Sea Creature

Tom Godfrey

Sea Creature

I am occasionally asked how I start the crazy pics :) This is my concept sketch for “Sea Creature”

The good-natured sea creature gazes benignly at the nervous Grinners as they swim past, in their usual backwards style. The poison blisters on the Grinners’ backs were fully inflated, as though they expected trouble. Observers in the underwater viewing deck, were making notes. Temperatures had risen alarmingly in the Nglishoop sea and creatures like the Blister-bodied Grinners were stressed as a result of these changes and their response was to remain in defence mode. This was costing them valuable energy though, as it was usually reserved for short fight or flight occasions. They were aware, in their remarkably evolved brains, that something was not right, but nothing in their evolutionary coding had prepared them for anything like this. These brightly coloured underwater imps, were a critical part of the reef biome and the researchers were worried. Although they were terrestrial beings, the observers knew that their lives were inextricably bound to events that occurred in this underwater world. Time was running out…

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Sea Creature by Tom Godfrey
Sea Creature by Tom Godfrey
  • Damian

    Damian

    Fantastic Tom! Love the creatures, and the setting you’ve created in the description.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Damian. I’m trying to create some less scary creatures for the children’s section.

  • Lys •

    Lys •

    oh my goodness! this is so wicked! great story as well!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Alyssa -I like the term wicked :)

  • David Stuart

    David Stuart

    I love this series Tom..another wonderful piece exquisitely created by the master. !!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Praise indeed from my favourite cartoonist -cheers David

  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity host

    Another fantastic piece. I am eternally envious of your talent, Tom.

  • thickblackoutline

    thickblackoutlinet-shirt and design aficionado

    aaahhh! she’s gorgeous!! everyone should have one :)

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Poison blisters? Ah I see…I noticed them in the cropped version, thought they might have been for buoyancy. Love the iridescent skin of the big one.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Firedrake – they do give extra buoyancy. In times of danger the bubbles contain a contact poison, but it is really only a last resort. By popping out the blisters, with their lighter than air, gas, they are whizzed to the surface where they break through and hover some 4-5 metres above the water until the danger has passed, they then deflate and return to their usual foraging level. :)

  • MinoYasue

    MinoYasue

    Wow, this is so cool! Expression, compostion, strory telling ability… it has all!

  • Kenart

    Kenart

    Excellent imagery, full of whimsey.

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    You don’t skimp on the detail and nuances (excuse the posh word) of your fantasic creations Tom. Your work alone would be worth the RB fee (if there was one). You have marvelous talents for art, imagination and, not least humour. Make my day and keep ‘em coming Master.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Brian. Loved the nuances – nothin laak a bit a posh, what? :) To get comments like this I will slave away to produce as fast as I can :).

  • Tammy Soulliere

    Tammy Soulliere

    oh this is very cool !! Awesome cool!

  • DigitalMagic

    DigitalMagic

    Wonderful work Tom :-)

  • Cimmerrian

    Cimmerrian

    Amazing !!!!!! Love the detail !!!

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van Alkemade

    that is so beautiful and the story along with it is wonderful

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Anne -coming from a respected writer I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the story as well.

  • Jack Fisher

    Jack Fisher

    Brilliant piece of work Tom…
    Both the water, and the creatures are very well finished.
    I could look at this for a long time.
    Are those glass windows at the bottom left, with people inside?

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks everyone I’m glad you like my lil critters and “big brother” :) Yeh Jack, those are supposed to be some sort of transparent windows and those are humanoids inside, observing.

  • atomikboy

    atomikboy

    Awesome.

  • Freda Surgenor

    Freda Surgenor

    Your a clever bloke Tom

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Freda – not half as clever as you though, Mrs photo- realistic magician :)

  • Leanne Inwood

    Leanne Inwood

    awesome love it

  • Gary Grant

    Gary Grant

    this is what makes coming (RB) here so inspiring on so many levels

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks EZ – much appreciated

  • eponavisions

    eponavisions

    tom i believe this is my new most favorites of your sight wonderful and inspiring to us all who follow you

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Janet. You are very kind. I do believe though that we all inspire each other in different ways here on RB. That’s the magic of this site.

  • eponavisions replied

    tom you have been one those greatest, to awsome this is

  • bites

    bites

    Fabulous work love everything about it!

