MARATHON MEN
These mad men go on impossible trecks over mountains and – in this case deserts – and live and laugh to tell the tale. Oh to have their drive and energy!
A commission as a surprise present for these two gallant gentlemen.
Watercolour, ink and pastel.
MARATHON MEN belongs to the following groups:
Humorous Illustrations ( NO PHOTOGRAPHY )
SHEDART
Hi Brian, well i’m pleased i get to comment first, i’ve seen you doing this over a couple of weeks now and it’s greart to see the finished painting, once again another masterpiece and i sometimes think that the portraits are fare too good to put in a cartoon, another great work me old mate
Brian Towers replied
You’re definately on my Christmas card list Jim, thanks.
Tom Godfrey
You are brilliant Sir Brian. This is another fantastic poortoon.well done Sah! :)
Brian Towers replied
Most kind Gov’ – and I do hope that ‘poortoon’ is a typo error. Actually, I owe you one – if you’ll pardon the expression – for coming up with that new genre name.
Chris Willis
Oh for an English pork pie….yum :
))I love their tummies….nearly as good as mine, LOL….this is another wonderful work of art, Brian….so glad I didn’t miss this one :
Brian Towers replied
Just for that I’ll send you a proper port pie Chris. But don’t be too quick to believe my porkies.
1stAngel
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!
Brian Towers replied
That means a lot my guardian Angel – and can I thank you again for featuring yours truly’s effort yet again.
Woodie
Another masterpiece Brian!!!
Brian Towers replied
Just read that it’s not PC to use the word masterpiece, might offend sensative ladies. Seems we should say classic art, but go ahead anyway Neil, I really don’t mind.
Linda Callaghan
what a fabulous painting – full of humour too, what a great surprise present I am sure they were very pleased!
Brian Towers replied
And what a fabulous lady for saying so Linda. While making fun of victims, I sometimes wonder if one will ever come and punch my lights out, not sharing my sense of humour.
1stAngel
you may, although you dont need to as was all MY pleasure xx
GEORGE SANDERSON
Great stuff, as usual, Brian
I don’t mind offending people so i’ll just say ” it is a Masterpiece” !!!!
Brian Towers replied
I reckon I can live with that George, although I shy well away from feeling I deserve such compliments. Many thanks.
Tom Godfrey
:) no “Cheap” pun intended in poortoon :) You do them so incredibly well that you are the Poortoon King, Towering (intended this time :)) above us mortals in the artsitic lowlands :)
Hidemi Tada
Great work Brian. I am always impressed with this series work of you.
Brian Towers replied
Very kind of you Hidemi, thank you.
TFFDavid
What a fantastic Artist you are, this is fantastic my friend.
Brian Towers replied
Thanks David, and can I say the same about your photography. Hope your trip to Lindisdarne went well….if I remember it was last weekend.
Rita H. Ireland
soooooooo very awesome just love it!
Brian Towers replied
Many thanks Rita – only hope the guys like it and don’t come to punch my lights out.
Van Cordle
This is so great!! Fun and wonderfuly done!! Excellent!!
Brian Towers replied
You quite made my day Van with so many generous comments on my work. From someone of your talent that is particularly complimentary. Many thanks.
Shanina Conway
Wow this is fantastic Brian…I’m sure they must be tickled pink with it;)
Brian Towers replied
Thanks you Shanina – I guess in that desert sun they’ll be ticked a deep shade of red.
Greg Halliday
Very cool, lots of little indicators of who they are in this.
Brian Towers replied
Thanks Greg. I like to get as much info’ about the ‘victims’ as i can to slip in the little gags.
cheetaah
wonderful work, very nice, xooxox
Brian Towers replied
Most kind of you to say so Cheetaah, thank you.
BLYTHART
I like the stubborn camel and the man about to get a bump on the head. The map of the Lake District implies they may be lost though. To be politically correct, must I say that this is another mistressship? By the way, looking at your reply to David Parkin, may I ask if “Lindisdarne” is where you get your woollen socks repaired? Chuckles …...
Brian Towers replied
Darne it! Another typo’. Well spotted in seeing the map. I was told Mike tends to take the wrong maps when on these long walks. Glad you enjoyed you and family enjoyed your holiday Dave.
apjenkins
This is really great work Brian just love your illustration work .Wish I could do as good would love to see you at work on these would be fascinating. Keep up the good work my friend.
Brian Towers replied
Thanks Alice. Most of these caricature start out as multi-lined sketches while I’m lounging with my feet up, not a pretty sight! The planning can take at least half the 6 to 8 hours in total so it’s nice to be realaxed much of the time.
apjenkins
Doesn’t matter how you lounge about while you come up trumps all the time with great work
BarbBarcikKeith
Once again you’ve created another treasure.. love you sense of humor too!!
Brian Towers replied
It should be complusory to have at least one good giggle a day – might not cure haemorrhoids but it makes you feel better. Thank you Barb. Hope your Willy liked his…..portoon that is, not haemorrhoids.
BarbBarcikKeith
He hasn’t seen it yet because I’m not sure if it’s going to be for Christmas or his birthday..
terry dunnett
Nice work Brian – haven’t been on for a while having a check around – good to see you still doing such good caricatures – or ‘Portoon’s’ !
Brian Towers replied
Coincidence, I was just thinking I’d give you a bubblemail to see how you are as I’ve been missing your wonderful drawings – by far the best caricatures I’ve ever seen. Hope more are coming our way. And your kind comments are greatly appreciated.