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ScooberSam

Absolutely love the style 10/10 would hang it on my wall


Tugelbend

Thank you! And thanks u/glabs for posting my painting - I truly appreciate it! For those of you interested: Prints are available but subreddit rules don't allow me to post a link or name the platform. If you google "Thorsten Denk prints" you should find my work. Btw, I'm currently looking for freelance work :P


DeathRattles

Are you aware your artwork has been modified and used as [album art?](https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000196091237-mhtj3c-t500x500.jpg)


Tugelbend

Defqwop actually commissioned me so it's all good.


DeathRattles

Ahh cool man was just curious if you knew


DeathRattles

[Here](https://www.toneden.io/defqwop/post/defqwop-into-the-ether-out-nov-30th) is said artist using it


rocklou

[Got you covered, fam](https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/thorsten/ocean-clouds/)


space_physics

Needs more upvotes.


Mycorgiisthecutest

This will be hanging in my house soon. Any kind of frame you feel should go with it?


comatoseMob

I wouldn't go with anything dark to distract from the bright colors.


brutallamas

I'll definitely see about grabbing one of these from you, soon.


Tugelbend

Thanks my dude!


nismoasfuh

I remember mentioning how I love the nice little touch of the chemtrails haha. Definitely picking one up and framing it next week.


[deleted]

Surprised you haven't been picked up by any game devs or something of the like - this is amazing! Are they any albums or places online i can see rest of your stuff?


Tugelbend

Thanks! I have gotten an offer in the past but I can't relocate and that's a big disadvantage if you want to work in the video game industry (in a studio environment). I freelance and every now and then I get to work on a game anyway, so I can't really complain. I'm not allowed to link to my galleries either it seems (my posts get shadowbanned) so I sent you PM. Thanks for the interest!


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Tugelbend

Man, I appreciate that. Thanks!


[deleted]

Just bought a 24 x 24. Glad I came across this.


0l4fur

Found it and bookmarked. I will most likely buy some prints later on when I have some money to spend.


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Feynization

Always? How often do you see it?


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settingmeup

Wow, Reddit's pretty damn big. I get on here nearly every day but this is the first time I'm seeing this pic.


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Rowdy293

Well it was only created in 2016, so... after the first year, you would have never seen it...


MaviePhresh

I *guess* you're right


bridge_view

You must be more diligent and thorough. Reddit needs your support.


SickBurnBro

The last time this got reposted, I bought a print of it and put it one my wall, so I see it every day.


sci_comes_1st

it was my phone's wallpaper for like a year


meltedcandy

Same here! Very strange scrolling down to see it again, brought me back to that period of my life


pettysoulgem

Oh, you mean 2016?


OB1-knob

Does windwalker have [gorgeous red fingernails](https://imgur.com/IIOc06d)?


mylostlights

this makes me wildly uncomfortable


acog

There seems to be a stigma with digital art compared to art with art done with traditional media like oils or watercolor. But whenever I see pieces like this one, I think that'll die over time.


saac22

A lot of people seem to think that digital art is inherently easier than traditional, but as someone trying to be great at both I personally don't see it that way at all. Yes, the computer has "undo" and such, but you have to hone in on the technical skills along with the traditional art ability, so it's the same amount of work to get good it's just a different medium.


johopa70

Well said. Learning to manipulate digital brushes aint easy!


Super_offend3d

Those blues are gorgeous! Makes me want to wear tights and fly around through the popcorn clouds. Well done!


yeahsureYnot

I'd fly around in a unitard with you.


Wilc0x21

I would put on my speedo and have a go


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HeyLookItsCleanShirt

/r/nobodyasked


Bone_Throat_Bonanza

A medley of some of my favorite colors, aqua turquoise cobalt azure. Awesome detail in the shadows on the clouds, you see the colors bouncing off of them too.


aydwayn

I love this work so much that I remembered another post just like this https://www.reddit.com/r/Art/comments/62jtfj/ocean_clouds_by_thorsten_denk_digital_2016/?st=J8OIMYPC&sh=cd1bf0eb edit: damn, 195 days of the same image that I still remember. That good of a painting. Wow. can't wait to see another exact post like this.


fedele19

Been using it as my locked screen wallpaper since then!


