332 - AUNT LUCILLE'S OSTRICH - DAVE EDWARDS - COLOURED PENCILS & 0.35mm. ROTRING PEN - 2011 by BLYTHART
As of 1st June 2011, this picture has been viewed 269 times, favourited by 16 people and featured 3 times.-————————————————————————————————-
Congratulations Dave!!!
Your beautiful ARTWORK was chosen as our Group’s “Your Best Work of March 2011!" Challenge Cover Image.
FEATURED BY THE DECORATIVE AND TRADITIONAL ART GROUP – 9th May 2011
FEATURED BY THE FANTASY ART GROUP – 15th May 2011
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I have recently been studying some of my old drawings and paintings and incorporating some of the techniques I have tried out over the past few decades.
The herring-bone pattern in the background of this picture is taken from the portrait of Gustave Dore I have in my portraits collection.
When I saw an old photo belonging to Barbara Callahan of Redbubble I asked her permission to base a drawing on it and she didn’t hesitate to say yes I could, so thanks Barb.
I used a 0.35mm Rotring Isograph pen and some coloured pencils to create this fantasy picture. The original photo of a lady on an ostrich is real, but Barb isn’t sure who the subject is, so calls her Lucille.
Here is Barbara’s original photograph.
Comments
One of your coolest, Dave…love the fanciful colors that flow from her clothing to the bird. Great background, too.
Many thanks Cindy. I spent ages on the herring-bone background, but it can’t really be seen here unless viewed large. I chose similar colours so it would seem almost as if the ostrich was part of her.
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Yeah Dave, this is cool. Has an almost Pop Surrealism feel to it. I bet it did take you forever to do that background though!
Thanks Tammy. I enjoyed doing the background. Backgrounds have always been a problem for me since I started doing whimsical artwork, but I am starting to get a few ideas by examining some of my old artworks.
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Truly beautiful & amazing work! looks like ancient embroidry
Thanks … yes, I see what you mean.
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Oooh Dave – just HAD to take a look at this. And, as always, it’s just gorgeous! Love not only the humor, but also your color combination – masterful!
Thanks for that nice compliment Patricia.
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Gosh Dave..this is certainly different and very good work
wonderful colour and great character in this lady..well done!
Thanks for your comment Catherine; much appreciated.
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love the wohderful fun in these works @LIz))
Thanks Liz, for favouriting this … and also for favouriting the step-by-step account I did :)
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Beautiful painting! Excellent work!
Thank you James.
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Wow Dave I love this- I like the vintage feel and the intricate background- its almost like a tapestry effect. Wonderful all round !! x
I think it might be the herring-bone pattern that gives this a tapestry feel. Nice comment – many thanks.
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Dave, this is fantastic. I have looked at it large, and can’t believe the time and patience you must have to attempt something like this, and to do such a superb job. This has to be among your very best!! I just can’t think of enough adjectives to describe how wonderful this drawing is! It is truly exquisite!! I am so honored that you used one of my antique pictures for inspiration to do this! Amazing. Superb. Beautiful. Delightful. glorious, indescribably fabulous!! oh, i think your drawing is really good. hahaha…
I think Barbara likes it :) Many thanks.
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Awesome work
Thank you Maggie.
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