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River Rat
Published: 2012-02-09 00:06:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 37970; Favourites: 766; Downloads: 802
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Something a little different from me. Not only is it a caricaturized anthropomorphic rat, but this is entirely non-digital. Real paint, like a real artist might use.This was a Christmas present to my brother in law. It is an amalgam of the entirety of my wife's family. They are the anti-me. They like things outdoorsy, cold, wet, and without internet access. I sunburn going out to get the mail at midnight. They build things, fix things, and help out wherever they can. I hide from responsibility, and if I can't get it with Amazon Prime, it's unhaveable.
So this is them. Strong, wet, short.
Personal piece, copyright me. 8.5x11, acrylic on gessoed illustration board.
Rat steroids courtesy of Smarmy Jack's Questionable Injectables.
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Comments: 82
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Now that's a rat! Love the colors and texture. Fantastic job!
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by the power of the cheese is stole, I have the power!!!!
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Beautiful work! Congratulations on the DD!
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My ol'Man used to call me and my brother the River Rats since we lived on the mouth of the Frasier River in BC. This would've made a great T-Shirt.
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This is so amazing! I really love this this art and style! Congratulations!
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Ooo... I like this, as some one who is outdoorsy and thinking canoeing is a good time I like this alot
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Are you meaning to say that real artists don't use digital mediums? Β Or are you just denigrating your own work because you shouldn't do that! Β Your gallery is awesome!
And this is a great piece, really deserving of the DD!
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I like your description almost as much as I enjoyed the piece. Getting sunburn going out to get the mail at midnight is certainly somewhere on my accomplishment list.
As for the painting, the harsh colours and blocky shapes really bring out the dynamism of the piece. "I have a paddle! FUCK YEAH!!"
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The detailing is great!
Rat: "I HAVE THE POWER!!!!" (He-man quote)
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Nice job! Reminds me of one of the river raft rentals along the American River (CA.), called River Rat. Hey, do you suppose they'd buy this off you? or even make it a mascot of some sorts? Hmmm.
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This reminded my of "Secret of Nimh." I love the fact that it's made with real paint. It's been forever since I've used real paint too. Nice job!
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Made me think of this:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_Rβ¦
Thank you for the smile you gave me today, much appreciated!
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I freakin love it! So much awesomeness with the waves and the muscles. Like the backstory of some over the top 80s cartoon! Great job!
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Whoa! That's one buff-looking rodent there!
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Creepy and ripped and with a creepiness add when I see that it's added in the Hot-Y-Chromosomes Β group `_` ..
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Oh and I can totally hear the jingle from Zelda when Link acquires an item, here.
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Well, I'm not sure I would get along with you very well. But I love how this is different from the stuff I usually see on my MtG cards, and I also love how you can see the marks the brush and the canvas left.
Hope they liked it. They should.
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Without zooming it, it really looks digital. This is amazing!
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Awesome class five or is it class six rapids there!
Oh, the River Rat isn't bad either!
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Without your description, I personally saw this piece as more of an "no matter how small you feel, you can triumph and overcome large obstacles" sort of theme.Β
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Going from digital to traditional is always an impressive skill to have. Very well done!
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" MICE...!!! TONIGHT - WE DINE - WITH CHEEEEEEEESE !!! "
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I was in a US Navy Special Warfare program called SWCC. Our mascot is the River Rat. We had to carry paddles for the first 8 weeks of training. Your painting is not only impressive, but it is also perfect for Boat Guys, aka Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman. TY!
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