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Description FUNK TILL THE BITTER FUCKING END!!

So this is the pimped out version of the right hand side image of the Badfunk Triptych .

Not really much to say here other than that it was hella fun to do some serious rendering again. I don't think I'll be painting any of the other Triptych pieces like this, cause frankly I don't have a lot of time, and other, to me more pressing, ideas in my head that need to come out.

By the way, let me know what you think of the typography. I just want to know if it's readable to you. The kind of effect I am going for is that it is easily enough readable when you're looking at it, but doesn't constantly penetrate your vision when it's only in the corners of your eyes, if that makes sense. Basically I hope it's not super distracting and attention demanding, but not hard to read either when you try.
//EDIT: by the way, beats me why I didn't mention this three years ago or whenever I posted this, but I didn't invent the type. I don't want to take credit for something I didn't do, Eduardo Recife from Misprinted Type ( [link] ) is the brilliant mind responsible for that. I hand lettered this particular one, just for the visual effect. Also, that's not supposed to be an excuse, if you think that anything about the typography doesn't work it's definitely my fault. Just wanted to give credit where it's due (even if waaaaaaayyyyyy too late, really).


Just for fun, process screen shots:
1: [link]
2: [link]
3: [link]
4: [link]
5: [link]
6: [link]
7: [link]
8: [link]


Plus, some people asked for wallpaper version of the Triptych. I never provided any of those. If there's still interest, let me know. Meanwhile, here's a wallpaper-able version of this one: [link]

Done entirely in Photoshop CS.

Pin stripes are ballin'.
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Comments: 537

jahle In reply to ??? [2009-10-28 19:46:15 +0000 UTC]

damn, dude. this is sick work right here. love the colours

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gkb3rk In reply to ??? [2009-10-14 18:48:49 +0000 UTC]

soo realistic man realy awesome

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Mortifann In reply to ??? [2009-10-01 02:19:08 +0000 UTC]

is that tommy lee jones? lol very nice i saw it and i wanted to know the whole story behind it.

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FabianMonk In reply to Mortifann [2009-10-01 09:34:49 +0000 UTC]

It's totally Tommy Lee Jones, haha.
Okay not really, but close enough.

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MangleDangle [2009-09-30 17:16:26 +0000 UTC]

Your Very Obsessed With "FUNK"

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FabianMonk In reply to MangleDangle [2009-10-01 09:43:49 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't say that, it's just that I got several pieces depicting a certain character, whose name is The Chairman Badfunk...

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MangleDangle In reply to FabianMonk [2009-10-02 04:23:22 +0000 UTC]

Sure.. Lol.

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Minnie-Salinas [2009-09-13 05:59:52 +0000 UTC]

I love the overall balance in this piece.

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MoonScreamer [2009-08-22 12:59:35 +0000 UTC]

Creative and interesting. Like your creatures.

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elliotfaith In reply to ??? [2009-08-07 06:04:38 +0000 UTC]

hello amazing artwork how did you do it can you teach me?

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FabianMonk In reply to elliotfaith [2009-08-21 11:07:02 +0000 UTC]

I think you're going to have to be a bit more specific than that. I'll try my best to answer any questions you have, but you will have to narrow it down somewhat for me.

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elliotfaith In reply to FabianMonk [2009-08-22 00:49:09 +0000 UTC]

dont know where o start... what should i do?

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FabianMonk In reply to elliotfaith [2009-08-24 22:09:56 +0000 UTC]

Like... in anything? Seeing how you're asking me I'm assuming you want to go into the general direction of illustration?
If that's the case and you have no idea where to start at all, I suggest starting with the very basics. Take some life drawing classes, get some books about anatomy, perspective, color theory, or even read about all of these things online. Google has infinite resources on pretty much every topic you need to know. You're going to have to learn about composition and story telling. It takes a lot of time and practice and you're going to have to draw a shit load.
Whether you start digitally or with plain old pencil and paper is ultimately up to you, but personally I would advise to get started with pencil and paper. I for one started out digitally and now I gotta catch up with on basic drawing with a pencil cause I'm not nearly satisfied with my traditional skills.

I'm just giving you the general routine here, I don't really know much about you or what exactly you're aiming for (maybe you don't yet either which is totally fine, you'll figure it out along the way).
Let me know what you think.

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elliotfaith In reply to FabianMonk [2009-08-25 12:29:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks for giving me the tips.
Actually my concern is about making different typographic designs. I saw your work "always funk" and it really got my attention and interest.I'm a student studying digital illustration and animation, I'm currently mastering photoshop and illustartor but i still have to learn ALOT. We have this project in school where in we have to make 10 different designs in typography that is what I'm currently working on.
I can see that you have the skills and talent in this matter, thank you for helping me. I really appreciate it.

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Hmiidcdkeeny [2009-07-30 18:43:51 +0000 UTC]

It's my desktop wallpaper as I type this AND there's a cigar in my mouth..no, Seriously. Wait, let me re-light it. Great use of acanthus leaf scroll work for the smoke,lettering & disintegrating drapes.

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FabianMonk In reply to Hmiidcdkeeny [2009-08-21 07:30:22 +0000 UTC]

Ha! Thanks, glad you like it!