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    Fantastic & fabulous, art & writing, Wonderful

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks for all your great comments and support, pinkyjain

  • YourSuccess

    YourSuccess

    Brilliant!!!

  • Cliff Vestergaard

    Cliff Vestergaard

    WAY Cool Tom ! Magic work as all ways

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Cheers Cliff -much appreciated buddy

  • paul boast

    paul boast

    excellent tom , love this , great creation

  • MaryHelen

    MaryHelen

    You are very talented. The expressions are quite humorous

  • Marlin

    Marlin

    Tom, this is absolutely wonderful work. I love the characters

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Marlin -they were fun to create.

  • kipishiux

    kipishiux

    Amazing work! It’s realy fantastic!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks kipishiux. I’m glad you like it.

  • spiffing

    spiffing

    absolutely gorgeous.

  • josiejo83

    josiejo83

    what a awsome picture! really lovely!

  • jean-michel macias

    jean-michel ma...

    j”adoooooooooore….superbe …!!!! beautifulll work…!!!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Praise in French :) -thanks jean-michel

  • Rose Moxon

    Rose Moxon

    wonderful work tom, i particularly loved seeing the sketch.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Rose. I added it as an after thought. I often find the before/after comparisions quite interesting. Actually, looking back, there are aspects of the concept sketch that I wish I had kept more closely to in the final pic. We are never satisfied are we? :) Artists :)

  • tukara

    tukara

    i like it. varry cuit.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks tukara.

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Excellent image, shows good talent, well done

  • marijkasworld

    marijkasworld

    beautifully whimsical

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Oh this is so amazing, fabulous work!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks kc. I’m glad you like it.

  • Elizabeth Buckley

    Elizabeth Buckley

    Beautiful work

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Elizabeth – love your wasp cast for Socrates by the way

  • AlienVisitor

    AlienVisitor

    Nice Tom,is this your sea creature entry?

    AV

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks AV. Yes, this is my entry for the sea creature comp on Gnomon. There are some fantastic works there, but you never know. All good for sharpening the skills. Have you entered?

  • lacitrouille

    lacitrouille

    That’s quite wonderful…I love those whimsical critters and the fabulous colours. It’s exceptional.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks lacitrouille. I’m glad you like my wacky whimsical world :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow fantastic work Tom !

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks lucindawind

  • nesi

    nesi

    this piece makes me want to rediscover the wonderful wonder and dreams of childhood…love the overall composition and especially the eyes. absolutely brilliant!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Nesi. What more could an artist ask for than a comment like that. I’m glad it moved you so much.

  • cheska

    cheska

    you are trully one talented man. i envy your style my friend its just amazingly ace :) !!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks cheska, that’s high praise

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Excellent work!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Basia

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    Gorgeous…great colours!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Cherie. How are you guys coping with “load shedding” ?

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    You are so good at this, with the beautiful images and stories you should publish a book..or maybe you did already?:)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Jacky. I haven’t yet, but I am warming to the idea :)

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    A creation to completely lose yourself in…and a fabulous narrative to boot.

  • Tom Godfrey

    Tom Godfrey

    Thanks Lumineux. What a lovely response to the pic. I know I lost a good few hours in the creation of it :)

  • Rayven

    Rayven

    Heh, I like the story with the art work. I’m guessing this is a digitalized image. Very well done. The colors are beautiful.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Rayven
    It was painted with a plastic brush on a plastic tablet, if that’s what you mean by digitalised :) No photo manipulation. Thanks for your kind words.

  • Linda Sannuti

    Linda Sannuti

    this could be the next Disney movie!! I love it! You are amazing!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    wow, thanks Linda -you don’t have any Hollywood connections by any chance do you? :)

  • clarkey

    clarkey

    Beautifully executed. So much detail, beautiful colours so true to under-sea settings and your story telling is wonderful.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Clarkey a real warm glow comment – much appreciated

  • Rayven

    Rayven

    yeh, that’s what I meant, computer art. :) Great respect for artists who can do that. I’m horrible even with a tablet. Iol.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Rayven. I tried drawing with a mouse but it was like drawing with a block of cheese. The tablet took a little getting used to but it is amazing how our minds adapt. Cheers

  • Rhonda Fulks

    Rhonda Fulks

    Very creative work!

