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Published: 2008-06-20 06:06:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 8362; Favourites: 303; Downloads: 218
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Part of a series of paintings that deconstruct the narrative process. Having always been interested in storytelling, I decided to examine the very nature of how and why we tell stories. Each image in this series illustrates a different aspect/structural element of narrative. The images focus on concepts such as conflict, resolution, the idea of the status quo, the hero's transformation and the eternal return. The protagonist is just that, the very embodiment of the "hero" - his suit, a modern representative of a knights armor also doubles as the "burden only he can wear."I had a lot of fun on this series. They are all watercolor, with the exception of "The Guide" which is oil on gessoed paper. Each image is 22x30 inches (56x76 cm).
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I am utterly in love with your work. You are amazingly talented.
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Thank you, I love you too. 
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Thank you! It was a tough one to imagine but I think it paid off.
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Looove the perspective and composition of this one! This has such a classic feel to it, like a Leyendecker painting or something.
I'm so glad this oil - before I read your comment, I thought it was watercolor, as is everything you do. I was thinking, "Man, this one REALLY looks like oil! I AM SO JEALOUS" haha! Well, shit, I'm still jealous. But anyway. You've got an excellent hand at oils, as well.
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Thank you! I think one day I'll return to oils but for right now I'm just having way too much fun with watercolors. Little fun trivia fact: this is actually the LAST oil painting I did. AND it wasn't even considered finished in my eyes.
By the way, Leyendecker = serious bad ass.
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I don't know what I like more about this painting: the colour scheme, the poses, their expressions or his tie, hehe.
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Oh wonderful, this painting hasn't gotten any love in such a long time. I'm glad there is enough going on in the painting to keep you wonder what you like best. For me it's all about that little peak of her white shoe. That's my favorite part!
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Thank you Ian. Thank you very much.
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Thank you so much dear. I'll check it out right away!
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You're quite welcome. It's my pleasure!
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I love the perspective and the costumes. Very nice skin tones as well.
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Thanks. I love being able to play with camera angles. There is much more to come...
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this is lovely!!!!! i like the fact that i can seee some ulterior intensions in t guys face! not jut lustiness, somethin else!
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I try to make sure there is a "something else" in all my work. I'm glad you found it in this one.
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very interesting idea. and of course very well painted, too. Have to look at the other paintings immediately
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lol, thank you so much. I hope you like the other paintings just as much!
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your style reminds me of a mix between jon j. muth and phil hale. nice work
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I take that as a huge compliment, thank you! Do you feel the same thing through out all my works or just this one?
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the ones with the guy in the suit. you have a varied style
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I really like these pieces and I do believe that it is because you are searching into the process of narrative. At my school anything close to being too narrative is too ullustration which I hate. I love these paintings. The colors are so vibrant and I love the distorted perspective. These pieces are reall y stronge and I hope to see more.
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I've struggled with the label of "illustration" as well. While I do consider illustration part of what I do (just take a look at my newest deviations and my comics!) It's not ALL I do. There was a time in American art - and in all art historically - that it told stories. The idea that art can't tell a story and has to be about something different all together is a relatively new concept in the scheme of things. So go ahead - stay strong and do what you love. While everyone else is trying to figure out where they are headed, you'll already be at the destination.
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Thank you. I love doing things that are illustration and fine art. I enjoy both and I just wish I could do some more illustration at my school because they are just fine art. I love doing fine art don't get me wrong but every so often I just love to sit down and do illustration. I don't have to think up any type of artists statement that dives into the depths of my soul for illustration. I also write my very own stories and I would always love to do illustrations for my own stories. I wouldn't think that anyone would mind but I would not get a good grade in the class. Thank you for the pep talk though It has made me feel so much better.
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Well just stick to what is in your heart. If your heart tells you to illustrate your stories then go for it! Even if you cannot do it in school, you will be able to do whatever you want once you graduate. Maybe then you'll do both! Keep up the good work and never let hold you back!
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ty and I will do. Thank you very much.
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lol, sweet, thank you...
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OMG this is awesome,gonna watch you rigth now,your really talented i love how girl expresion came out
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Thanks! And thanks for watching. I'll be posting more paintings in the coming months.
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damn awesome can wait to see more art from you,
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I looked through your gallery and I like your style. You got lots of talent and a good eye for what will look amazing no a canvas.
I really like this angle here and their reactions to one another. It's fantastic. Lots of emotion and attitude and character riddle in there that can be picked apart just by staring at it.
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Thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate it.
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This is wonderful.I think the angle really makes the piece.
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It was an interesting one to figure out - I saw it perfectly in my head but it was a struggle to get it out on paper perfectly.
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