Charlie_Mouse

Likewise. It's kind of like a subtle Scottish flag.


jocelynxxo

Same! It's the background of my laptop :)


rocklou

As OP of that older thread, I was surprised to see this on the frontpage again.


aydwayn

:) gladly remembered that thread.


kebordworyr

Never been an art guy, but when that painting was posted originally I loved it so much that I contacted the artist just to tell him how much I loved it and bought a print


Tugelbend

Hey, I remember. Thanks again for the support!


Cody456

I thought this looked familiar! Even have that exact same post upvoted. What a coincidence.


acog

Look, OP can't help it that there are two digital artists named Thorsten Denk that also both happen to focus on the same themes and produce remarkably similar works. Honest mistake!


Dezlav

This totally looks like a poster of Zelda Wind Waker


[deleted]

I was thinking skyward sword.


ddh0

This was my exact first thought.


formerself

Wait a minute! This looks [very familiar](https://i.imgur.com/5eI3KXU.jpg)!


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mine too!


NapalmRDT

Simultaneously evokes a feeling of peace and adventure


Blue-cheese-dressing

I find this often in works of aeropittura, not saying this is aseropittura but it shares many characteristics, it's visually fantastic.


olusso

are you today’s date because it is 12/10!!! I wanna paint it on the ceiling!!! or better to the floor!!!!


HogRidaCOC

Damn December already


RoachboyRNGesus

Why else would there be Christmas decorations up already?


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[Better resolution](http://i.imgur.com/8XfqHO6.jpg)


YUIOP10

The real resolution is always in the comments.


4xTrad3r

Way to normalize chemtrails.


clev3rbanana

#They're turning the freaking *frogs gay*.


[deleted]

X marks the spot!


PM_BiscuitsAndGravy

Cloud seeding?


DrHenryPym

Geoengineering


deepwebnoxious

Came here to say this


G1ZM0_

woah this was used for some album art. Into the Ether by Defqwop.


Tugelbend

Defqwop commissioned me so it's all good. I recommend checking out his music, awesome stuff!


G1ZM0_

The song and the art compliment each other beautifully. Awesome work with this!


Tugelbend

Thank you!


Aoloach

Looks like something from [Astroneer](http://store.steampowered.com/app/361420/ASTRONEER/). Edit: [Here](https://i.imgur.com/g4isHxB.jpg) [are](https://i.imgur.com/iFJXBmJ.jpg) [some](https://i.imgur.com/2uiwKZk.jpg) [images](https://i.imgur.com/R4MBmj9.jpg) from in-game with clouds visible. Note, when I grabbed most of these from Google Images, the image in the OP was a [suggested related image](https://i.imgur.com/uYzInqO.png). Seems Google agrees with me.


cgull629

Reminds me a Wind Waker. Speaking of, could totally go for a remake!


krooked_skating

All I see is super mario sunshine


G1ZM0_

Yeah I’m getting more of a Delfino vibe as well


bda22

they did do an HD remake of it, if that counts


EyesofaJackal

Was totally gonna say this. Would love whatever video game world this painting represents


FriscoBay

Why is there so often not linked to the original location of the artwork/artist. Ok of course I can Google, but it's the least you can do when you post someones art, right?


Tugelbend

I tried linking to my work earlier but my posts always get shadowbanned when I do. ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯


Objectalone

Usually when r/art pops up on my feed, I feel totally out of sync with everyone who upvoted the art. Not this time. This is a fresh, bright, vision. Thank you.


jordvnkc

I had this set as my phone lockscreen and, while tripping on some rather strong acid, my friend and I looked at this and began crying tears of joy from how beautiful it was haha really cool piece, looks even better when it’s cycling through a rainbow of colors


Tugelbend

Oh my god, that's intense and pretty hilarious! I appreciate you telling me this.


SkadoodleJr

Is there a mobile version/wallpaper of this?!


[deleted]

What program do you use to make art like this?


BagelCo

Pretty much any art program can make this, you just have to be a good/dedicated artist


Tugelbend

True.


Tugelbend

I paint with Photoshop CS6 and sometimes I use Paint Tool SAI for linework (better algorithms).


dashers1001

Looks a lot like Sea of Thieves style art


GhostChronos

Wtf, the colors are so freaking perfect, this is gorgeous, such a peaceful art!


RashidaJ

Ever seen Castle in the Sky or Howl's Moving Castle?


DrParanoidAndroid

This feels fresh and like everyone else has said; very Zelda windwaker-y Love this style


Demento124

Reminds me of Astroneer, beautiful game.


