I thought about making a steampunk villain, cause it supports this anarchistic look that this genre is based on.
The Veins and make up are made with a preset brush (CS6) and smudge tool.
Special Thanks to:
Leroy Skalstad for the man picture and dknudsen for the smoke background (5 years and 2203 days ago)
Please view in High Resolution and also see the SBS.
Thanks to Angelrat-Stock for the factory image.
Thanks to tanit-isis-stock for the woman image.
Thanks to 9thPlanetStock for the hat and goggles image.
Thanks to NewAgeCouture for the harness image.
Thanks to Falln-Brushes for the smoke brush.
The tank and mechanical hand images are my own photographs. (5 years and 2204 days ago)
Nice!
Did you try moving the prosthetic further up her arm? Also to me, at least, the machinery seems to be sort-of just stuck there; I can't quite put my finger on why...maybe attaching the straps further back would give it a more cohesive feel?
The mechanical hand is exactly where her original hand was, that is where it looked best. Also it is difficult to make the straps join the tank as the harness needs to be tight against her body to be realistic. In this position you wouldn't be able to see them join on the tank. Thanks for your comment.
Ah! I think I've figured out what doesn't look right to me..the actual position of the machine...I think that, from the viewer's point of view, it might look more natural moved left and rotated clockwise slightly.
Well done, author. And good uhm... choice of source 
. Good luck!
I always say Waz, if you are going to use a model then you may as well use a sexy one. 
Pretty big gizmo on her back...no wonder she can't stand up!
With the propellers spinning Bob, it can support its own weight.
Amazing creativity! GL
Nice image and great idea and execution on the whole thing.
Regarding the background factory stock, there are rules for offsite usage that require written permission from the owner. Just checking if you got permission.
"Angelrat-Stock images may only be used on deviantART. If you wish to use Angelrat-Stock images somewhere other than deviantART, you must request and recieve written permission before you use the images."
Angelrat-Stock's last journal entry states:-
"I am no longer active here ... I really don't read messages or notes anymore so if I don't respond ... that's why.
Use what's here ... no need to let me know ... you can still post what you have used here and I'll have a look and add to favs when I find the time. I still enjoy looking at what's been done with my crap.
Just enjoy your art... peace ... Angelrat-Stock (Feb. 21, 2009)"
That infers that permission is already given.
As written in the response above the DA author has stated they are no longer active and added "Use what's here ... no need to let me know ... ". This does indicate that permission or contact is no longer required and we will accept that as written.
Author, I got burned by DA rules recently when I used a pic and contacted the author for permission but they never got back to me; so I've started a bookmark folder of DA stock suppliers who only require a credit, not permission, to use any of their work.
Well done, a fine example of Steampunk! I can see you like the subject!
@kcinsti- DA does have many fine images but the authors often have complex rules. Good idea to keep a list of the easy to use authors. Remember also to check DA sources closely, some images may be chopped and that's not always clear also don't use "premade" backgrounds or images, those are most always chopped works.
Congrats, Solkee!
Congrats Rob!!
Congratulations 
Didn´t have a chance against this big...eeh....machines on the back, if u know what I talk about
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i love the skull stock lol, good find.
hehe thanks it works for anything!
I really like this image! Good luck author!
Thanks 4 the fav dude!
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Source 11 - Thanks to sumeet basak (smoke)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/click_ok_please/4044036916/ (5 years and 2340 days ago)
Wonderful job - like the eye and clothes
very pretty dancer
Stellar work!! I love the lighting and very much like what you did with the tubing. Good luck!!
its really awesome i love it. one of your best work. congrats
Well composed, elegant image.
Congrats!!
congrats
Congrats !
Congrats, very creative!
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All other sources used are listed below as there was not enough spaces provided.
Thanks to the following artists from DeviantArt for the use of their stock:
tanit-isis-stock for the girl
taeliac-stock for the hat
deathangel for the hose
Aethergoggles-Stock for the sunwatch
Angelrat-Stock for the cylinder
Tigg-stock for the tank
Tigg-stock for the handle
Thanatopsis3 for the gauge
Deathofsphinx for the gears
Thanks to CGTextures for the copper texture
Thanks to Wiki for the nebula images provided by NASA
Thanks to the following artists from sxc.hu for the use of their stock:
bewinca for fireworks 1
jonra for fireworks 2
ryencx for fireworks 3
JosephHart for fireworks 4
Nebula 1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Crab_Nebula.jpg
Nebula 2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nursery_of_New_Stars_-_GPN-2000-000972.jpg
Fireworks 1 http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=921435
Fireworks 2 http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=1040121
Fireworks 3 http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=1329828
Fireworks 4 http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=1375982 (5 years and 2343 days ago)
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I'd lighten & blur the veins. Also, I don't think there'd be a vein on the eye piece.
Thanks for the suggestion. The thing on the eye piece was planned to be a crack, but u´re right that it first looks like a vein
lighten and blured the veins, thx for tip
Wowww.... I'm afraid about him...
good concept and execution...GL
I like the colors really much. Well made!
thank you really much
Congrats, KooFoo!
Thx
Congrats!!
Thank you
Congratulations!
Congrats on third.
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