  • hollys1wedding

    hollys1wedding

    EXCELLENT WORK MAY I ASK HOW LONG IT TAKES YOU?

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks hollys. Between 20 -30 hours, for the major epic ones like this. I don’t really count though, nor do I watch much TV :)

  • hollys1wedding

    hollys1wedding

    GOOD WORK THE TV IS MIND NUMBING ANYWAY SAME SAME. LOVE YOUR WORK

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Wow… beautiful work… : ) I think I’m your newest fan Tom!! Wendy

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Wendy. I am honoured. I’m glad you like my gentle sea creature.

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Wow! How creative and talented you are… Very imaginative… I wonder if you’ve thought about writing and illustrating a book?

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks for the postive vibes Jennifer. I have considered it and I have started one. I might try a few children’s books – just need to work out a few processes.

  • edlogsdon

    edlogsdon

    awesome creative work. the details are amazing. great work.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks edlogsdon. I’m glad you like it.

  • Terry Best

    Terry Best

    Tom, This is supurb.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Terry. I admire you 3D artists -something I still have to get my teeth into. I have Blender, but have not spent much time with it. I love the speed of 2D I guess.

  • Perla

    Perla

    It’s magical! Simply fantastic!
    Cheers!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Perla.

  • mandi andreasen

    mandi andreasen

    I love mystical creatures. every since i was little… i love the pencil draeing just as much as the other

  • Tom Godfrey

    Tom Godfrey

    Thanks Mandi – double praise :) Cheers.

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn

    Awesome work tom, I truly love this!

  • Tom Godfrey

    Tom Godfrey

    Thanks Carrie

  • Carlos Teófilo

    Carlos Teófilo

    Fabulous. You are the master.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Carlos – don’t know about the master bit :) Like most of us artists, I keep noticing how much I still have to learn, when I see the inspirational work of so many here on rb and other sites, but I do thank you for your very kind comment.

  • roachie roaches

    roachie roaches

    nice composition and COLORS !

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Marisol

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    wow!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Karin

  • midnightdreamer

    midnightdreamer

    wow…what a fantastic creation!!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks midnight. I’m glad you like it

  • Rachel Leigh

    Rachel Leigh

    so cute! reminds me of my husband’s art… such a fabulous imagination!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Cheers RachelJayne – I’d love to see some of your hubby’s art -you’ve got me intruiged – website??? :)

  • Deborah Holman

    Deborah Holman

    Wonderful image, beautiful colours very well done

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Deborah. Very kind of you

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    I missed this one Tom…what fantastic creatures and I just love the eyes so soulful;)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Shanina -on advice from my wife and daughters I am trying something a little less scary :) I think they have a point.

  • Stephen Mitchell

    Stephen Mitchell

    Somehow I missed this when it was first uploaded. Great work! I love the amazing attention to detail and the interesting story. I bet your kids were read interesting stories and went to sleeping dreaming of distant lands.

    PS. The pencil sketch shows what looks like a flying-ship to the top right. What happened to it? And is that the remains of a submarine between the sea-creatures ‘leg’?

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Hi Stephen. Thanks for your thoughtful and generous comments. I used to make up a lot of stoires for them -normally because I couldn’t remember the details of the traditional fairy stories :) I ran out of time to add the small flying craft because the pic was for the gnomom workshop competition. I too keep wondering if I should upgrade and add it -might add another point of interest. Submarine, but with a hint of being “other-worldly” :)

  • ssalt

    ssalt

    Beautiful! I love the finished piece but I simply adore the conept drawing, perhaps it might be a good idea to make that a seperate item for sale? If you haven’t already done so?

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks ssalt, I haven’t actually thought of that, so I may give it a whirl. Cheers for the idea.

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    So brilliant Tom, love all the textures in this the water is so…wet…lol…

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Jewd -be careful not to touch your screen, it could break the thin skin protecting you from trillions of litres of water and a rather large sea creature :)

  • Care

    Care

    Hi Tom!!....love what you’ve been up to!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Care. Have you been reading my mail? :)

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    WoW….this is brilliant, love it!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Per. Glad you like it.

  • Luckyvegetable

    Luckyvegetable

    this is so wonderful. What an amazing creation. This reminds me of storybooks I love, where I would keep looking and looking at the image, and find something new each time. Thanks for putting it up =)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Lucky. What a great compliment and I’m happy that you were so moved by the pic.

