !
frogster replied
Thanks for the comment Steven and the fav.
amberafternoon
Beautifully done! Great lighting!
frogster replied
Thank you Amber
CanDuCreations
Excellent work!
frogster replied
Thank you so much CanDuCreations
Jeff Burns
Absolutely Amazing this is fantastic
frogster replied
Much thanks Jeff.
moonstone
Just fantastic love the face expresion says it all “wise” just love stuff like this.
frogster replied
Thank you for the nice comment Sue.
ajax
Captured the essence well done
frogster replied
Thank you Ajax
JustPaula
Wow… you are so clever!! Love this!
frogster replied
Thank you much Paula
Amanda Hammock
Outstanding.
frogster replied
Thanks grace, I was real happy how this turned out also.
Forest Friends...
Beautiful portrait!
frogster replied
Thank you FF
Elenne Boothe
Beautiful and touching. Wow! love it frogster. Keep them coming.
frogster replied
Thank you much Elenne
Al Bourassa
Well done!
frogster replied
Thank you Al
webbie
Great portrait…and his face has just the right EXPRESSTION on it.proud but sad. Great job:)
frogster replied
Thank you Webbie and thanks for all the favs.
KEITH R. WILL...
very nice
frogster replied
Thanks alot Keith
Steven Sandner
Lovely work, brilliant processing and thoughtful sidenotes, great work!
frogster replied
Thank you Steven
Liz Wohlrab
this is a fantastic image and makes a very unique feel adding sepia
frogster replied
Thank you much Liz
Barry W King
Wow…amazing work Larry
Barry W King
Wow…amazing work Larry
frogster replied
Thank you Barry
Natalie Broome
love the effect, excellent work!
frogster replied
Much thanks Natalie
Robin Pushe'e
wow very Kewl :) Beautiful Work
frogster
Thank you so much Robin,
Dawnsky2
Most fabulous image Frogster :)
frogster replied
Thanks much DawnSky
dawndavies
a fabulous picture and looks so right in the group,dawn
frogster replied
Thank you DawnD
dawndavies
many congrat on being featured,dawn
frogster replied
Thank you so much DawnD its an honor for the feature
Charlene Aycoc...
excellent such character in his face. love it.
frogster replied
Thank you Charlene
Dawnsky2
Congratulations, your fabulous image has been..
frogster replied
Thank you so much Dawn
dawndavies
many congrats on your feature,dawn
frogster replied
Thank you Dawn
George Gantt
This is a great portrait.
frogster replied
Thank you George
Judylee
Absolutely fantastic!!!
frogster replied
Hi Judy thank you
Judylee
Hey sweetie, you’re welcome :)
Ellen Price
frogster replied
Thank you Ellen for the banner
deborah zaragoza
Finally found one frogster after all the nudies and women LOL. Excellent pic !!! (native american pics) you asked me to go look at !! Your other work is excellent as well but I prefer to look at men LOL.
frogster replied
Lol if you would have went further I have some guys for you ladies. Im glad you like the image.