Calm Candle Glow Background

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$120 USD

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842

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All images will be ran through an ai image detector before being considered if it is ai then It will not be chosen. I’m working on a piece that centers on a lighthouse with a beam of light coming out of it to the left and need a bleak, dark setting rendered in a semi-realistic style. The background should lean heavily into dark blues, staying clear of greens or grays, with a smooth gradient that gently carries the eye toward a bright halo encircling the candle flame. The overall atmosphere must feel calm and meditative—avoid harsh contrasts or visual noise that could introduce tension. All images will be ran through an ai detector before being chosen. Deliverables • High-resolution artwork (minimum 3000 px on the longest side) in layered PSD or equivalent, plus a flattened PNG/JPG ready for web and print. • Clearly defined central glow that transitions seamlessly into the surrounding darkness. • Semi-realistic treatment of both background texture and candle, detailed enough to feel tangible without striving for photorealism. Acceptance criteria • Dominant hue: dark blue throughout the background. • No noticeable color banding or abrupt vignette; gradients should remain smooth. • Flame and wax details readable at 100 % zoom. Feel free to craft this in Photoshop, Procreate, Krita, Blender (EEVEE) or any tool you prefer—just keep all layers intact so minor tweaks remain possible. Please flag any external textures or stock elements you plan to use to ensure licensing is clear. Can’t wait to see your interpretation of this calm, candlelit scene.

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Skills Required

Blender

Digital Art

Graphic Design

Illustration

Krita

Lighting Design

Logo Design

Photoshop

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gif, jpeg, jpg, png

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Sujith -.

@sujiths96

2 days ago

Hi, please check my entry #728

Ainy M.

@AinyMuyassaroh

2 days ago

please kindly check #708 Thanks

Md Rabiul I.

@therograph

3 days ago

#588

Robina S.

@RobinaDesignerz

5 days ago

Dear Contest Holder, please check my entry ¬¬ #599

Md Rabiul I.

5 days ago

Md Rabiul I.

5 days ago

Md Rabiul I.

5 days ago

Carl H.

5 days ago

CH, pay close attention here, most entries in this competition are going to be AI generated, it's around 99% AI. These scammers post HUNDREDS of AI images each and try to dominate the results, but they can be spotted. Look for the pattern of entries being submitted all within a very short space of time. A hand crafted design takes real time, thought, and effort, making it impossible for any genuine designer to post multiple completely different entries in quick succession. Click on any entry and select "See All" to view the full scope of their activity and how fast they've been posting. ALWAYS CLICK SEE ALL. I mean this sincerely, any and every entry you're interested in, SEE ALL. ALSO PLEASE NOTE!!! AI-generated images are without copyright protection, leaving any third party fully able to copy the design, which could eventually lead to legal disputes over ownership or usage rights.