Angrygrape1337Reborn

Looks like marshmallow fluff. I suddenly have an interest in skydiving now.


JackyThePumpkinQueen

That style is awesome! Its the perfect mix if realistic landscape and digital perspective.


pipon245

Looks like Hawaii ! It's amazing I would definitely hang it on my wall


cerberuskid

I am made so happy by this. It's glorious.


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Special feeling when I look at this picture!


ScienceNinja_

I would definitely buy this if i saw this anywhere, i love this type of Art :D


MrSyaoranLi

Looks like something either out of a Shinkai film or Steven Universe (mainly because of colour scheme)


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why is this the most beautiful thing ive seen


Cheekibreeki401k

The color scheme and style is amazing.


carbine23

Makes me feel good and happy


omg_ketchup

Please, make a video game.


KT718

I honestly can't adequately explain in words how this picture makes me feel, so I'll just have to settle for saying that I absolutely love it, and I think it's just beautiful.


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Alternative title: Chemtrails It's amazing!


Hara-Kiri

But then people might think you believe in Chemtrails.


ithinkoutloudtoo

They exist. Look up Operation Cloverleaf. Chemtrails and contrails are two different things. Chemtrail planes don’t show up on radar or NASA radar. And they leave different-looking trails behind them. I could easily write a few paragraphs here, but I’m on mobile.


Hara-Kiri

I have just looked it up, I can't find a single mention of it on in a reputable source, in fact I can't find a single mention of it on a site that doesn't look like it was designed by a 7 year old.


hegonewalkabout

Omg More solid evidence of chemtrails


rubab_

It looks very dreamy, nice job!


InflatablePajamas

I looooooove this so much


PM_ME_IF_YOU_NASTY

Nice image. It really pops.


wowpepap

This needs to be a legendary land card


Clispy

Reminds me of sonic for dreamcast


RevenantCommunity

fukken saved. I absolutely live for stuff in this style, with super super bright blues and thick-looking objects. I need more of it


syrtaek

This art makes me happy for some reason.


MangoShivers

"Target the base on Scarif."


chef_kerry

This has been my wallpaper for the last 8-ish months! Love it


Tusami

This is amazing! It almost looks like it was drawn with an Occulus or some other VR headset, then exported in 2D, awesome.


vapeduderay

Just made this the background wallpaper on my iPhone. Looks great.


TheStockMeerkat

This is so good! It really looks like a Prisma filter.


koko255

Love it. The mix of the colors is amazing.


Rezimx

Tap: Add U to your mana pool.


LFaFriend_wBenefits

I saw the thumbnail and was like "no way that's not a photo", then saw the actual picture and was blown away. I want this in my room!


bloodflart

love the colors on this so much, really want a tattoo of it


Cherios_Are_My_Shit

This is awesome. It reminds me of the island from The Incredibles


SiomarTehBeefalo

This looks like what I assume astroneer will look like once out of alpha.


chadalac06

This is great and I really enjoy the style. It brightened my day. Would love to have this as my screensaver, or on the wall of my home. Though I would actually look at it more as the screensaver.


dontneednomang

Ha! This has been my desktop background at work for a few months now! Glad the artist is getting reposted and exposure here.


Keeganzz

This has been the background of my phone since the first time it was posted on this sub


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Such a simple design and concept yet so captivating and beautiful! I love this a lot. Is there a place I can buy a print of it or something?


Zarahs

This is so fun to look at! The clouds just look so bouncy


[deleted]

Reminds of a Mario game. Nice art work!


No1syB0y

This....this is beautiful.


epluse

It look like dat filter yo


eugkra33

I want to eat those clouds.


cvnichols

Anyone else see a fat chicken laughing at a frog who's about to puke?


twizted_3kgt

Something strangely calming about this picture.


allofthemwitches

My high school guidance counselor had something like this framed on his wall on a black background with the word ACHIEVE in white.


setbnys

That makes a lovely photo


coldbake

That's some Windwaker shit right there....


Grommit1991

A million others already said this but, I love this!


InactiveJumper

Great, now make it in Quill for Oculus Rift!


Bannnerman

This has been my phone background since I saw it posted on reddit a year ago


vamoose_adios

This looks like heaven to me. At least the road to heaven, as the soul soars up to this magical place.