  • gerilou

    gerilou

    great cartoon- image amazing

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks gerilou

  • mealiex

    mealiex

    Wow, your so talented, great work :O) Love the squidggies!

  • TeriLee

    TeriLee

    I love your work…this is amazing!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thank you kind lady. It is one of my personal favs.

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

    Wow!!!! This is just brilliant, your work is amazing!!!!! =)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks again kind lady

  • Woodie

    Woodie

    I can see why Brian Towers choose this one! The artwork is brilliant and the writing even better.
    Well, the complement each other!!
    Cheers Neil

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Woodie. I’m glad you like the writing as well. It is something I keep promising myself I will get more serious with :)

  • Morgan5

    Morgan5

    I love it :)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Morgan. It is one of the great joys of art, that we can create any world any way we like. :)

  • Van Cordle

    Van Cordle

    Your work is so creative and humorus – it is fantastic!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    High praise from a respected peer, many thanks Van

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    amazing!!! reminds me of the story books read to my son at night…both my son and my wife loves this piece too!!! now he wants me to draw him some sea creatures!!! hahaha…i’m on it now!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Hi Navybrat. That’s really cool. To have inspired you guys like that feels fantastic. Many thanks.

  • Gili Orr

    Gili Orr

    Great! but you don’t really need ME to tell you that, do you ;-)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    :) I’m glad you did though.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Love it! This is so cool.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Holly. It is one of my personal favs

  • Carole Felmy

    Carole Felmy

    a great piece, beautifully done, love it

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thank you Carole

  • Rachel Orrick

    Rachel Orrick

    I love the detail of the observers being there. Really great work!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Rachel – yeh I drew them in to give a sense of scale and also to add to the story. thanks for the comment.

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Hahahaha now that’s flirting if ever I saw it lol :-)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    :) Even Sea Creatures get romantic -where do you think Tsunamis really come from :)

  • sunrender

    sunrender

    amaising work! big compliment!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks sunrender, much appreciated

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Hahahaha oh well said Tom! Lol….....

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    ;)

  • Van Cordle

    Van Cordle

    This is soo cool and fun and fantastic!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks the Vanster. Cool comment

  • Van Cordle

    Van Cordle

    Love the drawing too!!

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    great work! You should do a Children’s Book, or have you already?

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks :) I have got as far as joining SCBWI – lots of ground to cover, but it is definitely on my “Bucket List” :)

  • KCGraphics

    KCGraphics

    Love it!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks KC

  • CinB

    CinB

    this is so sweet! lovely image.
    congrats on homepage

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks CinB

  • Tamara Bobst

    Tamara Bobst

    Amazing

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Tamara

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Nifty.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    :) thanks Mister

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    Many Congratz Tom on Being Featured on the Home Page!!!!!!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    I am a spoilt boy :) thanks pj.

  • Ingrid77

    Ingrid77

    wow! Wonderful! And many congrats on being featured. It’s so well deserved! Greetings from Spain, Ingrid

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Very kind of you, Ingrid, I’m glad you like it.

  • Harald Gick

    Harald Gick

    Great job!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Harald

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Tom, Congrats on Home Page feature!! Fantastic!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Cheers buddy

  • Liza Phoenix

    Liza Phoenix

    Wow.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Liza

  • jewelskings

    jewelskings

    Beautiful piece very impressive!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks js.

  • Rita H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    Wow almost no space for me to comment. you have so many fans Congratulations!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    LOL thanks Rita- you make me feel like a visual rock star :)

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    This is totally amazing and fabulous..I just love it..you are an amazing talent..you have a real gift and this is so full of love…so glad that you did it and that I am seeing it.!!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Wow, amazing comment. I’m really pleased that this image evoked such a positive emotion in you. thanks catherine

  • Lori H

    Lori H

    Wow, this is fantastic!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thank you Lori

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Congrats on front page, Tom! It was only a matter of time :-)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    :) thanks rar. Feels cool to be spoilt like this

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    WOW !!!!!!!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Maria

  • jennyfnf

    jennyfnf

    Oh, the minx! She is a flirt! Many congratulations:-)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    LOL you recognise the look then :) thanks jenny

  • TerraChild

    TerraChild

    gorgeous and congrats

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks TerraC.