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steelwagon6 In reply to ??? [2009-07-23 23:13:07 +0000 UTC]

holy crapppp!!!! this is sooo incredible!!! how has this not recieved a DD yet?? great natural colors and style is fantastic, congrats!!

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Mai-e In reply to ??? [2009-05-20 22:16:44 +0000 UTC]

woooooh! amazing design, lighting and colours!! congratulations!

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EMOPANDA13 In reply to ??? [2009-04-28 19:14:46 +0000 UTC]

soooo COOOOLLLL

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furred-cattle In reply to ??? [2009-04-28 13:01:14 +0000 UTC]

YAY, you got it right man

funk forever

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Uo1 [2009-04-18 18:38:45 +0000 UTC]

i'll say it again, you must be out of this world, it's pure gold

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FabianMonk In reply to Uo1 [2009-04-19 12:09:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man.

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melambathes [2009-04-12 18:05:19 +0000 UTC]

Wow I finally found this based on an old post on eatpoo you displayed this in...that was two years ago!

badass!

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FabianMonk In reply to melambathes [2009-04-12 19:28:48 +0000 UTC]

Damn, Eatpoo! Haven't been there in ages. I'm flattered you remembered it! Thanks!

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melambathes In reply to FabianMonk [2009-04-22 07:55:45 +0000 UTC]

I just joined it a few months ago so I'm a noob on there, no prob man! love your stuff!

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LordMiste [2009-04-11 11:30:54 +0000 UTC]

Perfekt work

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MIKEDOODLES In reply to ??? [2009-04-10 16:41:12 +0000 UTC]

SICK! the expression is awesome

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sarazita In reply to ??? [2009-03-01 15:53:33 +0000 UTC]

flippin sweet, so you did do the typography yourself? that's awesome. it fits perfect

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FabianMonk In reply to sarazita [2009-03-01 19:04:04 +0000 UTC]

No, not really, haha. The original font was developed by Eduardo Recife at misprintedtype.com.

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sarazita In reply to FabianMonk [2009-04-04 16:19:27 +0000 UTC]

oh nice choice though and integration, it really mirrors the cigar smoke

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herrTevik [2009-02-20 15:05:47 +0000 UTC]

Awesome piece. Inspiring technique.
I love the flesh and the lighting.

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imsj In reply to ??? [2009-02-18 10:58:06 +0000 UTC]

That's a Fav*! Great Character, Great type, Reeally good illustration and colours, resulting in a powerfull image lolol

wow... i almost sounded like an art critic

Congrats!
Looks really good!

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FabianMonk In reply to imsj [2009-02-18 18:17:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, much appreciated!

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imsj In reply to FabianMonk [2009-02-19 10:40:48 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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CallHerAlaska [2009-02-10 20:21:25 +0000 UTC]

Killer.... super sweet.... I'd like to invite you to bluecanvas.com and post some of your work there. anyway... very inspiring work you have.. keep on keeping on…
Slacks

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ChrisIwanski In reply to ??? [2009-02-07 01:23:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow, i love this piece. You should make this a print.

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rubixcu8e [2009-01-24 07:19:55 +0000 UTC]

I love it!

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tariqdesign [2009-01-16 23:57:18 +0000 UTC]

this is modish amazing

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xtinocox In reply to ??? [2008-12-22 08:45:36 +0000 UTC]

Just simply AMAZING!

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JesArt In reply to ??? [2008-12-17 05:55:27 +0000 UTC]

I have to ask, how did you did the smoke, and the words, this piece is AMAZING, dammit, and your so young.

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FabianMonk In reply to JesArt [2008-12-18 16:32:42 +0000 UTC]

I drew everything with a brush. For the lettering I used an existing font though, which I just drew over to give it a more hand lettered feeling. But the original font is courtesy of Eduardo Recife, over at misprintedtype.com .

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devilman676 In reply to ??? [2008-11-18 02:45:57 +0000 UTC]

F-n bad ass!

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MMINC In reply to ??? [2008-11-07 19:48:50 +0000 UTC]

fantastic work!!!!

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AlternateRaiL In reply to ??? [2008-11-01 21:24:02 +0000 UTC]

This is mad. The typography works well and suits the style. Love the pose and the swirls up top.

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Whataflog In reply to ??? [2008-10-28 21:32:19 +0000 UTC]

i love this image

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palmations In reply to ??? [2008-10-21 20:36:58 +0000 UTC]

Kick ASS!! I thought you did the arabesques in vectors... but it was all by hand, huh? Awesome.
Congrats on the work!

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Anonymous543 In reply to ??? [2008-10-16 08:57:19 +0000 UTC]

Wow, great work!

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buba33 [2008-10-09 23:37:33 +0000 UTC]

M A R A V I L L O S O........H E R M O S O

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Forecaster71 [2008-10-01 08:10:43 +0000 UTC]

awesomest piece ever! OoO

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willymerry In reply to ??? [2008-09-27 18:24:11 +0000 UTC]

This is really impressive and artistic.
Shame thought the link for the wallpaper doesn't work anymore.

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