Artists To Watch: Libardo

Thursday, June 19, 2008 by Zoomba | Discussion: WinCustomize News

Sometimes we spot an artist here on WinCustomize that shows a ridiculous amount of promise.  There are a lot of digital artists that post work here every single day, but now and then one comes up that does such terrific work that you just sit back and go "Wow!"  And it's even more satisfying when you can see how the artist has grown in talent over their time on the site.

Today, I was browsing through the newest skins list and hit upon just such an artist; Libardo (lgp85).  What specifically caught my eye was his Iron Man folder icon for ObjectDock

That helmet?  Drawn and colored from scratch in Photoshop.  That's one of the best individual icons I've seen in some time here.

He's also done some great CursorFX themes recently:

But like I said, what makes his recent work even more impressive, is going back through his gallery to see some of his original work.  Way back in early 2005, Libardo joined us primarily as a cursor skinner.  Here are his very first uploads to the site:

Judging by his latest icon, and how far he's come since starting in skinning, I think Libardo is one of those skinners everyone should keep an eye on, I bet we'll be seeing big things from him in the future!

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HG_Eliminator
Reply #1 Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:16 AM
very good stuff.. been watching his library too.     
zakai1369
Reply #2 Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:36 AM
Doing wonderful work Libardo. Congrats on the feature.
Bebi Bulma
Reply #3 Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:17 PM
The detail on those cursors is just fantastic.
J. Aroche
Reply #4 Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:36 PM
He is and has always been a great artist/skinner, he's also a great person and he has teached me a lot, it's great to see his work recognized, congrats buddy!!
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #5 Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:51 PM
Gotta respect anyone who can do more than a few rectangles and gradients.Excellent.  
Libardo
Reply #6 Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:14 PM
I really thank for this post, for me is amazing visit wincustomize and to see my name and my skins in this article, thanks to wincustomize I learned many things and the best I can continue learning, I'm very thankful with all. Zoomba ,Thanks for the article HG_Eliminator,, zakai1369,,thanks Bebi Bulma,, J. Aroche, , my friend thank you  . I.R. Brainiac, master,my respect for you. And I want show you this advance of one skin that I'm working:
Wizard1956
Reply #7 Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:25 PM
I want show you this advance of one skin that I'm working.


I like your style.You have real talent there.
Bebi Bulma
Reply #8 Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:37 PM
You should consider making Windowblinds skins.
TYCUS
Reply #9 Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:56 PM
He is GRRREAT! good guy, exelent artist, great teacher!   
Libardo
Reply #10 Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:06 PM
Wizard1956, thanks Bebi Bulma,I already made my first Wb, but I want to make others. My friend TYCUS,   
zakai1369
Reply #11 Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:10 PM
And I want show you this advance of one skin that I'm working:


Cool look
Libardo
Reply #12 Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:19 PM
zakai1369, hehe, I´m going to call this rainy skin dracon.
Vampothika
Reply #13 Friday, June 20, 2008 1:42 AM
damn straigt hes got talent.....i luv Libardo's stuff......he rocks in my books.......  
I.R. Brainiac
Reply #14 Friday, June 20, 2008 3:44 AM
Real drawing skills...I luv it.  
HG_Eliminator
Reply #15 Friday, June 20, 2008 4:22 AM
Just awesome.. I love it and am drooling to get my hands on it .. keep up the great job
Erk.
Reply #16 Friday, June 20, 2008 4:22 AM

I'd love to see a screenshot of the WB skin you made, Libardo ...any chance?

If your current works are anything to go by ...it ought to be pretty sweet.

Keep up the great work!

zakai1369
Reply #17 Friday, June 20, 2008 6:25 AM
Maybe he is referring to this one. Trooper
Erk.
Reply #18 Friday, June 20, 2008 8:15 AM
Maybe ...I think I missed that in '06   
Libardo
Reply #19 Friday, June 20, 2008 11:01 AM
Yes, It was Trooper Wb, but I want design others.
superman
Reply #20 Friday, June 20, 2008 11:23 AM
cOnGRaTs u r the bEsT
U pAsSeD the tEsT
Upon U i cAn BeT
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