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    First time i’ve seen your work and i’m impressed so you have yet another congrats on the homepage to add to your list LOL :0)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Lovely :) thanks so much Jacqueline

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    okay now this is absolutely AMAZINGLY GOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    instant fav!!!!
    and congrats on getting featured at the homepage of RB!
    well deserved!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    You are very kind Glitter, many thanks

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    wow, so stunning

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks LoneAngel

  • Woodie

    Woodie

    Congrats Tom on being featured!
    Well deserved!
    Cheers Neil

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Cheers Woodie and to have been up in the limelight with our buddy Brian, was so cool.

  • SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    THIS IS GREAT, IT WENT STRAIGHT INTO FAVORITES, GOT MY VOTE, CONGRATULATIONS. BOB

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks so much Bob. I’m glad you like it.

  • Mammalia

    Mammalia

    OH!! This is such superb work, absolutely awesome and SO much fun!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Mammalia -great comment – cheers

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    Fabulous art work…congrats on being on the Finding Harmony video :)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks C.J. and for the heads up on the video -I will have to go and have a look. Cheers

  • georgiegirl

    georgiegirl

    This is a really fantastic masterpiece :D Love it lots and lots :D

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks georgiegirl – I’m glad you like it. It is a personal fav.

  • muckypup

    muckypup

    The expressions are just excellent.

    This is my fav out of all of yours.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks muckypup. It was quite an epic to complete and is one of my personal favs. BTW -I lived most of my young life in Zimbabwe.

  • edgeplus

    edgeplus

    This stuff is BRILLIANT – I love your work!! ;o)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks very much edgeplus.

  • Vestque

    Vestque

    WOW! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!

    I love the expression on the sea creature! Just beautiful!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Vestque

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Such a wonderful mind and talent you have Tom…
    Chuck..

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    You are very kind Chuck -thanks buddy

  • Anette Tyler

    Anette Tyler

    Brillant. This is so amazing

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Anette

  • Stacey Hatton

    Stacey Hatton

    I love the colours and imagination in this. What fabulous creatures! And they have such expression. great work.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks very much Stacey

  • kallalilys

    kallalilys

    Wow, incredible!! And the description makes it feel real~

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks kallalilys. I do love to add a little text to add another dimension to the work, so I’m pleased that you like it.

  • RiSH :

    RiSH :

    Excellent concpt art :)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks very much React

  • StarKatz

    StarKatz

    This is spectacular, kinda reminds me of the old days when I worked as a Inbetweener at Hanna Barbara when they were in St Leonards Sydney.. :0)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks so much StarKatz -means a lot coming from someone with your experience. That must have been a very cool job.

  • StarKatz

    StarKatz

    Thanks Tom it was actually, worked on many cartoons ie: Pink Panther and son, A Ringtail Caper, Dragons Blood, Bunjee Venture.. back then it was all hand drawn non of the digital stuff we see today.. :0)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    I love this fantastic work of art. The creatures are delightful, your art is beautiful and so believable!!! Your commentary is wonderful as well, I very much enjoy your story. I discovered you in a search from the homepage on the colour ‘Blue’.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks for the well thought out comment Sharon. Amazing, re search word. I will give more thought to them, now that I know they work. :)

  • samiam

    samiam

    That’s so awesome!! Good work!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks samiam

  • ArtCreator

    ArtCreator

    So very charming and amazing!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks kind man

  • Midori Furze

    Midori Furze

    Amazing work, Tom!!!
    : )))

  • Tom Godfrey

    Tom Godfrey

    Thanks Midori and well done on your sale at the Tap gallery -too cool that is :)

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
    This is stupendous~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I LOVE it!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks rob. Sorry for the late reply

  • ForestGirl

    ForestGirl

    so that’s what’s down there! choice!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    :) yeah not nearly as bad as you thought :)

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    Fun and gentle work! Superb creation and composition.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Bunny

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    amazing artwork

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks LoneAngel

  • joannastar

    joannastar

    This is just stunning! I love the creature’s expression, and the viewing gallery, too – I think that’s a nice touch.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks joannastar and for noticing the viewing gallery. It gave things a better sense of scale I thought and added a little to the drama of this basically peaceful scene

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!