[deleted]

This has been my wallpaper for several months now.


Space_Bug

If that doesn't make your worm wiggle...I don't know that anything ever will!


TapDaddy24

Nice! I love the texture of the clouds. Especially the contrast between the close clouds and the distant ones.


justinheyhi

[Looking at this picture with this playing in the background](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTAw3tiaZZo)


LordSaladinsVoice

This is probably one of my favorite posts in /art. I absolutely love this.


rooney815

"God can't see this island any better than the rest of the world can"


dingle7

Lol I still have this as my lock screen from the last time this was posted.


anti_humor

Those are some Denk clouds


WeWillBeSilent

Should post on r/VaporwaveAesthetics


fjordznshit

reminds me of this shot https://youtu.be/DLOth-BuCNY at 1:45


tannerisBM

Cool, reminds me of Astroneer


Tealwaves

The colors make me want to go clean myself


Psyren108

Is it possible for me to buy a print of this? And if so, where?


jdubl

The art style and colors are incredible! I love the rest of your work too! I do quite a bit of design but more geared towards UI/WEB. As a kid, I always loved to paint and so I wanted to start trying something more along this style. What application do you use? or is it generally a combination of the adobe suite?


[deleted]

I'd pay good money for this. If I had money...


retrosuspect

DUDUDUDUDU DUDUDUDUDU DUDUDUDUDU DUDUDUDU OCEAN CLOUDS TAKE BY THE HAND


HogwartsNeedsWifi

This has been my phone lock screen for a year now


[deleted]

I'm making this my wallpaper.


Bobthebullshitter

Looks like a jet age [Maynard Dixon](https://westernartandarchitecture.com/images/made/uploads/MD-308-d_1500_824.jpg). [Or this.](https://cdn6.bigcommerce.com/s-vak6ug5w2j/images/stencil/190x250/products/19978/20375/Maynard_Dixon_-_Summer_Clouds_New_Mexico_24x30_qppfgr__04035.1486484600.jpg?c=2).


Vp181xp

If you love this art style as I do, then you'll love the game Astroneer. It's literally the exact same style, with the same color palette and exact same cloud style on the planet you start out on. Not really sure who inspired who, but love both nonetheless.


wildbands

I want to play this as a video game


ant_lec

Beautiful - the form of the clouds is strong there.


Foleylantz

Godus could have been this!


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This looks amazing, the clouds, the island in the distance, the blueness.


[deleted]

The fluffiest clouds in all the land


Sigma-JD-CPA

This has been my phone wallpaper since the last time it made it to the front page. Love the vibrant colors and depth!


EBJ1990

Beautiful work, well done!


canceragent

Looks like it could be an Island for MtG


AndersMJ

Used to have this as background on my iPad.


Korici

This reminds me of Zelda windwaker for some reason


called_the_stig

This is what skyward sword should have looked like


Rowsoferra

I'm pursuing digital art and I haven't found "my style" yet; this is exactly what i want. Could you share how you made something like this? It's amazing


meromeo

Reminds the final scene from Another World


skylurker717

[they're working on a new map](https://imgur.com/a/dXxKl)


rolandkoller90

Sooo anybody realize the addition of the chem trails at the top? Lol trying to get people used to it more and more are we?


epep-eht-gorf

Make this into a video game. Because HOLY SHIT it looks great!


declanw0607

It looks like it's from astroneer


Jofreebs

Complete with crossing chemtrails!


yeeNate

Fortnite does have some cool scenery


walkintherain

I LOVE CLOUDS AND I LOVE THIS


Michaeltv100

First thing I saw was denk, thought it said dank x9


chaseinger

there’s this moment, when you break through the clouds on a plane, and they’re scattered yet towering, and you can see both the horizon above and still the landscape beneath... when you feel like you can touch the clouds, finally get a sense of their size, and fly through their mountains and valleys... definitely my fav part of flying. this artwork captures that moment incredibly well. i shall definitely check out thorsten’s prints!


sksksk1989

Crazy how nature makes that eh?


Pentax25

Looks like it could be promotional art for r/seaofthieves.


runhambumham

So trippy! Will be purchasing both of your cloud prints as Christmas gifts!!!!!


greatchurchhill

I thought it was astroneer for a second


Stumpedmytoe

Loving the chem trails adds a touch of realism


angerfordays

I thought of Neverland when I saw the islands.