  • Joan A Hamilton

    Joan A Hamilton

    Awesome work. You are incredibly talented!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Joan. That’s very kind of you.

  • zooreka

    zooreka

    Excellent piece indeed….

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks zooreka. It was fun to create

  • Tom Godfrey

    Tom Godfrey

    Thanks zooreka, it was fun to create

  • zooreka

    zooreka

    I bet it was…. I saw a tut for something similar in Advanced Photoshop a few years ago – and your name somehow seems familiar….Know I have bumped into you someplace before… whatever the connection always great to see well executed and fun pieces like these… Great Draft piece for some CG models….

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks for the huge compliment zooreka. I mainly use Corel Painter, so it definitely wasn’t me, but thanks for the thought…my ego is happily inflated :)

  • zooreka

    zooreka

    I wouldn’t have guessed but now that I take a closer look at it I can see a few touches on the eyes in particular that llok like Painter alright. Must have taken a while to do this though all told.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    10 + hrs I guess -thanks zooreka

  • Alessandro Florelli

    Alessandro Flo...

    wonderfullllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Alessandro

  • MrsT

    MrsT

    hee it took you 10 hours to create….it took me 5 hours to scroll up to see it and another 5 back down to comment how fab this is,.you are brilliant :) grins

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    LOL thanks Funny Lady :) Love the comment -cheers.

  • Sticky Flower

    Sticky Flower

    gorgeous illustration.I feel as though I want to make some popcorn and sit down and watch this movie, in wide eyed wonder and delight at these beautiful creatures, and if the right people saw your work, I wouldn’t be surprised if one day I find myself doing exactly that :-)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Sticky Flower -what a HUGE compliment, many thanks -made my day

  • o0OdemocrazyO0o

    o0OdemocrazyO0o

    wow love the caustic light effect on the sea creature… most cool.. I can tell by the amount of replies that many agree…
    Do you have any books published yet?

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    wow! I am getting spoilt with all these cool comments. Thanks democrazy. I don’t have any books published – it’s just a hobby that I keep promising myself I’ll take seriously one day :) thanks heaps

  • enchantacat

    enchantacat

    I had to scroll a long way to leave a comment, lol. I love this image, a fav for me. I really enjoyed your insightful comments and the before and after, thanks. Grab the moment and take it seriously now. I hope you will do a calendr for 2010, let me know if you do:)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    I will do a 2010 Calendar -promise :) Thanks for the kind words enchantacat

  • o0OdemocrazyO0o

    o0OdemocrazyO0o

    dude! check out Lulu.com… publish your own books! on demand… none of that dusty old pile of unsold books cloggin up your lounge :D

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Democ. I’ve actually started something on Blurb -similar concept I guess – I’m writing little stories, or parts of stories to go with the pics and that is what’s taking the time :) Thanks for thinking of me

  • o0OdemocrazyO0o

    o0OdemocrazyO0o

    coolness!
    i hope Red Bubble are listening in… maybe they will one day do fully fledged publishing :D

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    ditto -that would be cool -cheers 0dc0

  • Debbie Meyers

    Debbie Meyers

    Your work is amazing!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks debbie. Good to hear – cheers

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    WHOAAAA !!!! AMAZING !!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    :) Thanks Shoaib and for all the favs

  • Yvonne Hoffmann

    Yvonne Hoffmann

    WOW, this is so great… very big art

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Yvonne. Glad you like it

  • Mitch Labuda

    Mitch Labuda

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    agree with ALL of the above! What a fantastic job!!!! Congratulations on the feature!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks DDD. that’s very kind of you.

  • hidden4emotion

    hidden4emotion

    the creature is amazing! He looks sooo gentle i love his soft eyes! :) Amazing im going to fave it!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks hidden. Good to know, as I do try to capture something in expressions to bring these imaginary creatures to life. This one seems to have worked particularly well. Cheers

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    I just love your mind. I can’t help it. And I’m not sorry.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks LM, on both counts. Cool comment

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp

    look out nemo your shark bait! fantastic work!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    :) Thanks vamp

  • Devalyn Marshall

    Devalyn Marshall

    Love it! Instant FAV!

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue 19 days ago

    fantastic

  • Cathacat

    Cathacat 6 days ago

    I love your sea creature. You have an amazing imagination!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied 6 days ago

    Why thank you maaaam. Too kind to be sure :)

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